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Frequently asked questions
Melbourne Bird Veterinary Clinic is Victoria’s only bird-exclusive veterinary practice, established for over 20 years. Unlike general veterinary clinics or mixed-animal practices, we treat birds only, every day.
Our clinic is built around:
Advanced avian-specific diagnostics (CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, endoscopy, cytology, in-house lead testing)
Specialist-level surgical and medical care
Microsurgical equipment designed for very small birds
A highly experienced, avian-dedicated clinical team
This focus ensures birds receive the most accurate diagnosis and safest treatments possible.
Melbourne Bird Veterinary Clinic is separate and independent from other businesses.
Dr Pat Macwhirter, who is a registered avian specialist originally founded Bird Vet Melbourne in Burwood.
For the past several years, Dr Pat has partnered exclusively with Dr Matthew Gosbell at Melbourne Bird Veterinary Clinic.
As a result, all of Dr Pat’s specialist consultations and referral services are performed at our clinic, not at Bird Vet Melbourne or any other clinic.
This means:
When you book with us, your bird is treated by one of two clinics in Victoria that includes an avian specialist on staff.
We provide both primary care and specialist referral services from the same location.
Yes.
Our clinic includes:
Dr Patricia Macwhirter, a Registered Specialist in Avian Medicine and Surgery
Dr Matthew Gosbell, who has achieved Avian Registrar status and lectures Pet Bird Medicine & Surgery at the University of Melbourne
Together, they provide specialist-level diagnosis, medicine, and surgery for all pet bird species.
We are one of Australia’s best-equipped avian clinics.
Our tools include:
CT scanning (Vimago HD CT)
Ultrasound with avian-specific protocols
Fluoroscopy
Digital radiography
Endoscopy (rigid & flexible)
In-house lead testing
In-house cytology & haematology
Microsurgical suite designed for delicate procedures on very small birds
This equipment allows same-day, high-precision diagnosis of complex conditions
Our clinic offers comprehensive avian behaviour consultations with a veterinarian who is both a qualified avian vet and a qualified behaviourist - a unique combination of expertise in Australia.
This allows us to assess behaviour from both:
A medical perspective
A behavioural-science perspective
We can assist with:
Screaming
Biting & aggression
Feather damaging behaviour
Anxiety & phobias
Hormonal issues
Environmental stress
Housing, enrichment, and training plans
Because our behaviourist is also a veterinarian, we integrate:
Medical assessment
Diagnostic imaging (if required)
Hormonal evaluation
Evidence-based medication options
Behaviour modification programs
We’re always happy to help.
Call (03) 9764 9000, email vet@melbournebirdvet.com, instant message @melbournebirdvet on Facebook or Instagram or Book Online for assistance.