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3 Moorong Street, NSW 2650
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised a compassionate, patient team who listen, explain treatments clearly and handle anxious pets gently. The clinic’s 24/7 emergency support and thorough inpatient care were highlighted in multiple life‑saving cases (e.g., snake envenomation, trauma and caesareans), with regular updates and even photos during hospital stays. Many noted efficient bookings, friendly reception and a modern, very clean facility.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Reviews are mostly positive, but several owners raised concerns about cost, including high after‑hours fees, upfront payment requirements, changing quotes and perceived upselling or pressure to hospitalise. A few reported communication or administrative issues such as delays at discharge, lost medications, mixed messages about tests and difficulty escalating concerns. There were isolated but serious complaints about being turned away in an emergency and about consent/risks not being fully discussed before complex procedures. Wildlife intake and form requirements also frustrated one reviewer.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- 24/7 emergency and critical care
- Snake envenomation treatment and monitoring
- Orthopaedic and surgical care (e.g., CCL repair)
- Reproductive care and caesareans
- Avian and exotic pet medicine (rabbits, ferrets, reptiles, birds)
- Advanced diagnostics and hospital monitoring
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#clearCommunication#regularUpdates#photoUpdates#calmHandling#emergencyCare#open24_7#thoroughExams#easyBooking#quickAppointments#cleanModernFacility#pricingConcerns#upfrontCosts#adminErrors#allowsVisits
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Ask for an itemised estimate up front, discuss alternatives and clarify payment options (e.g., VetPay) before approving treatment.
- If attending after hours, phone first to confirm capacity, fees and expected wait times.
- Have the vet explain risks, benefits and expected outcomes for any procedure or anaesthesia, and request regular updates/photos during hospitalisation.
- Allow extra time at discharge and double‑check medications, invoices and follow‑up instructions before leaving.
- For exotics or wildlife, call ahead to confirm they can accept the case and be ready to complete required admission paperwork.
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Conditions commonly treated here
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Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Cats
Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Dogs
Abortion, Termination of Pregnancy
Breeding, Timing
Cryptorchidism
Eclampsia
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Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Lake Road Veterinary Hospital is at 60 Lake Albert Road, Kooringal NSW 2650, in the Wagga Wagga area. If you’re driving, street parking is usually available nearby—please check local signage. There’s no train/metro/light-rail station within easy walking distance, so driving is convenient; otherwise, use Google Maps to find the nearest bus route.
Opening hours can vary, so please call ahead to confirm current consulting times and any after-hours arrangements.
You can call (02) 6922 4659. You can also visit https://www.lakerdvet.com.au/ for clinic information and updates.
To book, please call the clinic; you can also visit their website to learn more and check for any online enquiry options.
Veterinary fees in Australia aren’t government-regulated and vary by clinic and case, so call for a current consultation quote. For any procedure, ask for an itemised written estimate and discuss likely ranges, medications and follow-up costs. As they offer after-hours emergency care, be aware that fees are typically higher outside standard hours. Medicare doesn’t cover pets; consider pet insurance, and ask about payment-plan or gap-claim options (e.g., VetPay, Afterpay, GapOnly) if needed.
Most Australian vet clinics accept EFTPOS, Visa/Mastercard and tap-and-go (Apple Pay/Google Pay), and some support pet-insurance gap claims or payment plans—please call ahead to confirm what this clinic accepts on the day.
Yes—reviews indicate they provide 24/7 emergency and critical care; please call ahead before coming in, especially after hours, to confirm capacity, fees and expected wait times.
Yes—street parking is typically available near the clinic; check signage and time limits, as no nearby paid car park was identified.
Services noted include 24/7 emergency and critical care, snake envenomation treatment and monitoring, orthopaedic and other surgery (e.g., CCL repair), reproductive care including caesareans, avian and exotic pet medicine (rabbits, ferrets, reptiles, birds), and advanced diagnostics with hospital monitoring and regular updates.
Pet owners rate the clinic 4.5/5.0 from 430 reviews. Praise highlights compassionate, patient care, clear communication, gentle handling of anxious pets, life-saving emergency responses, regular updates/photos during hospital stays, efficient bookings and a clean, modern facility; common feedback mentions cost concerns (especially after-hours), upfront payment, changing quotes, some communication/administrative issues, and rare reports of being turned away or consent not fully discussed before complex procedures.
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