Kip Melbourne West
Formerly Vern Ryan's Pet Resort
3332 Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Road, Balliang East VIC 3340
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Kip boasts expansive green grounds with plenty of room to run, play and relax! Let your pets enjoy our comfortable rooms with indoor and outdoor sections, and enjoy bushwalks in the gorgeous countryside of rural Melbourne.
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Monday-Friday: 8:00-11:00am, 2:00-5:00pm
Saturday: 8:00-11:00am
Sunday: 2:00-5:00pm
Public Holidays: as advised
We offer door-to-door transport across the city. This service is run Monday to Friday (subject to availability) and is not offered on public holidays. This service can be added as part of the booking process and takes the stress out of getting your pet to or from their holiday.
Simply contact us at melbournewest@kip.com.au so our team can organise the best time for you to tour the premises.
What service are you interested in?
Dog Boarding Options
We have a variety of pricing options for every dog's needs.
Classic Room (standard)
From $54/day
Your pup’s home away from home is a spacious indoor and outdoor room with air conditioning for year-round comfort. They'll love relaxing on plush bedding after exploring their private outdoor area.
Suite - Seniors Only
From $69/day
Our Seniors Suite, for small dogs aged 7+ (under 12kg), offers a peaceful, indoor retreat with air conditioning, a supportive sofa-style bed, and a calm environment.
Luxury Villa
From $85/day
For pups who enjoy a little extra, our spacious villas offer indoor and outdoor areas. They can explore their private outdoor space, then relax on sofa-style bedding with soothing TV content and air conditioning for year-round comfort.
Cat Boarding Options
We've got cat boarding room options for even the fussiest of felines.
Classic Cat Room
From $33/day
Our indoor/outdoor multi-level rooms offer plenty of space for climbing and exploring, with a private sundeck, plush bedding, and air-conditioning for year-round comfort.
Cat Penthouse Suite
From $55/day
Our Suites are designed like a loungeroom, offering your cat a true home away from home. Spacious, floor-to-ceiling rooms with a climbing tower, plush bedding, and air conditioning for year-round comfort.
Extras Offered
We have a range of extras you can add to your pet's stay to ensure they have the best possible stay with us.
Medication
$6.00/pet/day
We offer daily administration of medication, following your vet's instructions to ensure your pet's routine is maintained during their stay.
Social Playtime
$16.00/pet/day
Is your dog used to getting out and about? Social playtime is a great chance for social dogs to get that extra stimulation and mix with dogs of a similar temperament during their stay.
Cat Cuddletime
$16.00/pet/day
Does your cat crave some extra 1-on-1 attention? A dedicated team member will give your cat the extra love and cuddles they deserve.
Bushwalk
$17.00/pet/day
Your dog will love stretching their legs with a daily bushwalk. Let them make the most of the great outdoors and escape city life during their stay with an extra 15 minute guided bushwalk.
Solo Playtime
$16.00/pet/day
Is your dog not so social with other pups? Add an extra 15 minutes of 1-on-1 playtime with a staff member.
Own Food
$3.50/pet/day
We understand that some pets have special dietary needs. Bring your pet�s own food instead of using our in-house menu to ensure they feel right at home during their stay
Pigs Ears
$4.50/pet/day
Pigs Ears are great for any-sized dog and are a great dental chew. Treat your dog to a daily pigs ear to brighten their stay!
Roo Stick Treat
$4.00/pet/day
Rich in protein, flavoursome and chewy, a daily Roo Stick Treat is the perfect choice to keep your pooch stimulated between playtimes.
Lamb Stick Treat
$4.00/pet/day
Delicious and chewy, treat your dog to a daily Lamb Stick Treat to keep them stimulated during their stay.
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Chicken & Rice Dinner
$9.00/pet/day
Prime100 SPD™ Slow Cooked Chicken & Brown Rice is a single protein slow-cooked diet that combines select ingredients and crafted broth, simmered low and slow, resulting in a delicious, full flavour, wholesome diet.
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See what our guests think
Archie loves visiting you guys. He is happy to stay every time. I love the daily updates and love seeing him smile in the photo's. I know he is happy and well loved by all his carers. Thank you for celebrating his 10th birthday with him, when I couldn't. Archie will definitely come back for another visit xx
Our GSP Odin loves staying at Kip West Melbourne, he is always happy when we drop him off and more importantly when we pick him up! It’s so reassuring to know he is well cared for there and the daily photo updates also add to this.
My spoiled Django had an amazing stay here ❤️ the girls were amazing from start to finish, they sent me pupdates every day with tons of pics and my boy was smiling in every single one of them 🥹 I’m very grateful I could trust them to take care of my Django. Will definitely recommend. The place also is amazing! Even though for me was a bit far away, it was totally worth the drive ;)
Thank you to the team at Kip for looking after our boy Brady. The daily updates were so lovely to see and we knew he was happy and not stressed out.
Thank you guys. Couldn't appreciate your service anymore. Flexible, understanding and caring. Chloe loves her stays at kips Exhausted from her activities today thanks for the great updates🫶
Kip Melbourne West exceeded expectations & my pup Felix didn't want to leave when we picked him up! I was super nervous when he was getting dropped off as he's never boarded overnight before, but my nerves were quickly settled with the daily photo and video updates. Felix looked sooooo happy & I'm sure he was well looked after. Would highly recommend to all my friends.
Thank you to all the staff at Kip for taking care of my staffy Maximus over the weekend. I really appreciated the regular video updates and photos which showed how much fun he was having on his holiday and allowed me to enjoy mine!
Amazing service, we have used pet boarding in the past and now I wouldn’t go anywhere but Kip. From the convenience of the pet transportation service, to having the option of daily bush walks, they even give you a little report card for your pet at the end of their stay - the cutest! Also the daily photos and video updates are the best, seeing Chyna get so many kisses and belly rubs from the girls that work there make it feel like she’s right at home. Thank you Chyna can’t wait to come back :)
Experienced Team, Safe Space, Regular Pupdates, Tailored Care
What makes Kip Boarding different?
We are passionate about providing the best care and enrichment for pets and a great experience for you. Our team of pet lovers have decades of experience.
We know every pet is unique, so we have various options, including different accommodation types and extra services for dog boarding Melbourne, to ensure we are tailoring the stay to suit your pet’s needs - better yet, we will ensure you get frequent updates so you know you are getting the services you paid for!
With best-in-industry facilities and structured processes around health and welfare monitoring, team training, customer updates and enrichment, our team will make sure your pet has the best day, every day.
We know there’s nowhere as special as home.
That’s why we give you the flexibility to adjust your pet's accommodation and services to best suit their needs.
Meet the Manager
How It Works
Big adventures start with comfy stays
What you need to know about your visit
As pet pawrents ourselves, we know that leaving your pet for the first time can be stressful! That’s why we’ve created a boarding experience that feels like a true retreat. Every stay includes a comfortable room, daily playtime with our team, free photo /video updates, and premium kibble meals. You’re also welcome to tour the accommodation beforehand for extra peace of mind.
Whether your dog’s racing around our grassy yards or your cat’s lounging in the sun, we’re confident they’ll love their stay.
To ensure everyone’s safety, please make sure that all pets are up to date with all vaccinations, and a certificate must be presented.
What we do
How We Do Things
FAQs
Our vaccination policy for pet boarding is as follows:
Vaccination Requirement: Your pet must be vaccinated, and the vaccination must be valid for the entire duration of your pet's stay.
- Puppies may board 10 days after their final puppy vaccines as long as they are C5 or equivalent.
- Kittens may board 10 days after their final kitten vaccines as long as they are F3 or equivalent.
- Dogs must have an up-to-date C5 (or equivalent) vaccination.
- Cats must have an up-to-date F3 vaccination.
10-Day Rule: If your pet's previous vaccination had lapsed by more than 14 days, the new vaccine must be administered at least 10 days before the check-in date.
Vaccination Documentation: You are required to provide us with evidence of your pet's current (and immediate prior vaccination if checking in with 10 days of their most recent vaccination)
We are able to care for pets if they’re not desexed. We do not take dogs in heat across our centres. To the extent your dog comes into heat whilst in our care, we will require an emergency contact to pick them up within 24 hours of being notified. We will not accommodate entire males in the same room as undesexed females.
We provide door-to-door transport from major metro cities for $35 one way. You will be contacted by the driver with an estimated arrival time the day before your booking commences.
Absolutely! Simply contact us directly so our team can organise the best time for you to tour the premises.
Absolutely! For an extra $6/pet/day, we can administer medication to your pets. Please provide all medication in a marked vet bag and provide enough medication for the entire duration of their stay.
We sure can, for an extra fee of $3.50/day! Please provide all required food, clearly marked and labelled. Please inform staff if your dog has any food allergies.
