16 Reviews

Heidelberg Veterinary Clinic

Heidelberg Heights, Victoria
Reviews
Kat
16 Oct 2018
REPORT
Rene Fenech is an excellent vet. Very knowledgable & it's clear he loves animals. His staff member Nicole however lacks empathy & seems to dislike people in general. She is impatient with customers... Read More
Rene Fenech is an excellent vet. Very knowledgable & it's clear he loves animals. His staff member Nicole however lacks empathy & seems to dislike people in general. She is impatient with customers, especially when they are distressed & I question whether she has the necessary skills of compassion & professionalism to work in the area of customer service. I think she's better suited to working behind the scenes so she doesn't have to deal with people at all. It's always a relief for me (& my pets) when she's not at reception when I visit. Read Less
Melanie Raynor
12 Jul 2018
REPORT
Really good care for your pet
Dino Bernardone
17 May 2018
REPORT
What an amazing experience. Took both our doggies into Heidelberg vet . One had a bone lodged in his tooth . He is very difficult to handle when he is distressed . Can't believs Kate and Dr Elana got... Read More
What an amazing experience. Took both our doggies into Heidelberg vet . One had a bone lodged in his tooth . He is very difficult to handle when he is distressed . Can't believs Kate and Dr Elana got their way 😁...We didn't feel rushed and the staff were very proffessinoal and caring . Def worth the money ...Thankyou so so much 🐢🐢... ❀❀ Read Less
Honky Von Christ
8 Apr 2018
REPORT
Fantastic and caring staff. I've been taking my little dog there for 10 years. I can't recommend them highly enough.
Adrian Aderhold
21 Dec 2017
REPORT
Best vet I've ever been to.
Aslin Sparx
21 Nov 2017
REPORT
BE WARNED. NOT RECOMMENDED One of the most upsetting experiences I have ever encountered at a vet clinic. I had taken my dog there previously on 3 or 4 occassions and had seen the lovely female vet w... Read More
BE WARNED. NOT RECOMMENDED One of the most upsetting experiences I have ever encountered at a vet clinic. I had taken my dog there previously on 3 or 4 occassions and had seen the lovely female vet who was sympathetic and was able to describe to me all the necessary information regarding my dogs pathology (as you would expect from a trained professional). However, the last time I was there, I had the unfortunate experience of being seen by the male owner (Dr Rene Fenech). To put it mildy, he was unapolagetically rude and cruel and acted highly innapropriately and SHOULD NOT BE WORKING WITH ANIMALS. I took my heavily limping dog there, and I was quite upset as any animal owner would be. He proceeded to put my 50kg+ dog up on a hydraulic table even when I clearly expressed my concern as my dog was distressed and wanted to get off and would most likely hurt himself jumping a metre off the table. The vet became frustrated with me as I had explained that the previous female vet didn't put him a metre up on the table. Before putting him down off the table, the vet only performed an assessment on half of his body (front and back leg) and couldn't tell me what possible pathology could be present. The only thing he told me was "he's obviously in pain" (which anyone with eyes could tell me) and couldn't tell me if it was the front/back/left or right legs. I had explained that the previous vet did a full functional assessment and told me exactly what leg- why couldn't he? This 'trained' vet couldn't tell me exactly what was wrong apart from tell me it was pain from arthritis and then he had the audacity to argue with me when I questioned whether cortisone or anti-inflams were the best option. He couldn't isolate where the problem was, however the female vet had done so and gave my dog both anti-inflams and weekly cortisone injections. Why was he preferencing one over the other, and why was he angry at me asking relevant questions? I was clearly distressed then expressed that I thought he was being quite unecessarily rude. What I didn't expect was for him to agree! "YES, I AM AN OLD ANGRY MALTESE MAN, DON'T CARE, THAT'S WHO I AM" he replied. Wow. Not only was he exremely rude, but he was unable to be sympathetic and showed NO concern for my animals welfare. The receptionist wasn't much helpful either (apart from handing me a card for a mobile vet). I called back to explain that it wasn't about me, but about my dog who was in pain and that he required urgent pain relief. She blatantly blurted, "he's the boss" then hung up on me. This vetererinarian should be ashamed of his poor behaviour and should not be treating any animals. If you want to see a vet who is blatantly rude and happily admits it, who is not up to date with current information, who doesn't perform regulatory functional assessments and who turns away animals in obvious discomfort, then by all means, go here. I know I won't be. Read Less
Mesh Mattapullut
18 May 2017
REPORT
Great customer service. My twondogs feel like home here. Very experienced and competent vets and staffs. My Dog de Boudreaux had a full day surgery and she was made a full recovery. She loves the v... Read More
Great customer service. My twondogs feel like home here. Very experienced and competent vets and staffs. My Dog de Boudreaux had a full day surgery and she was made a full recovery. She loves the vets Elana and Renee, not frightened or anything, she must have been well taken care of in my absence. Thank you guys. Read Less
Darcey K
11 Apr 2017
REPORT
Great vet and staff
Marc Nair
2 Apr 2017
REPORT
Dr Renee Phenix is amazing. He genuinely cares and treats my fur babies with the greatest quality at a very reasonable cost.. Highly recommended.
Nick Waywood
14 Feb 2017
REPORT
Been looking after my dog for 10 years. Best there is!
simone wiebenga
10 Dec 2016
REPORT
Good customer service.
Gillian Garrard
8 Oct 2016
REPORT
Nothing but praise for the wonderful care our pets have received over the last 18 years.
Michelle Nelson
17 Feb 2016
REPORT
Excellent
melissa ivanhoe
21 Dec 2015
REPORT
I've never come across someone as rude as rene fenech
Farah Abdinassir
18 Jul 2015
REPORT
I love my mummy
A Google User
3 Dec 2010
REPORT
I've been here for two of my pets this year. The vets are wonderful and the staff are so lovely and caring. They have literally saved both of my pets lives and I couldn't be more thankful!
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(03) 9457 3583
19 Southern Rd.
Heidelberg Heights Victoria 3081
Business Hours
Monday
Mon
08:00AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
Tue
08:00AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
Wed
08:00AM-18:00PM
Thursday
Thu
08:00AM-18:00PM
Friday
Fri
08:00AM-18:00PM
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Heidelberg Veterinary Clinic

Heidelberg Heights, Victoria
(16)
19 Southern Rd.
Heidelberg Heights Victoria 3081
Monday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Kat
16 Oct 2018
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Rene Fenech is an excellent vet. Very knowledgable & it's clear he loves animals. His staff member Nicole however lacks empathy & seems to dislike people in general. She is impatient with customers... Read More
Rene Fenech is an excellent vet. Very knowledgable & it's clear he loves animals. His staff member Nicole however lacks empathy & seems to dislike people in general. She is impatient with customers, especially when they are distressed & I question whether she has the necessary skills of compassion & professionalism to work in the area of customer service. I think she's better suited to working behind the scenes so she doesn't have to deal with people at all. It's always a relief for me (& my pets) when she's not at reception when I visit. Read Less
Melanie Raynor
12 Jul 2018
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Really good care for your pet
Dino Bernardone
17 May 2018
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What an amazing experience. Took both our doggies into Heidelberg vet . One had a bone lodged in his tooth . He is very difficult to handle when he is distressed . Can't believs Kate and Dr Elana got... Read More
What an amazing experience. Took both our doggies into Heidelberg vet . One had a bone lodged in his tooth . He is very difficult to handle when he is distressed . Can't believs Kate and Dr Elana got their way 😁...We didn't feel rushed and the staff were very proffessinoal and caring . Def worth the money ...Thankyou so so much 🐢🐢... ❀❀ Read Less
Honky Von Christ
8 Apr 2018
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Fantastic and caring staff. I've been taking my little dog there for 10 years. I can't recommend them highly enough.
Adrian Aderhold
21 Dec 2017
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Best vet I've ever been to.
Aslin Sparx
21 Nov 2017
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REPORT
BE WARNED. NOT RECOMMENDED One of the most upsetting experiences I have ever encountered at a vet clinic. I had taken my dog there previously on 3 or 4 occassions and had seen the lovely female vet w... Read More
BE WARNED. NOT RECOMMENDED One of the most upsetting experiences I have ever encountered at a vet clinic. I had taken my dog there previously on 3 or 4 occassions and had seen the lovely female vet who was sympathetic and was able to describe to me all the necessary information regarding my dogs pathology (as you would expect from a trained professional). However, the last time I was there, I had the unfortunate experience of being seen by the male owner (Dr Rene Fenech). To put it mildy, he was unapolagetically rude and cruel and acted highly innapropriately and SHOULD NOT BE WORKING WITH ANIMALS. I took my heavily limping dog there, and I was quite upset as any animal owner would be. He proceeded to put my 50kg+ dog up on a hydraulic table even when I clearly expressed my concern as my dog was distressed and wanted to get off and would most likely hurt himself jumping a metre off the table. The vet became frustrated with me as I had explained that the previous female vet didn't put him a metre up on the table. Before putting him down off the table, the vet only performed an assessment on half of his body (front and back leg) and couldn't tell me what possible pathology could be present. The only thing he told me was "he's obviously in pain" (which anyone with eyes could tell me) and couldn't tell me if it was the front/back/left or right legs. I had explained that the previous vet did a full functional assessment and told me exactly what leg- why couldn't he? This 'trained' vet couldn't tell me exactly what was wrong apart from tell me it was pain from arthritis and then he had the audacity to argue with me when I questioned whether cortisone or anti-inflams were the best option. He couldn't isolate where the problem was, however the female vet had done so and gave my dog both anti-inflams and weekly cortisone injections. Why was he preferencing one over the other, and why was he angry at me asking relevant questions? I was clearly distressed then expressed that I thought he was being quite unecessarily rude. What I didn't expect was for him to agree! "YES, I AM AN OLD ANGRY MALTESE MAN, DON'T CARE, THAT'S WHO I AM" he replied. Wow. Not only was he exremely rude, but he was unable to be sympathetic and showed NO concern for my animals welfare. The receptionist wasn't much helpful either (apart from handing me a card for a mobile vet). I called back to explain that it wasn't about me, but about my dog who was in pain and that he required urgent pain relief. She blatantly blurted, "he's the boss" then hung up on me. This vetererinarian should be ashamed of his poor behaviour and should not be treating any animals. If you want to see a vet who is blatantly rude and happily admits it, who is not up to date with current information, who doesn't perform regulatory functional assessments and who turns away animals in obvious discomfort, then by all means, go here. I know I won't be. Read Less
Mesh Mattapullut
18 May 2017
β˜†β˜†β˜†β˜†β˜†
REPORT
Great customer service. My twondogs feel like home here. Very experienced and competent vets and staffs. My Dog de Boudreaux had a full day surgery and she was made a full recovery. She loves the v... Read More
Great customer service. My twondogs feel like home here. Very experienced and competent vets and staffs. My Dog de Boudreaux had a full day surgery and she was made a full recovery. She loves the vets Elana and Renee, not frightened or anything, she must have been well taken care of in my absence. Thank you guys. Read Less
Darcey K
11 Apr 2017
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Great vet and staff
Marc Nair
2 Apr 2017
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Dr Renee Phenix is amazing. He genuinely cares and treats my fur babies with the greatest quality at a very reasonable cost.. Highly recommended.
Nick Waywood
14 Feb 2017
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REPORT
Been looking after my dog for 10 years. Best there is!
simone wiebenga
10 Dec 2016
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Good customer service.
Gillian Garrard
8 Oct 2016
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Nothing but praise for the wonderful care our pets have received over the last 18 years.
Michelle Nelson
17 Feb 2016
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Excellent
melissa ivanhoe
21 Dec 2015
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I've never come across someone as rude as rene fenech
Farah Abdinassir
18 Jul 2015
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I love my mummy
A Google User
3 Dec 2010
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I've been here for two of my pets this year. The vets are wonderful and the staff are so lovely and caring. They have literally saved both of my pets lives and I couldn't be more thankful!
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