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172 east boundary rd bentleigh east vic 3165
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Reviewers consistently praise the vets and nurses for being compassionate, patient and highly knowledgeable, with thorough exams and clear explanations. Many note excellent outcomes in complex cases, gentle fear‑free handling for anxious pets, and attentive end‑of‑life support. Owners also appreciate the team’s ability to fit in urgent or same‑day visits, good follow‑up, and fair, transparent pricing.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with only a few concerns raised. A small number of reviewers mentioned difficulty being seen urgently when the clinic was fully booked, and one experienced a delayed follow‑up call; another felt an infected wound was not managed appropriately. A couple of owners found costs on the higher side, though most still described pricing as reasonable and well explained, and parking can be tight around peak times.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Fear-free handling and anxiety management
- Dentistry and dental procedures
- Soft-tissue surgery and emergency care
- End-of-life and palliative care
- Complex diagnostics and second opinions
- House calls and cat boarding services
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#fearFreeHandling#gentleWithAnxiousPets#thoroughExams#clearCommunication#knowledgeableVets#friendlyStaff#emergencyAccommodations#sameDayAppointments#reasonablePricing#transparentPricing#longTermLoyalty#endOfLifeSupport#calmingEnvironment#parkingCanBeTight#occasionalSchedulingIssues
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- If your pet is anxious, ask about fear‑free acclimation visits with treats to help them feel comfortable before a full appointment.
- Call ahead for urgent issues—reviews suggest the team often squeezes in emergencies, but if they are fully booked you may need an ER clinic.
- Allow extra time to find a park around peak hours near Jasper Road, as parking can be busy.
- Bring or arrange transfer of prior medical records; the team is happy to coordinate and it can speed up care.
- Consider booking a Saturday slot if that suits you—one reviewer noted there was no extra weekend surcharge.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
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John The Vet is at 166 Jasper Rd, Bentleigh VIC 3204. As there isn’t a train or light-rail station within easy walking distance, most visitors drive or check Google Maps for the nearest bus route. Street parking is usually available on Jasper Road and nearby streets, but it can be busy at peak times—allow extra time and always check local parking signs.
They’re open Monday to Friday 8:30 am–6:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am–2:00 pm; closed on Sundays.
You can contact John The Vet on (03) 9563 9711. For more information, visit http://www.furryfamilyvet.com.au/.
The easiest way to book is to call the clinic, and you can also enquire via their website. For urgent concerns, call ahead—reviews suggest they often fit in same-day visits, but if they’re fully booked you may need to use an emergency clinic.
Veterinary fees in Australia vary by clinic, aren’t government regulated, and Medicare doesn’t cover pets. Please call the clinic for a current consultation quote, and ask for an itemised written estimate for any procedures. If you need after-hours/emergency care, be aware fees are typically higher.
Most Australian vets commonly accept EFTPOS, Visa/Mastercard and tap-and-go (Apple Pay/Google Pay), and some offer pet-insurance gap claims or payment plans—please call ahead to confirm what’s available at this clinic.
They provide emergency care during their opening hours, and reviewers note the team often fits in urgent or same-day visits. There’s no information provided about an after-hours service, so call ahead for advice; outside opening hours, use a 24/7 emergency vet where fees are typically higher.
Yes—street parking is typically available on Jasper Road and surrounding streets. It can be tight around peak times, so allow extra time and check local signage; no nearby paid car park is listed.
Services include fear-free handling and anxiety management, dentistry and dental procedures, soft-tissue surgery and emergency care, end-of-life and palliative care, complex diagnostics and second opinions, plus house calls and cat boarding.
Pet owners rate John The Vet 4.9 out of 5 (153 reviews), praising compassionate, knowledgeable vets, thorough exams, clear communication, gentle care for anxious pets, good outcomes, and fair, transparent pricing. A few mentioned occasional scheduling constraints, one delayed follow-up, an isolated concern about wound management, some feeling costs were higher, and parking can be tight at peak times.
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