Shipping & Delivery
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At The Vet Shed, we know how important it is to receive your order safely and as quickly as possible. We work hard to provide reliable, trackable delivery options at competitive rates, while making sure every parcel is packed with care.
All orders are sent using barcoded, trackable delivery services and are insured for added peace of mind.
Shipping Options
Depending on your postcode, you may see several delivery options at checkout including Courier, eParcel Post, and Express Post.
- Courier and eParcel — generally travel via road transport
- Express Post — usually the fastest option once dispatched, typically travelling via air
- All services — are tracked and insured
If a courier option does not appear at checkout, we do not currently have a courier servicing your postcode and Australia Post options will be shown instead.
Shipping costs are automatically calculated based on your delivery address and order weight. The total postage cost is always displayed before payment is required. Shipping calculators are also available on product pages.
Free Shipping
For most areas of Australia, standard shipping is up to $7.95 for smaller lightweight parcels. Exact charges are always shown clearly at checkout before your order is finalised.
Express Shipping
Express Post is the fastest delivery option available once your parcel has been dispatched, with most parcels travelling by air rather than road.
Please note that Express Post refers to the postal service used after dispatch and does not include priority picking or same-day dispatch. All orders are processed in the order they are received, with our standard 1–4 business day dispatch timeframe still applying.
Express Post is not guaranteed next business day delivery — delivery speeds depend on Australia Post network conditions and destination postcode. If your order is urgent, please contact our team as soon as possible after placing it.
Vaccine Shipping
Vaccines incur an additional postage charge to cover specialised packaging, refrigeration requirements, and express transport to maintain product integrity during transit.
Dispatch Timeframes
All orders are processed and dispatched within 1–4 business days, excluding weekends and public holidays. Once dispatched, you will receive an email with your tracking details.
Estimated Delivery Times
Timeframes below apply once your parcel has been dispatched and are based on business days only, excluding weekends, public holidays, and peak periods such as major sales events or Christmas.
| Location | Estimated Delivery Time |
|---|---|
| Brisbane Metro | 1–2 business days |
| Sydney Metro | Up to 3 business days |
| QLD Near Country | Up to 3 business days |
| Canberra Metro | Up to 4 business days |
| Melbourne Metro | Up to 4 business days |
| QLD Far Country | Up to 4 business days |
| NSW Country | Up to 5 business days |
| VIC Country | Up to 5 business days |
| Adelaide Metro | 3–5 business days |
| Tasmania | 3–5 business days |
| SA Country | Up to 6 business days |
| Darwin | 4–6 business days |
| Perth Metro | 7–10 business days |
| WA Country | 8–12 business days |
International Shipping
We ship to selected international destinations via insured airmail. Shipping costs are automatically calculated at checkout based on parcel weight and destination.
Orders are dispatched within 1–4 business days. Delivery typically takes 9–26 working days depending on destination.
Tracking
Where is my tracking number?
Tracking details are emailed once your parcel leaves our warehouse. If you haven't received tracking information yet, your order is still being processed.
Why is my tracking not updating?
Tracking updates can take up to 24 hours after dispatch to appear. Some carriers scan parcels once they arrive at the depot rather than at pickup. If your tracking hasn't updated after 24 hours, please contact our team and we'll be happy to help.
The Vet Shed is not liable for delivery delays caused by events outside our reasonable control, including natural disasters, transport disruptions, extreme weather, quarantine restrictions, government action, or carrier network interruptions.









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