No carrier, no yowling car ride, no waiting room full of dogs. Dr Winnie comes to you and vaccinates your cat on the couch they already nap on, usually before they've worked out what's happening.
For a lot of cats, the vet trip is the whole problem. The carrier comes out, the cat disappears under the bed, and the visit gets put off another year. At home, none of that happens. Your cat stays on their own territory, calm.
Dr Winnie is a mobile vet based in Wyndham Vale, visiting homes across Melbourne's western suburbs. She's the one who answers the phone, and the one who turns up. If she's met your cat before, they'll already know her.
A vet since 2007 (BVSc, University of Queensland), with experience across emergency medicine, teaching-hospital surgery and general practice. A feline behaviour course in 2017 changed how she works. She's Fear Free certified and now a full-time home vet based in Wyndham Vale, so a routine visit comes with real diagnostic depth and a genuine feel for cats.
A vaccination teaches your cat's immune system to fight off serious diseases before it ever meets them. Even indoor cats need the core vaccination, because these viruses spread easily and can be carried in on clothing and shoes.
F3 (core) protects against: Feline panleukopenia (severe, often fatal), Feline herpesvirus (cat flu), Feline calicivirus (cat flu)
FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) is worth considering for cats that go outdoors or get into fights. Australia has one of the highest FIV rates in the world, and it spreads through bites.
FeLV (feline leukaemia) may be recommended for some outdoor cats. Dr Winnie will tell you what your cat actually needs based on how they live, rather than default to everything.
6-8 Weeks
First F3
10-12 Weeks
F3
14-16 Weeks
F3
If your kitten will go outdoors, the FIV course is best started young: three shots a few weeks apart, then yearly.
a booster at 12 months, then a yearly check. The core components are often given every three years, while FIV (if your cat has it) is annual. Dr Winnie tracks it so your cat only gets what they need.
Overdue? Common with cats, and usually an easy fix. Just mention it when you book.
Vaccination (Incl. Consultation + Examination)
$145
Altona
Altona Meadows
Derrimut
Kingsville
Laverton
Rockbank
Truganina
Williams Landing
Yarraville
Do indoor cats need vaccinations?
Yes. The core viruses can be carried in on clothing and shoes, and boarding catteries require an up-to-date F3. Indoor cats usually don't need FIV.
What's the difference between F3 and FIV?
F3 is the core vaccination, covering panleukopenia and cat flu. FIV protects against feline immunodeficiency virus, which spreads through bites, so it's for cats that go outdoors.
When should my kitten start?
Around 6–8 weeks, then two more shots finishing by about 16 weeks.
Does my cat need it every year?
A yearly check, yes, but not every part every year. Core components are often every three years, and FIV is annual.
Are vaccinations safe?
Yes. Serious reactions are rare. Most cats are fine, with maybe a quiet evening.
Is a home visit really calmer for a cat?
For most cats it's the difference between getting vaccinated and not. No carrier, no car. And Dr Winnie is Fear Free certified, so she moves at your cat's pace.
Whether your pet's due for a check-up, or you're overdue for a morning without a clinic trip, the next visit can happen on your living-room floor.
