The Dandenong Veterinary Hospital provides team based care, and truly believe in our moto of ‘The Caring Professional Team.’ Many of our staff have been with us many years, and over that time we have enjoyed getting to know our clients and their pets, caring for them like part of our own family. To learn more about our lovely team and get to know us a little better, then please read on:
The Dandenong Veterinary Hospital is one of the oldest Veterinary practices in Melbourne, and the longest-serving vets in Dandenong. The practice began in 1925 when Dr. William Hogarth-Scott, a Scottish Veterinarian, migrated to Australia and settled in Dandenong. He was born in Newington, Scotland on November 6th, 1893. He graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a Veterinary degree. He first registered with the Veterinary Board of Victoria on December 23rd, 1925, and the practice was originally located at 245 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong.
The practice later moved to 8 – 10 Macrae Street on the site that later became the National Australia Bank. This site was chosen for its proximity to the original Stock Market. In those early days, it was mainly a country practice treating farm animals as well as the dogs and cats of Dandenong residents.
