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.

The Animal Emergency Centre (AEC) Mount Waverley is a premier 24 hour EMERGENCY SERVICE and CRITICAL CARE animal hospital.

Our hospital is designed to function as an extension of the services already provided by your family veterinarian. Our emergency services are available at ALL times (24 HOURS, 7 DAYS), but appropriately when your veterinarian closes so your pet can receive the best possible care at any time.

We provide

State of the art emergency and critical care facility
Experienced emergency and critical care veterinarians and nurses
Intensive care unit
Diagnostic equipment
X-rays
Ultrasound
Endoscopy
Blood pressure monitoring
Respiratory monitoring
Pharmacy and lab services
Isolation room
Quiet grieving room
Consultant Board Certified Emergency & Critical Care Specialist

Costs and Payments

Unlike some human emergency services, the AEC receives no government subsidies. Our clinics are entirely funded by the income we generate and our fees are carefully set to ensure that we can provide all of the necessary resources to provide for the needs of distressed animals.

The Animal Emergency Centre accepts most payment options including cash, Visa, Mastercard and Amex. We do not accept Diners Club Card.

At the time of consultation, you will be given an estimate of the expected costs of your pets treatment. We require a deposit of a minimum of 50% of the estimated cost prior to admission for all hospitalised patients. Further deposits may be requested for patients staying greater than 24 hours. Accounts must be finalised on discharge of your pet.