Best vets near Dulwich Hill
Last updatedSummer Hill Village Vet ranks first among vets near Dulwich Hill, offering a wide spread of care from surgery and ultrasound to exotic pet medicine. The others are based in Haberfield, Dulwich Hill itself, Earlwood, Croydon Park and Petersham, and they differ mainly in which animals they see and what their evening and weekend hours look like. Decide which animals you need seen, then phone first to confirm the times.
Quick picks near Dulwich Hill
- Best for nervous cats: Hurlstone Park Veterinary Hospital, based on New Canterbury Road.
- Best for pocket pets and puppy pre-school: Haberfield Veterinary Hospital, with house calls for older pets.
- Best for birds and exotic pets: Summer Hill Village Vet, with exotic pet and bird medicine on its list.
- Best for a quote before treatment: Vet Central, which says the price it quotes is the one you pay.
- Best for anxious dogs and a free first visit: Petvets Petersham, which offers a free first consultation to new clients.
Best vets near Dulwich Hill, ranked

#1Summer Hill Village Vet for surgery, ultrasound and bird and exotic pet medicine
Exotic petsBased in Summer Hill1.5 km from Dulwich HillSummer Hill Village Vet is a general practice at 29 Grosvenor Crescent, Summer Hill, around 1.5 km from Dulwich Hill's centre. Surgery, X-ray and ultrasound are offered, with pathology done on site, alongside dental work and puppy socialisation classes. Exotic pet and bird medicine is among its listed services, and cat boarding takes pocket pets too. Grooming is offered for cats only.
#2Haberfield Veterinary Hospital for pocket pets, puppy pre-school and house calls for older pets
After hoursExotic petsBased in Haberfield2.2 km from Dulwich HillHaberfield Veterinary Hospital sees small animals of many kinds, from ferrets to rabbits, as well as dogs and cats. A puppy pre-school runs alongside surgery, and house visits are available for older animals. Dr Tanya Carter has managed the practice for half a century, the clinic says. Small quiet dogs and cats can board here on a limited basis, and after-hours emergencies go through the main phone number.

#3Hurlstone Park Veterinary Hospital for nervous cats, cancer care and behaviour visits
0.6 km from Dulwich HillHurlstone Park Veterinary Hospital is on New Canterbury Road and is based in Dulwich Hill itself, the closest clinic to the suburb's centre on this list. Visitors describe its vets as gentle with nervous cats, and say treatment options are laid out without pressure for extras. Behaviour consultations, cancer care and boarding are all offered. Joe Poole Reserve sits roughly four minutes on foot from the clinic.

#4Vet Central for rabbits, senior pets and a quote you can rely on before treatment
Based in Earlwood3 km from Dulwich HillVet Central sits in Earlwood, about 3 km from Dulwich Hill's centre, and treats dogs, cats and rabbits. Its services cover X-ray and ultrasound, lab work, and nutrition and weight-loss advice for older animals. The practice says its quoted price is the amount clients pay, so ask for an estimate before a visit. Regulars describe calm, unhurried consults. Parking is free in the council car park opposite, and off-street spaces are also available.
#5Croydon Park Veterinary Clinic for puppy preschool and cost-conscious owners
Based in Croydon Park2.9 km from Dulwich HillCroydon Park Veterinary Clinic is a general practice on Georges River Road, serving dogs and cats from puppyhood to old age. Its puppy preschool and cattery are on site, and families say pricing is fair and that staff suggest cheaper options when they can. Payment through Zip Pay, VetPay and GapOnly is listed. Clinic hours are weekdays only, and emergencies go to referral hospitals named on the site.

#6Petvets Petersham for anxious dogs, surgery and a free first consultation
Based in Petersham2 km from Dulwich HillPetvets Petersham, on Stanmore Road, handles immunisations, desexing, operations and routine check-ups for dogs and cats.Owners say its vets are patient with anxious dogs and take care over surgery and immunisations. It runs its own laboratory and a surgical theatre, refers to specialists when needed, and offers house calls. New clients get a free first consultation, the site says.
Compare vets near Dulwich Hill
The table sets out where each clinic is based, how it handles emergencies and which animals it sees.
| Vet | Based in | Distance | After hours | Cat Friendly | Exotic pets | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Hill Village Vet | Summer Hill | 1.5 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (563) |
| Haberfield Veterinary Hospital | Haberfield | 2.2 km | After hours | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (208) |
| Hurlstone Park Veterinary Hospital | Dulwich Hill | 0.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (307) |
| Vet Central | Earlwood | 3 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (155) |
| Croydon Park Veterinary Clinic | Croydon Park | 2.9 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (258) |
| Petvets Petersham | Petersham | 2 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.4 (217) |
| Marrickville Vet Hospital AMS | Marrickville | 1.7 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.4 (108) |
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 Dulwich Hill. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked vets near Dulwich Hill
Practices are sorted by customer feedback, counted by how many customers gave it, then by how broad their care is, which animals they treat and whether tests happen in-house. Only practices close enough to Dulwich Hill count, and nearer ones get a small boost. The listed services and visiting details of each practice were read with this kind of care in mind.
Vets near Dulwich Hill: FAQ
Which vets near Dulwich Hill see rabbits?
Vet Central in Earlwood and Haberfield Veterinary Hospital both list rabbits, and Haberfield also sees guinea pigs, rats, mice and ferrets.
Which vets near Dulwich Hill are open on Sundays?
Haberfield Veterinary Hospital, Hurlstone Park Veterinary Hospital and Petvets Petersham list Sunday hours, while Summer Hill Village Vet, Vet Central and Croydon Park Veterinary Clinic do not.
Can I board a dog near Dulwich Hill?
Summer Hill Village Vet and Croydon Park Veterinary Clinic both list cat boarding but no dog boarding, so ask before booking a dog in.