Leading experts in their field Our specialist animal referral hospital provides comprehensive care across multiple disciplines, including surgery, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, and oncology.
We also operate as an emergency veterinary clinic, delivering exceptional care to critical patients when they need it most.
Discover the team that makes GARS the leading provider of veterinary specialist services in Victoria.
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Surgery
Experienced surgeons are an integral part of our vet referral hospital’s multidisciplinary team, providing advanced surgical procedures to achieve the best health outcomes for your pets.
Dr Alex Santamaria
Registered Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
BSc, BVSc, MANZCVS (SAS), Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Dr Ben Mielke
Registered Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
BVSc. (Hons), MVetMed, MANZCVS (Surgery), Dip ECVS, MRCVS. ECVS and EBVS
Internal Medicine
Our experienced team specialising in veterinary internal medicine offers advanced diagnostic and treatment options for pets facing complex health issues.
Emergency & Critical Care
Our emergency animal hospital is led by highly regarded veterinary criticalists, supported by a team of veterinary residents, interns, and skilled nurses.
As your trusted Geelong vet hospital, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional care for every patient.
Diagnostic Imaging
Our dedicated radiologist and diagnostic imaging team play a vital role in supporting all hospital departments by providing critical insights to aid in diagnosing conditions and planning surgeries.
Dr Marjorie Milne
Veterinary Radiologist
BVSc (Hons) GradCert (UniTeach) PhD FANZCVS (Radiology)
Oncology
At our Geelong vet hospital, we are dedicated to providing advanced cancer diagnostics and treatment for pets. From early detection using techniques like advanced imaging and biopsies to comprehensive treatment options, including surgery, immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and electrochemotherapy, we are here to support your pet at every stage.
Dr Irina Gramer
Veterinary Oncologist
Dr med vet DipECVIM-CA (Oncology)
MANZCVS (Oncology) PGCert VetEd FHEA MRCVS
Anaesthesia
Dr Fernando Martinez Taboada
European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia
LV PhD CertVA PGCert (Biostats) MANZCVS (Anaesth) DipECVAA
Practice Management & Nurses
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