Karingal Vet Hospital

328 Cranbourne Road, Frankston, VIC, 3199

P: (03) 9789 3444

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Testimonials from our Veterinary Nursing Team

Looking for the right practice environment to either start or continue your career as a Veterinary Nurse? Here is what our nurses have to say about their experiences working at KVH.

Brianna – Cert IV Veterinary Nurse (4 years in industry – 6mths at KVH)

“I am so incredibly lucky to be a part of the team at KVH. As this is a large, fast paced clinic, I am given the opportunity to be involved and care for a variety of interesting cases which allows me to challenge my skills on a daily basis. I feel constantly rewarded with receiving opportunities to grow and develop my skills and knowledge. I enjoy coming to work each day because I know as a team, we will support each other and provide a high standard of care to each of our patients.”

Maddie – Cert IV Veterinary Nurse (7 years in industry – 3 years at KVH)

“I worked in a small practice for 4 years before applying at Karingal Vet. I was nervous about working in a much larger hospital, unsure about how I would cope with the busier workload and pace – and wondering whether my knowledge would be enough. These fears were quickly pushed aside as the entire team welcomed me with open arms, encouraging and supporting me to further my knowledge and challenge myself on a daily basis. Something I still find rewarding and enjoyable 3 years on as no two days are the same. If you are worried about moving from a smaller clinic, don’t be. Plus, the people are awesome!”

Damaris – Veterinary Nurse (4 years in industry – 4 years at KVH)

“4 years ago, I made the switch from human nursing to my dream job in veterinary nursing, this has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. KVH welcomed me with open arms. The team at KVH is next to none, everyone is unconditionally supportive and always happy to lend a helping hand. I am pleased to say that my growth as a veterinary nurse is all thanks to this wonderful team. My passion has quickly become surgical nursing, orthopaedics, pain management & chemotherapy. With our larger client base, you are quickly guaranteed exposure in most aspects of small animal veterinary medicine. I love that no 2 days at the hospital are the same, with a mixture of surgical and consulting nursing you will continue to learn and grow within our hospital. If you are keen on expanding your knowledge, experience and clinical skills, Karingal Vet is the place to be.”

Louise – Nursing Team Leader – Cert IV Veterinary Nurse (13 years in industry – 4 years at KVH)

“I have been working in the animal industry for approximately 13 years and feel lucky to have been employed with the team at Karingal Veterinary Hospital for the past 4 years. The ongoing supportive team culture has allowed me to maintain a healthy work/life balance as well as pursue further study. I love the mixture of surgery and consulting nursing, where I have been exposed to a busy caseload. This has allowed me to further develop my practical nursing skills. I have also been fortunate to have the opportunity to progress into a leadership role mentoring junior nursing staff.”

Sharni – Veterinary Nurse (19 years in industry – 12 years at KVH)

“I have been working at KVH for 12 years, the hospital is filled with an amazing passionate team. A high standard of care given to all patients. No day is ever the same and our days are fast paced and fun! We have great medical and surgical equipment resources at our fingertips and a varied and exciting case load. Support is offered and encouraged with further education and support that is tailored to your individual veterinary nursing journey. Karingal vets is a buzzing hospital environment coupled with a nurturing team that is sure to further any nurses career and experience level.”

Samone – Cert IV Veterinary Nurse (26 years in industry – 26 years at KVH)

“Most of my adult life has been spent working at Karingal Vet Hospital. I started when I was just 17 and new to nursing. I have had the opportunity to grow and develop my skills to become a qualified nurse. This then opened up many more opportunities and roles which have provided variety throughout my now 26 years here, including surgical nursing, kilo club coordinator, puppy school trainer, and consulting nurse, where I now enjoy training new staff in these roles. I have been apart of the KVH family for many years now and I have been fortunate now to be able to balance raising my own family with the enjoyment of coming to work.”

 

Updated May 2023.

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4.6
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B J profile pictureB J
09:11 30 Dec 25
Very good actually. They treated my Dexter dog extremely well! 💗 I felt love and a genuine care for animals! I will return and his ear lump is now gone with no invasive surgery needed - Thank-you!

For potential new clients - I was quoted thousands at my regular Vet for a procedure, I didn't feel was right for Dexter. All sorted at Karingal.
Carrie Bizz profile pictureCarrie Bizz
04:45 29 Dec 25
We had an emergency with one of our cats recently. She was limping, so I called KVH on the 23rd of Dec and while they were fully booked, they had thankfully just had a cancellation 40 mins before closing. We didn't have to wait long once we got there and our beloved Miss Potato was given excellent care by the 2 vets. Thankfully she didn't have to have any xrays and they found the issue. Once she was diagnosed we got antibiotics and pain medication to give her.
The cost was very reasonable and thankfully after being on her medication and keeping her indoors ( shes usually in and out) she has bounched back to good health!! Shes not limping anymore, and is back playing with her siblings! I am so grateful for the prompt appointment and care that all the staff gave us. Thank you so much.
Tori Blogg profile pictureTori Blogg
06:04 24 Dec 25
Karingal Vet is such an amazing place to take your fur babies. My partner and I had an emergency and had to come in as our Rottie couldn’t walk on his leg and they fit him in on the same day. They were so caring and the staff valued the needs of our baby. Thank you much to all the staff for being so kind and helpful, you all are absolutely amazing and truely care about the health of our animals 🩷
Rene Alt profile pictureRene Alt
21:44 22 Dec 25
Preferred Vet for our beloved pets, highest recommendation from us. When we are worried this clinic is worth the effort, while you wait and see the other customers passing through then you know that you are in the right spot, here everything is well looked after and cared for.
Kira Matt profile pictureKira Matt
07:05 10 Dec 25
Understanding staff who were very knowledgeable about pet behaviour
Sue Putt profile pictureSue Putt
06:50 09 Dec 25
We have only great thing to say about the team at karingal vet hospital, the care and love for animals and their fur family is exceptional, the team saved our precious little girl Bibbish's life. How do you thank people for that!!!! I have always had a fur baby, I have never experience such a delicate team that are truly connected with their patients, everyone at the clinic from the doctors, nurses and the amazing reception staff are beyond perfect, all we can say is thank you which just does not seem enough
Sarah Kilby profile pictureSarah Kilby
06:49 24 Oct 25
Karingal Vet are the best Vet Hospital we have EVER visited (and we've been to our fair share, trust us!). Their collective compassion, kindness, attentiveness and heart is unmatched, but so is their knowledge, skill and professionalism. We cannot fault any of the staff we have come in contact with... and we've met almost all of them. I mean it when I say that 5 stars doesn't even do them justice. We used to have to drag or carry our dogs into vets we've seen previously but now our pups lead us in, tails wagging. They truly are in a class of their own. Sadly, we have faced a lot of pre-existing complex health challenges with our 7-month-old Golden and 10-year-old Labrador and since switching to KVH we have been completely overwhelmed by the quality of care, empathy and love we have all received during every single visit. Thank you, thank you, thank you to the entire team... and although we're not out of the woods yet, we are forever grateful for all you continue to do for our family.
Tanya Bann profile pictureTanya Bann
10:13 15 Aug 25
Always friendly and helpful staff. Amazing vets and vet nurses. Dr Michael Qiu is our usual vet however we saw Ari today and he is also great. They don’t do things not required and always explain things well. The compassion they showed when we had to say goodbye to our 19 year old doggies was incredible and will never be forgotten. I cannot recommend these guys highly enough. We will never go anywhere else.
Sherree Cooper profile pictureSherree Cooper
07:35 12 Aug 25
Absolutely amazing vets and staff they all took wonderful care of our beagle Brooklyn, she had major surgery and they got her and us through it . She was also an epileptic who had many seizures. They always took the time to explain things to us . We will be forever thankful that she had the care she did by them all . Sadly 🐾 we lost her a few
Weeks ago !!! my family and l would highly recommend them !!! Thanks again from the cooper family 😃😃
Adrian M profile pictureAdrian M
22:29 03 Aug 25
We couldn’t be happier with the care our toy Cavoodle, Crunchie, received and continues to receive at Karingal Vet Hospital. The staff were and continue to be incredibly gentle, kind, and thorough, treating Crunchie like one of their own.

A huge shout-out to Kirsten and Dr Ari for their unconditional support and love for our baby boy, their compassion and dedication mean the world to us.

Every visit has always ended in us feeling reassured and at ease. We’re so grateful to have such an amazing team looking after our little one!
Tessa Bottomley profile pictureTessa Bottomley
01:49 08 Aug 24
Best vet!!!! Taken all our dogs and they have always done the most amazing care. From puppy to elderly dog they are just amazing and so caring
Angie Gordon profile pictureAngie Gordon
02:30 02 Aug 24
Wonderful caring staff who have been very understanding to me and my pets.
Emma Brown profile pictureEmma Brown
01:57 30 Jul 24
Friendly, professional and outstanding with my dogs. Highly recommended.
Lynda Nash profile pictureLynda Nash
01:51 22 Jul 24
Great, caring staff and great service.
Always happy with the way my dog is treated here. They are excellent in handling a dog that has high anxiety too.
Aria Kate profile pictureAria Kate
06:38 14 Jul 24
Been taking our fur babies to the team at Karingal for 6 years now and always receive the best treatment. From the reception team, the vet nurses and vets, we always felt well cared for. They’ve always listened to our concerns thoroughly and never made us feel stupid when explaining things.
I always appreciate their follow up calls to double check our pet has been feeling better and that there’s no more issues, I feel like they do genuinely care for my animals :)
Also greatly appreciate the gap only claims for pet insurance, saves a lot of time and money!
John X profile pictureJohn X
05:02 13 Jul 24
Excellent service and top veterinarians. Impressed by the professionalism of the staff.
Natalie J profile pictureNatalie J
01:07 18 Jun 24
We took both our greyhounds here after trying a few vets in the area and they are by far the best. So knowledgeable about the breed and so understanding and patient with their anxiety about going into the consulting rooms. It’s so nice to see your pets being taken such good care of, getting lots of pats and reassurance. Thank you so much!
Cassidy Crouch profile pictureCassidy Crouch
09:30 12 Apr 24
I’ve seen multiple vets and nurses at this clinic since having my first puppy, and every single person has been fantastic. They really pay attention to your concerns and are really thorough with their examinations. I appreciate that they never rush me and take their time to explain things to me. As a first time puppy owner, it’s always great to have things explained in such detail. They are all so friendly and accommodating and I would have absolutely no trouble recommending this clinic to my friends or family.
Emily Stecca profile pictureEmily Stecca
10:23 18 Jan 24
The team at Karingal Vets have been so amazing helping my dog who ruptured his cruciate ligament! Could not have asked for better support during this time pre and post surgery.

Puppy school was amazing too! Highly recommend ☺️

328 Cranbourne Road, Frankston, VIC, 3199

P: (03) 9789 3444

The Karingal Veterinary Hospital is open 6 days a week.

Our hours are

- 8am-6pm Monday-Friday,
- 9am-5pm Saturday,
- Closed on Sundays,

* We are closed on public holidays.