coco chanel Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Hi I have recently moved to Adelaide and would like some reccomendations for vets please. I am located in Parkside and would ideally like somewhere close by. I have used My Vet on Fullerton Road but not really getting a good raport with them. My French Bulldog has been having a few issues following an injury a few weeks ago and I would really like to get a second opinion. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 My normal vet clinic is Fiona and Nick at Hawthorn Vet Clinic which is just on Belair Road so not that far away from you. Depends what type of issues - lameness or soreness related issues and my two see Dr Matthew Condon who is a chiro vet but he is at Albert Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco chanel Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 My normal vet clinic is Fiona and Nick at Hawthorn Vet Clinic which is just on Belair Road so not that far away from you. Depends what type of issues - lameness or soreness related issues and my two see Dr Matthew Condon who is a chiro vet but he is at Albert Park. Thanks ness. Belair Road is not far at all from me. We are having issues with lameness so I may well contact the chiro vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 (edited) Here is a link to Matthew's details - http://www.chiropet.com.au/ He is brilliant and lots of other DOL people have used him and would say similar. I have had somewhat more dealings with him in the last couple of years then I would rather like but he is always upfront about what needs to be done. One of my guys has ended up needing some pretty heavy involvement with an orthospecialist but Matthew is certainly not one to race to surgery to try and resolve issues at first instance. He was the one that managed to pick up my youngsters luxating patella problem when it hadn't been picked up previously. He is also good at thinking outside the box for things which aren't quite as straight forward - this is where we are at at the moment in my on-going lameness saga . Not to mention the fact I can think of a few frantic phone calls with a dog on three legs just prior to competitions and he has always managed to squeeze them in if he thinks its necessary. ETA. I took my old girl to MyVet (but the practice on Cross Roads) years ago at one point over a lameness issue when I felt Matthew was a little far and wanted somewhere closer but still ended up back with Matthew as I was more impressed with him. Edited September 20, 2012 by ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Welcome to Adelaide CC. I use Derek McNairs practice on The Parade at Norwood - about five minutes in the car from you. I have been using them for years and IMO the four vets there are all so good I don't worry about who I see there anymore. Was there this afternoon picking up Mac after Jim did his dental - brilliant. And I think their prices are fair. They also have a very good visiting surgeon, Richard, for more complex surgeries but also refer on to the Magill specialists when required. I couldn't be happier. And I have inside info that all the vets and nurses love working there which I think is a really good sign - they've all changed very little in years. Hope that helps. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) There you go CC - all good recommendations. Will be interested to hear how you get on. :) Edited September 21, 2012 by westiemum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco chanel Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I am continuing with the My Vet practice at the moment. I had another appointment yesterday and I feel more confidant in the outcome. I will definately consider the reccomendations given if I need a second opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sail_Away Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I have just moved from Adelaide but I used to go to 'Torrens Road Vet Clinic' - Jenny is fantastic! They saved my Standard Poodle twice from bloat! :thumbsup:We have since moved interstate and unfortunately lost that girl at age 12.5 - They sent us a beautiful card with their condolences, so thoughtful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladesch Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I am always impressed by the Adelaide animal Hospital on Magill Rd. It is a few blocks east of Portrush Rd., next to Macdonalds. They are fairly big, and have a team of vets working there. They aren't cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I go to Glenside Vet on Greenhill road near L'Estrange St, for vaccinations. It's convenient because the main vet is president of my dog club. They also do short term boarding for regular customers - which is really handy if evil hound decides to get the runs the day before I've booked an interstate holiday. Ie vet treatment with boarding. I also go to the Colonel Light Gardens vet for minor things - because they're close. And I've heard good things about the Hawthorn vets that Ness likes - from people who walk their dogs on "Hawthorn" aka Price Memorial oval. And we used to take my parent's dog to a vet up Kensington road. Not sure the name of it. But I think it's close to Osmond Terrace. Someone who spends a lot of time with the vet because of the sorts of dogs she owns (old and fragile) recommends Kylie Jopson at the Payneham Vet You might also find this thread interesting. http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/167021-vet-in-adelaide/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjosa Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Hi Coco. As you can see I too have Frenchies, I only came across this thread today. I live in the southern foothills and my vets are what I would call Frenchie specialists since they came to SA 15 years ago, they are excellent in the care of my dogs. They are :) Hub Vet clinic at Aberfoyle Park. I believe you are friends on FB with my very best friend Wendi, heard all about your pending move to Adelaide. Hope that your girl is doing well now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Another for the Hub Veterinary Clinic at Aberfoyle Park. I have been with them for the last 12 years and they are terrific. I've tried a few vet practices in my time and am very fussy with who I go to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco chanel Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Hi Coco. As you can see I too have Frenchies, I only came across this thread today. I live in the southern foothills and my vets are what I would call Frenchie specialists since they came to SA 15 years ago, they are excellent in the care of my dogs. They are :) Hub Vet clinic at Aberfoyle Park. I believe you are friends on FB with my very best friend Wendi, heard all about your pending move to Adelaide. Hope that your girl is doing well now. I have sent you a private message :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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