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Owner Review Summary
Distilled from Google reviews — see what pet owners actually say
👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the caring, patient team and clear communication. Many described vets and nurses who take time to explain options, provide updates and follow-ups, and use low-stress handling that helps anxious pets relax. The facilities are modern, spotless and thoughtfully designed, with easy parking, lift access and separate dog and cat areas. Emergency and surgical care—including desexing, dental work and urgent admissions—were often reported as efficient with good outcomes.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
While the sentiment is strongly positive overall, a few reviewers raised concerns. Some felt pricing was high or that they were encouraged toward expensive procedures, and a couple questioned clinician experience or communication, including not meeting the surgeon and difficulty transferring records. One person found the environment a bit clinical and wished for more direct discussion of treatment options such as dementia medications. A small number said they would not return, but these views were in the minority.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Emergency and after-hours care
- Feline medicine with cat-only areas
- General surgery and desexing
- Dentistry and dental extractions
- Rehabilitation and physiotherapy
- Neurology and seizure/epilepsy management
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- For urgent or after-hours issues, call ahead—reviewers were often fitted in quickly and reported strong emergency support.
- If your dog is nervous or reactive, request a side entrance or private room and consider short social visits to build confidence.
- Cat owners can head straight to the feline-only floor/waiting area to reduce stress.
- Before any procedure, ask to speak directly with the operating vet and request a written estimate to understand options and costs.
- Use the basement parking and lift access; arriving a few minutes early makes check-in smooth.
Other areas this clinic treats
Common conditions in each area
Conditions commonly treated here
Note: this content is for general reference only — it is not a diagnosis.
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
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.
Tooronga Veterinary Hospital is at 395 Tooronga Rd, Hawthorn East VIC 3123. If you’re driving, street parking is usually available nearby—check local signage for time limits. There isn’t a train, metro or light‑rail station within easy walking distance, so driving is often easiest, or use Google Maps to find the nearest bus route.
They’re open Monday to Friday 7:00am–8:00pm, Saturday 9:00am–5:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am–5:00pm. Hours may vary on public holidays, so call ahead to confirm.
Call (03) 9000 9828 or visit https://www.toorongaveterinary.au/ for more information.
You can book by calling the clinic or by using the contact options on their website. For urgent or after‑hours concerns, please call ahead so the team can advise you.
Consultation fees in Australia aren’t government‑regulated and vary by clinic, and Medicare doesn’t cover pets. For the current consultation fee, call the clinic, and for any procedures ask for an itemised written estimate. If you need after‑hours or emergency care, fees are typically higher. Consider pet insurance and general payment‑plan options available at some clinics (e.g. GapOnly, VetPay, Afterpay) and ask what this clinic supports.
Most 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 this clinic accepts on the day.
Yes, the hospital provides emergency and after‑hours care. If your pet needs urgent attention, call ahead so the team can prepare and advise you on next steps.
Yes, street parking is typically available near the clinic on Tooronga Rd and surrounding streets; please check local signage for any time limits or restrictions.
The hospital offers emergency and after‑hours care, feline medicine with cat‑only areas, general surgery and desexing, dentistry and dental extractions, rehabilitation and physiotherapy, and neurology including seizure/epilepsy management. Call to discuss your pet’s specific needs.
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