4.3
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1 Anzac Rd, Tuggerah NSW 2259, Australia
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Owner Review Summary
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the team’s compassionate, respectful manner and clear communication, noting vets and nurses who are patient, thorough and happy to answer questions. Many report strong medical outcomes, from successful surgeries and emergencies to long‑term health management, and several mention being fitted in urgently or even after hours. Pricing is frequently described as reasonable or economical, and there’s clear long‑term loyalty with many clients returning for years. Reviewers also cite care for birds and wildlife alongside dogs and cats.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
While the vast majority of comments are positive, a minority report concerns about rude or patronising interactions at reception or with a vet. A few describe diagnostic disagreements or feeling let down in specific cases (including a guinea pig and a suspected snakebite), one complaint about hygiene/kennel cough, and occasional wait times or booking issues (e.g., a procedure declined on arrival). Pricing is often praised, though a handful of reviewers felt quotes or costs were high. One person also felt unsupported when trying to hand in a found budgie.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Emergency and after‑hours care
- Soft‑tissue surgery and caesareans
- Avian and small pet medicine
- Wildlife care and support
- Snakebite management
- Oncology and tumour treatment
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#knowledgeableVets#clearCommunication#thoroughExams#emergencyAccommodations#fairPricing#longTermClients#exoticPetCare#wildlifeSupport#surgerySuccess#friendlyStaff#rudeStaffReports#occasionalLongWaits#bookingIssues#cleanlinessConcern#misdiagnosisReports
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- For urgent issues, call ahead—reviewers were often accommodated at short notice and even after closing in emergencies.
- If your pet is reactive, let the team know on arrival; they can arrange waiting outside or away from triggers.
- Discuss estimates up front—many found prices reasonable, but a few reported higher‑than‑expected quotes.
- Confirm availability for exotic pets (e.g., budgies, rabbits, chickens) and wildlife before you go, as vet availability can vary.
- If booking grooming or procedures requiring sedation, reconfirm on the day to avoid any last‑minute cancellations.
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Opening Hours
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| 08:30〜12:00 |
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Hours notice
Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Parking
Bike Rack
245mTuggerah NSW 2259, Australia
Tuggerah Station Commuter Carpark
368mTuggerah NSW 2259, Australia
Loading Dock 3 Tuggerah Super Centre
378mT1, Bryant Drive &, Wyong Rd, Tuggerah NSW 2259, Australia
Rebel/JB-Hi-Fi Loading Dock
378mShop 1080/50 Wyong Rd, Tuggerah NSW 2259, Australia
Loading Dock 2 Tuggerah Super Centre
392mShops 4 & 5, Tuggerah Super Centre Corner Wyong Road &, Bryant Dr, Tuggerah NSW 2259, Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
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Tuggerah Veterinary Clinic is at 1/13 Anzac Rd, Tuggerah NSW 2259, an easy about 3‑minute walk (roughly 250 m) from Tuggerah train station. If you’re driving, nearby options include Tuggerah Station Commuter Carpark (about a 5‑minute walk) and Loading Dock 3 at Tuggerah Super Centre (about a 5‑minute walk), with a bike rack roughly 3 minutes away.
They’re open Monday to Friday 8:00 am–6:00 pm, and Saturday 8:30 am–12:00 pm. Hours can change, so call ahead to confirm before you visit.
You can contact the clinic on (02) 4353 9414 or via their website at https://tuggerahvet.com.au/.
To book, call the clinic or visit their website to enquire about available times. For urgent concerns, call ahead—reviewers report the team often fits in emergencies at short notice.
Consultation fees vary by clinic and case in Australia, as there’s no government‑published fee schedule and Medicare doesn’t cover pets. Call the clinic for a current consultation quote, and if your pet needs a procedure, ask for an itemised written estimate. If you attend after hours, be aware fees are typically higher. Pet insurance may help with costs, and some clinics offer gap claims or payment plans (e.g., VetPay or Afterpay)—ask what options are available.
Australian vet clinics commonly accept EFTPOS, Visa/Mastercard and tap‑and‑go (Apple Pay/Google Pay), and some support pet‑insurance gap claims or payment plans; call ahead to confirm what Tuggerah Veterinary Clinic accepts on the day.
Yes—reviews indicate they provide emergency and after‑hours care when possible; call ahead for urgent cases so the team can prepare. Note that after‑hours fees are usually higher than standard daytime fees.
Yes—nearby options include Tuggerah Station Commuter Carpark (about a 5‑minute walk) and Loading Dock 3 at Tuggerah Super Centre (about a 5‑minute walk). There’s also a bike rack roughly 3 minutes away.
Based on client feedback and the clinic summary, services include emergency and after‑hours care, soft‑tissue surgery (including caesareans), avian and small‑pet medicine, wildlife care and support, snakebite management, and oncology/tumour treatment.
They’re well‑reviewed with a 4.6/5.0 rating from 141 reviews, with praise for compassionate care, clear communication, thorough exams, successful surgeries and emergencies, and pricing often described as reasonable. Some reviewers reported occasional rude interactions, diagnostic disagreements, a hygiene concern, longer waits or booking issues, and a few felt quotes were higher than expected.
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Last updated: 22 June 2026