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37 Kingsway, Cronulla NSW 2230, Australia
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praise the genuinely caring, friendly team who treat pets like family and communicate clearly. Many highlight thorough, skilled vets who provide accurate diagnoses and options, with standout breed knowledge for French Bulldogs and Greyhounds. Anxious and senior pets are handled gently, and end‑of‑life care is described as compassionate. Several note clean, inviting facilities, on‑time visits, and even convenient parking.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with only a few concerns raised. One owner reported a distressing stitches‑removal experience with rough handling, and another struggled to secure an urgent appointment despite being a long‑term client. Pricing is generally seen as fair or comparable, though one reviewer felt a routine vaccination was expensive. These appear to be isolated issues rather than consistent patterns.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Greyhound care and advice
- French Bulldog and brachycephalic breed expertise
- Senior pet medicine and end‑of‑life care
- Dermatology and allergy management
- Preventive care and vaccinations
- Wildlife and avian assistance (WIRES coordination)
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#compassionateCare#friendlyStaff#thoroughExams#clearCommunication#anxiousPetsHandledWell#breedSpecificKnowledge#endOfLifeCompassion#cleanFacilities#fairPricing#pricingConcerns#quickService#onTimeAppointments#parkingOnSite#longTermLoyalty#highlyRecommended
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Book ahead for sick or urgent visits, as one reviewer struggled to get a same‑day appointment.
- If you have a Greyhound or French Bulldog, ask to see a vet experienced with those breeds—many owners praised this expertise.
- Let the team know if your pet is anxious; reviewers found the staff gentle and patient with nervous animals.
- Ask for an estimate for routine services like vaccinations, as pricing was seen as fair by most but higher by one reviewer.
- Use the on‑site parking and arrive a little early to make check‑in smooth; appointments were often reported as running on time.
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Opening Hours
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Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.
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Motorcycle Parking - Cronulla
197m106 Cronulla St, Cronulla NSW 2230, Australia
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290mCronulla St, Cronulla NSW 2230, Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
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Southside Animal Hospital is at 53 Croydon St, Cronulla NSW 2230. It’s about a 4‑minute walk from Cronulla train station and around a 12‑minute walk from Woolooware train station. Reviews note on‑site parking for clients; there’s also Motorcycle Parking – Cronulla about 2 minutes’ walk away and a 24‑hour bike rack roughly 4 minutes away.
They’re open Monday to Friday 8:00am–7:00pm, Saturday 8:00am–5:00pm, and Sunday 9:00am–1:00pm.
You can call (02) 9523 5500 or visit http://southsideanimalhospital.com.au/ for more information.
Call the clinic to book an appointment. For sick or urgent visits, try to book ahead as same‑day availability can be limited; if your pet is anxious or a breed like a Greyhound or French Bulldog, let the team know so they can match you with an experienced vet.
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 case. Please call the clinic for a current quote, and ask for an itemised written estimate for any procedure or treatment. If you have pet insurance or prefer payment‑plan options (e.g. VetPay, Afterpay, or gap claims), check your policy and ask the clinic what’s available.
Australian vets commonly accept EFTPOS, Visa/Mastercard and tap‑and‑go (Apple Pay/Google Pay), and some may support pet‑insurance gap claims or payment plans. Call ahead to confirm what Southside Animal Hospital accepts on the day of your visit.
They’re known for Greyhound care and advice; French Bulldog and other brachycephalic breed expertise; senior pet medicine and compassionate end‑of‑life care; dermatology and allergy management; preventive care and vaccinations; and wildlife/avian assistance in coordination with WIRES.
Pet owners rate it 4.9/5.0 from 111 reviews, praising the caring, friendly team, thorough and skilled vets, clear communication, gentle handling of anxious and senior pets, clean facilities, on‑time visits and convenient parking. Satisfaction highlights include Medical Expertise 95%, Service Attitude 97%, Cleanliness 100% and Recommendability 95%; a few mentioned difficulty getting a same‑day appointment and one felt a vaccination was pricey.
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Last updated: 22 June 2026