Very professional help. Took our dachshund in for treatment of IVDD. The nurses took us through all the process and our options. We ended up commiting to back surgery and have been working with the vets and physios to get her back up to speed! Read Less

Staff are so incredibly caring, professional and kind6 (to me and my dog). Having 24 hour access to support or any concerns you may have during recovery gives such peace of mind and they all seem genuinely happy to help. You can also really tell that they care about the emotional and physical state of your pet during this stressful time. Highly recommend! Read Less

In Sep 2016, Dr Kuntz performed surgery on my beloved boy Oreo, who was 12 years old at the time. He had to remove a cancerous tumour behind his left eye, and also removed his left eye. We had previously seen another specialist but I didn't feel comfortable with them so went to Dr Kuntz for a second opinion, who immediately made me feel at ease with his knowledge, simple explanation and obvious love of animals. What was a stressful situation was made so much easier by the professionalism of Dr Kuntz and all the staff. Everyone was really friendly and made me feel at ease. Follow up care was also great, with Oreo having to stay a night about a week later, and all the staff were really caring and helpful. Would highly recommend them if you need any specialty surgery or cancer related issues. Read Less

Every staff member we had contact with, from the receptionists to the vet nurses to Dr Charles, were friendly, informative and hugely experienced. We wouldn't hesitate to return (though we hope we don't have to!) and would absolutely recommend Southpaws to anyone who needs specialty vet treatment for their beloved furry babies! Many thanks to Dr Charles Kuntz & his team for saving our Max and we're sorry he wasn't a very friendly patient but a 14 year old cat having bowel surgery will be like that, I guess! Read Less

I have a 4yr old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel . I noticed that he did not want people to touch him on his head and mentioned this 2yrs ago to vets. He then became reluctant to walk and my vet referred me to the wonderful staff at Southpaws. He was immediately diagnosed with Chiari Malformation(a condition I had never heard of). Dr Kuntz performed surgery on him last week and even now he is a different dog.I only wish I had taken him to Southpaws earlier and my beloved Max would not ave suffered as long as he did. A million thank-you's to you all Read Less

I recently had my poodle at Southpaws Moorabbin for a small surgery. Jim was fine and could go home the same day. Just the most wonderful people. Really caring and always smiling. Jim has one more check up to go and I have no doubts he will be ok. Many thanks, just wonderful people. Read Less

We cannot Thank You enough for saving our darling son (we don't call him Just a Dog) Rio Bravehunt. The level of care, compassion, understanding and most of all professionalism is outstanding from each and every single member of this amazing place. You save not just animals' life, but people's life, too. By saving and caring for our loved furry ones you give us hope to be able to hug them again and and having them in our lives. The world needs more people like you, for sure. Read Less

Would like to thank all the staff at Southpaws for the care and dedication they gave to Henry this week. We left him with you with great trepidation but the regular phone calls to tell how he was doing we're so much appreciated. After having found a very expensive piece of grass he is now nearly back to his normal self and eating us out of house and home . Can't thank you enoughRead Less

Highly experienced and knowledgeable vets. James made me feel instantly at ease about a significant TPLO surgery - and explained everything in detail. The staff were supportive, kind and professional. I knew my boy was in good hands. Every interaction has been easy and pleasant. They even went the extra mile and provided a beautiful portrait of my dog on discharge. It's that attention to the smallest detail that gives me confidence in their ability to heal - definitely recommend. Read Less

Thank you all the staff, nurses, surgeons and especially Dr. Charles Kuntz at Southpaws for removing a mast cell tumor from my dog Suzie's leg. Staff were very professtional during the whole time, my dog hate going to vet or clinic but she did not scare to come back to SouthPaw. Being not living in Melbourne, staff took the extra time to repeat everything they said to my parents back at me so I can translate to them. They also ensured that I am in the loop for everything. Thank you for everything you guys do for my dog. Really appreciated. Read Less

An extremely professional, caring team of veterinary surgeons and nurses!! All the staff I have had the pleasure of meeting have gone above and beyond for the dogs in my care. I highly recommend the team at Southpaws!! Read Less

Our lovely German Shepard Asha had leg surgery there, the day before we went on holidays,so we left her there while we were gone. They looked after her beautifully, and returned my emails straight away, when I asked how she was doing. Even sent me some Pictures. So apart from the wonderful medical care she got, we felt she was loved as well. A big thank you to all the team. Read Less

This is specialist surgery and advice with respect and kindness. They treated me and my beloved Red (greyhound) with understanding, compassion, and care, from the moment I first brought Red to them nearly a year ago. I understood what they were talking about when they explained the complexity of Red's broken leg and the options before me; and during his surgery and overnight stays, Red couldn't have been in better care. This week we are heartbroken because despite our best efforts Red ended up with bone cancer, but my second and final opinion was sought from South Paws, who I knew would tell me the truth, knowing I had Red's best interests and peace at heart. When Red was euthanized, it happened at South Paws, and I'm at peace that it did, because he had a dignified death just as they had given him a dignified life. Thank you for the beautiful flowers, for the advice about grief (the two Angelas were wonderful), for the suggestions about the cremation. We'll never forget our lovely big boy and all the joy he gave us, and I doubt we'll ever get over his death, but South Paws have made the journey bearable, and I feel lucky to have had them caring for our beloved family member.Read Less

Our cat slipped a disc in her back and lost function in her two rear legs (i.e. could no longer walk without falling over). Our usual vet revealed a course of treatment (to be carried out by a specialist) which would cost approximately $8,000. MRI€s ($1,600), spinal surgery ($5,500) and appointments/followup/medication ($900). We looked at various animal surgery specialists and ultimately decided on South Paws (based on these reviews). We met with Dr. Charles for our initial appointment. He carefully and thoroughly checked over our cat and decided crate rest (where the animal is kept in confinement to prevent excessive movement) would be the best option. In the end, our overall payment for this ordeal was only a few hundred (for the first few appointments with our usual vet). Dr. Charles could have pushed for imaging/surgery but instead he chose the option which was in the best interest for our pet. He also didn€t charge us for our appointment with South Paws. After keeping our cat in confinement for the recommended three weeks, she became much better (but not 100%). I emailed South Paws for advice and received a detailed email and phone call in return. Even though we never became paying customers, South Paws were still more than happy to help with future enquiries. Read Less

Your pet could not be in any better hands than when they are at South Paws. The level of expertise, service and care is simply outstanding. We have had to visit on 3 occasions with our dog Angus, and each time the experience has exceeded expectations. We are never left guessing, we always know what is going on, everything is explained in detail and with clarity. Everyone at South Paws is friendly and you can really see that they all care. Another thing that sets South Paws apart is the personal touches. The photo we were given of Angus today following his operation almost bought a tear to my husband's eye and apparently that usually only happens at sporting events! Thank you South Paws :-) Read Less

Only had brief dealings with them but liked what I saw and experienced .Well organized, friendly and efficient. Excellent communication. This a large, modern and well equipped clinic which specializes in cancer diagnosis and treatment together with general veterinary services. As I understand, it is owned by the American vet who previously ran the equally impressive Southern Animal Emergency Center which is just around the corner. Would definitely go back to them without any hesitation. Read Less

What an amazing vet hospital. Our boy Murphy had to have spinal surgery last week and I really can't express the gratitude we have to Dr Kuntz and his team at South Paws. All the staff are simply amazing and professional. Our dogs mean the world to us and we were so lucky to find a team this fantastic to get us through this tough time. Thanks a million guys Read Less

We were very satisfied with the care Southpaws gave our dog, and the support they gave us. The staff were friendly, helpful and always had time for us. The surgeon team are impressive, and were able to dig a tumour out from her brain. We were always confident she was given attention and kept comfortable when she had to stay there. I highly recommend Southpaws if you find yourself in a situation where you need a specialist veterinary clinic. Read Less

Surgery was good but that was the only good thing. The staff were extremely rude complaining my dog who is only 6 months old was overexcited after he had been resting in his crate for two weeks straight which was what was prescribed, not sure what they expected. Blonde receptionist with glasses was the rudest most unfriendly receptionist I've ever met, always looked at me like I was from another planet checking in.  Definitely won't be going back. Read Less

The care and expertise shown for our blue heeler Specs was indescribable. So ill after accident with owners at lowest ebb she and we were returned to an outcome we never thought possible. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Read Less

Took my dog Gia in April with a very complex problem in her back leg. The care she was given -amazing. As she was improving further surgery was needed and so was the removal of a large cancer behind her ear. ALL was done with love care and I was kept informed at all times. I cannot praise this group of people enough I would give them ten stars if I could. After physio at Dogs in Motion Gia has returned to visiting her friends at the nursing home ,all of whom have missed her very much. Thank you ALL at Southpaws and Dogs in Motion for a very well and happy Gia. Read Less