I have been bringing pets to the Northern Beaches Animal hospital for about 16 years. They treat and welcome each pet as if they are part of the family and always give great advice. There have been times in the past when I have been unable to extract a tick from a difficult part of my dog and I have been able to bring my dog up there and the vet nurse extracts it for me without charge. My dog gets so excited each time we go there, which is strange as what dog wants to go to the vet? I recently had to bring my chicken up there as she was very ill. She had to be put down which was sad for me and they were so kind. They even sent me a condolence card. If any of my pets go there for an illness, they always call a couple of days later to follow up. They do seam expensive but I have nothing to compare them to as they are the only vet I have ever taken my pets to after having a bad experience at the vet that is walking distance from my house. I have brought them guinea pigs, budgies, chickens, and dogs and they have been great with all of them.