John the Vet

5.0
based on 21 reviews

  • 166 Jasper Rd, Bentleigh VIC 3204
    on the corner of Jasper road and Smith Street
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  • Opening Hours (Friday: 8.30am to 6.00 pm)
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21 reviews about John the Vet

verified email - 23 Jun 2011

Cant speak highly enough of John. He went above and beyond to save our family pet who I'm sure would not be with us today if it wasn't for his help. John has been our family Vet for just over 10 years and has helped our 2 rats, cat and dog. Has a great sense of humor!

verified email - 26 May 2011

So what sets John apart from the rest? He empathises with your animal more so than with the owner. He has a great sense of humour and makes animals at ease. They like you to make appointments but always willing to come and have converstaion with you in waiting room. I like his style.

Approximate cost: $100

verified email - 05 Apr 2011

I don't think I could trust my beloved pets with anybody else. Your animals are GENUINELY cared for here.

24 Mar 2011

John is an outstanding vet and has a great way with people. He loves the animals as well. The staff love working there because he is a great boss.

verified email - 04 Mar 2010

John is simply wonderful. I went there on the recommendation of a friend who had cats and dogs and she positively raved about this clinic. Having taken my pets there for about five years now, I understand why she was so positive.

I have taken animals - from horses and cattle to domestic pets - to about a dozen different vets over many years and John stands out.  He is everything you want in a vet; calm, assured and compassionate and I don't hesitate in recommending him to any of my friends.  I have experienced vets who want to push you into the most costly treatment option, who don't listen to the descriptions of the animal's problem, ones who aggressively seek to add on additional, high cost services, and I've seen vets who are downright incompetent.  None of this applies when you deal with John the Vet.  

On a personal level John is affable, on the ball and has a sense of humor, whilst professionally he is competent, up to date and committed. He is firm but gentle with the animals.  The clinic is always clean and tidy.  I have been in the waiting area, the surgery, the consultation room and the pet boarding area and everything is neat and well-kept and it is very obvious that  the staff are all animal lovers.   I am a repeat customer, I buy most of my cat's food through John so I visit the clinic every 6-8 weeks.

In 2006 John cared for one of our cats who was in terrible pain.  After exploring every option, we had to make the sad decision to have her put down.  John and his staff treated our cat gently at every stage of her treatment. She was a truly cantankerous cat at the best of times and she was utterly foul tempered for much of the week or so that she spent at the surgery. But regardless of her mood, the staff were so tender with her. When we had to let her go the staff were caring and supportive throughout.  

We have since brought a new cat into the family and he actually enjoys his vet visits.  Not the process of having his teeth checked or having his temperature taken perhaps, but he is interested and relaxed when he visits. He doesn't even get upset on the odd occasion when John's own standard poodle, Spike, visits the waiting room.  During the consultation John is happy to let the cat jump off the examination table and prowl the room, investigating thoroughly while John addresses any concerns I might have; I think this relaxed approach helps our cat to take his vet visits in his stride.

Apart from his checkups, on two occasions our cat has required treatment for illness or injury.  Each time, we were offered two possible options for treatment.  On both occasions John has recommended a less invasive and less costly option first, with the prospect of surgery as a secondary option and on both occasions the first treatment has worked well.  

I am thoroughly happy with John the Vet's services. I wish I had found him earlier.

verified email - 30 Jun 2009

John has looked after out beloved lab since she was pup so over 9 years. He is a fantastic vet with a great sense of humor to boot. Has always helped us with issues along the way and provided us with lots of advice print outs and info when asked. He is very calm, respectful and puts your animal at ease even when they have to have a number test such as our dog did a few yeas ago. You can really tell he loves working with animals.

verified email - 30 Oct 2008

Our 10year old dog insisted on eating something putrid at the local beach & couldn't even stand up by the time we got him to John. John's immediate action saved our dog's life. What else can we say? We are forever grateful.

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verified email - 10 Sep 2008

We got our new puppy and were looking for a good vet around the area.
John the Vet was exactly what we looked for - all our questions were answered and the service was beyond nice.
I'm glad to say that this is our new and only vet :-)

Approximate cost: $50 for visit + extra

28 Jul 2008

Our 2 dogs have been going there for years. John is always a delight to deal with - treats the dogs as we do (ie people!). He seems to be up on the latest research / thinking about different topics and has a great approach to dealing with any problems. As one of our dogs is now getting quite old, I'm really glad we've got a great vet to rely on.

verified email - 11 Mar 2008

I took my cat there after a very bad experience with a previous vet that resulted in my cat suffering a severe reaction to an innoculation. They saw him immediately, even though they were in the middle of doing operations, and he was given professional and caring attention. This surgery is now where I will be taking my animals for all their veterinary care.

Approximate cost: $Fair

Siameezer 04 Aug 2012

I have since been going to this surgery for the past 4 years and I can honestly say that they are, by far, the BEST vet practice I have ever attended. John's knowledge and compassion make him an exemplary vet and accompanied by his laconic sense of humour makes visits to see him as pleasant and non-stressful as possible. When I had to have my very ill cat put to sleep John and his staff were so caring and kind and did all they could help me. By far the best practice in the area ... and probably in Melbourne too!

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