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Owner Review Summary
Distilled from Google reviews — see what pet owners actually say
👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the vets and nurses for being compassionate, professional and genuinely caring, with many noting clear communication, helpful follow‑up and support for both pets and their people. Several reviews credit the team with excellent outcomes in emergencies (tick paralysis, toxin or foreign‑body ingestions, snake bites), prompt diagnoses, and smooth surgical care. Clients also appreciated thoughtful touches like a quiet room for nervous cats and long‑term continuity of care.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Most concerns centred on costs, including high medication mark‑ups, large bills, the lack of a pensioner discount and requests for instalment options. A small number of reviews (mostly older) described negative experiences with management, communication or clinical judgement. Overall sentiment in more recent feedback is strongly positive, but price sensitivity and the occasional customer‑service complaint were noted.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Emergency and critical care (tick paralysis, snake bites, toxin ingestion)
- Soft‑tissue surgery for dogs
- End‑of‑life and euthanasia support, including home visits
- Senior pet care and geriatric conditions (e.g. vestibular disease)
- Chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes in dogs)
- Wildlife treatment and support (WIRES and injured birds)
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Discuss costs upfront, including medication pricing, prescription options and payment expectations, as there is no pensioner discount noted by reviewers.
- If your cat is anxious, ask for a quieter room—they accommodated this for kittens and skittish cats.
- For urgent or after‑hours issues, call ahead; reviewers reported after‑hours help and even 24‑hour care in the past.
- If you find injured wildlife, phone first—reviewers noted the clinic supports WIRES and treats native birds and joeys.
- They primarily see dogs and cats; if you have a small pet like a guinea pig, ring ahead to confirm they can assist.
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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.
VetMed Forest is at 612 Warringah Rd, Forestville NSW 2087. There isn’t a train, metro or light‑rail station within easy walking distance, so driving is usually the quickest option. Street parking is typically available nearby—check local signage. If you’re using public transport, use Google Maps to find the nearest bus route and stop.
They’re open Monday to Friday 7:30 am–7:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am–2:00 pm, and closed on Sunday.
Call (02) 9451 4840. You can also visit their website at https://www.vetmed.com.au/forest/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=GMB&utm_campaign=Map/Forest or drop in at 612 Warringah Rd, Forestville NSW 2087.
Booking is easiest by calling the clinic, or you can visit their website to see current appointment options.
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 the most accurate, up‑to‑date consultation price, call the clinic to request a current quote, and ask for an itemised written estimate for any procedures. If you need urgent or after‑hours care, be aware that after‑hours fees are typically higher. Pet insurance may help with eligible costs, and some clinics offer payment‑plan options—ask 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. Call ahead to confirm what VetMed Forest currently accepts.
Yes—pet owners report the team has helped with emergencies such as tick paralysis, toxin or foreign‑body ingestions and snake bites. For urgent cases or after‑hours help, call ahead to confirm availability and advice; note that after‑hours fees are usually higher.
Based on client feedback and clinic information, services include: emergency and critical care (e.g. tick paralysis, snake bites, toxin ingestion); soft‑tissue surgery for dogs; end‑of‑life and euthanasia support, including home visits; senior pet care and management of geriatric conditions; chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes in dogs); and wildlife treatment/support (including working with WIRES and injured birds).
Yes—street parking is typically available near 612 Warringah Rd and surrounding streets; check local signage. No nearby paid car park was identified.
Yes—owners mention cat‑friendly handling, and some noted access to a quieter room for nervous cats. If your cat is anxious, ask for a quiet room when you book.
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