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Owner Review Summary
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the caring, gentle handling of pets (including anxious animals) and the vets’ clear explanations, options and follow‑up calls. Many noted prompt help in urgent situations, smooth booking (including online), and friendly, professional staff throughout. Several reported good outcomes after surgery and other treatments, and positive experiences with the cattery, including updates during boarding. Pricing was often described as reasonable or competitive.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
A small minority raised concerns about pricing transparency or upselling, citing dispensing fees, unexpected surcharges, or higher-than-quoted bills. There were occasional reports of inconsistent bedside manner or diagnostic disagreements with a specific vet, a few rude or dismissive reception interactions, and isolated admin hiccups (e.g., a forgotten curbside pick‑up, records not checked before an appointment). Rarely, reviewers alleged poor outcomes or misjudgment. Overall, reviews are strongly positive, with these issues appearing infrequently across many years.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Soft‑tissue surgery and post‑operative care
- Dentistry and dental extractions under anaesthetic
- Emergency triage and hospitalisation
- Cattery boarding with pet updates
- Feline medicine and gentle handling
- Preventive care and vaccinations
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Book online and, if transferring from another vet, confirm your pet’s records have arrived to avoid wasted visits.
- Ask for an itemised estimate upfront and clarify any dispensing or after‑hours fees before proceeding.
- If you have a preferred vet, request them when booking as experiences can vary between clinicians.
- For anxious pets, let the team know and bring favourite treats—they use gentle handling and can tailor the visit.
- Parking is available at the rear; allow a few extra minutes for drop‑off or collection, especially at busy times.
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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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Hours notice
Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Templestowe Veterinary Clinic is at 288 Manningham Rd, Templestowe Lower VIC 3107; driving is usually easiest, with parking at the rear and additional street parking nearby (check signage). There isn’t a train/metro/light‑rail station within easy walking distance in this area, so consider planning a bus route via Google Maps or driving. Allow a few extra minutes at busy times for drop‑off and collection.
They’re open Monday to Friday 8:00am–7:00pm and Saturday 9:00am–3:00pm; they’re closed on Sundays.
You can contact the clinic on (03) 9850 5046 or visit their website at http://www.templestowevet.com.au/.
You can book online via their website or call the clinic to arrange a time. For urgent concerns, call ahead so the team can advise you. If you’re transferring from another vet, confirm your pet’s records have been sent, and feel free to request your preferred vet when booking.
Veterinary fees in Australia aren’t government‑regulated and vary by clinic and case, and Medicare does not cover pets. For an accurate, current consult quote, call the clinic and ask for an itemised written estimate for any procedures, medications or diagnostics. Costs can vary with the complexity and urgency of care, so discuss options up front. Many owners use pet insurance, and some clinics support payment solutions (e.g., GapOnly, VetPay, Afterpay) — ask what’s available and how claims are processed.
Most Australian vet clinics commonly accept EFTPOS, Visa/Mastercard and tap‑and‑go (Apple Pay/Google Pay), and some offer pet‑insurance gap claiming or payment plans; call ahead to confirm what this clinic accepts.
Services highlighted by the clinic include soft‑tissue surgery with post‑operative care; dentistry and dental extractions under anaesthetic; emergency triage and hospitalisation; a cattery with pet updates; feline medicine with gentle handling; and preventive care and vaccinations.
Pet owners rate the clinic 4.5/5.0 from 202 reviews, praising caring, gentle handling, clear explanations and follow‑up calls, prompt help in urgent situations, smooth online booking, friendly staff, positive surgical outcomes and cattery experiences. Satisfaction scores include Medical Expertise 89%, Service Attitude 90%, Convenience 88%, Pricing 73%, Cleanliness 94% and Recommendability 91%. Some feedback mentions pricing transparency (e.g., dispensing fees or higher‑than‑expected bills), occasional inconsistent bedside manner or admin hiccups, but overall sentiment is strongly positive.
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