St Andrews Veterinary Clinic

I rated this a one star, but if there was an option I'd rate this with zero. This has to be the worst vet in Australia. I brought my dog here a while ago, she unfortunately passed away under Barry's care.Upon visitation of my dog in the clinic, I had walked in on Barry having a cigarette in the room of where all the sick animals were kept. He had told me that he had put my dog on a drip, as she was suspected of having gastro. During inspection of my dog, she had no drip or evidence of drip sites even being there. Then denied even telling me over the phone that he had put her on a drip. He apparently was tube feeding her yogurt, which she obviously wasn't tolerating due to the suspected gastro. And just the way he handled her was very rough, not the way you'd expect someone who works with animals to act.Do not go here. There are plenty other local vets within the area that are empathetic towards animals and their owners.

PLEASE BEWAREAnd readI have no idea how this vet is still operating with animal cruelty and hygienic standards far below but I would expect in a concentration campI believe this place should be shut down immediately and will be reporting on the lack of care for animalsI went on Google thinking this would be a good vetHow wrong I wasI walked in and he was smoking inside the buildingAnd the stench went through the whole building.My wife had to stay in the car with our baby it was so bad.This I could overlook but the way he man handled the dog I wouldn't expect from a humanIt was inhumane and he only cared about getting his money.Our dog had an ear infection and he did not clean her ears just gave me some drops. Said it was my problem.He checked the dog and said she was not pregnant.He then carelessly gave her an injection and squeezed her.Wow he then charged 300$He looked as though he hadn't had a shower in a couple months with no hygienic practices.How is this man a vet.I then went to another vet 3 days later and found out my dog was pregnant with 5 puppies.The injection killed all the babies and we were told he caused this ..DO NOT VISIT BY ANY MEANSUnless you want your animal to dieThis is complete negligence and have already seemed legal adviceDo not believe scam reviews( notice they only have 1 or 2 posts )

Dr Barry is wonderful, he’s friendly, cares about your pet. No nonsense approach, super professional and well priced.

I drive from the lower north shore to see Barry. His 45+ years experience shows when he is able to examine and know what the problem is for my cats without having to always rely on expensive pathology and tests. If you want someone who loves animals and knows his art, Barry is it. He only recommends what is necessary. If you're after three times the expense and the latest fad, go elsewhere.

Long standing clinic with original owners still practicing as a family business. The practice is clean and original and has a homely appearance. It’s not modern and cold, and you aren’t just a number. Barry has many many years of experience in small animal care and gives a no frills approach which gets straight to the point and you don’t leave feeling like you had been bamboozled into a whole bunch of things you don’t understand.

Pathetic, they never answer the phone or return calls. I tried five times today and left two messages. I just want my dogs microchip number!!

The good reviews on this guy has got to be fake.Went here based on reviews.Arrived to a very run down place. Upon entry was greeted to a strong overbearing stench of cigarette and a loud TV going off in the background… was i at the vet or at the reception of some old stingy motel??After ringing the cow bell at the front counter a man eventually came. His fingers were permanently stained yellow which solved the mystery of the cigarette smell and his single use mask was no longer white but instead brown.The attitude and persona of this man was very rude, abrupt and off putting however due to reading some of the reviews of him being “old school” and the urgency of the visit this was put asideThe way he handled my dog though was appalling. For a vet that has over 35 years experience he was rough rude and was definitely not interested in the dog.He provided the wrong diagnosis and also did very little to treat the problem.He is overpriced, unhygienic, unprofessional and incorrectI do not see a passion there for animals if there ever was one it was very evidently gone a very long time agoPlease do your pet a favour and do not go here. If you Think this is a one off bad review then please see the warning signs of cigarette dirtiness and arrogance and leave before he treats your pet.This guy should not be in business

DO NOT GO HERE BY ANY MEANSALL FAKE GOOD REVIEWS!!BewareI read some good reviews and ignored the bad ones but had later realised barry was the one writing fake good reviews.. they all say his 45+ years blablablaHave a look at the photos and you can see how dirty the place is..I thought I was going to a vetNot a meth houseHe man handled my pet and she was in a lot of distress and tramiutised. She has not been the same since..I have never respected anyone that treats animals poorlyPlease rethink your choices barry and hang up the boots .I will never go here againSharron

The briefest, rudest phone manner I have experienced in my 63 years. And I worked the phones for 40 years professionally. Care factor of zero given when I politely enquired about a lost kitten and was told abruptly So what!?" and "What do you want me do do about it?". You can have another review like this for starters and hopefully take it in to consider a fresh change of attitude and look at your regard to gain some professionalism