Caring Paws Veterinary Care, Vermont South

Easy same-day booking, quality medicine, and compassionate care at an affordable price

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Vet Nurse Kayleen with her pet dog.
The caring paws vet clinic team at the reception of the clinic.
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Vet Doctor Jessica with her pet dogs
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At Caring Paws, we provide comprehensive medical care for dogs and cats, with a special focus on thorough & gentle care with clear communication and same-day support for sick pets.

We treat every pet like our own, helping create a better vet experience for pet parents!

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Our Services

Whether it's itching, ear infections, vomiting, limping, or something that just doesn't seem right, bring them in. From routine check-ups and vaccinations to dentistry, desexing, and surgery — gentle, personal vet care when you need it most.

Routine & Preventative Care

We manage the essential medical needs of dogs and cats at every life stage, from new puppies to senior companions.

Surgery & Diagnostics

Caring Paws is equipped with a sterile theatre and advanced imaging technology, allowing us to perform procedures safely on-site.

Same-Day Urgent Care

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Same-day urgent pet care for health concerns that require prompt attention. Bring your pet in if they are experiencing:

Rehabilitation & Mobility

Dr Jess is a certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT), enabling tailored treatment plans for musculoskeletal conditions linked to surgery, pain, injury, age or illness.

Dr Jessica, Vet Doctor at Caring Paws Vet Clinic

Meet Dr Jessica

Dr. Jessica leads our team with over 15 years of clinical experience. She holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) and has achieved membership by examination with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (MANZCVS).

As a certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist, she treats the whole patient, often catching subtle signs of pain that others might miss. As the owner of the clinic, she ensures that every decision made at Caring Paws puts the patient's welfare first.

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Nurse Kayleen, Vet Nurse at Caring Paws Vet Clinic

Kayleen Chang

Senior Veterinary Nurse

Compassionate veterinary nurse dedicated to providing high-quality clinical care and support for animals and their owners.

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Nurse Reanna, Vet Nurse at Caring Paws Vet Clinic

Reanna

Senior Veterinary Nurse

Experienced veterinary nurse bringing years of experience and personalised care to every pet that walks through the clinic door.

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Finding a veterinary team you trust is a significant decision. We strive to make every visit calm, clear, and reassuring for both you and your pet. Thank you for your support!

Evangeline Alphonse
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Dr Jess was one of the best vets we've ever been to. She explains everything so thoroughly, and you can tell she's got such a great wealth of knowledge about how to treat something that could have multiple causes by how she treatment plans various scenarios on the spot. She caught something in a consult appointment that hadn't been caught at another vet two days beforehand at a full check-up.

Margaret Osborne
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Dr Jessica is an extremely caring and dedicated vet. Her love of animals clearly shows in the level of attentive care given. Jessica provided regular updates on my dog's condition. Gave clear instructions for at home meditation. Her follow up phone call to check on my dog's progress, shows her dedication to her animal patients.

Georgina Parry
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Dr. Jessica at Caring Paws Veterinary Care is amazing! She is so friendly, respectful and genuinely caring. Her professional and confident approach to her work and the surgery she performed on our cutie Lucy is excellent and we have the utmost respect for her. The Caring Paws Veterinary Team together provide an exceptional service and are truly caring! Thank you Dr. Jessica and Team for a first-rate experience! 😀🐶💖

Alan Nguyen-le
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Dr Jess is amazing. She always takes her time to explain and answers all your questions. If you want a vet that really cares, take your pets here. Highly recommend.

Joe
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An amazing team … just cannot speak highly enough of the team at Caring Paws Veterinary Care!

Dr Jess and her team are just superb … not only are they knowledgeable and professional, they are also extremely friendly, caring and supportive. They go above and beyond to help, and they care as much about our furry baby as we do!

Best experience we have ever had with a veterinary team. We are really happy to have found this practice.  Certainly recommend to anyone looking for a top-notch veterinary clinic who truly cares and has such great passion to help and support.

Thomas Gavin
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We were so worried on a Saturday afternoon when we noticed our little old friend Sphinx the cat was not himself and were looking around for a vet who was open late. We were so lucky to find Dr Jess and her team at Caring Paws, who were able to figure out his problem and remove his bad teeth on the following Monday. They could instantly see how lovable he is and took amazing care of our Sphinx. Thank you Dr Jess and the team at Caring Paws!

Donna Byrne
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Dr Jessica, thank you so much for taking care of Mum fur baby "Blackie" mum and I are extremely grateful to you and the team at caring paws for fitting us in and making sure this little Earth Angel has medicine and support. We would recommend your Vet Services in Vermonth South area.

Anthony Betts
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Thank you Dr Jess for helping us with the passing of our boy Muscles in our home. Dr Jess was amazing in getting us through such a tough time with both professionalism and genuine empathy. Thank you, Anthony & Christine.

Myrna Le
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We took our puppy Marlo to get vaccinated and had the best experience. Dannii was so lovely, welcoming, super friendly and was very great to talk to. She also gave our pup a lot of love and attention. Dr Jessica is so great, service exceeded our expectations, took the time to explain everything to us and made Marlo feel very happy and safe. Best vet ever and I definitely won't be going anywhere else.

Justin
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Dr. Jessica and Kayleen at Caring Paws were warm, genuine, and very thorough with our dog. We felt listened to and never rushed, which we really appreciated. Everything was explained clearly and the visit was kept calm. First impression was excellent. Dr Jess exhibited a professional warmth that was very endearing.

Colin McIver
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Great to have such a friendly and professional Vet nearby. Thank you for your help.

Tracey Reilly
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We recently had to take our cat, Ollie, in after he suffered a nasty bite wound, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the care he received. From the moment we arrived, the team showed genuine compassion and professionalism, immediately putting us at ease during what was a stressful situation. The vet, Jess, was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to clearly explain Ollie’s treatment, which gave us a lot of confidence. Throughout the day, we were kept updated on his progress, including a thoughtful photo that reassured us he was in good hands. It meant so much to know he was being so well looked after. Ollie spent the day there receiving attentive care, and it was clear the staff truly cared about his comfort and recovery. To top it off, Jess followed up a couple of days later to check on how he was doing, which really shows their dedication beyond just the initial visit. A real gem of a clinic in our local suburb — we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for compassionate and expert veterinary care.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Are you open late?

    Yes, we're open until 7pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (8:30am to 7pm), and Saturday 10am to 3pm. Closed Wednesday and Sunday.

  • What payment plans do you offer?

    We offer VetPay and Afterpay. We are happy to discuss estimates, options to help make treatment and care more affordable at anytime.

  • Do I need an appointment?

    For routine and preventative care, yes — we recommend booking ahead to secure your preferred time.

    For urgent concerns like vomiting, limping, sudden lethargy, or wounds, call us first and we'll get you in as soon as possible. If you can't call, walk-ins are welcome during business hours and we'll triage your pet on arrival to ensure they receive the right level of care.

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