Caring Paws Veterinary Care, Vermont South

A family owned vet clinic, opening February 2026

Address: 486 Burwood Hwy, Vermont South VIC 3133

‍Dr Jessica Goh (BVSc, MANZCVS, CCRT) brings over 13 years of experience across general practice, referral and emergency care, with added training in surgery and canine rehabilitation. Her focus is practical treatment, clear communication, and helping pets stay comfortable and active at every life stage.

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We are building a clinic that covers everyday care, common procedures, and extra support for pets who need ongoing help. If your pet needs specialist care, we will guide you through the next steps and refer you to trusted local referral hospitals.

Health checks and consultations

General check ups for new concerns, ongoing conditions, or peace of mind.

Vaccinations and parasite prevention plans

Tailored vaccine plans based on your pet’s age, lifestyle, and risk.

Senior pet and quality of life support

Support for ageing pets, including comfort, mobility, and quality of life planning.

Skin, ear and allergy management

Diagnosis and treatment plans for itchy skin, ear infections, and allergies.

Dentistry

Oral exams, cleans, and dental care to reduce pain and infection risk.

Desexing & Soft tissue Surgery

Desxing and common surgeries with clear aftercare instructions and follow up.

Arthritis management

Practical plans to improve comfort with meds, supplements, and lifestyle changes.

Canine Rehabilitation

Recovery and strengthening plans for dogs after injury, surgery, or long term pain.

Urgent Care Vet Services

Need a vet ASAP?

We plan to offer same day appointments for urgent issues that are not life threatening, so pets can be seen quickly when we open.

Cute cartoon white and beige puppy with a blue bandage featuring paw prints on its front leg.
Dr Jessica Goh, Veterinarian at Caring Paws Vermont South

Meet Dr Jessica Goh

Dr Jessica Goh graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2011 and has spent the past 12 years working in small animal general practice, referral hospitals and emergency care. She has also held senior and lead roles, and enjoys mentoring graduates and students because good care is a team effort.

Jessica’s special interests include soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, emergency care, and helping dogs stay comfortable and mobile as they age. She completed further training and internships after graduation, earned a master’s degree in surgery, and is certified in Canine Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine (CCRT) so she can support recovery and long term mobility as part of everyday veterinary care.

Dr Jessica Goh, Veterinarian at Caring Paws Vermont South

Outside the clinic

Jessica enjoys heading out for relaxation or outdoor activities, whilst spending time with her animals and loved ones. At the same time she also enjoys staying in for a good meal and a movie on the couch. Jessica has owned many pets throughout her life and currently has two Kelpie X dogs; Hero and Jack (who are extremely handsome).

Reviews from Dr Jessica's clients at previous clinics

Anthony Betts
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Thank you Dr Jess for helping us with the passing of our boy Muscles in our home. Dr Jess was amazing in getting us through such a tough time with both professionalism and genuine empathy.
Thank you, Anthony & Christine.
fotouheyapour
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We had a wonderful experience with Dr Jessica during our recent visit to vaccinate our dog. She was professional, kind, and knowledgeable, making both us and our dog feel at ease. Dr Jessica took the time to explain the vaccination process and answered all our questions thoroughly. Her gentle approach and genuine care for our pet were greatly appreciated. We highly recommend Dr Jessica for her excellent veterinary care.
Karina Kloessmann
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I was so thankful for the lovely service and care that we received from Dr Jessica. She was extremely caring and sensitive, and I truly could not have asked for anyone better. She truly was beautiful in the way she dealt with everything and so supportive. Thank you so much.
Sarah Winwood
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Dr Jessica was amazing and was wonderful with Sophie. She was so compassionate and caring and showed so much empathy to Sophie and us. She was great at explaining everything and did what she could to make Sophie more comfortable. We had a wonderful experience with her and would highly recommend her and use her again in the future.
Evangeline Alphonse
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Dr Jess was one of the best vets we’ve ever been to. She explains everything so thoroughly, and you can tell she’s got such a great wealth of knowledge about how to treat something that could have multiple causes by how she treatment plans various scenarios on the spot. She caught something in a consult appointment that hadn’t been caught at another vet two days beforehand at a full check-up.
Myrna Le
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We took our puppy Marlo to get vaccinated and had the best experience. Dannii was so lovely, welcoming, super friendly and was very great to talk to. She also gave our pup a lot of love and attention. Dr Jessica is so great, service exceeded our expectations, took the time to explain everything to us and made Marlo feel very happy and safe. Best vet ever and I definitely won’t be going anywhere else.
Maggie C
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Thanks very much to Dr Jessica for her recent care relating to my two female kittens. One got spayed and the other had a vax. I’m a first-time cat owner this year so all the experiences have been new. Really appreciated her kindness and patience in answering my many questions.
Michelle Mealor
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I can’t speak highly enough of the care our old mate Dusty received from all staff during his recent surgery and follow-up care. Thanks to you all for the genuine concern, kindness and TLC you showed to Dusty and the family during this traumatic experience. A special thanks to Jess.
A white and orange cat sitting next to a black and white dog with its tongue out at Caring Paws Vet in Vermont South

Get notified

We are opening in February 2026, and we will email you as soon as appointment bookings are available. If you join the list, you will also get first access to any opening week offers and new patient information.

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FAQs

  • When will Caring Paws Veterinary Care open?

    We are planning to open in February 2026. If you join the notification list, we will email you as soon as bookings are available.

  • What should I do if my pet needs care before you open?

    If it is urgent, please contact your nearest open veterinary clinic right away. For emergencies, call an after hours emergency hospital so your pet can be seen quickly.

  • Can you take my pet’s records from my current vet?

    Yes. Once we are open, we can request records from your current clinic with your permission, so we have the full history before your first visit.

  • Will you offer rehabilitation or mobility support for older dogs?

    Yes. Dr Jessica Goh is certified in Canine Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine (CCRT) and has a strong focus on mobility, recovery planning, and arthritis support.

  • Will you be offering surgery and dental care?

    Yes. We plan to offer common procedures including desexing, soft tissue surgery, and dental care. Service availability will be confirmed as we finalise equipment and clinic set up.

  • Do you treat both cats and dogs?

    Yes. We will be a small animal clinic for cats and dogs, and can advise on other pets on a case by case basis.

  • How do I stay updated without calling the clinic?

    Join the Get notified list. We will send one email when bookings go live, and occasional updates if there are important changes.