Paralowie Veterinary Surgery

Paralowie Veterinary Surgery
136 Waterloo Corner Rd
5108, Adelaide
+61882584818

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 9h-19h
  • tuesday: 9h-18h
  • wednesday: (closed)
  • thursday: 9h-18h
  • friday: 9h-19h
  • saturday: 9h-12h

Welcome to Paralowie Veterinary Surgery, a full-service veterinary clinic committed to the treatment and care of both domestic and exotic pets for over 30 years in Adelaide. Our team of highly skilled veterinarians and caring support staff dedicate themselves to compassionate and professional pet care, ensuring that each animal receives the attention it deserves.

We offer a comprehensive array of services that include emergency and routine care, vaccinations, wellness checks, and specialized training programs for puppies. We pride ourselves on being a vital part of our community, providing valuable information for pet owners to keep their furry friends healthy while also promoting socialization among pets.

With multiple locations throughout the northern suburbs of Adelaide, we stand ready to assist you and your pets at a facility that feels like home. Whether your pet is in need of urgent care or just a routine check-up, trust our dedicated team to provide the very best in veterinary care.

Our comment from InfoVet about Paralowie Veterinary Surgery:

Paralowie Veterinary Surgery is renowned for its dedicated and caring staff who genuinely love animals and go the extra mile for their furry patients. Many long-time clients have praised the clinic for their compassionate and high-quality veterinary services, stating that they have been satisfied with the care provided for both common pets and exotic animals.

Positive aspects:

  • Friendly and knowledgeable staff who provide excellent aftercare.
  • Many clients appreciate the personal touch and attention to detail during consultations.
  • Reasonably priced services compared to other local vets.
  • Strong recommendations from pet owners who are happy to return for all their pet needs.
  • Specialists on staff for exotic pets and a variety of animal care.
  • Clients report significant improvement in their pets’ health after treatment.

However, some customers have mentioned concerns regarding wait times for urgent appointments and the inconsistency of care. A few negative experiences highlight instances where the veterinary staff appeared less attentive during critical visits.

Overall, many pet owners regard Paralowie Veterinary Surgery as a trusted place for pet care, commending their long-standing commitment to animal welfare.

Services

Hospitalization

Paralowie Veterinary Surgery: Reviews

4.6/5 (197 Reviews)
Amy Riching Posted on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: They've looked after all our pets, haven't had a bad experience...

Evochick07 ! Posted on Google 3 years ago

Negative experience: Took my very sick turtle in after waiting a week and a bit for an app even after stressing it was urgent, only to have the vet give me no advice on what I should do once leaving there except give him injections they gave me, and when I asked if I should make another app was told I could ring around other vets or if need be call them in a few weeks if I couldn't get in anywhere else. The vet was completely uninterested and so I won't ever take a pet there ever again.. And sadly the injections have not helped either.

Jason Capogreco Posted on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly and knowledgeable staff. The staff are always honest and deliver the diagnosis in a caring and respectful manner.

Alicia Brown Posted on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Been taking my animals here my whole life, very friendly environment, always do everything in their power to make a trip to the vet as pleasant as possible.

Mike Baker Posted on Google 3 years ago

Negative experience: Not impressed. We came home to find our cat with what we thought was part of his foot pad hanging off and a fair bit of blood. The reception wouldn’t take us in as an emergency (even though we have been customers for 20 years) the best they could do was “tomorrow afternoon”. We went elsewhere & it turned out that he had ripped most of one of his toe off & required to have the rest amputated, no way could that have waited till the next day. After 20years that’s the final straw, things are just going downhill, we won’t be back.

Michelle John Posted on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Have been going here for a few years and that are wonderful... Treated my precious (cat) with care,respect for both of us and most importantly fixed her up Can't thank them enough

Raymond Martin Posted on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ever had that feeling that the vet's judging you because your elderly rescue dog has bad teeth? Not here. Very personable, friendly staff, accurate quote for surgery and they fixed up the pooch real good.

Telene Foweraker Posted on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Staff on board very helpful and a nice welcoming feeling. Got my dog in very quickly and he is back to his former self! Thanks team!

E A Posted on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: My dog has been very unwell over past week and her health deteriorated very quickly, Monday morning, I called up and they told me to bring her in ASAP, they listened to my concerns and performed surgery on her very same day and was very attentive and caring and checked up again the next day. Very happy with the service and my dog is already feeling better and recovering 5/5

Brian Jonas Posted on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The ladies were very pleasant at the reception desk and the vet we seen was so lovely as we had to have our cat Freddy put to sleep she treated him so beautifully highly recommend them

linda bell Posted on Google 3 years ago

Positive experience: Very caring staff and reasonable fees will always be happy to take my fur baby there

Philippa Jerram Posted on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Dr Amelia was amazing when I bought my 9 month old Olive Python in with a mouth infection. It feels silly bringing in a reptile as a beloved pet, bet she completely understood, was really knowledgeable about Olives and gave some fantastic reptile ownership advice to help him heal faster. If you have an exotic or out of the ordinary pet, I highly reccomend her.

Suzanne Cox Posted on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Been with them 28 yrs until moving to the country. Vets are totally different here and I'm not happy

Joey Wiseman Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great prices and not ripped off for unnecessary treatment good vets

Kelly Spendlove Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Super easy to deal with the team here. I prepaid for a vet check, vaccinations, and microchips and sent my cousin in with a pup x 2. . Both times it was super easy, friendly team with sms updates and reminders.. . And they loved my toy alaskan klee kai spitz pups!

Katee Holmes Posted on Google 4 years ago

Negative experience: I would give zero stars if I could! our senior dog, of 13 years, has been coming to this vet since we picked her up all those years ago. Tuesday last week, we brought poppy into the clinic as she wasnt well, she had a murmur that they put down to old age and as we described what appeared to be seizure symptoms, without testing or looking into anything further she was sent home with some anti seizure meds - we trusted them, as they are the vet. by anzac day she couldnt breathe and wasn't able to move. Rushed her to the emergency vet SASH and was told she had fluid on her lungs and was in cardiac arrest. I am absolutely disgusted by the lack of care from this clinic, and appalled by the lack of empathy once we told them where she was and how she was. She actually is not improving and we have had to make the worst decision of our lives to put her down because she cant function with out round the clock oxygen. I will never recommend you to anyone in my life.

Ros Fisher Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Caring and friendly staff. Great vet doctors. Reasonably priced

Sonya Oberti Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I Was happy with the service I received and their prices are affordable

Salisbury Karate Club Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff who love animals, my dog had have her shot and was quite happy and not stressed

Yeremiah Stocker Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing after care service. Took my dog bella in for surgery and the team were absolutely amazing.

Simon Wilde Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Jonathan Wysoke is the head Vet, must be one of if not the best vetinary surgeon in Adelaide. Honest, caring and incredibly talented. Just an update, Jonathan no longer works here, I hope they are still operating in an ethical and patient focused manner rather than money focused like so many seem to be these days.... but given they are owned by a corporate company now.... I have not gone there since and will be following Jonathan to wherever he goes but fingers crossed Paralowie Surgery continues to be excellent.

Mark Hage Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: They have looked after all our pets and they are great specially the after hours coming to our house to make sure that our dog is going okay

Marie Slade Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thankyou to all at this veterinary surgery. I cannot be happier with the service and treatment I received here, especially from Dr Christo Delport, a very thorough and caring person who has helped my pet reptile get over his illness. Thankyou so much for helping Spritely. I will be recommending this clinic to others for sure.

James Faulkner Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent veterinary practice. My Jack Russell likes it so much he insisted on driving. Friendly and professional staff. My favorite.

Aaron Ritchie Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very friendly and professional service

Kayla “lil trippa” Dwyer Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great vet very helpful My cat got very sick after I used some defle spray the nurses there got him in and helped him so quickly. Very great full

Sonia Williams Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful with our puppy and cats. Sweet and understanding. Highly recommend.

more johnniecans Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thanks

Julie Lake Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful vet's and staff

Cloe Hamilton Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful caring staff and my dogs actually love going there

Jewels Evers Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: The most caring and kind staff That are extremely dedicated to the care of animals

Kelly deen Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: What a great vet they are currently doing everything they can to save my beautiful galah

Dave Rayner Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you for your fantastic assistance this evening. Harlow loves his buckethead!!

Staci Mcgauchie Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Everyone is always so kind and helpful. We've been going here for over 10 years

Lloyd Adams Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good quality care from veterinarians and staff who really care about animals.

John Oldfield Posted on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: No problems and everything is clean and tidy

Melissa Johnson Posted on Google 4 years ago

Positive experience: My puppy & me are gonna love this place

Laura Hutton Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Paralowie veterinary services. They were amazing upon my first visit regarding my sick rabbit and then again following up my other 2 rabbits health & the aided assistance and knowledgeable advice when taking my 17 year old dog in .. We are highly pleased with the kind friendly services of the staff and the knowledgeable work from the veterinary doctors. 10/10 Worth the travels if far / Thank you once again. We will certainly be returning.

Suzanne Page Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Dr Christo has been treating my pet bearded dragon Rusty for some various medical problems for almost 3 years. In doing all he can for Rusty he's successfully treated him for enclosure sand getting in his left eye,an injury to his tail each have successfully healed Rusty. He's still treating him for a swollen front foot and is able to walk and run much better. I've never cared how much the vet bill costs yet he's never overcharged me. Throughout visits dr Christo has been caring over Rusty. I can recommend him to anyone who has got a pet beardie.

Stella P (Medical Seer) Posted on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Beautiful result. Took my Luna in for her annual injection only to find her teeth needed cleaning. Inexpensive and great to deal with.

Paul Spinks Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent vet surgery. Very caring staff.

Jolly CoOp Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Our first visit and I wish I could give 100 ⭐!! Dr Delport spoke gently to my pets and was wonderful with both my bird and reptile. Great advice and I felt listened to and understood him as well. Definitely keeping them as our vet!!

David Lewitzke Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very good caring Veterinarian's, always friendly, inexpensive, they look after all our bearded dragons when we've needed to take them in there and are very thorough in taking care of them. There isn't many reptile vets where these guys are specialists in that field

Michelle Vanwyk Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Super friendly staff and very accommodating when possible. Also has a vet who has special interest in treating reptiles & birds.

Andrew Davies Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very friendly and experienced, highly recommended

Jeff Daniel Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Used Johnathon before & find his honest and caring.

Chloe Ellis Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing veterinary clinic, friendly staff who are all very well educated.

Sean Lewis Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: It's great there very helpful

angela Shepherd Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Wouldn't take my dogs anywhere else, Dr Christo is THE vet to see.

Rick Mcinnes Posted on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Been going here for years ..better than most around

Jeff Seydler Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff, great vet. Very helpful and knowledgeable all round. Highly recommended.

Matthew Griggs (Griggss) Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very professional and was great with my pup

Rafal Musial Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: The vet we are seeing she is excellent. Very helpful and explains things in detail.

margaret flaiban Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: We have been attending this clinic for over 12 years .... Jonathan is my dogs favourite person, mostly due to the treats he receives, but he trusts him completely. A very caring clinic, people are dedicated and always helpful.

Ivana Nedza Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: The best. My dog loves them all. Hard to get him out of there,he gets lots of etantion there. Very nice staff, and Johnathan (Biggie's) vet great.

Paul Deeble Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very helpful and friendly and caring for pets and humans

Lyssa Caitlin Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing staff that truly care about your pets. They go above and beyond. I will definitely be returning for all my pet needs.

Margaret Gold Posted on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Wonderful care at reasonable prices.

Elysha Jade Posted on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: The place is amazing but it depends with who you deal with. My cats have been going there for years and they always get the best care. I don't have to worry at all if I have to drop one down for the day because I know they will be getting absolutely spoilt. A certain receptionist could learn to be more polite and learn some manners but hey everyone else is fabulous. I'm unsure of the vets name but this guy is the absolutely BEST!! he has a bit of an accent. Couldn't ask for a better person/vet. Clearly loves his jobs and animals and will bend over back to get your furr bub the absolute best care. Even the nurses are amazing! Top notch guys

richard engelaar Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Dr Jonathan is the best. Very understanding and a great listener and talker. Explains to the finished detail..there is never any rush.....

Gary Grist Posted on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: It's always a pleasure to visit with my dog Midas

Nick Stormonth Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had an issue with one of my rats. The vet dr did an excellent job helping my rat and since then he has made a full recovery with no signs of his initial issue.

Keith Smith Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very caring staff providing excellent pet care at very reasonable rates. Service costs are far lower than other suburban vets.

Sharon Green Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: This is my first year of attending Paralowie Vet Clinic as I needed an Avian Vet for my two budgies. I'm so thankful for Dr Christo who has greatly helped my two birds this year. He is an amazing, and very caring vet. Also all the ladies on reception have been so helpful in every way. I recommend Paralowie Vet Clinic 100%!

freddy schenk Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Staff great and very good service

Chris Cummins Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: They are competent and polite.. Good value ,not too expensive .

Marcus Strudwicke Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Took a sick parrot here as the vet is experienced with avian treatment. Looked after very well.

Karen Henley Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very Covid efficient and great service

Liz Rayner Posted on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Vets are very caring!! Understand the owners need help with their pets.

Lauraine Burrows Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: We've been going here for more than 15 years. Staff are excellent, very caring.

Jessica-Kay Harris Posted on Google 5 years ago

Negative experience: These guys are so horrible. I've taken in a few stray animals and they don't seem to care. In the past month I have taken in a bird that was abused and they didn't really want to help. Brought in a rabbit and they said "we don't take in strays, it fills us up". It's your job to look after animals

Kirsten Fox Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff and most knowledgeable vets I have been to in my life.

Adam Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Have had all my animals cared for with the highest regard for their welfare. From microchipped snakes to lump removals on my fur kids. Highly recommended.

Dan Aitken Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic staff and much more reasonable pricing compared to other local chain vets! After years, they were the only ones to be able to diagnose and fix our dogs skin issues and we cannot thank them enough!

Bax world Posted on Google 5 years ago

Negative experience: Took in a bird with an injured wing. As they said said they will update me about its condition. Gave it to them. No phone call they just killed it then told us. Please don't send non native birds to this place cause they won't care for them.

Dats Travln Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Always friendly and priced ok, handy for emergencies etc however surprisingly doesn't have a pet transporter on retainer as parafield gardens has but keep up the good work

Jack Hamilton Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely people and always care for my animals very well

Dave Campbell Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had to take my english staffy in due to her not eating. Vet diagnosed and suggested an x-ray on her that day and within 2 hrs she was into surgery and home to recover that afternoon! 3 weeks later she's eating and playing like her old self :D couldn't be happier! Helpful, friendly staff and they do check-up phone calls!

Leanne Pine Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Always great service, and professionalism. Always caring and compassionate Thank you

Aaron Staehr Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great caring vets and at a reasonable price.

Grace R Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Been taking my cats here since 2016, their service has always been great, I highly recommend :)

David Croucher Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly people, helpful and treated my kitten with love. My first time there but won't be my last.

amanda [email protected] Posted on Google 5 years ago

Negative experience: Staff are undertrained. They lied to me when they said they sedated my dog, and lied about procedure. I was then charged for things that didn't accur. My dog was stressed for a total of 5 weeks because simply they hadn't stitched her properly. After 5 weeks getting no where and words with the vet that dealed with my dog. I visited another vet and sure enough they agreed that they had not treated my dog properly and they fixed the problem within a week my dog was her happy self again. The conditions of this veterinary clinic is also very poor in hygiene and cleanliness and they seem to just want to overcharge you RIP YOU OFF so be very careful going to this vet. I'm so angry as they put my dog through so much stress it was unessessary than More than what they had charged me.

Mitch Gibb Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great friendly staff and Vet Pay available, great with all types of animals even birds

Deb Daken Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful, personalised service. Fantastic knowledge on reptiles in particular, very well priced

Kylie Roberts Posted on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: I find some of the staff not as friendly and welcoming as they could be. I think a vet should be mindful of how owners might feel leaving their pets with people who might not appear to be kind and friendly.

Rodney Lewis Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Idk what they did personally but the cat is back to full health in under a week with a couple of jabs from a small syringe they gave the partner Tl;DR they fixed that cat good. back to her normal annoying self she's happily stealing more of my snacks than ever, meowing loudly Wayyyy too close to my ear for attention and recently we have worked out a 5 second patting treaty window, as the partner said to "be nice, she's sick" (she broke the swiping treaty of early 2020, meaning she could no longer stay near my side of the bed or on my computer chair)

susan thackray Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great clinic, amazing staff that are always so helpful and friendly. Wouldn't want too take my fur-babies anywhere else

Kerry Caputo Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Always 5 star friendly and professional service. Would not go anywhere else!

colin bennett Posted on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic staff and always very friendly, excellent service

Judith Snider Posted on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Have been taking my animals here for years. Very caring staff & Vets

Vicki Gray Posted on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend them enough. The people working there truly care about your pets and do anything they possibly can to help. Thank you Paralowie Veterinary Surgery

Sandra Scott Posted on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Wow what can I say but they are the best they will do anything they can to help with animals.

Dannielle Centofanti Posted on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: NOT DANNI BUT HER MUM ORLINDA. BEEN GOING TO THIS VET SINCE I WAS 13 YEARS OLD. KNEW PREVIOUS VET AND WENT TO SCHOOL WITH HIS NIECE. SO KNOW THE HOUSE INSIDE OUT. NEW OWNERS ARE GREAT. NOW 40 YEARS LATER AND STILL GO THERE. GREAT STAFF AND SERVICE. JONATHON AND CHRISTOS ARE GREAT. LIZETTE(?) LOVE THIS LADY AND HER KNOWLEDGE.

Patti Day Posted on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent vet care - have been very happy with the treatment of my Sulphur Crested Cockatoo

Caroline Posted on Google 6 years ago

Positive experience: Book is straight away nice people

Cassandra Posted on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Dr Christo was amazing with my Albino Darwin Carpet Python. He's very knowledgeable and thoughtful.

The Fitter “Andy” Posted on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great service at a very affordable price. My new regular vet hands down

J R Posted on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend this place. Jonathan and his team are amazing. Xx

David Bennett Posted on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I love this vet, the staff are amazing and care so much. Johnathon is by far the best vet I've ever met and has been amazing with all my animals. It does not matter where I live I will always travel to Paralowie Veterinary Surgery.

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