Western Australian Vet Emergency & Specialty
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the team’s compassion and professionalism during emergencies and end‑of‑life moments, with many noting gentle handling, clear explanations and the chance to spend unhurried time with their pets. Frequent phone updates, photos and the ability to visit during hospital stays were highlighted, as were strong outcomes from specialist care including complex surgeries, advanced imaging and medical workups.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Reviews note that care can be very expensive, with some feeling pressured toward high‑cost procedures or quoting that far exceeded other clinics, though a few felt costs were fair and transparently discussed. Waits can be long at peak times, and a handful of cases reported last‑minute cancellations, delays for imaging or results and inconsistent information between shifts. A few owners described brusque or unempathetic front‑desk interactions and occasional administrative slip‑ups (e.g., memorial paw prints forgotten). One or two suggested the waiting area can feel intense and could be calmer.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Emergency and critical care
- Spinal and neurosurgery
- Orthopaedic surgery including TPLO and fracture repair
- Internal medicine and oncology
- Dermatology and allergy management
- Advanced imaging (CT and MRI)
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Call ahead to check triage status and expected wait times, especially on weekends and public holidays.
- Ask for an itemised estimate and discuss budget and alternatives before consenting to tests or surgery.
- If your pet is admitted, request regular phone updates and ask about visitation—many owners were able to visit anytime.
- Bring essentials for a possible overnight stay and be prepared that imaging or results may sometimes be delayed.
- For end‑of‑life care, confirm paw/nostril prints and any keepsakes at the time and again on discharge to avoid disappointment.
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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.
Western Australian Vet Emergency & Specialty is in Success, WA 6164, in Perth’s southern suburbs. Driving is usually easiest in this rail‑sparse area; check Google Maps for the best route and nearby bus options. Street parking is typically available near the clinic—be sure to check local signage for any time limits or restrictions.
They are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including public holidays. Emergency and critical care are available around the clock; allow extra time at peak periods as waits can be longer.
Call (08) 9412 5700. You can also find information at http://www.wavets.com.au/.
To book an appointment, please call the clinic. For emergencies, you can arrive any time; if it’s safe to do so, call ahead so the team can triage and advise expected wait times. For tests or procedures, ask for an itemised estimate before giving consent.
Consultation fees in Australia vary by clinic and aren’t government‑regulated, and Medicare does not cover pets. Please call the clinic for a current quote, and ask for an itemised written estimate for any tests, hospitalisation or surgery. As this hospital provides after‑hours emergency care, be aware that fees are typically higher at night, on weekends and public holidays. If you have pet insurance, check your policy, and ask the clinic whether they can help with gap claims; some Australian clinics also offer payment‑plan options like VetPay or Afterpay—ask what’s available here.
Most Australian vet clinics commonly accept EFTPOS, Visa/Mastercard and tap‑and‑go (Apple Pay/Google Pay), and some can assist with pet‑insurance gap claims or payment plans—please call ahead to confirm what this clinic accepts on the day.
Yes—emergency and critical care are available 24/7. You can present at any time; if possible, call ahead for triage advice and current wait times, and note that after‑hours surcharges usually apply.
They offer emergency and critical care; spinal and neurosurgery; orthopaedic surgery including TPLO and fracture repair; internal medicine and oncology; dermatology and allergy management; and advanced imaging with CT and MRI.
Yes—street parking is typically available near the clinic in Success; please check local signage for any restrictions. Allow a little extra time during busy periods.
They’re rated 4.1 out of 5 from 320 reviews. Owners praise compassionate, professional emergency care, clear communication, frequent phone updates, the ability to visit hospitalised pets, and strong outcomes from specialist surgeries and advanced imaging. Common feedback notes high costs (with some feeling pressured toward expensive options), longer waits at peak times, occasional scheduling or admin hiccups, and a waiting room that can feel intense.
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