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1148 sydney rd fawkner vic 3060
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the caring, friendly team and vets who are thorough, knowledgeable and take time to explain treatment options clearly. Many noted being squeezed in for urgent issues, clear follow-up communication (including calls to check in), and gentle handling that keeps nervous pets calm with treats and patience. Outcomes for surgeries and dental work were reported as strong, and several reviewers highlighted compassionate end-of-life care. Quite a few also mentioned reasonable or good-value pricing compared with other clinics.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, though a minority raised concerns. Some reported difficulty getting appointments or phones answered, occasional long waits, and that the clinic can be very busy. A few felt pricing was high or not transparent enough at times (e.g., medication mark-ups, repeat consult fees, deposit policies), and there were isolated complaints about rushed or dismissive consultations, inconsistent advice, or lack of urgency in one emergency case. One reviewer also flagged a change of injectable medication brand without clear communication.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- End-of-life and euthanasia support
- Dentistry and dental extractions
- Soft-tissue surgery (lump removals, spey/neuter, eyelid cysts)
- Preventive care and vaccinations/microchipping
- Urgent and same-day care/triage
- Gentle handling for anxious pets
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Book early and ask to be notified of cancellations, as the clinic is popular and can get very busy.
- Request an itemised estimate upfront and confirm any follow-up consult fees or medication prices to avoid surprises; ask about pensioner discounts if eligible.
- If your pet is unwell urgently, call ahead—reviewers were often accommodated for same-day triage.
- Bring a concise history and questions; vets here take time to explain options and appreciate detailed information.
- If your pet is anxious, let staff know—treats and gentle handling are commonly used to keep visits calm.
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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.
Fawkner Veterinary Hospital is in Fawkner, VIC 3060. As there’s no train or light-rail station within easy walking distance, driving is usually the simplest option; street parking is typically available nearby (always check local signage). If you’re using public transport, use Google Maps to find the best bus route and walking directions.
They’re open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am–6:00 pm, and closed on weekends.
Call (03) 9359 3474 or visit their website: https://www.fawknervet.com.au/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb
You can book by calling the clinic or by visiting their website to request an appointment. Because the clinic is popular and can get busy, book early and ask to be placed on a cancellation list; for urgent concerns, call ahead for same-day triage where possible.
Veterinary fees in Australia aren’t regulated and vary by clinic, and Medicare doesn’t cover pets. For the current consult fee, call the clinic and request an itemised written estimate for any procedures, tests or medications. If you have pet insurance, ask about claiming and any gap options; some clinics also work with payment-plan providers, but availability varies by clinic.
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 currently accepts.
Yes—street parking is typically available near the clinic in Fawkner; check local signage for time limits or restrictions. No nearby paid car park was identified.
Based on recent reviews, the team provides end‑of‑life and euthanasia support, dentistry and dental extractions, soft‑tissue surgery (including lump removals, spey/neuter and eyelid cysts), preventive care with vaccinations and microchipping, urgent/same‑day care and triage during opening hours, and gentle handling for anxious pets.
They provide urgent and same‑day triage during opening hours; for issues outside these times, you’ll need to contact a 24/7 emergency vet hospital. For urgent daytime cases, call ahead so the team can advise and prepare.
Pet owners rate it 4.6/5.0 from 938 reviews, praising the caring, friendly team, thorough vets who explain options clearly, gentle handling that keeps nervous pets calm, strong outcomes for surgeries and dental work, and compassionate end‑of‑life care; many also mention reasonable value. Some noted it can be very busy with occasional long waits or difficulty booking, and a few raised concerns about pricing transparency and communication on specific items.
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Last updated: 10 July 2026