Dog & Cat Vets in Ringwood

Cedar Veterinary Hospital in Ringwood is a long-established small-animal hospital, dating back to the 1960s, with an on-site emergency service and full-time night staff. The practice offers referral work in keyhole surgery and...

Cedar Veterinary Hospital in Ringwood is a long-established small-animal hospital, dating back to the 1960s, with an on-site emergency service and full-time night staff. The practice offers referral work in keyhole surgery and ophthalmology, in-house diagnostics including lab testing, X-ray and ultrasound, and care for a wide range of species including exotics and birds. Recent feedback is largely positive about emergency and end-of-life support, though a small number of reviews raise concerns about communication and treatment recommendations.

- Owners frequently praise the clinic’s communication, describing detailed explanations, regular updates during treatment, and staff making sure different family members were kept informed by phone or email. - Recent reviews highlight...

- Owners frequently praise the clinic’s communication, describing detailed explanations, regular updates during treatment, and staff making sure different family members were kept informed by phone or email. - Recent reviews highlight serious referral cases being handled with specialist and inpatient care, including MRI-led neurology work, spinal surgery, ICU seizure management, urgent pacemaker treatment, severe fracture repair, and parvovirus care. - The tone of feedback is consistently warm about the team, with repeated mentions of empathy, kindness and professionalism, as well as positive comments on the hospital being clean, tidy and calm.

Ringwood Veterinary Centre is part of the IVC Evidensia group, and its website also references Petcare Veterinary Practices and a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations and a written 15-point check. The practice is...

Ringwood Veterinary Centre is part of the IVC Evidensia group, and its website also references Petcare Veterinary Practices and a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations and a written 15-point check. The practice is frequently used for urgent and emergency cases, with owners describing quick access, monitoring through the day, and clear updates. Recent feedback also points to a welcoming, reassuring approach for routine consultations and first visits.

- Clear communication: several owners say they felt well informed about their pet’s situation and understood the next steps after appointments. - Friendly, reassuring team: reviews describe welcoming staff, a calm approach during...

- Clear communication: several owners say they felt well informed about their pet’s situation and understood the next steps after appointments. - Friendly, reassuring team: reviews describe welcoming staff, a calm approach during consultations, and pets being handled well. - Compassion in difficult moments: bereavement support stands out, including patience during euthanasia and thoughtful follow-up afterwards.