Experts on cats

Always helpful, which is why we have trusted out cats welfare to them for over 10 years & see them monthly.

Having been to at least 6-7 clinics and numerous vets for my 2 cats, can 100% say Jim has been most helpful and finally gave us a diagnosis that made... read moreHaving been to at least 6-7 clinics and numerous vets for my 2 cats, can 100% say Jim has been most helpful and finally gave us a diagnosis that made sense. The whole practise is amazing and very reasonably priced. read less

Best vet we have experienced in the Frankston area, prices are good and knowledge fantastic.

Jim and all the staff at cat lovers are wonderful. I can’t put into words how much I appreciate the care and pure love this vet gives ever time I... read moreJim and all the staff at cat lovers are wonderful. I can’t put into words how much I appreciate the care and pure love this vet gives ever time I need to take my cats. From kittens to end of life. Jim and his team have been amazing. I have Been coming to Jim with my cats for over 20 years now. Keep up the fantastic work you are 1 in a million. Thank you for everything you do. read less

Only vet I trust with my pedigree cats

The staff here are very caring and professional They obviously specialize in cats, so they know what they are doing.

Jim has been fantastic Vet with my mums cats for many many years highly recommended.

The best Vet we have ever known.
Simply cannot say enough about how kind Jim has been, providing daily reports.
I feel all the staff are very dedicated to their task of... read moreThe best Vet we have ever known.
Simply cannot say enough about how kind Jim has been, providing daily reports.
I feel all the staff are very dedicated to their task of offering the best care any owner could wish for.
Taking your cat that is very sick to a VET is the most difficult thing to do, but somehow Jim provides the facts with data to compare each day
As he lets the data indicate the point of difference and improvement.
Jim sometimes it’s extremely difficult to even speak over the phone about our Leo, please understand no matter what happens we have total trust in your knowledge and decades of experience. The whole family really appreciate your efforts to helping Leo make the best recovery possible.
You put the human touch to a very difficult task.
When Jeff and Helen recommended us to you it was like a gift that we will never forget as the best recommendation ever. read less

Such a great Veterinary clinic thankyou so very much for the help you gave our cat so much better than the other clinic we had to go to Such great... read moreSuch a great Veterinary clinic thankyou so very much for the help you gave our cat so much better than the other clinic we had to go to Such great care and clear explanations. And we could be with our cat during treatment and no 3 hr wait. And bill was only half that of other vet fantastic vets read less

Jim and all the staff are professional and very caring.

Really top notch vet, Dr Jim, who is a feline expert - very caring, not expensive, goes above and beyond! Highly recommended.

Cat Lovers Frankston is the best vet clinic i have ever been to anywhere!

I can foresee myself coming back here even after moving away to other suburbs.Comfirmed: moved away, still coming back here. My kitties are lucky to have such a good vet

Garfield gets looked after when he goes for his furrcut.

Jim is an amazing vet and person. If you have a cat that requires attention, Jim I and his practice is the only veterinary clinic that you should visit.
The... read moreJim is an amazing vet and person. If you have a cat that requires attention, Jim I and his practice is the only veterinary clinic that you should visit.
The very local clinic at Beach Street in Frankston is where we used to go until we realised that all we were was a money maker for them.
We decided to try Cat Lovers vet and were amazed at the way the clinic was run.
Jim's priorities were focused on the health of your cat and not just the money.
Walking into the clinic instantly felt different from every other clinic we've been in.
It's true that the only thing that Jim does is cats and he does it not because it's a way to make money but because he is genuinely interested in the health of your cat.
A very real cat whisperer.
A friend had a cat who was unwell and we sent him to see Jim. He also used to see the vets at Beach Street. No surprise that he was shocked at the service received by Jim.
If you have a cat that requires attention, Cat Lovers should be the only place that should be on your mind.
Thanks Jim for your dedication to the sick cats of Melbourne. read less

Jim and his staff are very kind and caring. I would highly recommend these guys.

Fabulous vet

Will not go anywhere else. Dr Jim is gentle on cats & professional.The staff is friendly & helpful too.

Jim and nursing staff are awesome.Jim is extremely thorough and engenders confidence and trust during consultations.

Switched vets when we moved and brought our cat back for a second opinion after what felt like a too brief and perfunctory examination at another vets. Got more information,... read moreSwitched vets when we moved and brought our cat back for a second opinion after what felt like a too brief and perfunctory examination at another vets. Got more information, treatment and advice than the other vet came close to at Cat Lovers and I feel like an idiot for ever going anywhere else. read less

Friendly helpful staff who are caring compassionate.

$2000 in tests at previous vet who guessed cat had a brain tumor last year.. Switched to Cat Lovers and he identified my cat 's condition in 7 minutes. $120... read more$2000 in tests at previous vet who guessed cat had a brain tumor last year.. Switched to Cat Lovers and he identified my cat 's condition in 7 minutes. $120 later, cat has medication and i have answers. AMAZING. read less

Very much a fan of this vet clinic.Jim is a very down to earth vet who doesn't mess around.His experience means he can recognize and identify ailments without you having... read moreVery much a fan of this vet clinic.Jim is a very down to earth vet who doesn't mess around.His experience means he can recognize and identify ailments without you having to pay $$$$ for unnecessary tests.If you are recommended to get a test then it's because he genuinely thinks you need one and not "just in case"Very happy with the service here read less

Great Vet and staffBeen going to Jim for 20 yrs!!

Great people. They support animal rescues too. Thank you.

Dr Jim. Well what can I say absolutely adorable very cute Vet thankyou so much for looking after my BENJI ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

On the 16th December our beloved rescue cat Jacob had list a lot of weight and wasn’t eating so I decided to try a new vet . Unfortunately he was... read moreOn the 16th December our beloved rescue cat Jacob had list a lot of weight and wasn’t eating so I decided to try a new vet . Unfortunately he was slowly dying and would not see Christmas. So we decided to send him off. They were so accommodating and let us stay with him for almost half an hour. We left with a sympathy card with a paw print and some fur . They kept him for almost two weeks over the holiday break until we decided want to do . I will be back when we find another fur baby read less

I travel and hour to get there because Jim and the girls are amazing at what they do and love their jobs as well. The device is impeccable and my... read moreI travel and hour to get there because Jim and the girls are amazing at what they do and love their jobs as well. The device is impeccable and my little boy cat enjoys going. read less

Always very happy with Service from Jim and staff at Cat Lovers Vets

Jim the vet is amazing! Can't recommend this place highly enough. They're the right balance of professional and friendly. All the staff are lovely. I expected that, being a specialist... read moreJim the vet is amazing! Can't recommend this place highly enough. They're the right balance of professional and friendly. All the staff are lovely. I expected that, being a specialist vet, I would be paying top dollar. But they are priced so reasonably. I'll never take my boys anywhere else. read less

Fantastic vets and staff,highly recommended

Absolutely Amazing. Watching Vet Jim working was a pleasure. He was swift, professional and genuinely caring about the patient. He explained what he was doing every step of the... read moreAbsolutely Amazing. Watching Vet Jim working was a pleasure. He was swift, professional and genuinely caring about the patient. He explained what he was doing every step of the way. And they are not overly expensive compared to other Vets. read less

Good Vet very gentle with my dog and cat very resonal on price

Great Vet and staff are very nice and helpful to

Helpful and reasonable

Highly recommended for your beloved cats. Awesome service and very well priced.

Very good. One happy Cat 😺

I'm short for words when it comes to praise the great work and human touch that Jim and his staff provided me and my cat Bella, all along. This was... read moreI'm short for words when it comes to praise the great work and human touch that Jim and his staff provided me and my cat Bella, all along. This was my first visit to a vet, after our Bella, stray at the time, popped up in our backyard, sleeping in the pizza oven...I took her to Cat Lovers, by a friend recommendation, and they found out that she was microchipped. After they contacted her owners, we found out that she was missing and probably living on streets for about eight months but her owners didn't want her anymore...So, I kept Bella and we loved her at the first sight ♥️She turned out to have really bad skin condition, but with Cat Lovers help we managed it pretty well. Then couple months ago, she started drooling...Jim suspected very bad mouth infection, scaled her teeth, groomed, filled up with antibiotics...at the lowest price I could ever imagine. Then one night she started choking and bleeding through her mouth...took her back...but there was no hope for her...it was that dreadful cancer...yup Jim was amazing even then, so compassionate, putting our feelings above everything but he couldn't give us any more hope. So, we managed to give all our love and attention to our darling Bella, but it was all we could in such a short time. After all, I had to say goodbye to my poor darling kitty Bella.Thank you so, so much for being you Jim and girls...for looking after us and on top of all, I nearly fainted, when Jim told me no charge for the last visit.I'm still in tears some for Bella, some for that absolutely unique experience of an amazing Doctor, who puts people and animals before profits. I will make sure to tell this story to every pet owner and send them your way, true Cat Lovers ♥️ other animals are not left out too! read less

My cat is extremely nervous and Jim and his staff were amazing with her. So knowledgeable, patient and caring. I wouldn’t take her anywhere else now. Highly recommended.

I cannot recommend this vet highly enough. My darling boy had been in pain with a second bout of pancreatitis and was recovering only to go downhill quickly again.He’d been... read moreI cannot recommend this vet highly enough. My darling boy had been in pain with a second bout of pancreatitis and was recovering only to go downhill quickly again.He’d been in the vet hospital in Mornington two weeks ago where they’d done countless scans blood work and tests, nothing showed up other than an inflamed pancreas and liver, he was given pain relief and my vet supported the diagnosis when I took him for follow up appointments.I knew it was odd for him to go downhill so quickly and so soon again after almost recovering fully and by the fate of the universe my vet was unavailable so I went to cat lovers who had been recommended to me. In no time, the vet had noticed the bloodwork that had been done showed signs of cancer which wasn’t picked up by the Mornington hospital vets or my usual vet in main ridge. The vet knew to check for tumours and unfortunately found a tumour on my boys pancreas and multiple tumours elsewhere which were again not picked up in previous scans by the hospital or my vet. Unfortunately, there was nothing else I could do as he had cancer and tumours and was in pain. He is an older cat, and it was just his time to go 😭The vet and the vet nurses couldn’t have been more compassionate or kind. They supported me, reassured me I was doing the right thing and gave me as much time as I needed to say goodbye to the light of my life and my constant companion for many years. They understood how much he meant to me.To top it off, they made prints of my baby’s paws and nose, gave me a vial of his hair and didn’t charge me a cent.I’m so glad my vet wasn’t available today because this could have drawn out longer with my baby in pain and stress, I thank god I went to cat lovers because I now have answers and know I did the right thing by my boy. The vet was so experienced and professional and found answers to his condition that the hospital and my vet couldn’t find over weeks in a matter of minutes.Thank you cat lovers for making such a horrible experience and such an awful time that much more bearable and for honouring and caring for my boy. I’ll be forever grateful read less

After being told at another vet during a routine visit, that my 17yo cat should be euthanased on the spot, l felt shocked, traumatised and refused. The vet was quite... read moreAfter being told at another vet during a routine visit, that my 17yo cat should be euthanased on the spot, l felt shocked, traumatised and refused. The vet was quite insistent.
I took him and left there in tears.
I brought him to Cat Lovers at the recommendation of longtime client.
I hadn't heard of them.
Cat Lovers specialise in cats only.
This tiny friendly place took me in the morning l rang and gave Merlin a caring examination and checked out his tests.
I was elated to be told "This cat is not ready to go!"
I took him home and 3 weeks later, he is still enjoying his meals and daily walks in the sun.
I'm just so grateful to have confidence in knowing l made the right decision, when under pressure.
I've made Cat Lovers our vet now.
When in doubt, ALWAYS get a second opinion.
Thankyou 🙏
*Merlin passed away 3 months later, in my arms at Cat Lovers.
A love filled 3 extra months that l wouldn't have missed for the world.
Now lying at rest in his garden, in my front garden. Always close by. read less

I'm short for words when it comes to praise the great work and human touch that Jim and his staff provided me and my cat Bella, all along. This was... read moreI'm short for words when it comes to praise the great work and human touch that Jim and his staff provided me and my cat Bella, all along. This was my first visit to a vet, after our Bella, stray at the time, popped up in our backyard, sleeping in the pizza oven...
I took her to Cat Lovers, by a friend recommendation, and they found out that she was microchipped. After they contacted her owners, we found out that she was missing and probably living on streets for about eight months but her owners didn't want her anymore...
So, I kept Bella and we loved her at the first sight ♥️
She turned out to have really bad skin condition, but with Cat Lovers help we managed it pretty well. Then couple months ago, she started drooling...Jim suspected very bad mouth infection, scaled her teeth, groomed, filled up with antibiotics...at the lowest price I could ever imagine. Then one night she started choking and bleeding through her mouth...took her back...but there was no hope for her...it was that dreadful cancer...yup Jim was amazing even then, so compassionate, putting our feelings above everything but he couldn't give us any more hope. So, we managed to give all our love and attention to our darling Bella, but it was all we could in such a short time. After all, I had to say goodbye to my poor darling kitty Bella.
Thank you so, so much for being you Jim and girls...for looking after us and on top of all, I nearly fainted, when Jim told me no charge for the last visit.
I'm still in tears some for Bella, some for that absolutely unique experience of an amazing Doctor, who puts people and animals before profits. I will make sure to tell this story to every pet owner and send them your way, true Cat Lovers ♥️ other animals are not left out too! read less

Took our boy Oreo to get the lion shave, They did an Amazing job. Highly recommend this place. Staff are very helpful. Thank very much.

Very friendly staff. So gentle with my kitten. Competitive prices. Great for pensioners.

The best vet I have found. Lovely staff who are always happy to help.

The absolute BEST cat Vet anywhere in Melbourne, Jim is so knowledgeable and extremely affordable, he goes above and beyond, where most vets would put them down, Jim actually tries... read moreThe absolute BEST cat Vet anywhere in Melbourne, Jim is so knowledgeable and extremely affordable, he goes above and beyond, where most vets would put them down, Jim actually tries very hard to help your beloved pet. I wouldn’t trust any other vet with my two cats Charlie & Max 💯% Thanks Paul Shanley for recommending Cat Lovers to me and my mum, where never go anywhere else, my mum lives in Narre Warren and I live in Dandenong North and we happily drive to Frankston to see Jim read less

I was referred to Catlovers through a friend who had entrusted the practice with her pets for a lot of years.Owning 4 cats ranging from 15 years to a kitten... read moreI was referred to Catlovers through a friend who had entrusted the practice with her pets for a lot of years.Owning 4 cats ranging from 15 years to a kitten Iead me to visit a few other places in Frankston and Cranbourne and in my mind I was not comfortable they were the right ones for me.
Five years on I still thank my lucky stars she sent me to Catlovers.
I trust Jim 100%.He has both uncanny instinct and experience when it comes to diagnosis and offers a range of treatment outcomes to support both your pet and yourself.
I can only say amazing things about every aspect of the service here and the empathetic staff. read less

This and nursing staff provide the most outstanding care and service as with my vet I'll cat Savanna recently. The support they offered showed the love they have... read moreThis and nursing staff provide the most outstanding care and service as with my vet I'll cat Savanna recently. The support they offered showed the love they have for the animals in their care
Thank you Janis read less

Absolutely fantastic there

If you love and treasure your cat as well all do, and if they become unwell please take them to this Vet. He is simply amazing with cats. His professional... read moreIf you love and treasure your cat as well all do, and if they become unwell please take them to this Vet. He is simply amazing with cats. His professional fees are also very reasonable. The only place I would ever take my Missy!! read less

Very nice and welcoming staff. Prices are very competitive. I always take my cats here.

Absolutely cannot recommend Catlovers enough! They are absolutely amazing with our cats.

My cat had 2 have it's tail removed and Jim the Vet n the girls that assist him ddid a great job n id recommend them 2 ANYONE! BEST VET... read moreMy cat had 2 have it's tail removed and Jim the Vet n the girls that assist him ddid a great job n id recommend them 2 ANYONE! BEST VET EVER! THSNKS JIM N TEAM!!! read less

Amazing vets, maxing service, affordable & compassionate! I can't speak highly enough of the team at Cat Lovers. THANKYOU

Great vet, great staff.

Run by a good, decent man with a similarly kind business partner.

Fantastic vet who is knowledgeable and cares about your cat. Highly recommended.

Great people, top care

This is an excellent practice with great staff and a lovely, informative Vet! Judy is also great, very kind and clearly a dog lover. I feel welcomed and treated well.... read moreThis is an excellent practice with great staff and a lovely, informative Vet! Judy is also great, very kind and clearly a dog lover. I feel welcomed and treated well. Everyone in the office isfriendly and warm and they answer the many questions I have clearly and kindly. It's a great experience (and a vast improvement over our prior vet practice). We appreciate them very much and how well they take care of our dog. read less