SCV really deserves 6/5 stars. The team, led by the knowledgeable, good-hearted Dr Sam, is amazing. They treat my pets and I like we are the most important clients they could ever have and I see them treat others with the same respect. They do what is best for the pets - not their own revenue stream (Eastern Suburbs vets, I'm looking at you.)

Yesterday, I took in my nearly 17-year old staffy, who obviously was in pain (age does that). Over the past six months, she had been getting 'slower' which I figured was normal. Dr Sam gave me several option across a range of prices and we agreed on a treatment. After24 hours, it's amazing how much better she is - back doing thing she'd stopped doing like following around the house and greeting me at the door. I've also had equally good experiences with my very skittish cat (house visit!!!) and cavoidle.

After four decades of owning pets, I feel qualified enough to say Southern Cross Vet is the best animal care out there.

(Obviously I'm writing all this on a complete high from my dog's miracle turn-around!!!)