Best after-hours vets near Alexandria
Last updatedSASH - Specialist & 24/7 Emergency Vets Alexandria leads these after-hours vets near Alexandria because it is the only 24/7 clinic here. The others differ in how late they stay open on weeknights, whether they name where emergencies go once they close, which animals they see, and where each is based. Choose by the hour you need, then phone ahead before you drive in to any of them.
Quick picks near Alexandria
- Best for emergencies at any hour: SASH - Specialist & 24/7 Emergency Vets Alexandria, the only 24/7 clinic here.
- Best for late weeknight visits: Sydney Animal Hospitals Erskineville, open until 11pm from Monday to Thursday.
- Best for a named after-hours referral: Sydney Animal Hospitals Inner West, which names the Miranda hospital it sends emergencies to.
- Best for cat care on any day: Rosebery Veterinary Hospital, open every day with weekend hours to 6pm.
- Best for CT scans out of hours: Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Surry Hills, which pairs emergency surgery with CT scanning.
Best after-hours vets near Alexandria, ranked

#1SASH for round-the-clock emergencies and specialist scans
24/72.3 km from AlexandriaSASH - Specialist & 24/7 Emergency Vets Alexandria is the round-the-clock choice here. Walk-ins get seen at any hour without a booking, and staff sort each case on arrival. Surgeons, physicians and eye specialists work on site, and the building holds CT and MRI scanners. Gardeners Road is its address, 2.3 km from the middle of Alexandria. Costs can be paid over time through Zip, VetPay or Afterpay. Phone first on (02) 8913 4000 if you can.

#2My Vet for dental cleans with progress updates and puppy school
Late nightsBased in Zetland2.1 km from AlexandriaBased in Zetland, My Vet treats dogs and cats and sits roughly 2.1 km from Alexandria's centre. Weeknights run until 8pm and Saturday morning until 1pm, so a visit after work fits. No after-hours emergency service is published. Its care covers health checks, desexing, surgery, puppy school and in-house lab tests. During a dental clean, one owner was kept posted through the clinic's chat function.

#3Sydney Animal Hospitals Inner West for evening visits and surgery
Late nightsBased in Stanmore2.8 km from AlexandriaStanmore is home to Sydney Animal Hospitals Inner West, a general practice about 2.8 km from Alexandria's centre. Weekday hours run to 8pm and weekend hours to 6pm, and boarding, grooming and puppy school are all offered on site. Its surgery covers orthopaedic work such as cruciate and kneecap repairs, and it works with cardiologists and internal medicine specialists when a case needs them. Out of hours, cases are passed to Veterinary Specialists of Sydney in Miranda, a name the clinic itself gives. Phone the Miranda hospital on (02) 8376 8767 first.

#4Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Surry Hills for after-hours care and CT scans
After hoursExotic petsBased in Redfern2 km from AlexandriaRedfern at 419 Cleveland Street houses Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Surry Hills, about 2 km from Alexandria's centre. The clinic is listed for after-hours care and emergency surgery, and its services include CT scans, cardiology and pet dentistry. Customers say the team follows up by phone or text after a visit, and one owner says staff sent updates during overnight care. For parking, the BP garage next door is used: the bollard comes out on arrival and goes back on departure. Phone the clinic before you drive in after hours.

#5Rosebery Veterinary Hospital for cat care and seven-day opening
Late nightsBased in Rosebery2.2 km from AlexandriaRosebery Veterinary Hospital sits at 112 Rothschild Avenue, Rosebery, roughly 2.2 km from Alexandria's centre. It is open every day, until 8pm on weekdays and from 9am to 6pm on weekends and public holidays. It takes emergencies during opening hours and doesn't name an after-hours service. Its intensive care unit offers day care, and dentistry, surgery, pathology and medical imaging sit alongside boarding and doggy daycare. Customers say cats are handled gently, including through long recoveries. The clinic states it adds no surcharge, whatever the day.

#6Sydney Animal Hospitals Erskineville for same-day sick visits and late weeknights
Late nightsBased in Erskineville0.9 km from AlexandriaSydney Animal Hospitals Erskineville, on Erskineville Road, is the closest pick to Alexandria, about 0.9 km from its centre. It stays open until 11pm from Monday to Thursday and until 9pm on Friday, the latest closing times here. Customers say same-day or next-day appointments are possible for unwell pets, so ring (02) 9519 4111 to ask about a slot. Its surgery includes orthopaedic work and tumour removal, and laser and stem cell therapy and rehabilitation physio are offered for longer-term care. Grooming is done by a salon that works from the site, Hot Dog Cool Cat Salon.
Compare after-hours vets near Alexandria
The table sets each clinic's base, emergency cover, licence and distance side by side.
| Vet | Based in | Distance | After hours | Cat Friendly | Exotic pets | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SASH - Specialist & 24/7 Emergency Vets Alexandria | Alexandria | 2.3 km | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (1037) |
| My Vet | Zetland | 2.1 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (279) |
| Sydney Animal Hospitals Inner West | Stanmore | 2.8 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (342) |
| Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Surry Hills | Redfern | 2 km | After hours | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (261) |
| Rosebery Veterinary Hospital | Rosebery | 2.2 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (253) |
| Sydney Animal Hospitals Erskineville | Erskineville | 0.9 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (490) |
| Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Inner West | St Peters | 1.7 km | After hours | โ | โ | โ 4.5 (636) |
| Vets On Crown | Surry Hills | 2 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 4.2 (335) |
24/7* : listed as open 24 hours, but the business doesn't say 24/7 itself. Late nights: open to 8pm or later at least three days a week. Distance in a straight line from the middle of Alexandria. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked after-hours vets near Alexandria
Clinics were ranked on after-hours or round-the-clock care they state themselves, how late they stay open on weeknights, Sunday hours, and customer opinion weighted by how many customers have shared it. Only clinics a short drive from the middle of Alexandria, or based here, made the list. A published licence number counts toward a place, and each clinic's own page was read for its after-hours and specialist care.
After-hours vets near Alexandria: FAQ
Which vets near Alexandria are open all day and night?
SASH - Specialist & 24/7 Emergency Vets Alexandria is the only clinic here open all day and night, and it takes walk-ins without an appointment.
Where do after-hours emergencies go when a clinic near Alexandria closes?
Sydney Animal Hospitals Inner West and Sydney Animal Hospitals Erskineville both name Veterinary Specialists of Sydney in Miranda for cases after they close, and that hospital runs round the clock.
Do any clinics near Alexandria see rabbits?
Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Surry Hills lists dogs, cats and rabbits among its patients, and it offers telehealth consults for questions that don't need an examination.
Can I get a weeknight visit after work near Alexandria?
Sydney Animal Hospitals Erskineville runs into the late evening on weeknights, closing latest of these from Monday to Thursday, so it suits a late booking.
Does any clinic near Alexandria publish its licence number?
Alexandria-area clinics here don't print a licence number, so ask for one when you book.