Swan Street Vet

Swan Street Vet: companion animal veterinary clinic and hospital in Richmond

Swan Street Vet is a companion animal veterinary clinic and hospital located in Richmond, in the state of Victoria (Australia). It presents itself as a pet wellness centre purpose-built for its function, staffed by a team of veterinary physicians, surgeons and nurses. The clinic describes itself as progressive and community-minded, and holds the Hospital of Excellence accreditation awarded by the Australian Small Animal Veterinary Association (ASAV).

General and preventive veterinary care

The clinic's work ranges from basic consultations through to advanced diagnostics and surgeries. Among the veterinary services it details are consultations, vaccinations, the treatment and prevention of heartworm, microchipping and in-house diagnostics. Its stated approach places emphasis on healthy lifestyles and preventive medicine.

Surgical and diagnostic services

The surgical section includes soft tissue surgery, orthopaedic surgery and desexing. In the area of diagnostics, the clinic performs medical imaging and offers in-house diagnostics. It also provides dentistry and ophthalmology services.

Cat wellbeing and care

Within its wellbeing services, Swan Street Vet offers cat boarding. The clinic also holds the Cat Friendly Clinic distinction, an international programme of the International Society of Feline Medicine, the veterinary division of the organisation International Cat Care, aimed at reducing stress for cats during veterinary visits and making the experience easier for their owners.

New pets and wellness plans

The clinic publishes guidance material for those adopting a puppy or young cat for the first time, with advice on early care. It also offers wellness plans under the name Best for Pet.

Professional team

The team is led by principal veterinarian Dr Suffien Suharju, and includes veterinarians Catelyn Huang (DVM), Rory Scobbie (BVMS) and Lydia, as well as nursing, reception and client relations staff. Dr Huang graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2021 and Dr Lydia from the University of Bristol in 2022, after beginning her veterinary career in England.

Stated service commitments

The clinic states that it responds quickly and professionally to enquiries, offers guidance on pet care, applies a transparent pricing policy with clear information before any charges are incurred, and guarantees the confidentiality of client communications, without sharing them with third parties.

Location and contact

445 Swan Street, Richmond VIC 3121 · Phone: (03) 9111 0000 · Email: hello@swanstreetvet.com.au · Hours: Mon to Fri: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM