Northside Veterinary Centre Pty Ltd
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the caring, compassionate team and clear, honest communication. Many noted thorough, knowledgeable vets who achieved good outcomes in surgery and dentistry, handled anxious pets gently, and provided follow‑up calls. Reviewers also liked the clean, well‑equipped, cat‑ and dog‑friendly setup and found parking easy (including free/undercover), with a handy central location. Several mentioned being fit in at short notice for urgent issues.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
While the tone is overwhelmingly positive, a few reviewers reported long waits and poor communication about delays at reception. Pricing drew mixed views: some felt fees were higher than other clinics and perceived upselling of non‑essential add‑ons, while others found charges fair and transparent. A small number described adverse or inconsistent experiences (notably involving cats), including dissatisfaction with explanations around procedures and, in one case, a concerning outcome after a blood draw. Overall, most comments were strongly favourable, but expectations around timeliness, clarity on optional services, and consistent communication could be improved.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Dentistry and dental surgery
- Senior pet care
- End-of-life and euthanasia support
- Low-stress, cat- and dog-friendly handling
- Soft tissue surgery (tumour removals)
- Same-day urgent appointments
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- If your pet is anxious or reactive, ask for the separate cat/dog areas or a quieter spot; they also use calming aids for cats.
- Call ahead for urgent issues—reviewers were often accommodated with same‑day or last‑minute appointments.
- Plan a little buffer around your appointment in case of delays, and request a call or text when the vet is nearly ready if you prefer to wait outside or take a short walk.
- Discuss treatment options and costs upfront and specify which add‑ons you do or don’t want to avoid unexpected extras.
- Use the on‑site free/undercover parking, and if cost is a concern, ask about payment options such as VetPay.
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Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Cats
Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Dogs
Abortion, Termination of Pregnancy
Breeding, Timing
Cryptorchidism
Eclampsia
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Opening Hours
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Hours notice
Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Parking
Free Motorcycle Parking
26m14-16 Girrahween St Parking
167mParkhound
181mMidnight Hotel Parking
184mFree Motorcycle Parking
214mFrequently Asked Questions
Here are the questions pet owners ask most often — tap a question to read the full answer. For other concerns, please consult a licensed veterinarian.
Northside Veterinary Centre Pty Ltd is at 2/51 Mort Street, BRADDON ACT 2612, in Braddon, Canberra. There isn’t a train or light-rail station within an easy walk, so driving is usually simplest. Reviews note on-site free/undercover parking, and nearby options include Free Motorcycle Parking (~26 m), 14–16 Girrahween St Parking (about a 2‑minute walk) and Parkhound (about a 2‑minute walk). For public transport, check Google Maps for the nearest bus route.
They’re open Monday to Friday 8:00 am–6:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am–1:00 pm; closed Sunday.
Call (02) 6182 0111 or visit http://northsidevet.com.au/ for more information.
To book, please call the clinic, and you can also visit their website for information. For urgent concerns, call ahead—reviewers report they’re often able to fit in same‑day or last‑minute appointments.
Consultation fees vary between Australian vet clinics and aren’t government‑regulated, and Medicare does not cover pets. Call the clinic for a current consult fee and ask for an itemised written estimate for any procedure. If you have pet insurance, check your policy; some owners use options like GapOnly claims or payment plans such as VetPay or Afterpay—ask the clinic what’s available.
Most Australian vet clinics commonly accept EFTPOS, Visa/Mastercard and tap‑and‑go (Apple Pay/Google Pay), and some may offer pet‑insurance gap claims or payment plans. Please call ahead to confirm what this clinic accepts on the day.
They focus on dentistry and dental surgery, senior pet care, end‑of‑life and euthanasia support, low‑stress cat‑ and dog‑friendly handling, soft tissue surgery (including tumour removals), and accommodating same‑day urgent appointments where possible.
Yes—reviews describe a cat‑ and dog‑friendly setup with low‑stress handling and separate areas; you can request a quieter spot, and calming aids are used for cats.
Yes—reviewers mention on-site free/undercover parking. Additional options nearby include Free Motorcycle Parking (~26 m), 14–16 Girrahween St Parking (about 2 minutes’ walk) and Parkhound (about 2 minutes’ walk).
The clinic is highly rated at 4.8/5 from 253 reviews, with praise for caring, compassionate staff, thorough and knowledgeable vets, gentle handling of anxious pets, clear communication and follow‑up, a clean, well‑equipped facility, and convenient parking and central location. Some feedback notes occasional long waits and mixed views on pricing and optional add‑ons.
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