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Entry via Hunter Lane, Unit 4/6-18 Bridge Rd, Hornsby NSW 2077, Australia
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Hornsby Veterinary Hospital
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the caring, compassionate team and the way vets and nurses take time to explain diagnoses, options and next steps. Many cite excellent outcomes, from gentle handling of anxious pets to lifesaving treatment for tick paralysis, and long-term trust built over years or even decades. Booking is easy, visits often run on time, and the reception team is repeatedly described as welcoming and helpful.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, though a few themes emerged. Parking can be tight, and some reported delays or preference for appointments over urgent walk-ins, including one procedure running much later than expected and concerns about emergency triage near closing time. A small number mentioned communication lapses or feeling rushed, and there were isolated concerns about handling very stressed cats and rabbit boarding. Pricing is generally seen as reasonable, but a few flagged higher dental costs or large upfront quotes and a return visit after ineffective medication.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Emergency and critical care (paralysis tick treatment)
- Soft-tissue surgery and desexing
- Dentistry and dental care
- Puppy pre-school and training
- Geriatric and chronic disease management (arthritis, cardiac care)
- Wildlife and avian care
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#knowledgeableVets#thoroughExams#clearCommunication#friendlyReception#longTermLoyalty#gentleHandling#emergencyCare#puppyPreSchool#seniorPetCare#surgeryCapabilities#catFriendlyAreas#pricingMixed#parkingLimited#occasionalDelays#communicationLapses
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Allow extra time to park or arrive a bit early, as the on-site car park can be small.
- If booking surgery or desexing, confirm the expected procedure time so you can manage fasting appropriately.
- For emergencies, phone ahead to confirm capacity—especially near closing time—and ask about the best arrival window.
- If your pet is anxious or reactive, call ahead to request assistance on arrival and ask for low‑stress handling; there are separate cat and dog areas in the waiting room.
- Discuss itemised estimates for dental work or diagnostic tests upfront if you’re cost‑conscious, and confirm follow‑up plans or call-backs for results.
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Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Parking
Westfield Hornsby - Edgeworth David Avenue Entrance
283mEdgeworth David Ave, Wahroonga NSW 2076, Australia
Secure Bike Locker
367mAlexandria Parade, Waitara NSW 2077, Australia
Westfield Hornsby - Albert street entreance
380mAlbert Ln, Hornsby NSW 2077, Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
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Hornsby Veterinary Hospital is at 6 Leonard St, Hornsby NSW 2077. It’s about a 6‑minute walk from Waitara train station and roughly a 7‑minute walk from Hornsby train station. If you’re driving, parking is often easiest at Westfield Hornsby (Edgeworth David Avenue Entrance, about a 4‑minute walk) or the Albert Street entrance (about a 5‑minute walk); the on‑site car park can be small, so allow a little extra time. You can also plan bus routes via Google Maps.
They’re open Monday to Friday 8:00 am–7:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am–3:00 pm; closed Sunday.
Call (02) 9477 1233. You can also visit their website for information: https://www.hornsbyvet.com.au/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb
Call the clinic to book an appointment, or visit their website to learn more about their services. If you’re scheduling surgery or desexing, confirm the expected procedure time and fasting instructions, and if your pet is anxious, call ahead to request low‑stress handling on arrival.
Veterinary fees in Australia aren’t regulated by a government fee schedule and Medicare doesn’t cover pets, so prices vary by clinic and by the care your pet needs. For an up‑to‑date consultation quote, call the clinic directly and ask for an itemised written estimate for any procedures, dental work or diagnostic tests. If you need emergency care after hours, fees are typically higher at most clinics. Pet insurance may help with eligible claims, and some clinics offer payment‑plan options—ask the clinic what’s available.
Australian vet clinics commonly accept EFTPOS, Visa/Mastercard and tap‑and‑go (Apple Pay/Google Pay); some also support pet‑insurance gap claims or payment plans. Please call ahead to confirm what this clinic accepts on the day.
They provide emergency and critical care (including paralysis tick treatment) during opening hours. For urgent cases—especially near closing time—call ahead to confirm capacity and the best arrival window. If the clinic is closed, call first for guidance or head to a dedicated 24/7 emergency hospital.
Yes—there’s limited on‑site parking, and additional parking is nearby at Westfield Hornsby (Edgeworth David Avenue Entrance, about a 4‑minute walk) and the Albert Street entrance (about a 5‑minute walk). Parking can be tight at peak times, so arrive a little early.
Services highlighted by pet owners include emergency and critical care (paralysis tick treatment), soft‑tissue surgery and desexing, dentistry and dental care, puppy pre‑school and training, senior/geriatric and chronic disease management (such as arthritis and cardiac care), and wildlife and avian care.
It’s highly rated at 4.8/5.0 from 397 reviews, with praise for the compassionate, thorough team, clear communication, gentle handling of anxious pets and smooth bookings. Common feedback notes parking can be tight, occasional delays with a preference for appointments over walk‑ins, and a few mentions of higher dental costs or communication lapses.
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