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Vet in Northcote. We Come to You.

At Home Vetcare is a registered veterinary practice serving Northcote and nearby suburbs. Home visits for routine care, palliative support, behavioural consultations, and end-of-life care.

Why Choose an At Home Vet?

Less stress for your pet

No car trips, no strange smells, no anxious waiting rooms. Your pet stays calm in familiar surroundings.

Care in familiar surroundings

We assess your pet in the environment they know best, giving us a truer picture of their health and behaviour.

No waiting rooms

Your appointment is yours, we arrive at your home at the scheduled time and give your pet our full attention.

Looking for a vet in Northcote? Here's what to know

There are several ways to get veterinary care in Northcote, and the right choice depends on your pet's situation.

For routine check-ups and vaccinations, traditional clinic visits work fine for healthy adult cats and dogs who travel well. Northcote has several clinics within a short drive.

For senior pets, anxious pets, or end-of-life care, the journey to a clinic is often the most stressful part of the visit. A vet who comes to your home in Northcote can assess your pet in their own environment, with no car travel or waiting room. That's particularly important for palliative care and home euthanasia, where comfort matters most.

For quick questions or follow-ups, telehealth lets you talk to our vet from anywhere. Useful for “is this serious?” calls before deciding on an in-person visit.

At Home Vetcare is a registered Australian veterinary practice serving Northcote and surrounding suburbs. If you'd like a no-charge chat about what kind of visit your pet needs, give us a call.

What to expect from a vet visit in Northcote

The Inner North is a mix of Victorian terraces, art-deco flats and renovated workers' cottages, with permit parking on most weekdays. We see a lot of rescue dogs and older cats in this area, families who've had their pet for a decade or more and want a calm, familiar setting for routine care, palliative support or end-of-life decisions. We always check the gate latch before bringing in our kit, and we keep the visit unhurried.

  • Permit parking is common, we time the visit to suit.
  • Many homes have side gates or laneway access; we'll ask when we book.
  • Older terraces with stairs aren't an issue; we bring everything we need.

Serving Northcote and nearby suburbs

Brunswick, Thornbury, Fitzroy, Clifton Hill and more. View our full service area →

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we service all streets and addresses within Northcote (postcode 3070) and the surrounding suburbs including Brunswick, Thornbury, Fitzroy.

We typically offer appointments within 1–3 business days for routine visits in Northcote. For urgent palliative or end-of-life care we do our best to accommodate same-day or next-day bookings, please call us directly.

We offer euthanasia (from $449), palliative care (from $179), behavioural consultations (from $249), and telehealth (from $99) in Northcote. All services are delivered at your home by our registered veterinarian.

Yes, narrow side passages, no driveway, side-gate-only entry are all completely normal in this part of Melbourne. We're used to it and bring a kit that doesn't need to be wheeled in.

Ready to Book a Vet Visit in Northcote?

We'll come to you. Book online or give us a call.