Best vets near Elanora Heights
Last updatedPittwater Animal Hospital leads this list of vets near Elanora Heights, and it works from Warriewood, a short drive north. The other picks differ by species and by how close they are, so start with the animal you own, then decide whether you need someone after hours.
Quick picks near Elanora Heights
- Best for after-hours emergencies and long-term care: Pittwater Animal Hospital, which says it sees emergencies straight away.
- Best for rabbits, birds and reptiles: Avian & Exotics Service, which handles surgery on small pets.
- Best for desexing and long-term patients: Elanora Veterinary Clinic, with regulars who stay with the same team for years.
Best vets near Elanora Heights, ranked

#1Pittwater Animal Hospital for emergencies, puppy school and skin and ear care
After hoursExotic petsBased in Warriewood2.2 km from Elanora HeightsPittwater Animal Hospital - Vet, in Warriewood on Arnott Crescent, takes after-hours emergencies. Dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles, chickens and rats all come through its doors. Its surgical and medical caseload is complex, and ultrasound, skin, ear and dental work are all done in-house. Puppy School has been running for over 20 years, and Hot Dog Grooming works from the same building. Cats can stay overnight in a cat hotel kept apart from the main wards. The hospital is shut on Sundays and public holidays.

#2Avian & Exotics Service for rabbit surgery and small pets
Exotic petsBased in Narrabeen2.5 km from Elanora HeightsOnly exotic animals are seen at Avian & Exotics Service, a Narrabeen clinic whose patients include rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. A specialist in zoological companion animal medicine works there, the clinic says, and its Rabbit Friendly accreditation sits at Gold. Keyhole procedures using endoscopes form part of the surgical work. Customers describe complicated ear surgery on rabbits that went well. Appointments can be made by phone on (02) 9146 6391 or online. Opening runs Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with Thursday shortened to 9am to 2pm and Saturday mornings to 1pm.
#3Elanora Veterinary Clinic for desexing, dental work and long-term patients
0.1 km from Elanora HeightsKalang Road holds Elanora Veterinary Clinic, where Dr Miles Alexander and Associates keep the practice in family hands. Desexing, dental procedures, surgery and follow-up checks happen in the building, and pets with illness can be placed on managed diets. Visits are by appointment, made online or by phone. The week runs from 8:30am to 6:30pm on weekdays, and Saturday ends at 12:30pm. Patients often say the vets walk them through each step and skip tests a pet doesn't need.
Compare vets near Elanora Heights
The table lays out where each clinic is based, its after-hours position and the animals it sees.
| Vet | Based in | Distance | After hours | Cat Friendly | Exotic pets | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittwater Animal Hospital - Vet | Warriewood | 2.2 km | After hours | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (385) |
| Avian & Exotics Service | Narrabeen | 2.5 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (72) |
| Elanora Veterinary Clinic | Elanora Heights | 0.1 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (60) |
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 Elanora Heights. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked vets near Elanora Heights
Ranking followed customer scores, weighted by the number of customers behind each, then the breadth of services listed, the animals seen and whether an x-ray and lab are in-house. Clinics in the suburb or nearby were favoured. Service facts were taken from the clinics' own material.
Vets near Elanora Heights: FAQ
Which vets near Elanora Heights handle after-hours emergencies?
Ring (02) 9452 2933 for after-hours cases at Pittwater Animal Hospital - Vet in Warriewood. Emergency care there is described as immediate.
Where can I take a rabbit near Elanora Heights?
Avian & Exotics Service in Narrabeen sees rabbits and guinea pigs among its exotic patients, and it does not treat dogs or cats.
Does Elanora Veterinary Clinic take walk-ins?
Elanora Veterinary Clinic, based in Elanora Heights, books its visits by appointment, through online booking or a phone call. Bring questions to the first consult, since the team walks through each step.
Which vet near Elanora Heights runs puppy school?
Pittwater Animal Hospital - Vet runs Puppy School in its Warriewood building, a program that dates back more than two decades.