Limping or favouring a paw
Sudden lameness, licking at a paw or reluctance to bear weight is worth a same-visit check with our vets.
Veterinary Clinic · Northfield SA 5085
The Northfield vet that tells you the cost before the diagnosis.
From first puppy shots to senior care, your pet is seen by the same team that knows their history. You get a written estimate before anything starts, so the only surprise is how quickly they bounce back.
- 4.7★ from 256 pet-owner reviews
- Cost estimate before any treatment
- Same-week appointments generally available
When to call
When in doubt, bring them in
Pets can't tell you what's bothering them, so a change in eating, movement or energy is often the clearest signal you'll get. Our vets and nursing team examine the animal in front of them rather than guessing from a description over the phone. If you're unsure whether a symptom needs a visit, call the Northfield clinic on 08 8262 6325 and talk it through with the team before deciding.
Vomiting or loose stools
Ongoing vomiting, diarrhoea or a sudden drop in appetite is best assessed in person rather than waited out.
Scratching, licking or skin irritation
Persistent itching, redness or hair loss can point to a range of causes our team can examine and explain.
Lethargy or behaviour changes
A pet that's suddenly quiet, hiding or off its food is telling you something, book them in and we'll take a look.
By age and stage
Care that changes with age
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Puppies and kittens
Young pets need a run of early vaccinations and parasite protection as their immune system develops, puppy classes are also available through the clinic.
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Adult dogs and cats
Regular booster vaccinations and ongoing parasite prevention keep pace with an adult pet's day-to-day exposure.
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Senior pets
Older pets are seen with an eye on the extra things age can bring, alongside their regular vaccination and parasite schedule.
After-Hours Emergency Line
Northfield Veterinary Clinic
08 8262 6325
Quick triage
Is this an emergency?
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Injury or sudden pain A yelp, limp or a pet that won't put weight on a leg, like a paw injury, is worth calling ahead about straight away.
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Difficulty breathing Laboured or noisy breathing is always worth a call to the clinic without delay.
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Collapse or seizure Any collapse, seizure or sudden inability to stand needs prompt attention.
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Swallowed something unusual If your pet has eaten something it shouldn't have, call the clinic and describe what happened.
What to do
Call first, then come in
When something happens fast, a sting, a fall, a fight with another animal, the most useful thing you can do is call the clinic on 08 8262 6325 and describe what you're seeing.
Our vets and nursing team assess pets as they come through the door, so a quick call ahead helps us be ready for you.
Our little dog injured herself while chasing a ball. She wasn't putting any pressure on her paw. We rang the surgery and were bought in straight away. Seen by the Vet nurse pretty much straight away and the Vet not long after. They found a bee stinger in her little paw and promptly removed it. Antihistamine and Anti-inflammatory injections given and today our girl is back to her usual busy self.
Prefer to talk?
Call us, quick answers, no hold music
Call the clinic or send your patient forms ahead of your appointment.
Personalised care
Care that follows your pet
Every pet's needs are different, and a wellness plan is really just a shared understanding between you and our vets of what your pet needs and when.
For pets managing an ongoing condition, that might mean regular monitoring and check-ins rather than a one-off visit.
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🐈 Cat
🐾 Other pet
Ongoing care
Build a plan around your pet
Regular check-ups
Routine visits let our vets pick up on small changes before they become bigger problems.
Ongoing condition management
For pets managing a diagnosed condition, we plan follow-up visits and medication around what they need.
Weight and diet guidance
Simple, practical advice on diet and weight suited to your pet's age and health.
Flexible payment options
Flexible payment options are available to help spread the cost of your pet's care.
“We have been there recently with our sick fur baby. Dr Bel diagnosed our 16 year old Ragdoll cat Charli with pancreatitis. Dr Bel and her team have taken fabulous care of her and with her ongoing treatment Charli has now recovered and is doing well on her medication. I am very pleased and happy with everyone that I have come into contact with at this vet clinic. I can absolutely recommend Dr Bel and her team.”
Next step
Check a time that suits you
Call the clinic or send your patient forms ahead of your appointment.
A team effort
The right person for the visit
Northfield Veterinary Clinic is a team effort, vets, nurses and support staff each play a part in a visit, from the person who checks you in to the vet who examines your pet.
Clients who've been through our puppy program have mentioned Jess and Shayla by name for the time they take with new owners and their dogs.
Veterinarians
Our vets examine and treat pets across all the day-to-day and ongoing care the clinic provides.
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Veterinary nurses
Our nursing team are often the first to see your pet, from check-in through to monitoring during treatment.
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Puppy program instructors
Jess and Shayla run the clinic's puppy classes, helping new owners with handling and training basics.
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How a visit unfolds
What happens next
Treatment doesn't stop when you leave the clinic. Where a pet needs ongoing care, our team follows up so you're not left wondering what comes next. How that looks depends entirely on your pet, some conditions need a single follow-up, others need regular monitoring over time.
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Initial visit
Your pet is examined and you talk through what's been going on with the vet or nurse looking after you.
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Treatment plan
You'll be talked through the next steps and what to watch for at home.
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Follow-up
For anything ongoing, a follow-up visit is booked so the team can check how your pet is going.
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Recovery at home
Simple, clear instructions for care at home between visits.