Public events

Health 24/7 – a Dogs Victoria Breeders Education & Health Committee initiative to be run at KCC Park on Friday 24 July 2026.

This event gives Dogs Victoria members the opportunity to have access to book in with veterinary health professionals who will be conducting a range of health testing and services directly from KCC Park in Skye.

 This will enable you to have a ‘one stop shop’ to speak with the professionals about any health concerns with your dog or breed, educate yourself about DNA testing and have access to general services such as vaccinations & microchipping.

A BIG THANK YOU TO: 
ROYAL CANIN 

Collect the Health 24/7 Event QUIZ from the Lyndhurst Room on the day, fill it out and return for your chance to win Royal Canin Medium or Puppy 4kg dog food. (one entry per person) 

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS! SAY HELLO AND SPEAK WITH THEM ON THE DAY:

KNOSE PET INSURANCE - Indoor Pavilion 
BENDIGO BANK CARRUM DOWNS & MARRIOTT WATERS COMMUNITY BANK - Indoor Pavilion 
PAW LAB - Indoor Pavilion 
BREEDERS GIFT BOX - Indoor Pavilion 
JIRPET - Indoor Pavilion

 

VIEW EVENT SITE MAP HERE

 

 Services to be available on the day include:

VACCINATIONS & MICROCHIPPING - DR CATY SWAIN - 9AM - 6PM - in the Pavilion Secretary Office

Discounted prices:

Microchipping = $50 per microchip

Vaccinations = $100 per dog or puppy

 

Offering:

C3 vaccines = distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus

C5 vaccines = DHP (as above) plus viral and bacterial kennel cough

KC vaccines = kennel cough (viral and bacterial)

SPECIALS!!

3 + DOGS/PUPPIES = receive FREE 6 pack of Nexgard Spectra 3.6-7.5mg

4 + DOGS/PUPPIES = Discounted vaccinations $80 & microchipping $40

 

PRE BOOKING REQUIRED = Call Dr Caty to book your time on 0492 921 186

or email caty@vet2you.au. Availability between 9am and 6pm on the event date. 

Website: https://vet2you.au/

 

PREGNANCY ULTRASOUNDS & BREEDING ECHOCARDIOGRAMS - ARC (Animal Radioactive Iodine CT) 11am - 2pm - in the outdoor Secretary Office (under the Classic Room)

 

Pregnancy Ultrasounds - $255.00

Echocardiogram - $495.00

PRE BOOKING & PAYMENT REQUIRED

Book via email to lets-talk@arcvet.com.au

Website for further info: www.arcvet.com.au 

 

 

DR SAM LONG from the Veterinary Referral Hospital - in the Pavilion - 9.30am to 1pm

Dr Sam Long is a European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology from the Veterinary Referral Hospital & will be in attendance at Health 24/7.

VRH is one of Melbourne's leading veterinary specialist referral centres. As well as having the largest neurology service in Melbourne, they specialise in internal medicine, surgery, anaesthesia, radiology and emergency and critical care.

 

You can take this opportunity to speak with Dr Sam Long about:

Advanced diagnostic imaging for neurological diseases

Brain & spinal surgery

Nerve disorders

Epilepsy

BAER hearing testing for your dog

 

More information about Dr Sam's services can be found here

No bookings required.

 

FULLY BOOKED - RESPIRATORY FUNCTION GRADE TESTING - DR ARTHUR HOUSE - in the Pavilion

RFG Testing is Now Fully Booked!

We're thrilled with the incredible response to RFG Testing at Health 24/7 Day on Friday 24 July—all appointments have now been filled.

If you missed out on a booking, we still encourage you to come along between 9:00am and 4:00pm to see how RFG testing is conducted and chat with Dr Arthur House in the pavilion. These breeds are now eligible for assessment under the Respiratory Function Grading Scheme:
Boston Terrier
Chihuahua
Shih Tzu
Boxer
Dogue de Bordeaux
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
British Bulldog
French Bulldog
Affenpinscher
Japanese Chin
Pekingese
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Pomeranian
Griffon Bruxellois
Maltese
Pug

 

VACCINE TITRE TESTING - DR NICOLE ROUS - in the Pavilion

Small blood test | $150  

Checks existing core vaccine immunity for C3 so you can make more informed vaccination decisions where appropriate.

Titre tests are completed on the day at your booked appointment time.

Please advise staff at booking if your dog requires no clipping. If your dog is needle-sensitive, you may apply EMLA cream to the front leg 30 minutes before the appointment, as this is where blood is usually collected.

PREPAYMENT AND PRE-BOOKING IS REQUIRED.

BOOKING LINK HERE: https://bit.ly/4wItBSb

 

GUT MICROBIOME TESTING - DR NICOLE ROUS - in the Pavilion

Stool test | $200  

Provides insight into gut balance and helps identify imbalances that may influence digestion, skin health, and overall wellbeing.

For this event, Dr. Rous is offering a microbiome-only test at a reduced price. Our advanced gut health kit, which also includes infectious agent screening, is usually $350.

IMPORTANT: Microbiome kits are sent to you after booking and payment. Please collect the sample at home and bring the completed kit with you for drop-off on the day.

PREPAYMENT AND PRE-BOOKING IS REQUIRED.

BOOKING LINK HERE: https://bit.ly/4wItBSb

  

DNA COLLECTOR TRAINING - 9AM - 7PM
FULLY BOOKED
Session times available 8.30am / 10.30am / 2.30pm / 4.30pm.
You will be emailed directly before the event date with your confirmed time. 

Location: Meet at the Lyndhurst Rooms 5 minutes before your allocated time. 

INFOGENENZ IN ATTENDANCE - 9AM - 3PM in the Pavilion

Michelle Fremaux – Director at InfogeneNZ is coming from New Zealand to meet anyone who would like more information about DNA testing services InfogeneNZ can offer breeders and dog owners. Take this opportunity to meet Michelle in person and ask her any questions you might have about InfogeneNZ.

 

ORIVET IN ATTENDANCE - 9.30AM - 3PM in the Pavilion

George Sofronidis Co-Founder & CEO at Orivet will be available to answer your questions, assist with any difficulties you are having or offer tips to help with the testing process. 

 

Heather Tilley (Dogs Victoria Member Education and Development Advisor) will also be available in the Lyndhurst Room on the day to answer member's questions about the DNA process between 12pm - 2pm.

 

DNA SAMPLE COLLECTION - 9AM - 7PM in the Pavilion

Trained & Approved Collectors will be available all day to collect DNA samples for both Orivet and InfogeneNZ.

 

FULLY BOOKED - PET FIRST AID TRAINING COURSE - 10AM - 1PM Located in the German Shepherd Dog Club Rooms.

Leanne from A Dog's Life Pet First Aid & Nutrition will be running a pet first aid course on the day from 10am to 1pm.

At completion of the course you will receive a certificate, badge and e-book of course topics.

 

We will look to host further first aid training courses again in the future.

 

IN ATTENDANCE TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS:

BREEDER COMPLIANCE SUPPORT with Dogs Victoria Field Officer - Located in the Lyndhurst Room

FRANKSTON CITY COUNCIL - Located in the Pavilion

CITY OF CASEY COUNCIL - Located in the Pavilion 

ANIMAL WELFARE VICTORIA - Located in the Pavilion 10.30AM - 2PM

 

SPRINT DOG FUN DAY - 10AM - 2PM

Have a break and have some fun with Sprint Dog on the day. 

$2 gold coin per run between 10am and 2pm at the Sprint Dog track.

 

BALE SEEK FUN DAY - 12pm - 4pm (weather permitting) 

$5 per 10 minute session - Small off lead area

 

CANINE MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN 10AM - 3PM
Make sure you stop in and have a look at all of the amazing dog memorabilia

COFFEE & CATERING
There will be a coffee van on site and Dogs Victoria Committee Members will be running a fundraising sausage sizzle on the day