About Us

The Animal Emergency Centre (AEC) provides Melbourne with premier pet emergency and critical care facilities 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

The first Animal Emergency Centre (AEC) at Mount Waverley was founded in 1975 when a group of Melbourne Veterinary Practitioners decided that a better facility was required to serve their clients when in need of emergency treatment. Centres can now be found in Mount Waverley, Hallam and Frankston.

The AEC staff are highly qualified and skilled in emergency and critical care and each AEC is fully equipped to care for any pet emergency.

The AEC has around 70 dedicated veterinarians and veterinary nurses to ensure veterinary care is available around the clock. We see thousands of animals each year. Whether you choose to visit the AEC or you are referred by your vet, be assured that your special companion will be professionally cared for, whatever the time of day or night.

Each centre is equipped with a full range of diagnostic tools of trade, and what's more, protocols are regularly updated to ensure all patients are treated with the latest knowledge.