Everything as wonderful an experience as could be, from the greeting at reception, through the…read moreveterinary experience to the very reasonable charges for their services. This is a small practice so don't expect bells and whistles in the facility for example, but rather personalised friendly professional and genuine care, kindness and skill. With a policy of no bookings other than for procedures, I have been surprised by a very low waiting time compared to other veterinary practices I have attended in Melbourne's suburbs. I was also amazed by the stitching skill on my pooch after surgery - I think a plastic surgeon couldn't have left any less of a scar or straighter a line. Although we first think of this as only cosmetic it made a huge difference to the comfort of my dog and therefore her healing time as she wasn't always licking or scratching as they often do when wounds are irritating them.

Best Vet in Hawthorn... our dogs rush to get in... top class service... fees reflect the service…read morequality. Bob S.

Initially we chose barkers vet because it was close to home. Our expectations were pretty high…read morebecause well, it's Hawthorn. I can honestly say Dr Jane exceeded our expectations as a vet and barkers offers the best service I have found. They really do care about our cat! Plus, the prices are very reasonable, cheaper than other vets but they over deliver in quality and service. It's obvious that Dr Jane is extremely experienced and a total animal lover (she has 3 cats!), I'm so glad we chose barkers over the other vets in the area!

This vet was recommended to me by a friend after we got our puppy. I have to admit that I'm glad…read morethat I've picked these guys. First of all, it's in a great location, just past Malvern Central Shopping Centre (towards Glen Ferrie Rd) so it's easy to find, and they have their own parking in the back behind their building. You have to be careful to not miss it though because it is an old house with a sign out the front. The reception staff and nurses are very friendly and personable. They absolutely love their job and it shows. I've only met one of the vets but I'm sure both are friendly and know their job well. They also sell lots of good products like dry food, wet food, treats for your pets, toys, leads, collars and pet beds! It's like a mini emporium in there. They are open extended hours to suit the needs of everyone as well! If you're in the market for a vet and this place is in your area definitely have a look!

The first thing that made us suspect these guys are good, is that their 'about us' page on their…read morewebsite includes details of the pets the staff here have at home. It's personable; approachable; human. We'd been using a competing vet on Lygon Street and found them to be less so, and constantly pushing expensive insurance plans whilst giving hypochondriacal diagnoses. So we changed vets and gave Fitzroy Veterinary Clinic a chance. First impressions? It's busy. Busy and efficient. The crowd dispersed after a few minutes but it gave us a chance to see what it's like here when they're under pressure, and it was a relaxed environment. There's a dog side and a cat side to this place, and decorated accordingly. Our own little fur-ball doesn't travel well and gets a bit nervous in new places, but this was as good as we could hope for, given our in-and-out 'check up' we were there for. We were kept waiting for half an hour beyond our allotted time, but I suspect we arrived at the tail-end of a particularly busy period. Before long, we'd completed the forms and were ushered in to see a very friendly, plain-speaking vet who never once attempted to sign us up to an insurance plan, or push anything other than an honest verdict on how little Samson was doing. And he's doing just fine. We left really satisfied with the experience and confident we made the right change.

The team at Fitzroy Vet Clinic are super-nice, always seem to run on time, and give you all the…read moretime you need to ask questions about your pet. We even found a stray kitten there when we were looking to adopt, and they handled everything. There's even a boarding house connected for when we have to go away and leave our beloved cat for a few days. Doesn't get better that this!

Took my conure Billie with a wound on his eye from his brother Branko to see Phil and he was…read morefantastic You can see he truly loves birds I also brought his brother along for the ride and he escaped from my car when I arrived and flew away into a big tall tree slightly out of reach for a ladder I was hysterical and ran inside with Billie and explained what happened and the team were fantastic aa they said don't worry we will get him down We went back to tree and Ethan shook the big branch and down he flew and Mel caught him in a net I was blown away and I am forever thankful to the team xx

As the owner of a lorikeet and 2 cockatiels, I want the best for my Feathered babies and Burwood…read moreBird and Animal Hospital is the best. Dr. Phil and Dr Yuen are very caring and gentle with my birds. They are highly competent and I have the utmost confidence in my bird's health care and any future emergency care that could arise in their very capable hands. What also makes Burwood Bird and Animal Hospital STAND OUT above other bird vets in the area is their veterinary technicians and front receptionists. They are ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL and you can tell they all love birds. They always greet my birds and I see them greeting and conversing with each bird that comes into the office. They are full of smiles and very knowledgeable about bird care. I recommend Burwood Bird and Animal Hospital to all my bird social groups and to anyone who wants the best care for their feather babies. Also, I highly recommend purchasing toys through their office. They always keep a good selection of real branch perches which are best for your bird's feet and they have great selection of toys that are safe for your bird. Too many pet stores carry toys with bells and cotton rope that are unsafe for our birds. It's nice to have a great selection without having to inspect each one and determine if it's safe or not. To add to this, I work for a wildlife rescue group and whenever we have birds or possums that need a vet, we trust Burwood Bird and Animal Hospital with their care. They donate their services to get our Wildlife rehabilitated and on their way to release.

After bad experiences with previous vets, I was pleasantly surprised with Port Phillip Animal…read moreHospital. Their service and knowledge is impeccable. The vets are straight to the point, always take the time to explain things and do not make you pay for unnecessary tests and investigations. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and it's obvious they care for your pet. Both Latte (my cat) and I highly recommend this vet. A special thank you to Craig.

I've been a client for three years now and I must agree that this place is as good as it gets. I…read morebelieve I've seen most of the vets at the clinic and they've all been very respectful, informative, and very very kind. I recently saw Alice who I am so grateful to because she diagnosed the funny lump on my dog as being cancerous and was able to book her in for surgery the next day to remove it. Bella is now cancer free and happy her stitches are out! I was a bit emotional about it all and Alice and the nurses were so sweet and helpful especially in their after care advice. I don't often post reviews but I feel like I hit the jackpot when it comes to the care of my lab, my cat, and Craig has even seen my bearded dragon Albert when he was looking flat. So thank you all!!!

Having to use Animal Emergency is never a fun experience, but it's great to know they are around if…read moreneeded. Animal emergency operate out of normal vet hours, so usually 6pm-9am. If you do need to come here, make sure you bring your credit card, and be prepared to pay. Usually they take a $500 part payment before they will even do an initial consultation. On the 2 occasions I went here it was to take two sick kittens. Both needed to be put down, but only after they had tried to rehydrate them, both occasions ended up costing $1000 plus. However, my parents have used AE when their cat ripped out her stitches after desexing and pulled out all her intestines. Their bill was in excess of $1500, but the cat survived and is going strong. The fact is in the position, most people will opt for this type of service rather than watch their animals suffer.

Our dog was hit by a car on a sunday afternoon. The care he received was perfect from the way he…read morewas handled, to the cleanliness and comfort of the pen he was in, and the medical decision making. He was there overnight, and we were kept informed by phone, and welcome to come and visit him before we went to bed. He was transferred to our usual vet in the morning for his final treatment and the communication with our vet was also perfect. We as grateful to have such a service available if we need it again. It is a costly exercise, but if you consider the setup and expertise, we got value for our money.

Johnston Street Vet Clinic is amazing. Dr. Will takes such good care of my two dogs…read more They've just started offering grooming services as well. I'm a big fan :)

Great place, really friendly and great service. They must be doing it right because my dog LOVES…read moregoing there.