Best vets in Eastern Suburbs

Best vets in Eastern Suburbs, ranked

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   #1North Randwick Veterinary Hospital for surgery, complex cases and in-house imaging

   Based in Randwick

   North Randwick Veterinary Hospital treats dogs and cats from its Randwick base. The vets have particular training in ultrasound, heart work, soft tissue surgery, cat medicine and small animal surgery. Complex cases and second opinions come through the door too, and X-ray, ultrasound and lab tests are all done on site. Cats board at the clinic, while dogs go to a partner boarding hotel. Out of hours, emergencies are passed to SASH in Alexandria. Gentle handling of anxious animals comes up often, and owners say they are kept well informed.

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   #2Centennial Park Veterinary Hospital for calm visits and pets beyond dogs and cats

   Exotic petsBased in Woollahra

   For small furry pets beyond the usual dog, cat and rabbit, Woollahra's Centennial Park Veterinary Hospital also takes ferrets and guinea pigs. Digital X-ray and ultrasound are available, along with in-house lab work and dental care for older cats. Customers say vets lay out options in plain terms and keep nervous owners and animals settled. Cats stay in a dedicated hotel on site while owners are away. Parking at the door helps with a carrier or a dog on a lead, and the clinic keeps weekday hours from 10am to 5pm and Saturday hours to 2pm.

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   #3Bondi House Vet | Mobile Vet Care for calm home visits and urgent calls at home

   Late nightsBased in Bondi Beach

   Bondi House Vet | Mobile Vet Care comes to the home from its Bondi Beach base, treating cats and dogs. Dr Rafael Dye, known as Dr Raf, does the visits, and the van carries a mobile blood analyser, so blood tests can run during the visit. Hours start at 12pm, with the clinic open until 9pm from Monday to Thursday. Owners say a home visit suits pets that get anxious at the clinic, and that visits are not rushed. Urgent home calls are priced from $179 to $249 as published, and the clinic says visits can run late when the vet is attending other emergencies. Bookings are required, and home palliative care is among the services listed.

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   #4Vaucluse Vet for long-term care of dogs and cats and puppy school

   Based in Vaucluse

   Vaucluse Vet sits on New South Head Road in Vaucluse and sees dogs and cats. Dr Jaclyn Jarvis is the owner, and the practice was started in 2002 by Dr Julie Mackenzie. Dentistry, surgery and diagnostics are on the menu, along with acupuncture, behavioural consultations and a weight loss and nutrition service. Puppy school runs alongside grooming that covers bathing and medical grooming. Customers have kept coming back for years, some since their pets were puppies. Callers needing care out of hours are referred to MediPaws in Leichhardt, or to SASH in Alexandria and North Ryde, since the clinic does not run after-hours care itself. Consultations need an appointment.

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   #5Rose Bay Vet Hospital for late weekday hours and keyhole desexing

   After hoursCat Friendly ClinicBased in Rose Bay

   Rose Bay Vet Hospital operates from Rose Bay for dogs and cats, and it is a Cat Friendly Clinic. Weeknights run late, with the clinic open until 8pm from Monday to Thursday, and after-hours work goes through a separate line, (02) 8360 8887. Keyhole desexing is laparoscopic, and a few tests leave for outside labs. Two named vets lead the specialist work here: Dr Michael Linton for medicine, Dr Jo Smaller for operations. Cat boarding happens in a boutique room on the grounds, and visits to the home can be arranged on request. Anxious cats and dogs are handled gently, according to customers.

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   #6Southern Cross Vet Eastern Suburbs for keyhole surgery, CT scans and dental care

   Based in Bellevue Hill

   Southern Cross Vet Eastern Suburbs is a family-owned practice in Bellevue Hill. Specialist work includes CT scans, cardiology and dental surgery, and keyhole surgery is offered alongside puppy school. Clients mention being told clearly what is going on, and staff checking back after surgery. Regulars also name staff who give advice on diet and new cats. Doors open at 8am on most weekdays and close at 5pm, except Wednesday, when the clinic runs to 7pm. For after-hours emergencies, the group's St Peters hospital is the named option.

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   #7Jersey Road Veterinary Hospital for canine rehabilitation and dental and surgical care

   Based in Paddington

   In Paddington, Jersey Road Veterinary Hospital offers a canine rehabilitation service for dogs with mobility problems. The programme helps dogs rebuild strength or manage pain. Soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery sit alongside dentistry with an ultrasonic scaler and digital dental X-ray, and imaging and pathology run on site. Specialist medicine for chronic illness is also offered, and cat boarding is in a roam-free room. Caring, kind staff come up in customer comments, from the front desk through to the vets, and home visits are also offered.

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   #8Greencross Vets Coogee for unhurried consults and puppy and kitten school

   Based in Maroubra

   Greencross Vets Coogee sits in Maroubra as part of the Greencross Vets group and sees dogs and cats. Blood tests and imaging are handled on site, with its own radiograph equipment and lab. New puppy and kitten owners can join school sessions, and nutrition and weight programs are offered too. Owners mention vets who give plenty of time to questions. The clinic is open on weekdays from 8:30am to 6pm and closed at weekends, and parking is at the back of the building.

Compare vets in Eastern Suburbs

The table below shows where each vet is based, its after-hours badge, and what it says about cat and exotic pet care.

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 vets in Eastern Suburbs

Clinics are ordered by customer scores, with more weight given to clinics that have more customer feedback, then by the range of care each offers, the animals it sees, and whether it has in-house X-ray and lab testing. Each clinic's own pages were checked for care of this kind. Every pick sits in or near the Eastern Suburbs.