Vaccinations

Health Care

Vaccinations for your pet

Vaccinating your pet is one of the most important things you can do to ensure they lead a healthy life.

Your pet’s health, lifestyle and exactly where on the suburb you live may affect which vaccinations are necessary, so our expert vets will work with you to develop a simple and effective vaccination program for your pet.

Why you should vaccinate your pet

Prevent Diseases

Vaccinations protect against preventable diseases

Peace of Mind

Vaccinations protect your pet from transmissible diseases in boarding facilities, at parks and even when they visit the vet. If your pet has to be hospitalised for any illness, their immune system may already be compromised so you want to make sure they are protected.

Cost Effective

Vaccinations are substantially less expensive than the cost of vet treatment for the diseases they protect against

Vaccinating your dog

Puppies need their first vaccinations between 6-8 weeks of age, followed by additional doses at 12-14 weeks and 16-18 weeks. After that, annual boosters are required. To ensure full protection, wait at least one week after the final puppy vaccination before allowing your puppy to explore outdoors or interact with other dogs.

Dog vaccinations are categorized as C3, C4, and C5. In Geelong, the most common diseases that vaccinations help prevent include:

Vaccinating your Cat

Kittens should receive their first vaccinations between 6-8 weeks of age, with boosters given at 12-14 weeks and again at 16-18 weeks. To maintain long-term immunity, annual booster shots are recommended. For their safety, kittens should remain indoors until at least one week after their final vaccination before venturing outside or meeting other cats.

Feline vaccines recommended in Victoria are:

Vaccinating your Rabbit

Rabbits should receive their first vaccinations at 6-8 weeks old, with a follow-up booster at 12-14 weeks. To ensure ongoing protection, annual boosters are advised. For safety, wait at least one week after the final vaccination before letting your rabbit socialise with other rabbits or explore outside.
The disease that is commonly vaccinated against in Victoria:

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An amazing team of health care professionals. They have provided exceptional care to all of our pets on every occasion. Their professionalism and skills have especially been appreciated in the last few months. Thanks to them one of our cats has survived a snake bite and another one has successfully undergone a necessary and intensive surgery very successfully. This is additional to the ongoing routine care they provide to our other pets. I have the highest regard for the teams at both Geelong West and Highton. Thank you so much for the work that you do and the care that you provide.

Sharon Didone

Repeated amazing experiences at Highton Vet! They have a lovely vet who knows how to treat rabbits (so rare!) and is so loving whenever I take my little bun in. All the staff fawn over her and are just so kind. I’m so thankful to have Highton has our local vet

Breanna Frost

Chanel was taken to emergency care on a Sunday with paralysis of her rear limbs. She had been trampled by a kangaroo but this was not evident at the time. I would like to thank all the loving staff and especially Dr Kate Goodfellow. Expensive scenarios were placed on me but I chose the budget, waiting game, medications, care and follow up phone calls of concern. Thanks For your attention and friendly service. We will be eternally Grateful.

Peter Fitzgerald

Highly recommend Vets of Geelong, will be definitely changing to this practice from now on! After taking my cat Honey that had an eye issue to our regular vet 3-4 times over 3 months with no real resolution, I came here for one appointment and given such good advice, treatment & care. Honey’s eye has now cleared up and not had any flare ups for over a month and she’s loving it!

Elisabeth Dungey

Our main vet Annie has looked after our boy Badger so well along with the rest of the team. They've really brought him so much happiness in his old age. Love the ID tags as well, brilliant idea.

Chloe Drummond

Very happy with the service provided and would highly recommend the Geelong West vet to anyone who needs any form of pet care. Kind and caring staff who take pride in making you and for me my cat feel safe . The after care support is excellent as well.

Craig Smith

Have been to both Highton and Geelong West Veterinary Clinics and both have been outstanding with their friendliness, care and compassion towards both patient and clients. I was very satisfied with the care/treatment my animals received. I just received a follow up letter asking how my Dog is doing and some goodies/vouchers. How lovely

Olivia Addison

Visits to the vet can sometimes be a difficult experience, but Vets of Geelong (Geelong West and Highton) make it that little bit easier. Very friendly staff and welcoming. I really appreciate the follow up calls the next day - a nice bonus touch!

David Keele

Can not recommend more highly. The guys at reception are lovely, and the Vets & nurses really know their stuff. Our pets love them too ❤️ Prices are extremely competitive also, thanks for looking after our little ones!

Anais Nin

What an experience, amazing ♡ From walking in the door...to keeping my best friend in great health. Thanks Vets of Geelong for the level of care, and to Josie and James especially for their genuine care and empathy toward our family. #memorable

Scott Jensen