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964 camberwell rd camberwell vic 3124
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Burke Road Veterinary Clinic & Hospital
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the vets and nurses for being warm, empathetic and genuinely pet-focused, with many long‑term clients returning for 10–20+ years. Reviews highlight thorough examinations, clear communication and frequent follow‑up calls, alongside strong outcomes in surgeries, dental work and tricky diagnoses. People also valued being fit in at short notice, practical advice over the phone, gentle handling of anxious pets, and careful care for rabbits. A clean, tidy clinic and a comfortable atmosphere were noted.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
A small number of reviewers reported serious concerns, saying their pet’s condition wasn’t investigated thoroughly enough or that management was dismissive after a poor outcome. One owner described severe complications after a dental anaesthetic, and others felt inadequate testing or advice led them to seek emergency care elsewhere. There were also complaints about quotes not matching final bills and frustration with the response to billing concerns. Aside from these instances, the feedback is overwhelmingly positive.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Dentistry and dental procedures
- Soft‑tissue and orthopaedic surgery
- Complex internal medicine and diagnostics (e.g. Addison’s disease)
- Rabbit and small‑mammal care and desexing
- Compassionate end‑of‑life care
- Puppy preschool and behaviour advice
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#compassionateCare#friendlyStaff#thoroughExams#skilledDiagnostics#surgeryExpertise#dentalCare#followUpCalls#lastMinuteAppointments#emergencyAccommodations#anxiousPetsHandled#rabbitCare#cleanTidyClinic#longTermLoyalty#clearCommunication#pricingConcerns#misdiagnosisConcerns
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- If your pet needs to be seen urgently, call ahead—reviewers were often fit in at short notice or given prompt advice over the phone.
- Ask for a written estimate that clearly includes any consult fees and extras to avoid billing surprises.
- Share your pet’s previous medical records; reception can help coordinate history from past vets.
- Discuss anaesthetic risks and monitoring plans in detail before dental or surgical procedures, especially for senior pets.
- Let the team know if your pet is anxious so they can tailor a gentle, low‑stress visit.
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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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Burke Road Veterinary Clinic & Hospital is at 529 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124. There isn’t a train, metro or light‑rail station within easy walking distance, so driving is usually simplest. Street parking is typically available on Camberwell Rd and nearby streets—check the local signage for time limits. If you’re using public transport, use Google Maps to plan a nearby bus route and walking directions.
They’re open Mon–Fri 8:00 am–6:00 pm (Thu until 7:00 pm) and Sat 8:00 am–3:00 pm; closed Sundays. Hours may vary on public holidays—call ahead or check their website for updates.
Call (03) 9822 3268 or visit https://www.burkeroadvet.com/ for more information.
You can book by calling the clinic during opening hours. For urgent concerns, call ahead—reviewers often reported being fit in at short notice or given prompt advice over the phone. You can also visit their website to learn more about services, and it helps to share your pet’s previous medical records when booking.
Veterinary fees in Australia aren’t regulated by a government fee schedule and Medicare doesn’t cover pets, so consultation costs vary by clinic and by your pet’s needs. Call the clinic for a current quote, and if a procedure is recommended, ask for an itemised written estimate (including consult fees and any extras). If after‑hours care is required, be aware that fees are typically higher. Pet insurance and third‑party payment options exist in Australia; check your policy and ask the clinic what they can process.
Most Australian vet clinics 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 this clinic accepts.
The clinic does not list dedicated after‑hours services; during opening hours they may be able to accommodate urgent cases if you call ahead. For emergencies outside their stated hours, contact a 24‑hour emergency veterinary hospital in Melbourne.
Yes—street parking is typically available on Camberwell Rd and surrounding streets near the clinic; always check local signage for time limits or restrictions. No nearby paid car park is noted.
Based on patient feedback and clinic information, they provide dentistry and dental procedures, soft‑tissue and orthopaedic surgery, complex internal medicine and diagnostics (e.g. Addison’s disease), rabbit and small‑mammal care and desexing, compassionate end‑of‑life care, and puppy preschool with behaviour advice.
Owners rate the clinic highly at 4.7/5 (123 reviews), praising warm, empathetic vets and nurses, thorough examinations, clear communication with follow‑up calls, and strong outcomes in surgeries, dental work and complex diagnoses; many long‑term clients report 10–20+ years of care. A small number of reviewers raised concerns about inadequate investigation or billing mismatches after procedures, but overall feedback is very positive.
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Last updated: 10 July 2026