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McIvor Road Vet Clinic Bendigo
Brett Margerison Australia (Verified User) Posts 690 Dogs 16 / Races 0 16 Jan 2021 02:58
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Has anyone else used this clinic recently?.. Have a broodbitch on season and because it is a weekend they are charging emergency rates for the implant... Have always used McIvor Rd and have used them twice just recently... Is this normal practice?.. This may be the last time I use this Vet it seems...
Sandro Bechini Australia (Verified User) Posts 19486 Dogs 15268 / Races 1856 16 Jan 2021 04:02
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They have changed hands...different service and pricing structure in place
Richard Gray Australia (Verified User) Posts 2231 Dogs 11 / Races 9 16 Jan 2021 04:49
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Brett, Sue Collins now works a few days a week at Shepp dogs, (Has a practice set up next to kennel block) McIvor road is nothing like it was when Sue had it. Nnext closest one for greyhounds would be Craigieburn Animal Hospital (Michael Bell) Chees and good luck.
Jeanette Spruyt Australia (Verified User) Posts 246 Dogs 2 / Races 0 16 Jan 2021 11:24
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Not sure if it is helpful, I have two appointments booked in for this Monday, I can give up one of them if you need one ASAP, as my understanding is that Sue only works at McIvor every Monday fortnight, and the appointments are usually well and truely booked out in advance. Not sure if the appointment block I have will be sufficient time for you. I can private message you my mobile, and if viable - we would have to call McIvor first thing Monday morning. P.s. I think their pricing has risen, the quotes I got over the phone for the greyhounds, seemed to be just like domestic pricing. I suppose I will find out for sure Monday.
Brett Margerison Australia (Verified User) Posts 690 Dogs 16 / Races 0 18 Jan 2021 00:23
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I understand they have changed hands and the pricing has changed... My exception is they call themselves McIvor Rd Vet Clinic Mon-Fri and change their name from Friday 7pm just so they can charge you double on the weekend... Basically if your bitch ovulates at the wrong time you are punished... If that is the way they wish to run their business no dramas... But after Mondays insemination I will not be returning... Will vote with my feet...
Kevin Wright Australia (Verified User) Posts 5708 Dogs 1 / Races 1 18 Jan 2021 01:06
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Brett Margerison wrote:
I understand they have changed hands and the pricing has changed... My exception is they call themselves McIvor Rd Vet Clinic Mon-Fri and change their name from Friday 7pm just so they can charge you double on the weekend... Basically if your bitch ovulates at the wrong time you are punished... If that is the way they wish to run their business no dramas... But after Mondays insemination I will not be returning... Will vote with my feet...
Give McIvor Road Vet Clinic Bendigo a big miss next time your brood is in season or you need medical help for your Greyhound..
McIvor Road Vet Clinic Bendigo Is no longer a Greyhound Vet Clinic it is a shame because Sue built a fantastic Clinic .... Times are a changin my Friends Best to leave a Review on McIvor Road Vet Clinic Bendigo Social Media pages ...
Brett Margerison Australia (Verified User) Posts 690 Dogs 16 / Races 0 18 Jan 2021 01:20
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Yes Kevin today is the last time I will be using them...
Alisdair Armstrong Australia (Verified User) Posts 41 Dogs 1 / Races 0 25 Jan 2021 06:47
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Never take a dog there without getting a quote walk through the door without one and you are fair game they will charge you any old price
Kevin Wright Australia (Verified User) Posts 5708 Dogs 1 / Races 1 25 Jan 2021 08:26
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Alisdair Armstrong wrote:
Never take a dog there without getting a quote walk through the door without one and you are fair game they will charge you any old price
Some Vets charge like a wounded Bull .
McIvor Rd is not a respected Greyhound Vet clinic any more stay away dont even bother using them for c5 or Implants on Greyhounds .
Greedy Vets i could write a list of horror stories all related to the Humble Greyhound Vet Sandown Vets i would never use them again over 30 years dealing with Greyhound Vets Sandown by far is the greediest Vets regarding storage fees of semen and i think these Vets all forgot the amount of money that was directed to there clinics for breeding before live baiting .
Our Industry should have our own VETS only for racing Greyhounds our industry could fund it easily in every state at every track
Jamie Quinlivian Australia (Verified User) Posts 8727 Dogs 10 / Races 0 25 Jan 2021 10:25
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Got a quote for $700 and a bill for $1100.
No post-op care notes or sperm quality report or expected whelp date.
On the blacklist for me.
Sandro Bechini Australia (Verified User) Posts 19486 Dogs 15268 / Races 1856 25 Jan 2021 10:51
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Jamie Quinlivian wrote:
Got a quote for $700 and a bill for $1100.
No post-op care notes or sperm quality report or expected whelp date.
On the blacklist for me.
What sort of a quote is one that is out by 57.14%?
Was the difference ever explained to you?
Jamie Quinlivian Australia (Verified User) Posts 8727 Dogs 10 / Races 0 26 Jan 2021 05:30
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Sandro Bechini wrote:
Jamie Quinlivian wrote:
Got a quote for $700 and a bill for $1100.
No post-op care notes or sperm quality report or expected whelp date.
On the blacklist for me.
What sort of a quote is one that is out by 57.14%?
Was the difference ever explained to you?
Not adequately....
They said the quote did not include prog tests or boarding. I would have expected a quote to either be comprehensive, or have the quote detailed for what it does and does not include.
In contrast, the Vet Group at W'bool charged $1100 which includes an ultrasound and check-up at 4 weeks, as well as the post-op notes and sperm quality etc.
Kevin Wright Australia (Verified User) Posts 5708 Dogs 1 / Races 1 26 Jan 2021 10:22
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Jamie Quinlivian wrote:
Sandro Bechini wrote:
Jamie Quinlivian wrote:
Got a quote for $700 and a bill for $1100.
No post-op care notes or sperm quality report or expected whelp date.
On the blacklist for me.
What sort of a quote is one that is out by 57.14%?
Was the difference ever explained to you?
Not adequately....
They said the quote did not include prog tests or boarding. I would have expected a quote to either be comprehensive, or have the quote detailed for what it does and does not include.
In contrast, the Vet Group at W'bool charged $1100 which includes an ultrasound and check-up at 4 weeks, as well as the post-op notes and sperm quality etc.
The Vet Group at Warrnambool have a good record with AI frozen good to deal with on the phone unlike McIvor Rd Bendigo ..
Michael Barry Australia (Verified User) Posts 7402 Dogs 26 / Races 9 08 Feb 2021 05:45
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Michael Bell (craigieburn animal hospital )
implant two nights kenneling, 4 progesterone tests
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