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11 everage st moonee ponds vic 3039
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praise the team’s kindness, empathy and clear communication, noting vets who take time to listen, explain options and follow up. Many report gentle handling of anxious pets and cats, thorough assessments, and good outcomes from treatments and procedures (including complex cases and even cruciate surgery). Puppy care and puppy school attract special mention, as do the welcoming reception staff. Long‑term clients highlight consistent professionalism over many years.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Feedback is largely positive, with a few recurring concerns. Several reviewers found appointments hard to obtain—especially urgent follow‑ups—with occasional long waits and limited parking. Pricing drew the most criticism, with some describing consults, medications and procedures as expensive or incurring unexpected fees; a few also felt upsold or uncomfortable with the Best for Pet membership terms. Isolated comments mention rushed or incomplete exams and rare customer‑service lapses on the phone, though these were in the minority.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Puppy school and early-life care
- Cat-friendly handling and facilities
- Dentistry and dental procedures
- Orthopaedic surgery (e.g., cruciate repair)
- Complex case management and transparent treatment planning
- Breeding and whelping advice
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#thoroughExams#gentleHandling#clearCommunication#followUpCalls#puppySchool#catFriendly#quickAppointments#bookingDifficulties#limitedParking#priceTransparency#valueConcerns#occasionalRushedConsults#upsellingConcerns#longTimeClients
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Book ahead—multiple reviewers noted the clinic can be fully booked and urgent follow‑ups may be hard to secure.
- Plan parking on Pitches or Bloom Street and use the laneway shortcut, as street parking out front is limited.
- Ask for a clear itemised estimate before treatment and confirm what’s included to avoid unexpected fees.
- If considering the Best for Pet membership, clarify the contract terms and how easily you can get appointments when needed.
- Arrive on time and bring a list of questions—vets here are generous with explanations and can help anxious pets feel at ease.
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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
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.
Essendon Veterinary Clinic is at 89 Buckley St, Essendon VIC 3040. There isn’t a train/metro/light‑rail station within easy walking distance, so driving or checking Google Maps for the nearest bus route is your best bet. Street parking is available on Buckley Street and nearby side streets (see parking tips below); always check local signage.
They’re open Monday to Friday 8:00 am–6:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am–1:00 pm, and closed on Sunday. Hours may change on public holidays—call ahead to confirm.
Call (03) 9375 1039. You can also visit their website for more information: https://www.essendonvet.com.au/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb
Book by calling the clinic; reviewers suggest booking ahead as appointments can fill quickly. For urgent concerns, call to ask about the next available time.
In Australia there’s no government‑published fee schedule for vets and Medicare does not cover pets, so prices vary by clinic and by the care your pet needs. For the latest consultation fee, call the clinic, and if a procedure is recommended, ask for a clear itemised written estimate. Pet insurance and third‑party payment plans exist in Australia, but availability and how claims are handled vary—ask the clinic what they support.
Australian vet clinics commonly accept EFTPOS, Visa/Mastercard and tap‑and‑go (Apple Pay/Google Pay), and some may support pet‑insurance gap claims or payment plans; call ahead to confirm what this clinic accepts.
Based on owner feedback, the clinic provides puppy school and early‑life care, cat‑friendly handling and facilities, dentistry and dental procedures, orthopaedic surgery (including cruciate repair), complex case management with clear treatment planning, and breeding/whelping advice.
Yes—owners frequently mention gentle handling of anxious cats and cat‑friendly facilities and approaches.
Yes—street parking is available on Buckley Street and nearby side streets, but spots out front can be limited at busy times. Reviewers recommend parking on Pitches or Bloom Street and using the laneway shortcut; always check local parking signs and allow a few extra minutes.
The clinic is well regarded with a 4.5/5.0 rating from 260 reviews, with praise for kind, empathetic vets, clear communication, gentle handling of anxious pets, thorough assessments, good treatment outcomes (including complex cases), and a welcoming reception team; puppy school is also a highlight. Common feedback includes difficulty securing appointments at short notice, occasional long waits and limited parking, and concerns about pricing or unexpected fees, with a few mentions of rushed consults or phone service lapses.
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Last updated: 10 July 2026