Best vets in Upper North Shore

Best vets in Upper North Shore, ranked

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   #1Beecroft Vet for in-house blood tests and CT imaging

   Late nightsBased in Beecroft

   Beecroft Vet is in Beecroft, with in-house blood tests and X-ray, ultrasound and CT imaging on site. It treats dogs and cats for routine care, surgery and dental work, and adds acupuncture and puppy preschool. The clinic opens 7:30am to 8pm on weekdays and 9am to 6pm at weekends, which suits a working day. A self-serve dog wash is on site for owners who would rather bathe a dog themselves.

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   #2Turramurra Veterinary Hospital for on-site X-ray and pathology

   Late nightsExotic petsBased in Turramurra

   Turramurra Veterinary Hospital is based in Turramurra and keeps its X-ray equipment and pathology lab on the premises. It runs a puppy school and offers pet behaviour services, and it holds an ASAV Hospital of Excellence accreditation. Clients who have been coming for years describe gentle care, right through to a pet's final days. Weekday evenings run until 8pm, Saturday closes at 4pm, and Sunday runs from 9am to 3pm.

3. #3Gordon Vet Hospital for brachycephalic airway surgery and hip screening

   Based in Pymble

   Gordon Vet Hospital is based in Pymble and treats dogs and cats for surgery, dental care and oncology. Its listed services include brachycephalic airway surgery, PennHIP hip screening and pain treatment, plus care for greyhounds and sighthounds. The clinic has parking at the front door and is closed on public holidays.

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   #4Ark Veterinary Hospital for exotic pets such as birds and rabbits

   Exotic petsBased in Lindfield

   Ark Veterinary Hospital is based in Lindfield, and its exotics service covers birds and rabbits alongside care for dogs and cats. Puppy training, grooming and boarding round out its services. On weekdays it is open from 8am until 7pm, and on Saturdays until 2pm. Urgent cases are taken first during opening hours, and no booking is needed for them. The clinic is shut on Sundays and recommends Northside Emergency Veterinary Service in Terrey Hills outside its hours.

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   #5Parkes Street Vet (Sydney) for dental checks and a dental suite

   Exotic petsBased in Thornleigh

   Based in Thornleigh, Parkes Street Vet (Sydney) keeps a custom-built dental suite where dental X-rays are taken, and it offers dental checks free through the year. Dr Prue Honson leads the clinic, which does desexing, abdominal surgery, lump removal and orthopaedic work in house. Pets can also book Happy Vet Visits, which skip medical work and focus on weigh-ins and treats. Bills are due straight after the consultation, and Afterpay and Zip are accepted. Pensioners with a valid card get 10% off services, excluding medication and food.

6. #6Thornleigh Veterinary Hospital for cancer care and behaviour consultations

   Based in Thornleigh

   Thornleigh Veterinary Hospital is based in Thornleigh and lists cancer care and behaviour consultations among its services, alongside routine consultations, dental care and desexing. The team's background spans medicine, surgery and animal behaviour, according to the clinic. Visitors say the staff are warm and patient, and several mention thorough checks for older pets. Call (02) 9484 7418 before a Saturday visit to confirm the weekend hours.

7. #7Pennant Hills Veterinary Hospital for clear advice at routine check-ups

   Based in Pennant Hills

   Pennant Hills Veterinary Hospital is based in Pennant Hills, on Pennant Hills Road, and names Dr Ian Murdoch as its current vet. Regulars say the vets explain what is going on with a pet, and why, in plain terms. Customers describe the fees as fair. Visits are by appointment, so call (02) 9484 1137 before you go, and allow extra time, since visitors say the vets go through things in detail.

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   #8Normanhurst Vet Practice for cruciate ligament surgery

   Based in Normanhurst

   Normanhurst Vet Practice is based in Normanhurst and treats dogs and cats, with cruciate ligament surgery, laser therapy and pathology among its services. Owners find the vets skilled and caring, and some customers recall surgeries there, including spleen removal. A rescue cat service runs beside its routine work. Sundays are short, from 10am to 12pm, while weekdays run 8am to 7pm and Saturdays 8am to 4pm.

Compare vets in Upper North Shore

The table sets the picks side by side on where each is based, late hours and the animals each sees.

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 Upper North Shore

Order follows customer feedback, with more weight given to clinics that many customers have reviewed. Ties go to the wider range of listed care, the animals seen, and in-house X-rays and blood tests. The list also reflects what each clinic's own pages say about this kind of care.