After one of my hens recently fell ill, I took her to the Burwood Bird and Animal Hospital for a check up. The vet performed tests and found her to have very high levels of lead (Pb) in her blood. Apparently lead is more prevalent in Melbourne backyards than people realise, and most suburban chickens go un-diagnosed. Burwood Bird and Animal Hospital is, to my knowledge, one of only two in Melbourne that test animals for lead poisoning. Following her diagnosis, they taught me to give her injections, and after a week, she was tested again and her lead levels had decreased significantly. Further, for the cost of one consultation, they offered to test all of my hens. I am now in the process of having my yard tested to get this issue rectified, but I wanted to write this review (a) to promote the good and important work of Burwood Bird and Animal Hospital, and (b) encourage other suburban chicken owners to get their hens tested. Read Less

Massive thanks to Dr Phil and the staff - They did a superb job nursing Phantom (our 10 yo Bantam Leghorn) back from the brink of death when she became severely egg-bound. We've been here a couple of times with a few different birds, and the quality of care for the birds has consistently been top notch - The staff are always friendly and incredibly helpful to us humans too. My birds and I couldn't ask for a better vet. Read Less

Proper avian vets are hard to find but you don't need to look any further than Bird Vet Melbourne! They are open 7 days a week and are open late during the week which means it isn't an inconvenience to take your pet to them when they are suddenly unwell. Phil and the team provide excellent care and education and also sell products they recommend from food, toys and cage accessories. Read Less

Chicken socialization and training classes were a success. The aim of the classes, to show that the chicken can make a great pets and companions. Chickens are clever and can be trained, like we do with dogs in puppy classes. By learning basic training, the human - chicken - human bond is forged , and we see the beautiful little 'soul" these birds have. They enjoy being rewarded for an activoty, and being in the sun and life, as opposed to most of their species in small cages in factories. Read Less

This is the best avian vet I have been to! Dr Phil is very knowledgeable and saved my cockatiels life. My cockatiel had ingested fibres from bird toys (rope perches, toys with tassels) and they had become stuck in his crop, which was killing him. People need to know about the dangers of bird toys as many of them are dangerous because of these fibres that cause fibre obstructions in the crop. These toys look bright and colourful and are marketed for birds but they are deadly.... And unfortunately it’s only avian/bird vets who understand how to diagnose and treat these fibre obstructions. Because my bird was misdiagnosed by two different vets who didn’t know what was wrong with him. Dr Phil performed life saving surgery on my cockatiel and I am so grateful for his care. My cockatiel has made a full recovery and now enjoys eating pellets, corn and spinach and no bird toy fibres!! Thank you so much Dr Phil! See More Read Less

Thanks to Phil and the team for looking after my beautiful eclectus Archie After 8 years of life with my little mate it was daunting to leave him elsewhere but the staff were so friendly that it made it much easier He’s now back to his old cheeky self Thanks a lot guysRead Less

Not the cheapest, but service unlike any other I have experienced. From simple enquiries to sending a beloved family member overseas with us, rarely have I ever experienced such genuinely caring and patient service as that which we receive from Dr Phil and his nursing staff. Dr Phil always explains everything in detail and his staff welcome us, and our dog Kobi, so much that she actually likes going to the vet! Read Less

Thank you so very much for the care you showed our Lulu even in her final days. Sending us flowers after she passed away was such a beautiful thing for you to do. It meant a great deal to us during a very tough time. Xx Read Less

to all the amazing staff at bird vet Melbourne who have (as always) shown my rescued hens, cats and lambs the most professional care and love even when the outcome is not always the desired one. I cannot thank you all enough for everything you have done for usRead Less

The Doctors and the Staff at The Bird Vet Clinic have done amazing job to look after my Budgie since September 2015. My Budgie has ongoing issues with his eye feathers. Their treatment, knowledge, professionalism, friendliness, compassion & attention to detail is first class. I highly recommend their services to any person who loves their pet and requires medical or behavioural assistance. Read Less

Thank you so so much for your dedication to birds and for making all my visits pleasant I've literally never had vet like Dr.Phil you have helped simon and all my birds over time really couldn't have asked for better treatment and support for simons injury all staff here are so pleasant treat you with respect and care and understanding and I've never paid for vet trips that i really looked forward to attending i could write so much more but ill send you all a card later so i don't dribble on here but I'm very happy coming here xoxo Read Less

I recently spent a week doing placement at this clinic and I thought both practising vets (Phil and Esther) were extremely knowledgeable about avian medicine and lovely vets all-round. Quite a few reviews comment on the price of treatment at the clinic, however, if you compare the cost of treatments here with other clinics, you'll find it's quite reasonable, if not cheaper. Phil, Ester and the other staff genuinely care about the well-being of their patients: Hospital patients are given the largest cage possible with tons of toys and perches, hand-fed three times a day, frequently monitored, and kept at an incubated temperature of 25 degrees. I don't know why you would take your little feather-baby elsewhere when there are such high standards of avian care available here! Read Less

WE strive for brilliant value bird vet and chicken vet care and our fees are generally way less than dogs and cat veterinary fees. We also do a fair amount of wildlife and work with many welfare organisations. There are not many veterinary clinics dedicated to treating the avian patient. We do consent forms and give accurate estimates of fees upfront. Read Less

Spent a day with dr phil at Edgar's mission where he raised $600 for a microscope and volunteered his day teaching the staff how to use the microscope to diagnose various parasites/diseases. Caring and compassionate vet. Lial Read Less

Bird Vets and Avian vet Specialist -even open on Sunday- providing an good bird vet service in Melbourne- Its Great to be able to be so involved with Australian avian Wildlife rehabilitation, and chicken and kitten welfare groups. Thank you so much to all of you, out clients , for the donations we get to help cover welfare projects and some the costs of treating the many "owner-less" pets., and rescue animals. Read Less

Dr. Phil and all staff at melbourne bird vet are an incredibly caring bunch. My bobs (plymouth rock chook) was having a hard time breathing when sitting down as her organs were compressed by a fatty tumor-like deposit the size of a tennis ball. Dr. Phil performed some very delicate surgery to remove it. She has been fine ever since and the tumor hasn't returned. Shes the happiest, chattiest chook in town, and I thank Phil & his ever so caring staff for the empathy and expertise they showed in helping her get through. They were always available to me for daily updates and reassurance while I was nervously awaiting the outcome of her surgery. All the girls are now so happy that bobs is back with them Thanks Phil and your team! Zoe Hancock & Dame Bobbie Sykes, aka bobs! xox Read Less

Thanks to Phil, Michelle, Georgie, Jacinta and the team for bring my Parker back to me. He is still very week but eating like a horse all afternoon. Watson has been preening him like before he was sick. Resting in his 25 deg incubator now. Read Less

Caring staff that will sympathise with you. Wouldn't trust our birds with any other vet. Very professional, but be prepared to wait a little while past your appointment time. Reasonable parking supplied.Read Less

I highly recommend this clinic to everyone with a companion animal. Dr Phil and Dr Michelle are the most talented, experienced and compassionate vets I have had the pleasure to bring my animals to. The nursing staff are also brilliant, caring and kind. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to be a client at this clinic and would travel any distance to remain so. Read Less

These guys are the best avian vets in Melbourne!! The team are caring and very helpful. They put my sick little pekin hen on the road to recovery and she's back bossing the rest of the flock around. Thank you.Read Less

Awesome page. Happy huts n rope swings i feel should be banned . Would love to see a push Australia wide for bird owners to provide "fresh" non toxic tree branches for perches etc. It is extremely sad to see old dried out perches in cages and aviaries or dowelling Owning a bird isnt a posession it is a family member. Whos environment should be priorityRead Less

Dr Phil and Dr Michelle saved our little girl Amber. She had a lot of egg build up and they advised us of the best options, medications, and competed surgery, and then took care of her for 4 nights whilst she recovered. They are very friendly and have a wonderful team of staff. Couldn't recommended them highly enough. Read Less

Thank you so much to everyone!! Michelle you did an amazing job with Jax you went above and beyond for him and put you heart and soul into trying to save his leg. I cannot speak highly enough of you guys and the care that you provided for Jax. You made us feel at ease that he was getting the best possible care available. Thank you x Read Less

As a student I am so grateful to have the chance to spend time behind the scenes. Dr. Phil and Dr. Michelle are exceptional vets, they are honest, caring people and extremely understanding with both pet owners and patients. Both the doctors and veterinary nurses at the hospital were always attentive with their patients and showed a clear love for all animal species as well as a passion for animal welfare. My time there was an invaluable experience being around such good people, it was really heart-warming to see and I highly recommend them to anyone.Read Less

//EDIT - My previous review was overly harsh according to Dr. Phil. I had a good talk with Dr. Phil and he made me realize that he is a person who does what he can for wildlife and companion animals. The bill was lower than I remembered ($100) and that included the examination of the birds leg as well as an oral anti-inflammatory and rub-on medicine. Apparently I had a budget constraint, hence why no x-ray was done, neither was a health check as the injured leg was seen as the more important matter - I still would have liked a basic health check to have been done (as that was another thing it was booked in for); but overall, after a short talk with Dr. Phil, I can see he does his job to help animals as best he can - as I'm sure the rest of the veterinary clinic does, sorry for the harsh words I guess I was still a bit upset about losing a parrot (even though it was about 2 years ago). Read Less

We wouldn't have either of our birds if it weren't for this wonderfully proactive and progressive clinic. Our cockatiel, Nuno, was laying eggs excessively, leading to a prolapsed uterus which nearly saw her die. She also became incredibly violent when nesting, attacking anyone who came into the same room as her. When she prolapsed she fell very ill. Nearing her death, we took our chances with this clinic, where they operated to rectify her prolapse and also started hormone therapy (injections given about once a ear) to reduce egg production and prevent violent tendencies. Because of Dr. Phil's avian surgical expertise and the remarkable care of the nursing team, Nuno is still with us -- nearly 3 years later -- and happily flys about, eats well and continues to pester her mate. She lays only a handful of eggs each year, and, though she keeps a watchful eye, does not resort to violent attacks. Dr. Phil was also sure to tell us Nuno's realistic chances of making it through the surgery and allowed for us to visit while in post-operative care. If you're looking for a clinic that will tell you what you want -- rather than the facts -- don't go here. They'll give it to you straight, and though it may come across as abrupt, they're doing exactly what they're meant to. If you want an expert, make an appointment with them. Read Less

The vets and vet nurses are incredibly knowledgeable, professional, compassionate and kind. I highly recommend this clinic to everyone, and it's well worth the travel if you don't live in the area (it takes us over 30 min to get to the clinic). The staff have gone above and beyond every time to treat our pets, and we cannot thank them enough for all they have done.Read Less

I spent a 1 week work experience at Birdvet Melbourne, and have grown fond of the work practiced there. All the staff I met were caring vets and genuinely friendly people. I especially spent a lot of my time with Dr. Phil who never failed to keep me on my toes with questions about diseases, the relevant parasites, general physiology, and even had some philosophical discussions. It was truly a great learning experience for me but also an enjoyable one. I enjoyed the interaction with all the pet owner's that visited, and even found myself dancing with a cockatiel that was rocking to the music on the radio. It warmed me to see Dr.Phil admire every type of animal that he would council, and it was a pleasure to accompany him. My only regret is that I didn't stay for longer. Read Less

We were referred by our local vet when we suspected our beloved sun conure Pabby had ingested some of the fibre and plastic of his bedding. We traveled all the way from Sunbury. Dr Phil Sacks was extremely helpful and through barium xray determined Pabby did have fibrous intestinal impaction but not serious enough to require surgery. We were shocked to find that fibrous toys and bedding when ingested can be fatal for birds. It was reassuring to have someone knowledgeable and capable of providing treatment for our precious birds that are part of our family! Read Less

I have been taking my budgies to Dr. Phil at the Burwood Bird Vet for quite some time now, recently he removed a Tumor off my bird's wing. The Tumor was quite large and he managed to successfully remove part of the wing and the Tumor saving his life. He also amputated my 12 year old Budgie's broken leg which gave him a longer and brilliant quality of life. I highly recommend these Avian vets to people they are fantastic and the birds welfare is always in their best interest. Read Less