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Owner Review Summary
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the caring, compassionate team and the way nurses and vets took time to reassure both pets and people, including thoughtful follow‑up calls. Many highlighted strong clinical outcomes across urgent and complex cases—same‑day surgeries, accurate diagnoses, and successful treatments for seniors, brachy breeds and high‑risk anaesthetics. Reviewers also noted they were often fit in at short notice, including weekends and after hours, and several felt pricing was reasonable or cost‑effective.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
A minority of reviews raised concerns about bedside manner, describing some consults as rushed, loud or dismissive, and a few felt procedures (e.g., injections) went ahead without clear consent. Two euthanasia experiences were reported as traumatic due to difficulties finding a vein or withholding sedation. Several owners were unhappy with prescription policies, medication pricing and limited repeats, and a couple of cases cited misdiagnosis or unnecessary testing; one pocket‑pet owner reported inappropriate fasting advice and post‑op infection without antibiotics. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, but these issues suggest room for clearer communication, consent, and pricing transparency.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Emergency and same‑day care
- Soft‑tissue surgery and lump removals
- Dentistry and dental extractions for high‑risk and brachycephalic patients
- Exotic and small‑mammal medicine (birds, rabbits)
- Large‑animal and equine care
- Palliative and end‑of‑life care
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Call ahead for urgent cases—many reviewers were fit in quickly, including on weekends or at short notice.
- Discuss costs upfront and request an itemised estimate; clarify which tests or procedures will be performed and billed.
- If you prefer sedation before euthanasia or specific handling for anxious pets, state this clearly in advance.
- Ask about prescription fees and repeat policies if you intend to fill long‑term medications elsewhere.
- For pocket pets or birds, confirm pre‑ and post‑op care (e.g., feeding and antibiotics) to ensure species‑appropriate protocols.
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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
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.
The clinic is located in Clarkson, WA 6030 in Perth’s northern suburbs. As no nearby train or light-rail station is within easy walking distance, driving is usually the simplest option; street parking is typically available in Clarkson, but check local signage. If you’re using public transport, use Google Maps to find the closest bus route and stop, and allow extra time. For the exact address and best access tips, call to enquire or check the clinic’s website.
They’re open Monday to Friday 7:30 am–7:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am–1:00 pm, and Sunday 8:00 am–12:00 pm. Hours may change on public holidays—call ahead to confirm.
You can call the clinic on (08) 6185 1308 or visit their website at https://www.localvet.com.au/TheVeterinaryHospitalNorth/ for more information.
The easiest way to book is to call the clinic; for general enquiries you can also visit their website for details. If your pet needs urgent attention, call first so the team can advise and try to fit you in promptly.
Veterinary fees in Australia aren’t government‑regulated and vary by clinic and the care your pet needs, and Medicare doesn’t cover pets. For an accurate current quote, call the clinic and ask for an itemised written estimate for any procedures or diagnostics. If you need after‑hours or emergency care, be aware that fees are typically higher. Pet insurance can help with eligible costs, and some clinics use payment options like GapOnly claims or payment plans—ask what’s available and what to bring.
Most Australian vets commonly accept EFTPOS, Visa/Mastercard and tap‑and‑go (Apple Pay/Google Pay), and some offer pet‑insurance gap claims or payment plans—call ahead to confirm what this clinic accepts before your visit.
Yes—emergency and same‑day care are listed among their services, and reviewers often reported being fit in at short notice, including weekends and after hours. Call ahead for urgent cases so the team can prepare; note that after‑hours fees are usually higher.
Yes—street parking is typically available in Clarkson near the clinic; check local signage and allow a little extra time during busy periods.
Based on the clinic’s listed services and reviews, they offer emergency and same‑day care, soft‑tissue surgery and lump removals, dentistry including extractions for high‑risk and brachycephalic patients, exotic and small‑mammal medicine (including birds and rabbits), large‑animal/equine care, and palliative and end‑of‑life care.
The clinic is well‑reviewed with a 4.6/5.0 rating from 130 reviews, and owners praise the caring team, strong clinical outcomes, and being fit in quickly. Some feedback mentions rushed consults, consent and pricing clarity concerns, and a few difficult euthanasia experiences—so it’s wise to discuss preferences and get itemised estimates upfront.
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