Mt Barker Veterinary Hospital

Welcome to Mount Barker Veterinary Hospital

At Mount Barker Veterinary Hospital, we understand that your animals are an important part of your life, whether they’re beloved pets, working animals, or treasured companions.

That’s why our dedicated team of veterinarians, nurses and support staff provide every patient with genuine care, compassion, and expertise.

As a locally owned, independent, family-run practice, we are proud to offer modern, professional veterinary care for both small and large animals across the Great Southern. From routine health checks to more advanced medical and surgical procedures, our experienced team is here to support you with honest advice and tailored treatment options. Our veterinarians and nurses are committed to ongoing education and regularly undertake further training to ensure we provide the most up-to-date treatments and care.

With well-equipped facilities, on-property visits for large animals, dedicated equine services, and 24/7 after-hours care with an on-call veterinarian, you can feel confident your animals are in safe hands whenever you need us.At Mount Barker Veterinary Hospital, we’re proud to be part of the local community and look forward to caring for you and your animals.

Our services

Small Animals

Our experienced team provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for dogs, cats, and small pets, from routine preventative health care through to advanced diagnostics and treatment.

Our hospital is equipped with modern technology including digital x-rays, ultrasound, endoscopy, rhinoscopy, laser therapy, and an in-house laboratory for fast results. We also accept referral cases for ultrasound and orthopaedic procedures, including TPLO surgery.

Large Animals

From cattle and sheep to goats, alpacas, and pigs, our experienced team provides friendly, reliable veterinary care for livestock across the Great Southern region.

We offer practical on farm veterinary services, including herd health, reproduction, preventative care, diagnostics, and 24/7 emergency support, helping keep your animals healthy, productive, and well cared for.

Equine

Mt Barker Veterinary Hospital is proudly home to the Great Southern’s first dedicated equine hospital, built by Dr James Brown. An internationally trained equine specialist, Dr Brown leads our team in providing advanced, compassionate care in equine medicine, surgery, reproduction, and performance management.

Our purpose-built facilities include modern diagnostic and treatment equipment such as digital X-rays, ultrasound, in-house laboratory testing, laser therapy, endoscopy, and gastroscopy, supporting accurate diagnosis and high-quality care on site.

Wildlife

We care for injured and orphaned native wildlife, working closely with local wildlife carers across the region. Our team provides assessment, treatment, and ongoing support to give these animals the best possible chance of recovery and return to the wild.

We’re also excited to be in the process of developing a dedicated wildlife hospital to further expand the care we can provide for our native species.

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Pet Portal

We’re Here for You

Whether you’d like to visit us in person, call, email, or book online, our friendly team is here to help make caring for your animals simple and stress-free.

Online booking makes it easy to secure an appointment at a time that suits you, and you can also request repeat medications and use your pet portal to update details and check health reminders, all in one convenient place.

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24/7 Care You Can Rely On

We provide 24/7 after-hours support, with an on-call veterinarian available for emergencies when you need us most.

Whether it’s a sudden illness, injury, or urgent concern, you can have peace of mind knowing help is always available for your animals.

After hours: 0427 426 203

What Our Clients Say

We’re proud to be trusted by our local community for compassionate, high-quality care, and we’re truly grateful for the kind words and lovely reviews our clients take the time to share.

FANTASTIC nurses and reception couldn't ask for a more professional yet personal service. After our dog had a seizure they weren't only there for our beautiful baby but also for me and my daughter. Through the tears and explanations of what happened the nurses and reception staff were kind and compassionate. Our beautiful boy made it home and I'm so glad to have Mt Barker vets were there to help your all amazing

I have been to this vet practice for years. I highly recommend them. They are very caring, loving and thoughtful. Always helpful in any situation.

Absolutely wonderful staff. So friendly and compassionate, couldn't ask for more. And the quality of care is exceptional. Will always come here, and recommend to others.

This clinic has the most wonderful Drs, nurses and staff I have ever come across. I travel 50kms to come to this vet clinic. A most definite 5 star worthy business.

Most amazing vets I have ever been to. They have taken amazing care of all our animals, including Guinea pigs, dogs, goats, sheep and horses. We are so lucky to have them. Thank you

Helpful, thorough service, very good at supplying information over the phone when needed , even after hours. From pets to farm animals they're always there to help.