Best vets near Bondi Junction

Best vets near Bondi Junction, ranked

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   #1North Randwick Veterinary Hospital for surgery and long recoveries

   Based in Randwick1.5 km from Bondi Junction

   A dog and cat clinic in Randwick, North Randwick Veterinary Hospital sits about 1.5 km from the middle of Bondi Junction. Its vets bring interests in soft tissue surgery, cardiology, ultrasound and feline medicine, and complex cases and second opinions are taken on. Imaging and lab work happen on site. Young dogs can join the clinic's puppy classes, held on Saturday afternoons and Thursday nights. When owners travel, cats can stay at the clinic itself, and dogs are taken to a boarding hotel the clinic works with. Hours run Monday to Friday from 8am to 7pm, with shorter sessions at the weekend.

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   #2Centennial Park Veterinary Hospital for exotic pets and senior care

   Exotic petsBased in Woollahra1.5 km from Bondi Junction

   Centennial Park Veterinary Hospital is based in Woollahra, about 1.5 km from the middle of Bondi Junction, and it sees rabbits, ferrets and guinea pigs as well as dogs and cats. The clinic has digital x-ray and ultrasound, and some samples are analysed in clinic. Cats are looked after in a cat hotel that sits apart from the main hospital, on the same site. Its mobile vet service covers the eastern suburbs, which helps a pet that hates the car. Weekday hours run from 10am to 5pm, Saturday from 10am to 2pm, and there is parking at the clinic for a carrier or a dog on a lead.

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   #3Southern Cross Vet Eastern Suburbs for keyhole surgery and dental work

   Based in Bellevue Hill0.9 km from Bondi Junction

   Southern Cross Vet Eastern Suburbs is based in Bellevue Hill, about 0.9 km from the middle of Bondi Junction, which makes it the closest clinic on this list. It offers keyhole surgery, dental surgery and CT scans, and lists cardiology among its specialist care. Customers say the team explains their questions clearly and follows up after procedures, and regulars name individual staff for advice on diet and new cats. The clinic is open weekdays only, with Wednesday hours running until 7pm. Out of hours, the group's St Peters hospital is the place to go, and it takes pets at any hour. Ring ahead to check the way in.

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   #4Bondi House Vet | Mobile Vet Care for home visits to anxious pets

   Late nightsBased in Bondi Beach1.7 km from Bondi Junction

   Bondi House Vet | Mobile Vet Care is a mobile clinic based in Bondi Beach. Its vet, Dr Raf, comes to homes across eastern Sydney, with the suburbs named on its listing including Bondi, Coogee, Randwick, Vaucluse and Dover Heights. The van carries a mobile analyser, so some blood work can be done while the vet is still there. Owners say the visits have no waiting room and no fixed time limit, and that the vet follows up after treatment. The clinic publishes its urgent home visit fees, which run from $179 to $249. Visits must be booked in advance, and a call can slip later in the day when the vet is tied up with other animals.

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   #5Jersey Road Veterinary Hospital for dental and orthopaedic surgery

   Based in Paddington1.6 km from Bondi Junction

   Paddington is home to Jersey Road Veterinary Hospital, 1.6 km from the middle of Bondi Junction. Its surgery covers soft tissue and orthopaedic work, and its dentistry uses an ultrasonic scaler with digital dental x-rays. The clinic also runs a canine rehabilitation service for dogs with mobility problems, weak muscles or pain. Imaging and pathology are done on site, and cat boarding is in a roam-free room. Hours are Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm and Saturday from 9am to 2pm. Emergencies are seen on site, though the clinic gives no after-hours times, so ring before setting out.

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   #6Rose Bay Vet Hospital for after-hours cover and keyhole desexing

   After hoursCat Friendly ClinicBased in Rose Bay2.9 km from Bondi Junction

   Rose Bay Vet Hospital is based in Rose Bay, about 2.9 km from the middle of Bondi Junction, the furthest pick on this list. Night-time emergencies are routed to (02) 8360 8887, a line separate from the main desk. Desexing can be done through keyhole surgery here, with some lab work sent out to veterinary and human laboratories beyond the clinic. Two named specialists, Dr Michael Linton for internal medicine and Dr Jo Smaller for surgery, work from the clinic. A feline guest can settle into a boutique room on the premises while owners travel. Hours run until 8pm on weekdays. Anyone with a pet other than a dog or cat should ring (02) 9388 2551 first.

Compare vets near Bondi Junction

The table lines up where each vet is based, what it says about after-hours calls, and how far it sits from the middle of the suburb.

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 Bondi Junction. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.

How we picked vets near Bondi Junction

The list draws on vets within a short drive of the middle of Bondi Junction, plus those based in the suburb and mobile vets that name it. Customer feedback sets the first order, with extra weight for clinics many customers have scored, followed by the range of care listed, the animals seen, and in-house imaging and lab work. Each clinic's own online pages were read for its services and out-of-hours arrangements.