Best 24/7 emergency vets in Northern Beaches

Best 24/7 emergency vets in Northern Beaches, ranked

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   #1Harbord Veterinary Hospital for emergencies that need an X-ray or blood test on site

   24/7Exotic petsBased in Freshwater

   Harbord Veterinary Hospital sits in Freshwater and sees dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, horses and snakes. It has on-site X-ray, an in-house laboratory that can return results the same day, and a pharmacy, so many checks happen during one visit. Specialised tests go to an outside laboratory. Emergency calls after hours go to a number separate from the consultation line, and the service runs around the clock. Urgent cases are seen in consultation hours, so there's no need to book first.

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   #2Collaroy Veterinary Service for on-site diagnostics, including endoscopy

   24/7Based in Collaroy

   Collaroy Veterinary Service - Dr. Peter Prendergast is a general practice based in Collaroy, with vets on call at any hour for emergencies. Its in-house laboratory, digital X-ray and ultrasound are all on site. The clinic also offers endoscopy, a keyhole look inside the body that can quickly show what a pet has swallowed. Out of hours, the vet on call first talks with the owner and then advises on coming in. Call the clinic's number at any hour, which is the same as the main line.

3. #3Northside Emergency Veterinary Service for overnight stays and updates during treatment

   24/7Based in Terrey Hills

   Northside Emergency Veterinary Service is an emergency clinic based in Terrey Hills, listed as open 24/7 every day. Staff updates during overnight visits and longer stays come up often in what customers say. Owners say fees run above a regular vet's, so ask for an estimate first. The clinic has step-free access and toilets. Ask what each test costs before agreeing to it, and call ahead so the team can prepare.

Compare 24/7 emergency vets in Northern Beaches

Below, the clinics sit side by side on location, emergency cover and what they offer.

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. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.

How we picked 24/7 emergency vets in Northern Beaches

Clinics are ordered by round-the-clock care they state themselves, then emergency and surgical care they list, an in-house X-ray and lab, and a customer score weighted by how many customers have weighed in. Each listing's own page was checked for emergency detail. Licence numbers didn't count here, as none is given in the listings.