The first thing that made us suspect these guys are good, is that their 'about us' page on their…read morewebsite includes details of the pets the staff here have at home. It's personable; approachable; human. We'd been using a competing vet on Lygon Street and found them to be less so, and constantly pushing expensive insurance plans whilst giving hypochondriacal diagnoses. So we changed vets and gave Fitzroy Veterinary Clinic a chance. First impressions? It's busy. Busy and efficient. The crowd dispersed after a few minutes but it gave us a chance to see what it's like here when they're under pressure, and it was a relaxed environment. There's a dog side and a cat side to this place, and decorated accordingly. Our own little fur-ball doesn't travel well and gets a bit nervous in new places, but this was as good as we could hope for, given our in-and-out 'check up' we were there for. We were kept waiting for half an hour beyond our allotted time, but I suspect we arrived at the tail-end of a particularly busy period. Before long, we'd completed the forms and were ushered in to see a very friendly, plain-speaking vet who never once attempted to sign us up to an insurance plan, or push anything other than an honest verdict on how little Samson was doing. And he's doing just fine. We left really satisfied with the experience and confident we made the right change.

The team at Fitzroy Vet Clinic are super-nice, always seem to run on time, and give you all the…read moretime you need to ask questions about your pet. We even found a stray kitten there when we were looking to adopt, and they handled everything. There's even a boarding house connected for when we have to go away and leave our beloved cat for a few days. Doesn't get better that this!

After bad experiences with previous vets, I was pleasantly surprised with Port Phillip Animal…read moreHospital. Their service and knowledge is impeccable. The vets are straight to the point, always take the time to explain things and do not make you pay for unnecessary tests and investigations. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and it's obvious they care for your pet. Both Latte (my cat) and I highly recommend this vet. A special thank you to Craig.

I've been a client for three years now and I must agree that this place is as good as it gets. I…read morebelieve I've seen most of the vets at the clinic and they've all been very respectful, informative, and very very kind. I recently saw Alice who I am so grateful to because she diagnosed the funny lump on my dog as being cancerous and was able to book her in for surgery the next day to remove it. Bella is now cancer free and happy her stitches are out! I was a bit emotional about it all and Alice and the nurses were so sweet and helpful especially in their after care advice. I don't often post reviews but I feel like I hit the jackpot when it comes to the care of my lab, my cat, and Craig has even seen my bearded dragon Albert when he was looking flat. So thank you all!!!

never leave my dog there again! My small dog got squashed by a big dog because they had her in the…read morewrong section. And they made me pay for the vet bill. They are all about the business and making money. terrible. i have had my dig there 3 times. first time she got kennel cough, even though vaccinated. Second time she was so stressed she got bad diarrhoea third time she got jumped on by huge dog. she needed to go to vet at my cost. Ni personal care for each spec beautiful dog:

They have now changed there name to Dogdayz. The location at silvan is still called lyndon grange…read more Same management and workers. Just a name change as they opened a new location towards the airport. Still 5star service :)

This place is good, not great - but I'll get to why. I needed to drop off my cat a boarding…read moreplace as I was moving house and didn't know where I'd be moving to yet. We advised we'd need her (the cat) to board there for over a month which was no problem. The staff are for the most part trained with veterinary science degrees and know a lot about cats. The fee is $20 a day and they will be fed, played with and every thing they will need. I think you pay slightly more if they need daily medication. The staff are happy for us to pick her up whenever we liked with a days notice or extend that time - however, holiday season gets booked UP so don't expect to keep your cat the for more than two weeks over the holiday season. My only, ONLY qualm is one of the girls who works there. When arriving and filling out our paperwork, we were blown away with how sarcastic she was being to us, and when I made the mistake of following the wrong girl back to the counter, I got "EXCUSE me!" She was so mean, abrupt and intimidating that my boyfriend and I were both scared of her and prayed that upon our return to pick up or cat, she wouldn't be working. She wasn't and we had a great experience picking up our girl and talking to the staff about her stay. When we were about to depart, she arrived for world. Arg! We tool this as our cue to leave. We might use them again (they are certainly the cheapest) but I can guarantee theyll get return customers if they fire this girl. You'll know who she is!

Cat Boarding Collingwood is amazing! We had to leave our…read moreboys there for just under 3months while we were between houses. When I dropped them off, I knew they would be happy with fish tanks in between each cage to entertain them! Cages were large, and the staff were extremely friendly and knowledgable! When picking them up, the staff had grown very fond of Terrance & Phillip, and were genuinely sad to see them leave. Phillip was very shy around strangers before going in, and came out amazingly more social! Will definitely use again!!!

When we decided it was time to get a faithful hound, my little lady and I headed out to Coldstream…read moreand checked out Animal Aid. After looking at the website, in which they have set up 'facebook like' pages for each of the dogs up for adoption, we had decided on a dog to save, and went to meet it in person. They have lovely staff here, and its clear they love all the animals that come through. We met a heap of dogs, and as hard as it is to decide, we chose a dog that we thought we'd like to have some 'one on one" time with. Here the staff let you take the dog for a short walk around and you get to say hello without the fence in the way. It was then that we found out how things work. We weren't allowed to meet the dog, as it had 3 people who had put it "on hold" over the Internet. It seems people shop for animals online now, and you can 'hold' a dog until you get the time to come and meet it, rendering anyone else who is keen out of the running to adopt it. Although I definitely recommend adopting over buying a dog from a store, I suggest you get online and 'hold' any dog you like the look of before heading to the Animal Aid and avoid disappointment.

This is a local shelter that does a great job rescuing animals and finding them new homes…read more My girlfriend does volunteer work here as they rely heavily upon community help to survive. We also donate dog treats and old blankets when they need them. Please look here when you are looking for your next pet

While she is a complete jerk 90 per cent of the time, I still love my dear cat Manu (named after…read moreFrench chef Manu Feildel) and therefore need to give her the best possible care. Enter Brunswick Central Vet Clinic. Here she gets her regular check ups (and hates them), I get to ask questions about her behaviour (why is she so obsessed with boxes?) and can stock up on healthful cat goodies. She is finicky little princess and will only eat the fancy, expensive stuff from the vet (which is fine because it's so much better for her than stuff from the supermarket.) You can easily make an appointment in the morning and get in only an hour later - it's a tweak more expensive on the weekends so try and get in on a weekday if you can. Oh, they also have a puppy school!

With little pets comes lots of responsibilities…read more Yes big pets too but in my case a little one. So with puppy vaccines in mind we had to choose a vet. It was lucky for me that Brunswick Central is only a short distance from our house and it was recommended by friends. After several visits I started to notice also the attention they give my pet when I come in with concerns. They ring you after appointments to check in on how the furs are going and are able to fit you in fairly quickly. When I take my dog in with concerns, they listened and assessed her thoroughly. Lots of real cuddles and treats to make them feel comfortable so vet visits are never too scary. I joined their pet care package too ( you pay upfront every year ) and you get all the worming and flea controls included and a nice reminder when they are due, their regular vaccines, and consult fee if you need to attend the 24 hr emergency care partner clinic. Ive always felt comfortable and have trusted them with my furbaby. The clinic also run a small group puppy school but ring ahead as they get booked out

Having to use Animal Emergency is never a fun experience, but it's great to know they are around if…read moreneeded. Animal emergency operate out of normal vet hours, so usually 6pm-9am. If you do need to come here, make sure you bring your credit card, and be prepared to pay. Usually they take a $500 part payment before they will even do an initial consultation. On the 2 occasions I went here it was to take two sick kittens. Both needed to be put down, but only after they had tried to rehydrate them, both occasions ended up costing $1000 plus. However, my parents have used AE when their cat ripped out her stitches after desexing and pulled out all her intestines. Their bill was in excess of $1500, but the cat survived and is going strong. The fact is in the position, most people will opt for this type of service rather than watch their animals suffer.

Our dog was hit by a car on a sunday afternoon. The care he received was perfect from the way he…read morewas handled, to the cleanliness and comfort of the pen he was in, and the medical decision making. He was there overnight, and we were kept informed by phone, and welcome to come and visit him before we went to bed. He was transferred to our usual vet in the morning for his final treatment and the communication with our vet was also perfect. We as grateful to have such a service available if we need it again. It is a costly exercise, but if you consider the setup and expertise, we got value for our money.

When going on vacation, it can be an anxiety inducing worry about where to leave your fuzzy feline…read morefriends. After much research and a recommendation from our vet's website, we decided to go with Sophisticat. We called them to arrange an inspection and they were happy to show us around their clean, large and well cared for facilities. This really put us at ease as we were going overseas for the holidays. We've since gone back to them one other time and have never had a complaint. They require your feline to be up to date on vaccinations and have a go-to vet should anything happen. They have most foods on offer, but if yours require something exotically special, they do ask to bring a supply in which is fair enough. We even called once to make sure Bella was settled in ok and they were happy to give us a progress report (sad, I know) and she didn't show any signs of stress when we retrieved her. I would go back to them without any hesitation and recommend them to anyone needing a cattery.