Adelaide Veterinary Specialist Referral Centre — Veterinary Care in Norwood

Reviews of Adelaide Veterinary Specialist Referral Centre

• Miguel

  Added 2016.07.22

  I was referred here after I was unable to get my chicken seen anywhere else. They insisted she be taken from me and placed in a heated brooder immediately in a separate area where I could not be with her. The vet said she had minimal experience with birds and would be relying on attempting to contact another vet with no guarantee the second vet would be available via phone. I was then told she would be kept overnight possibly at the expense of up to $1400 and I was heavily pushed to sign up for a payment plan. I do not know if a proper examination was done on my animal because she was not in my sight the entire time I was there. I was pushed heavily several times to sign the hugely expensive waiver (that was at least 5-7 times what I've had a hen in for an overnight stay at other vets), including with guilt of didn't I want to get her help? I went with my gut instinct and insisted my hen be brought back out and I sought phone advice with the a/h service my usual vet provides. My hen came back from the other room extremely hot and panting in obvious distress. This vet clearly is only interested in money, not in the care of animals. This whole ordeal still cost me the "consultation fee" despite being told nothing about the condition of my animal that I didn't tell the vet myself on presentation to the surgery!!!
• William

  Added 2016.07.11

  Won't be taking any of my animals there ever again. Very poor standard of service and my dog nearly died a result.
• Christopher

  Added 2015.04.16

  Spoke to 4 different organisations today. These guys are by far the best. More interested in the animals than the humans, insightful and caring. Willing to provide information and direction even if it isn't to the financial benefit of them. Lets face it, I'm sick of dealing with vets with their hands out.
• Aidan

  Added 2014.09.06

  When the pooch took a late night bee to the face these guys were there to sort her out and assuage our fears. That's about the only thing I care about when it comes to any vet so I've gotta give full marks to this place, it's a nice feeling to know that whatever the time there is somewhere that can help your furry family member out. Can definitely recommend.
• Joseph

  Added 2013.05.26

  I had a extremely negative experience with this place. They couldn't even diagnose my german Shepherd or tell us what was wrong with her. All they are interested in is money. Unfortunately they had no idea what was wrong and subsequently i had to get our dog put down for no apparent reason. The dog had never had any health problems before hand. If you want good treatment for your animal beware of this place.