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75a thomas mitchell dr wodonga vic 3690
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the vets and nurses for being kind, gentle and highly informative, often taking time to explain diagnoses and treatment options clearly. Many noted prompt, on‑time appointments, last‑minute squeeze‑ins, thoughtful follow‑up calls, and compassionate support during difficult end‑of‑life moments. Several reviews highlight successful surgeries and good outcomes, plus considerate handling of anxious or elderly pets. Front‑of‑house staff were frequently described as welcoming, professional and helpful.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, though a few concerns recur. Several owners reported frustrations with limited after‑hours availability, closures over lunch/weekends, and one last‑minute surgery cancellation; parking can also be tight. A small number of reviewers alleged poor communication around cremation/urn logistics and, more rarely, unsatisfactory clinical outcomes or misdiagnosis. There were isolated mentions of rude or rough staff behaviour, but these were uncommon compared with the overall tone.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Dentistry and dental cleaning
- Soft tissue and eye surgery
- Senior pet care and euthanasia support
- Anxiety‑friendly and fear‑free handling
- Exotic and avian medicine
- Desexing and routine procedures
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#gentleHandling#clearCommunication#thoroughExplanations#onTimeAppointments#lastMinuteSlots#followUpCalls#reasonablePricing#afterpayAvailable#handlesAnxiousPets#supportiveWithEuthanasia#highlyRecommended#loyalCustomers#limitedAfterHours#adminCommunicationIssues#parkingTight#cancellationIssues#occasionalMisdiagnosisClaims
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- For anxious pets, ask about outdoor or low‑stress consult options—reviewers found this helpful.
- If you may need after‑hours care, confirm current out‑of‑hours arrangements and have a backup plan.
- Consider using Afterpay if you prefer instalments; several owners said it made care more affordable.
- For cremation or memorial items, confirm timelines, stock and pickup details in writing to avoid delays.
- Arrive a little early for parking and consider phoning to reconfirm time‑sensitive procedures.
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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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Opening Hours
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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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Wodonga Animal Hospital is at 15 Karalla Court, Wodonga VIC 3690; driving is recommended as there isn’t a train or light-rail station within easy walking distance. Street parking is usually available nearby—check local signage. If you’re using public transport, use Google Maps to find the nearest bus route and stops to Karalla Court.
They’re open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and closed on weekends. Hours can change on public holidays—call ahead to confirm.
You can contact Wodonga Animal Hospital on (02) 6056 1544 or via their website: https://melroseanimalhospital.com.au/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb
Book by calling the clinic or visiting their website to see current options; for urgent needs, call to ask about same‑day availability.
Veterinary fees in Australia aren’t regulated and vary by clinic and case, so call the clinic for a current consultation quote. There’s no government‑published fee schedule for vets, and Medicare doesn’t cover pets. For any procedure, ask for an itemised written estimate. If you require after‑hours or emergency care at any clinic, fees are typically higher. Pet insurance and payment‑plan options (e.g. Afterpay, VetPay, GapOnly) may help with costs—check what’s available to you and confirm details with the clinic.
Most Australian vet clinics accept EFTPOS, Visa/Mastercard and tap‑and‑go (Apple Pay/Google Pay); call ahead to confirm what this clinic accepts. Some clinics also offer pet‑insurance gap claims or payment plans such as Afterpay, VetPay or GapOnly—ask at reception for current options and any required approvals.
Street parking is typically available around Karalla Court, but it can be tight at times, so plan to arrive a little early and check local signage. No nearby paid car park was identified.
Services listed include dentistry and dental cleaning, soft‑tissue and eye surgery, desexing and routine procedures, senior pet care with euthanasia support, anxiety‑friendly handling, and exotic and avian medicine.
Yes—exotic and avian medicine is listed, so they do see birds and some exotic pets; call ahead to confirm your pet’s species and what services are available.
Pet owners rate Wodonga Animal Hospital 4.6 out of 5 from 222 reviews, praising gentle, informative care, on‑time appointments, follow‑up calls, last‑minute squeeze‑ins and compassionate end‑of‑life support. Many mention successful surgeries and considerate handling of anxious or elderly pets, with friendly front‑of‑house staff. Some feedback notes limited after‑hours availability, occasional tight parking, and a few admin or communication issues.
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Last updated: 10 July 2026