Best after-hours vets near Mascot
Last updatedSASH leads the best after-hours vets near Mascot because it is the only clinic on this list open around the clock, with emergency care at any hour. The others stay open later on weeknights or open on Sundays, so the right pick depends on when you need to go. Check the hours on the day before you head out.
Quick picks near Mascot
- Best for a 24-hour emergency visit: SASH in Alexandria, open around the clock.
- Best for a late weeknight visit: My Vet in Zetland, open until 8pm from Monday to Friday.
- Best for a Sunday visit: Rosebery Veterinary Hospital, open 9am to 6pm on Sundays.
- Best for urgent care when your vet is closed: Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Inner West, open until 9pm on weekdays.
Best after-hours vets near Mascot, ranked

#1SASH for emergencies at any hour, with no booking needed
24/7Based in Alexandria0.6 km from MascotSASH - Specialist & 24/7 Emergency Vets Alexandria is based in Alexandria, 0.6 km from the middle of Mascot, and runs 24/7 emergency care. A visit at any hour needs no booking. Owners say the team keeps them posted by phone or text while a pet is in. Its departments cover surgery, neurology and oncology, and it has a veterinary intensive care unit. Ask about payment plans, offered through Zip, VetPay and Afterpay, when you are quoted.

#2My Vet for weeknight visits until 8pm
Late nightsBased in Zetland2.3 km from MascotMy Vet is a dog and cat clinic in Zetland, 2.3 km from the middle of Mascot, and it is open until 8pm from Monday to Friday. Its Saturday hours are shorter, ending at 1pm. Visitors describe the vets as thorough, caring and warm, and the clinic runs dental cleans, desexing and surgery. Its services don't include an emergency service, so ask about cover when you ring.

#3Rosebery Veterinary Hospital for weekend visits and emergencies in opening hours
Late nightsBased in Rosebery1.3 km from MascotRosebery Veterinary Hospital opens seven days, and sits 1.3 km from the middle of Mascot in Rosebery. Emergencies are welcome in its hours: weekdays 7:30am to 8pm, and weekends and public holidays 9am to 6pm. Its intensive care unit also runs a day care service. Visitors praise patient explanations in plain language, and the clinic says it has no surcharge on any day.

#4Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Inner West for urgent care when a regular vet is closed
After hoursBased in St Peters2.1 km from MascotSouthern Cross Veterinary Clinic Inner West is based in St Peters, 2.1 km from the middle of Mascot. Its open-late service takes urgent cases without an appointment at the St Peters hospital. The clinic is open 7am to 9pm on weekdays, 7am to 4pm on Saturdays and 8am to 2pm on Sundays. It also does house calls, offers cat boarding and telehealth consults for some questions. Ask when you book about payment plans and pet insurance claims.
Compare after-hours vets near Mascot
The table compares where each clinic is based, its emergency cover and the animals it sees.
| Vet | Based in | Distance | After hours | Cat Friendly | Exotic pets | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SASH - Specialist & 24/7 Emergency Vets Alexandria | Alexandria | 0.6 km | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (1037) |
| My Vet | Zetland | 2.3 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (279) |
| Rosebery Veterinary Hospital | Rosebery | 1.3 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (253) |
| Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Inner West | St Peters | 2.1 km | After hours | โ | โ | โ 4.5 (636) |
| Mascot Veterinary Hospital | Mascot | 0.4 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 3.5 (144) |
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 Mascot. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked after-hours vets near Mascot
Clinics are ordered by the after-hours or 24/7 care they state, then by how many nights they stay open to 8pm or later and whether they open on Sundays. How customers feel about each clinic, weighted by how many have left feedback, comes next. The list sticks to clinics a short drive from Mascot. Out-of-hours wording was checked on each clinic's own pages.
After-hours vets near Mascot: FAQ
What should I do if my usual vet is closed on a Sunday?
On Sundays, Rosebery Veterinary Hospital is open 9am to 6pm and Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Inner West opens from 8am to 2pm. Call ahead to confirm the clinic is taking patients before you drive over.
Does Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Inner West see emergencies without an appointment?
Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Inner West in St Peters does, for pets whose regular vet is closed.
Which clinic near Mascot with set hours stays open latest on weekdays?
Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Inner West is open until 9pm from Monday to Friday, while My Vet and Rosebery Veterinary Hospital close at 8pm.
Do any vets near Mascot board cats?
Rosebery Veterinary Hospital offers boarding, and cat boarding is also available through the St Peters clinic, Southern Cross.