Illawarra Animal Hospital
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Owner Review Summary
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the friendly, compassionate team and vets who take time to explain diagnoses and treatment options clearly. Many report prompt appointments in urgent situations, thorough exams, and successful outcomes ranging from toxin ingestions and snakebites to orthopaedic surgeries and post‑op issues. Updates during hospital stays and sensitive end‑of‑life care were highlighted, as was improved transparency around costs in recent months.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
While most feedback is positive, a minority raised concerns about high or unexpected costs and feeling that billing sometimes took priority. Several reviews mention miscommunication or inconsistent follow‑up between staff, occasional long waits or booking errors, and in a few cases alleged misdiagnoses or medication errors with serious outcomes (mostly older reviews). Some emergency cases were redirected elsewhere after arrival, causing frustration. Recent comments suggest customer service and clarity on fees have improved, but consistency remains an area to watch.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Orthopaedic surgery (TPLO, patella, hip)
- Avian and small‑exotic medicine (budgies, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens)
- Emergency and toxicology care (grapes/chocolate, snakebite)
- Rehabilitation and hydrotherapy
- Dermatology and chronic skin/ear issues
- Feline diabetes management
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- For urgent issues, call ahead—reviews note they often squeeze pets in quickly, but capacity varies after hours and fees may differ.
- Ask for an itemised quote and clarify follow‑up/aftercare costs to avoid billing surprises.
- If your pet is reactive or anxious, let reception know in advance—they can make special arrangements to reduce stress.
- Request regular updates (photos/calls) if your pet is hospitalised; many reviewers received proactive communication.
- There is wheelchair parking by the front door if you or a family member has mobility needs.
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Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Cats
Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Dogs
Abortion, Termination of Pregnancy
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Cryptorchidism
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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
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.
Illawarra Animal Hospital is at 43 Princes Highway, Figtree NSW 2525 in the Wollongong area. If you’re driving, street parking is available nearby—check local signage—and there’s wheelchair parking by the front door. There isn’t a train/metro/light-rail station within easy walking distance; consider driving or use Google Maps to find the nearest bus route.
Please call ahead to confirm the current opening hours, as they can change. Reviews suggest relatively long opening hours, but after-hours capacity can vary.
Call (02) 4213 9333. You can also visit the website for information: https://www.iahvet.com.au/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb
To book an appointment, please call the clinic. For urgent issues, call ahead—reviews note they often try to fit pets in quickly, but availability can vary, especially after hours.
Consultation fees in Australia aren’t government-regulated and Medicare doesn’t cover pets, so prices vary by clinic and case. Call the clinic for a current quote, and if a procedure is recommended, ask for an itemised written estimate (including follow-up/aftercare costs) to avoid surprises. If you need after-hours or emergency care, fees are typically higher. Pet insurance may help, and some clinics offer gap claims or payment-plan options—ask what’s available.
Most Australian vet clinics commonly accept EFTPOS, Visa/Mastercard and tap-and-go (Apple Pay/Google Pay), and some may support pet-insurance gap claims or payment plans—please call ahead to confirm what this clinic accepts.
Yes—this clinic manages urgent cases such as toxin ingestions and snakebites; please call ahead as after-hours availability can vary. Note that after-hours fees are usually higher than standard consultation fees.
Specialties include orthopaedic surgery (TPLO, patella, hip), rehabilitation and hydrotherapy, avian and small-exotic medicine, emergency and toxicology care, dermatology for chronic skin/ear issues, and feline diabetes management.
Yes—Illawarra Animal Hospital treats avian and small-exotic pets such as budgies, rabbits, guinea pigs and chickens.
Pet owners rate the clinic 4.3 out of 5 (218 reviews), frequently praising the friendly, compassionate team, clear explanations, prompt appointments in urgent cases, thorough exams, successful outcomes (including orthopaedics and toxicology), regular updates during hospital stays, and sensitive end-of-life care. Some feedback notes higher-than-expected costs, occasional miscommunication or booking errors, long waits at times, and a few older reports of misdiagnoses or medication issues; recent comments suggest improved clarity on fees and customer service.
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