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43a dennis st northcote vic 3070
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the kind, gentle and genuinely caring team, from reception to vets and nurses. Many highlight thorough, unhurried consultations with clear explanations and options, and strong outcomes across complex cases, dental work, emergencies and surgery. Anxious or reactive pets are handled thoughtfully with treats, quiet/dim rooms and a calm approach, and long-term clients value the continuity of care and follow-up. Several also appreciated the considerate support around end-of-life care and post-op updates.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with a few recurring concerns. Some owners felt pricing transparency could improve, citing unexpected fees or a sense of upselling, and a couple noted higher costs. A handful reported appointment management issues (last-minute cancellations, strict lateness policies, occasional waits) and wanted clearer communication or the option to wait in the car, plus one mention that the cat area can still be noisy. Isolated comments mention brusque interactions or rushed consults, and one serious allegation of a misjudged euthanasia recommendation, but these are rare outliers versus the broader trend.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Dentistry and dental extractions
- Orthopaedic surgery (femoral head osteotomy)
- Emergency and urgent care
- Senior pet and end-of-life care
- Behaviour and anxiety-aware handling
- Feline-friendly medicine and facilities
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#thoroughExams#clearCommunication#friendlyReception#gentleHandling#anxietyAwareApproach#continuityOfCare#emergencySupport#convenientParking#easyOnlineBooking#catFriendlyArea#pricingValue#pricingTransparencyConcerns#strictLatenessPolicy#occasionalLongWaits#upsellingConcerns
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Arrive a few minutes early—some reviewers noted strict timing and being asked to rebook when late.
- Ask for an itemised estimate up front (including any script fees) to avoid surprises and discuss cost options.
- If your pet is anxious or reactive, let the team know in advance—they can adjust the environment (quiet/dim room, treats) and handling.
- Use the rear car park and entrance for easier access, as several reviewers found this convenient.
- If you need to cover multiple issues, book a longer consult or flag it when booking so everything can be addressed in one visit.
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Conditions commonly treated here
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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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Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Noah Northcote Animal Hospital is at 339 High St, Northcote VIC 3070. If you’re driving, reviewers mention a rear car park and entrance for easier access, and street parking is usually available nearby—check local signage. No nearby train or light-rail station is listed within easy walking distance, so consider driving or using a nearby bus route (check Google Maps for the best option).
They’re open Monday to Friday 8:00 am–7:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am–2:00 pm, and closed on Sunday.
You can call (03) 9482 1913. For general enquiries or more information, visit https://northcotevet.com.au/.
You can book online via their website’s booking portal or call the clinic to arrange a time. If you need to cover multiple concerns, consider booking a longer consult so everything can be addressed in one visit.
Consultation fees vary because veterinary pricing in Australia isn’t government-regulated and Medicare doesn’t cover pets. Call the clinic for a current quote and, for any procedure, ask for an itemised written estimate (including medications or any script fees) before you proceed. If you have pet insurance or prefer payment-plan options, ask what they can support and how claims are handled.
Australian vet clinics commonly accept EFTPOS, Visa/Mastercard and tap-and-go (Apple Pay/Google Pay), and some support pet-insurance gap claims or payment plans; call ahead to confirm what this clinic currently accepts.
They provide emergency and urgent care during their normal opening hours. For emergencies outside these hours, check their website for guidance or call to confirm the best local 24/7 option before you travel.
Yes—street parking is typically available on or near High St (be sure to check signage), and reviewers note a rear car park and entrance that many find convenient.
They’re noted for dentistry and dental extractions, orthopaedic surgery (including femoral head osteotomy), emergency and urgent care, senior pet and end-of-life care, behaviour- and anxiety-aware handling, and feline-friendly medicine and facilities.
Pet owners rate it 4.8 out of 5 (346 reviews), praising the kind, gentle team, thorough explanations, strong outcomes in complex cases, dental work, emergencies and surgery, and thoughtful handling of anxious pets, with good continuity of care and supportive end-of-life care. Some feedback mentions a desire for clearer pricing transparency, occasional appointment management issues or waits, and that the cat area can still get noisy at times.
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Last updated: 10 July 2026