Karrinyup Small Animal Hospital
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Owner Review Summary
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the team’s warm, compassionate manner and clear communication, noting how staff go above and beyond and follow up after procedures. Many highlight skilled care and good outcomes across surgeries and complex cases, from dental work and cruciate repairs to diabetes and cancer management. Anxious pets were handled gently, with staff taking time to build trust, and several reviewers appreciated being squeezed in for urgent issues.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
While reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a minority raised concerns about pricing transparency, citing unexpected costs, high quotes, or referrals they felt weren’t necessary. A few owners reported communication lapses (e.g., limited updates or explanations) and occasional diagnostic disagreements or medication side effects. There were isolated comments about difficulty getting an appointment at busy times and one note about the location being less convenient after a move.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Orthopaedic and soft‑tissue surgery (e.g. cruciate, hip)
- Dentistry and dental extractions
- Cancer care and palliative/end‑of‑life support
- Diabetes and chronic disease management
- Behaviour support and puppy school
- Basic care for rabbits/guinea pigs and wildlife triage
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Book ahead where possible as appointments can fill up; call early for urgent concerns as they often squeeze in emergencies.
- Ask for a written estimate and clarify which tests or treatments are essential versus optional to avoid surprise costs.
- Let the team know if your pet is anxious so they can tailor handling and use a gentler, slow approach.
- If your pet is having a procedure, request clear aftercare instructions and updates; they are receptive and do follow‑up calls.
- If bringing injured wildlife, phone first to confirm their process and request updates on outcomes.
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Opening Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| 07:30〜19:00 | |||||||
| 08:00〜16:00 |
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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Karrinyup Small Animal Hospital is in Balcatta, Perth WA 6021. As there isn’t a 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 nearest bus route and stop for your trip.
They’re open Monday to Friday 7:30 am–7:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am–4:00 pm; closed on Sunday.
You can call (08) 9447 4644 for enquiries or to speak with the team. For more information, visit http://www.ksah.com.au/.
To book, call the clinic during opening hours. If you prefer to enquire online, check their website for any booking or contact options. For urgent concerns, call early in the day as they often squeeze in emergencies when they can.
Veterinary fees in Australia aren’t government-regulated and vary by clinic and by case, so please call the clinic for a current consultation quote. For any procedure or treatment plan, ask for an itemised written estimate and clarify which tests or treatments are essential versus optional. If you have pet insurance, check your cover; some clinics can process gap claims or offer payment-plan options (e.g. VetPay, Afterpay, GapOnly)—ask when you call.
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 provides advanced care in orthopaedic and soft‑tissue surgery (e.g. cruciate, hip), dentistry and extractions, cancer care with palliative/end‑of‑life support, diabetes and chronic disease management, behaviour support and puppy school, plus basic care for rabbits/guinea pigs and wildlife triage.
The clinic is highly rated, with 4.7/5.0 from 232 reviews, and is praised for compassionate care, clear communication, follow‑up calls, and skilled outcomes in surgeries and complex cases. Reviewers note gentle handling for anxious pets and efforts to fit in urgent cases. A minority mention pricing transparency concerns, occasional communication lapses, some appointment bottlenecks at busy times, and one comment about the location being less convenient after a move.
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