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206 johnston st fitzroy vic 3065
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the clinic’s cat-only, low-stress environment and the team’s thorough, compassionate care. Many highlight clear communication, unrushed consults, and gentle handling that keeps even anxious or senior cats calm. Reviewers also cite strong clinical outcomes, including successful FIP treatment, excellent dental work, and diagnoses or solutions found after other vets struggled.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Most feedback is very positive, but several reviewers noted high costs, with grooming and dental quotes in particular feeling steep, and a 1% card surcharge mentioned. A few raised access issues such as long waits for appointments, difficulty booking, and a strict lateness policy that led to being turned away. Isolated concerns included an injection technique error, confusion about vaccine reminders/stock, a brief consult that felt poor value, and one missed follow-up; one person also found the reception area a bit tight. Overall sentiment is strongly favourable, with these issues appearing as exceptions rather than the norm.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Feline-only medicine and low-stress handling
- FIP diagnosis and antiviral therapy
- Dentistry and dental surgery
- Complex internal medicine and second opinions
- Behaviour consults and anxiety management
- End-of-life care and euthanasia support
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#catOnlyClinic#compassionateCare#thoroughExams#clearCommunication#gentleHandling#lowStressEnvironment#followUpSupport#easyParking#bookingDelays#strictLatePolicy#highPricing#cleanFacilities#dentalCare#behaviourAdvice#bereavementSupport
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Book well in advance, especially for preferred vets or complex cases, as appointments can fill up and some reviewers reported long waits.
- Arrive on time—reviews note a strict lateness policy and limited flexibility if you miss the appointment window.
- Discuss estimates upfront for procedures like dentals or grooming, as pricing is perceived as higher than average; consider the 1% card surcharge when budgeting.
- If your cat is anxious, let the team know—they use low-stress techniques and treat-based handling that many owners found very effective.
- Confirm vaccine availability before travelling for a jab to avoid unnecessary visits if stock is low.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
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Melbourne Cat Vets is at 157 Westgarth St, Fitzroy VIC 3065. As there isn’t a train or light-rail station within easy walking distance, driving or checking Google Maps for the nearest bus route is recommended. Street parking is typically available nearby—always check local signage for time limits or restrictions.
They’re open Monday to Friday 8:00am–6:00pm and Saturday 8:00am–4:00pm, and closed on Sundays. Hours may vary on public holidays—call ahead to confirm.
You can contact the clinic on (03) 9416 4133 or visit http://www.melbournecatvets.com.au/ for more information.
You can book by calling the clinic or visiting their website for options. Reviews mention appointments can book out, so it’s wise to schedule well in advance and arrive on time due to a noted strict lateness policy.
Veterinary fees in Australia aren’t government-regulated and vary by clinic, so call the clinic for their current consultation fee. For any procedure or dental work, ask for an itemised written estimate beforehand. If you need after-hours care, be aware fees are typically higher. Consider whether your pet insurance or a payment-plan provider could help with costs.
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’s available at this clinic. Some reviewers also mentioned a small card surcharge; ask about any fees when paying.
This feline-only clinic focuses on low-stress care and offers FIP diagnosis and antiviral therapy, dentistry and dental surgery, complex internal medicine and second opinions, behaviour consults and anxiety management, and end-of-life care with euthanasia support.
They’re highly rated at 4.8/5.0 from 435 reviews, with praise for the cat-only, low-stress environment, thorough and compassionate care, clear communication, gentle handling, and strong clinical outcomes (including FIP treatment and dental work). Common feedback notes higher perceived pricing (especially for grooming and dentals), occasional booking delays and a strict lateness policy, and a few isolated issues; overall sentiment is very positive.
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