About Our Clinic
They're not just a pet. We're not just a vet. Whether you're seeking a rabbit veterinarian, guinea pig veterinarian, rat veterinarian, parrot veterinarian, bird veterinarian, or chicken veterinarian in Melbourne, Victoria, you can trust our clinic to deliver exceptional care tailored to the unique needs of each species.
The Rabbit and Bird Doctors are a team of dedicated Veterinarians and Nurses providing expert care for your pets. We are passionate about providing gold-standard care for your little friends. Based in Melbourne, Australia, The Rabbit Doctors was the brainchild of Dr. Gerry Skinner, have been lovingly caring and treating rabbits since 2013. The team has rapidly expanded to provide care for guinea pigs, rats, and mice.
The Rabbit and Bird Doctors are a team of dedicated Veterinarians and Nurses providing expert care for your pets. We are passionate about providing gold-standard care for your little friends. Based in Melbourne, Australia, The Rabbit Doctors was the brainchild of Dr. Gerry Skinner, have been lovingly caring and treating rabbits since 2013. The team has rapidly expanded to provide care for guinea pigs, rats, and mice.
In 2024, Dr Courtney Dunne opened our bird clinic, recognising the need for a veterinary service to be available for parrots, chickens, finches, and all other feathered creatures in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne. We cater for all bird species, with the exception of birds of prey.
Our 2026 team social event "Paint Your Pet".
On a day to day basis we help, treat and manage:
- Dental disease
- Diet and husbandry
- Egg-laying conditions
- Respiratory illness
- Critical illness, including collapse and gut stasis.
- Cardiac disease
- Respiratory disease
- Gastrointestinal complaints
- Traumatic injury
- Degenerative processes associated with ageing (ie, arthritis)
- Kidney and renal disease
We also regularly perform procedures such as:
- Diagnostic imaging (CT scans, x-ray, ultrasound)
- Microchipping
- Suprelorin implants
- Soft tissue surgery (Desexing, lump removal, wound repair)
- Orthopedic Surgery (amputation, fracture stabilization)
- Dental surgery ( tooth removal, dental abscess removal, spur management)
