Warrawong Vets
At Warrawong Vets, we understand that your pet is a beloved member of your family. Located in Wollongong, we have proudly provided exceptional and compassionate veterinary care since 1980. Our dedicated team of veterinarians and nurses is committed to delivering the best care for your cherished companion throughout all stages of their life.
We offer a full range of services, from parasite control and vaccinations to surgery and dental care. Our in-house laboratory allows for quick and accurate testing, and our team of specialist surgeons ensures that your pet receives the care they need.
Furthermore, we take your pet's nutrition seriously, ensuring they receive the proper diet to maintain their health. Each visit includes advice on preventing obesity, and we celebrate their progress with regular weigh-ins.
During difficult times, our staff is here to provide support and guidance in making decisions about euthanasia, ensuring that your pet does not suffer. We also offer individual cremation services to give pets a fitting farewell.
Contact us to schedule an appointment and discover why Warrawong Vets is the preferred choice for pet care in the Illawarra region. We are open Monday to Friday and Saturday, ready to care for your furry friend with love and professionalism.
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 9h-18h
- tuesday: 9h-18h
- wednesday: 9h-18h
- thursday: 9h-18h
- friday: 9h-18h
- saturday: 8h-14h
Our comment from InfoVet about Warrawong Vets:
A Legacy of Compassionate Care in the Illawarra
Warrawong Vets has established itself as a cornerstone of veterinary care in the Illawarra region, serving the community with a dedication that spans decades. Long-standing clients frequently highlight the clinic's exceptional continuity of care, with many families trusting the practice for over 20 or even 40 years. The clinic is renowned for its compassionate and genuine approach, where both pets and their owners are treated with equal respect and empathy, creating a supportive environment during both routine visits and emotional times.
Expert Veterinary Team and Medical Excellence
The practice is led by a highly respected and skilled team, including the beloved Dr. Colin Pinney and the esteemed Dr. Durga Kovvali. Clients consistently praise the professionalism and deep knowledge of the veterinarians, who are known for providing thorough explanations and honest advice. Whether managing chronic conditions, performing complex surgeries, or offering second opinions, the team demonstrates clinical excellence and a commitment to doing what is best for the animal. Many owners note that the vets go above and beyond, such as making follow-up calls to check on a pet's recovery, ensuring peace of mind.
Comprehensive Services and Emergency Support
Warrawong Vets offers a wide range of services to meet diverse pet health needs. The clinic is equipped to handle emergency situations with speed and efficiency, having successfully treated critical cases like poisoning and traumatic injuries. Key services include preventative medicine (vaccinations and parasite control), diagnostic imaging, minor and major surgeries, and odontological care. The team is also noted for their ability to provide practical, cost-effective alternatives to expensive procedures when appropriate, prioritizing the pet's well-being without unnecessary financial burden.
Friendly Staff and Reasonable Pricing
A significant highlight for many clients is the friendly and helpful nature of the reception and nursing staff. Many reviews mention the warmth and efficiency of the front desk team, who are often described as caring and attentive. Furthermore, the clinic is widely recognized for its reasonable and transparent pricing. Owners appreciate that the practice does not engage in predatory pricing, offering fair rates for high-quality care. This combination of affordability, expertise, and heartfelt service makes Warrawong Vets a highly recommended choice for pet owners in the area.
Warrawong Vets: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Abosutely love warrawong vets, have been using them the past 20 years for our family dogs and now my dogs.
Fantastic experience: Our little dog Roxi had the best care from these guys. Ed was amazing and took the safe route for our 13 year old baby. He altered the original plan after finding some complications, moved surgery dates and kept checking in. Really happy with Roxis foot, and she had her teeth cleaned at the same time!
Fantastic experience: Absolutely fabulous they take care of all my babies so caring and supportive especially recently when I had to put my oldest girl to rest❣
Fantastic experience: Had to put my very loved greyhound to sleep today and the vet nurse brooke & the vet laim were so caring and put me at ease i would highly recommend the the warrawong vet
Fantastic experience: A big shout out to all the staff at warrawong vets. I'm reasonably new to the area and have 2 dogs unfortunately I had an emergency with both of them one day and didn't know who to call. The staff at warrawong vets got me straight in and went above and beyond to help me and take care of my dogs. Fast forward to 2 weeks ago and we unexpectedly had to put my mum in to a nursing home and try find a home for her cat, mind you my mum is not a client of theirs however they once again went above and beyond to help me re-home mums cat. I honestly can't talk highly enough of this business and the people who work there. They are honestly people who care and are extremely reasonably priced. THANKS AGAIN WARRAWONG VETS!!!
Negative experience: Very rude staff, think they can tell people who don’t even visit their vets what to do. There’s one staff member who is constantly rude to me and she tries to tell me what to do whenever she sees me and my dogs. I won’t name names but she knows who she is because it happens too often. I live close to the vet, I’m allowed to walk past it, I don’t see you guys biting off anyone else’s heads that walk past.
Our team’s role is to prioritise animal health and safety at all times. Where there is a known risk of infectious disease in the area, such as parvovirus, staff may provide precautionary advice to nearby pet owners. This is done responsibly and in the interest of protecting animals in the community.
We stand by our team and the standards they uphold. If there is a concern relating to a specific individual, it is important that this is addressed directly with the clinic so it can be reviewed appropriately. Matters of a personal nature are not reflective of the business as a whole.
If you wish to pursue this further, you are welcome to contact the clinic and speak directly with the owner. Otherwise, we consider this matter closed and will not be engaging further via public forums.
Negative experience: Rude receptionist that lacks proper communication
Hi there,
We’re sorry to hear that you were unhappy with your experience.
While you are an existing client of our clinic, this appointment was for your mother’s dog. As this patient had not been seen by us before, we were not aware if there was any prior history at another clinic. As part of our standard policy, we aim to obtain a patient’s medical history where possible so we can provide the safest and most appropriate care.
Although we were unable to confirm or receive this history in time, our reception team still made every effort to accommodate you by offering a same-day appointment.
Unfortunately, you did not attend the scheduled appointment. Approximately 20 minutes later, our receptionist called to check if you were still planning to come in and to offer to rebook. At that time, you advised you were able to come immediately; however, as the appointment time had already passed and other patients were booked, we were unable to accommodate this.
Our team offered alternative appointment options later that day or on another day, which were declined.
Our reception staff aim to communicate clearly and be as accommodating as possible while also respecting the time and care of all patients and clients.
We genuinely wish you and your pet all the best and hope you are able to find a clinic that is better suited to your needs.
Kindest Regards,
Warrawong Vets
Negative experience: We do not take our babies there as the nurses that work there, especially Brooke lack tremendous people skills. She is rude and obnoxious. We always take or babies to Green cross vets, where staff are helpful and know how to communicate. We know our babies are well cared for.
We’re sorry to hear your concerns.
As far as we are aware, you are not a client at our clinic, and we have not had any direct interactions or communication with you. For this reason, we are unsure if you may have contacted the clinic or if there has been any misunderstanding.
We take feedback seriously, particularly when it relates to our team. Brooke has been a long-standing and valued member of the Warrawong family. She is kind, tolerant and compassionate, and works in a role that often involves managing both client and staff matters. We have a great deal of respect for her and the care she shows to both our patients and clients.
We would welcome the opportunity to better understand your concerns, and invite you to come into the clinic to discuss this further.
We also think the team at Green Cross Vets do a great job, and we’re glad to hear you have found a clinic where you feel comfortable and your pets are well cared for.
We wish you and your pets all the best.
Fantastic experience: Truly first class service and professional advice from an outstanding team with regards to informative consults to major and minor surgeries. I have been coming here for over 20 years and still travel down from Sydney for the level of care and support I always receive.
Fantastic experience: This team has been amazing to me and my animals, super kind and compassionate, full of genuine advice and comforting concern. This type of care and experience has no price so am more than happy to pay and they have been more than reasonable. We as a community are extremely lucky to have this wonderful team look after our loved animals here in the Illawarra❤️
Fantastic experience: Dr Durga and her team are fantastic. They are caring and compassionate. They really care about you and your pets. I have a reactive dog and they do everything to make him and me as comfortable as possible. When my other dog had to have emergency surgery Dr Durga even gave me a call to ask if I was ok and the surgery wasn't even being performed there. All the staff are wonderful 10/10!
Negative experience: Rang yesterday regarding a serious condition of my dog diagnosed by Dapto vets seeking a second opinion asking if pensioner discounts available met with cold customer service abrupt phone manner and was informed that a second opinion with Warrawong Vets would be $125 not the usual $99 consultation fee solely due to the fact that it would be a second opinion even after explaining I was on a pension and living week to week struggling like we all are, I know I am not alone here many are in the same boat, my opinion is that this is disgusting predatory pricing, the explanation was this is our policy, well sorry to say your policy is as a vile as your attitude, this was a real big kick in the guts for someone trying to find out if a professional opinion for high $1800 surgery cost plus after care medications around $200-$300 was accurate, my dog is 13 yo and a much loved pet she may not jhave long left but I want her years to be as many as possible I just lost one dog losing this one will be tough I took all 4 of my dogs to Warrawong vets 10 years or so ago got them chipped and vaccinated this will never happen again you have lost a customer here pathetic cold and predatory and very bad phone manner I dont understrand what is wrong with people these days
Negative experience: Something isn't right in this practice, our dog went in for minor surgery in and out same day came out of there needing professional 1 on 1 training as he did not trust anyone except for us He was a extremely social and friendly dog before going in there for surgery it definitely has something to do with how he was handled before surgery
Negative experience: WORST VET EVER. I was away for work when my mum called to say my dog was unwell and collapsed. I told her to take him here. She called and explained it was an emergency and they said they had no appointments available. She stressed how urgent but they didn't care. What an absolute disgrace. How can they call themselves Vets. Vets are supposed to be understanding and compassionate but in this case and others it seems they've FAILED. Clinic has gone down hill since the main guy vet left
Fantastic experience: You can tell that the vet/vet nurses do their jobs because they love animals and want the best for them - they kindly called the day after my cat was castrated to check up on him. The pricing is transparent and very reasonable, and the staff are always very receptive to questions and concerns you have. Would give more stars if I could :)
Fantastic experience: Friendly, helpful and professional staff. It is obvious that they really care and enjoy their work.
Fantastic experience: Came in today in rush as I suspected my dog had eaten rat bait. This was confirmed by the receptionists Robyn & Brooke. Their professional level of compassion & empathy did wonders to assure me my pet was in great hands. Freya went straight in to be given the necessary treatment to induce vomiting. The vet came to speak to me & gave me a rundown of the process & situation. All of this happened very fast which is exactly what you need in an emergency. Freya has a follow up appointment in 2 days to check her blood. I will sleep soundly knowing she has been treated & cared for by professionals. Kudos to the team at Warrawong Vets.
Negative experience: Tried to ring to book my puppy in for his vaccination and the lady asked me to take it off loud speaker, I told her if I took it off loud speaker I won't hear her. Then she was rude and I said maybe you should shut the ladies up in the background and she'll be able to hear me.. she said something so I hung up and am deciding to take my business elsewhere
Fantastic experience: I took my Cavoodle to Warrawong Vets on Wednesday 20 August 2025. I rang for an appointment at 9 am and was allocated one at 12 noon. The receptionist was efficiënt and friendly. Dr Ed looked after little guy. Ed was friendly, professional and efficient. A great experience all round. I highly recommend Warrawong Vets.
Fantastic experience: Our pug had bad breath issues and surgery for our older pug was suggested at first however the vet said to try something first, remove feeding her kibble and give half teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. Give her veggies and raw mince meat as she has minimal teeth. Worked a charm! My out has great breath now and no need for risky and expensive surgery. Thanks for the experienced advice!
Negative experience: Not the place it used to be to be. Sad really. They are very rude here. Especially the Owner. And Collin’s not there any more hence any bad reviews at all.
Fantastic experience: Always on time, parking,park in a straight line and you are able to fit 4 cars Outside the front Door, and the Lady's are really nice at the front Desk
Negative experience: Took our dog to be scanned and after being charged $830 we found out that there was nothing conclusive. After explaining that $830 was a lot of money to find nothing I was made to feel like I was the one with the issue. Since then, we received a phone call that I was abusive to the vet and the nurse. Not the case. We have now been told to take our pets elsewhere. After 12 years of taking our pets there I feel that since the gentleman vet that used to be there is no longer there, the place is just a way to extract as much money as they can out of pet owners. Shame shame shame.
Fantastic experience: Lovely explain everything to you and even help with people who can help with the expenses. So good with my dog. They really looked after him so well and even checked in with a phone call after he came home. Great vet's
Fantastic experience: Huge Thank you to the team at Warrawong Vets. Have been taking our pets to Dr Pinney and the amazing team here for 40 years and always find exceptional care and professionalism. These guys are fabulous.
Fantastic experience: A huge thank you to Dr. Durga Kovvali and the amazing team at Warrawong Vets for saving our precious Cooper's life. After he was hit by a car, they acted quickly and with incredible care, making sure he was stable and comfortable while conducting thorough checks to assess his injuries. Their compassion and professionalism during such a stressful time meant the world to us. Cooper was treated like family, and we’ll always be grateful for the kindness and dedication they showed. Highly recommend Warrawong Vets to anyone who needs the best care for their pets.
Fantastic experience: I have always been impressed with the care the vets here offer as well as the nurses and staff. My cat was formerly under the care of Dr Pinney who was wonderful and I found Dr Ed just as excellent. Patient, kindly and easy to follow. I highly recommend this clinic to anyone who wants a really good vet at affordable prices.
Fantastic experience: I took my little pickles (frenchy)to this vet today. And was very happy with everything. The actual veterinarian was the best I’ve ever dealt with.
Fantastic experience: Great Reception staff
Fantastic experience: Sought a second opinion from Warrawong Vets and thank god I did - otherwise my girl wouldn’t be here today! Dr Kovvali - what a magic human! Brilliant. The care, honesty and hope she showed to my girl was amazing. I am so very thankful for you and your staff for keeping my girl with me a little longer. I’ve finally found a vet I can count on!
Fantastic experience: very good service
Negative experience: do not trust theses people, they prey on people that love there animal and rip u off.told me my dog had congstive heart failure, over charged me for meds,charging me 40 for 15 tablets it comes in bottles of 100 for 30. and he only had kennel cough.can be treated at home. so they charged though the roof for nothing. im on a disability pension. do yourt self a favour ,avoid these thieves they dont love animals just money
Fantastic experience: Great service !
Negative experience: Very disappointed with my service here. Took my dog in for some help with his anxiety only to leave in distress and no actual help. The vet was rude and basically told me to call around to shelters.
Fantastic experience: Just moved down here from Newcastle and both my dogs needed attention and vaccinations. These ladies were wonderful and a big thank you f try I’m Miss Molly and of course the charismatic Doug
Fantastic experience: Great place to take your pets.
Fantastic experience: The vet supported my decisions about my dog's health and provided advice and information. She continues to follow-up on my dog's progress. Very helpful and realistic prices.
Fantastic experience: Have been going to Warrawong vets for many years. They have always been friendly, helpful and courteous. With prices that are reasonable. They have been caring for all my pets, currently it's just these two. A 19 year old staffy and the very energetic 4 year old Kelpie.
Fantastic experience: I use this vet for about 16 years for 3 different dogs and one cat and I have no ward of complain. Ona of my dogs had 3 operation on tumor and they took excellent care of him, extended his life for quite few years and was affordable price.
Fantastic experience: Always exceptional service. Colin and team always look after Mt animals exceptionally well.
Fantastic experience: Great service and great smile, all of the time
Fantastic experience: I've been bringing my dogs to Warrawong Vets for over 20 years and in all that time there has never been a single thing I could complain about. Colin and his whole team demonstrate the utmost professionalism and. genuine compassion. Thank you
Fantastic experience: A very compassionate caring team. Well priced.
Fantastic experience: Great vet, great staff and docs and great prices, highly recommend
Fantastic experience: Great experienced staff ,
Fantastic experience: Super lovely staff. Highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: I found an injured red wattlebird in the backyard, cute little guy who hopped away from me and kept jumping out of my hands and hard sharp talons that dug into my fingers. Took him to this vet and the woman at the front happily took it in. Took less than a minute.
Fantastic experience: We have been attending Warrawong Vets since Mr Minky was a puppy Mr Minky was 13 years when he recently passed The staff were extremely supportive and compassionate throughout the 13 years Would definitely recommend.
Fantastic experience: Great vet
Fantastic experience: Really friendly services and excellent with the both my dogs!!
Fantastic experience: Great Vets
Fantastic experience: The best Vet in the Illawarra
Fantastic experience: My family has been going to Warrawong vets to see Colin but we now also see Durga. Durga is fantastic and recently went above and beyond for our very sick dog with cancer. Wouldn't go anywhere else
Fantastic experience: Phoned about our missing bird. The staff were extremely helpful and kind!
Fantastic experience: We cannot recommend the team at Warrawong Vets enough. The team are devoted to doing the best to get your pet back to good health. They aren’t in it for money, or longevity of treatment like other vets in the area, and all staff work their hearts out for the love of animals and they completely understand how much your pet means to you. After over two months of treatment at our previous vet, our young border collie who we nearly put down was back running around within 11 days! And as for our Kelpie, years of ongoing pain management was previously wasted, one visit and a surgery with Warrawong Vets and she’s back to complete health! We owe this team both of our pets lives and we’ll never be able to thank them enough. We’ll never look past this vet for our dogs’ care!
Fantastic experience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The best in the Illawarra
Fantastic experience: They are attentive staff, also display genuine compassion to your pet when you are there. Couldn't pick a better place in the Illawarra to have my animal cared for under their watch.
Fantastic experience: Good service
Fantastic experience: Always great service. Took care of my fur baby. Excellent service. Highly recommend.
Negative experience: Absolutely bad they just steal your money
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Fantastic experience: Colin was so great and caring about Max's ear I appreciated that so much. The reception staff were so friendly, to everyone at warrawong vets thank you
Positive experience: very efficient vet and helpful and buddy didn’t play up so she also must have approved
Fantastic experience: Great service
Fantastic experience: Warrawong vets have been looking after my babies for as long as I can remember.. they are honest, compassionate, abliging, very professional, extremely knowledgeable,caring, and bend over backwards to help in any way they can.. I would recommend them to anyone.. love their work and help
Negative experience: If i could give a review of zero stars i certainly would! Rang up & got some lovely advice from a nurse regarding my dog who was absolutely amazing & booked an appointment for the next morning.. unfortunately missed that appointment due to things turning urgent & taking my dog to another vet for an emergency app last night. Didn't get hold of warrawong vets in time to let them know I wouldn't be attending ( this was due to personal reasons but still no excuse when some one is trying to run a business i do understand) any way i was absolutley shocked & disgusted by the abusive phone call i got from reception this morning informing me that i missed an app in a very attacky condesending way & that i will have a $25 fee added to my acc, when I apologised & tried to explain the situation i was shut down spoken over & when I tried to speak up for myself again & explain my situation again & said if this is the service they offer I will not be using their business again, I was furthermore abused & told that i am indeed the rude one, to forget about the $25 fee your no longer welcome here....just wow?! absolutely disgusting behavior! Very unprofessional! that is not how you run a business! Abusing people & demanding money off them is one thing but the cold heartless women couldn't even ask if my dog is ok. Disgraceful, disgusting behavior shame really that other staff that they are judged by the recepionists behavior but if thats who they choose to have as front of staff to be reception for their business & represent their company then thats thier problem i guess. I have had family going to this vet for around 20 years but will never recomend, or use this service again & have advised family to do the same.
Fantastic experience: Excellent understanding
Positive experience: Good nice vet I will be going back
Fantastic experience: Cared for our pet well
Fantastic experience: Colin and the team are great
Fantastic experience: They have been our vets for years. (10+ years) always professional, and genuinely care for your pets. Highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Best vet in the Illawarra, Durga is exceptional, kind and caring. We have a rottie that loves her and gets so excited to see her. Highly recommended her.
Positive experience: Good prices compared to other vets. When I asked the vet about tick treatment she said ‘don’t ask me I’ve just got back from overseas’…what the !
Fantastic experience: Excellent vets, caring and affordable.
Fantastic experience: Considering my dog likes going to the vet, speaks for itself. Friendly and caring staff that go the extra mile. Highly recommended.
Negative experience: The vet was nicelast time i was there, but desk staff are very rude and I'd never go back there again.
Fantastic experience: All I can say is they are the best ever veterinary hospital❣
Fantastic experience: We had a brilliant experience here for our puppies vaccinations. Dr Kovvali was informative, caring and made us and our pup feel very welcome. We will definitely be back, I am so glad we have found a local vet that is so wonderful!
Negative experience: Been going there for over 20 years. Rang the other day for an emergency, and they told me to ring around. I was blown away how rude she was. Since the surgery has been taken over by someone else, and I won't mention her name, it's not the same, and I will never go back
Fantastic experience: Lovely staff and great knowledge and service
Fantastic experience: Excellent service and great people.
Fantastic experience: Kind and caring and prices aren't exoberent.
Fantastic experience: Wouldnt take my fur babies anywhere else
Fantastic experience: Excellent service, been going to Colin for over 30 years, fantastic vet, very knowledgeable, always feel comfortable there, highly recommended
Fantastic experience: The vets are compassionate, competent and no too expensive. A friendly practice.
Fantastic experience: Excellent experience,best vets around
Fantastic experience: Great Veterinary Hospital, feel comfortable leaving my pets there as they really care for them.
Fantastic experience: Dr Kinney best vet around and lovely staff
Fantastic experience: Amazing staff who are always positive even when my cat is a jerk. Thank you for always showing Max love :)
Fantastic experience: Very happy with the service and advice
Fantastic experience: Lovely caring people. Great job for looking after my fur babies
Fantastic experience: I’ve been using this vet for over 30 years. Colin and his team are brilliant, one big family. they all give that little bit extra in sad times good times and the emergencies. Colin is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate and explains everything in detail. Old school service. I highly recommend warrawong vet hospital. Colin you’re amazing, one in a million.
Positive experience: Very hard to get appointments too long to wait for an appointment
Fantastic experience: Awesome staff. Care of the animals is paramount!
Fantastic experience: Friendly staff, well educated. There are always happy to give advice. Good price on all needs. Empathy towards pets and owners.
Fantastic experience: I drive 25 min with a crazy dog in the car to go here as they are the best in the Illawarra. The vets are compassionate and knowledgeable. Each visit is rigorous and they always explain the issue and treatment so I know I can trust their advice. The price is great for the wonderful service received compared to other vets I have visited.
Fantastic experience: Excellent service
Fantastic experience: A good crew, & good service
Fantastic experience: Excellent vet clinic. Looked after our very sick cat and got him well again.Excellent communication with us.
Fantastic experience: Very good service Collin very knowledgeable all vets very good
Fantastic experience: Very good
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