Best vets near Haberfield
Last updatedFive Dock Veterinary Hospital tops this list of vets near Haberfield for routine care, dental work and surgery. What separates these clinics is location, opening times and the services each one lists. One is in Haberfield itself, and the rest sit in neighbouring suburbs. Choose by the care you need, how far you will travel, and whether you need evening, weekend or overnight visits.
Quick picks near Haberfield
- Best for routine care and dental work: Five Dock Veterinary Hospital, with weekday hours until 7pm.
- Best for house calls and pocket pets: Haberfield Veterinary Hospital, which also runs a puppy school.
- Best for cat boarding and calm handling of nervous cats: Summer Hill Village Vet, with pathology on site.
- Best for overnight hospital stays: Annandale Animal Hospital, where vet students monitor patients overnight.
- Best for round-the-clock emergencies: MediPaws, whose emergency department needs no referral.
Best vets near Haberfield, ranked

#1Five Dock Veterinary Hospital for routine care, dental work and surgery
Based in Five Dock0.6 km from HaberfieldFive Dock Veterinary Hospital is based in Five Dock, roughly 0.6 km from Haberfield's centre, and sees dogs, cats and greyhounds. Vaccinations, desexing, dental care and surgery make up the core, with X-ray, ultrasound and hospitalisation for procedures. Greyhound care, geriatric care and a puppy school are offered too. Weekday hours stretch to 7pm and Saturday ends at 1pm, so a weekday slot gives the most room for a planned appointment. Owners say the vets describe what is wrong and lay out the choices. No licence number is published.
#2Haberfield Veterinary Hospital for house calls, pocket pets and puppy school
After hoursExotic pets1.1 km from HaberfieldHaberfield Veterinary Hospital, on Ramsay Street, handles dogs, cats and small furry pets, from rabbits to ferrets. Surgery, microchipping and flea and tick treatment sit alongside house calls for older animals and a puppy pre-school. Evening appointments run until 8pm on weekdays, while Saturdays close early at 1pm. Boarding covers cats and small quiet dogs only, so ask early. Animals needing care outside opening times can be dropped off and collected out of hours.

#3Summer Hill Village Vet for surgery, ultrasound and nervous pets
Exotic petsBased in Summer Hill1.6 km from HaberfieldSummer Hill Village Vet, 1.6 km from Haberfield's centre, works from Summer Hill and treats dogs and cats. Surgery is supported by X-rays and ultrasound, and pathology is done on the premises. Dental care, microchipping and health checks are part of the menu. Cat boarding is listed, while dog boarding is not. Visits are by appointment, with hours of 8am to 7pm on weekdays and 9am to 2pm on Saturdays. Customers describe reception staff and nurses as kind and patient, and owners of nervous cats say they were handled gently.

#4Annandale Animal Hospital for a long-term family vet and overnight monitoring
Late nightsBased in Leichhardt2.5 km from HaberfieldAnnandale Animal Hospital is based in Leichhardt, around 2.5 km from Haberfield's centre, and cares for dogs and cats. Check-ups, vaccinations, dental care, desexing, surgery and cancer care sit on its list, backed by in-house x-ray. Clients often stay for a decade or longer. Overnight care for hospitalised animals comes from vet students, and the clinic notes its live-in staff across the Inner West. Hours are 8am to 8pm on weekdays and 9am to 5pm on Saturdays. Payment plans run through Afterpay and GapOnly, which the clinic offers for bigger bills.

#5Drummoyne Veterinary Hospital for greyhounds, senior pets and puppy preschool
Based in Drummoyne2.2 km from HaberfieldDrummoyne Veterinary Hospital, on Lyons Road in Drummoyne, is about 2.2 km from Haberfield's centre and sees dogs and cats. Its stated specialties include greyhounds, brachycephalic dogs and senior pets, alongside desexing, dental care and surgery. Puppies from 3 to 12 weeks attend a preschool run with The Whole Hound. Weekday hours are 8am to 6pm, and the doors stay shut over weekends and public holidays. Visitors often describe the staff as calm with nervous animals, and they praise how animals are cared for during recovery.

#6MediPaws for 24/7 emergencies and feline medicine
24/7Cat Friendly ClinicBased in Leichhardt2.5 km from HaberfieldMediPaws is a specialist centre in Leichhardt, about 2.5 km from Haberfield's centre, and it is open round the clock. Emergencies arrive at its round-the-clock department without needing a referral first. Cats enter through their own doors, and the feline wards are dedicated, with specialists working on site. Services span internal medicine, dermatology, ophthalmology, oncology, surgery and imaging, along with rehabilitation and hydrotherapy. Staff are described as compassionate with long-term patients, and several specialists follow them across conditions.
Compare vets near Haberfield
The table below sets out where each clinic is based, its after-hours arrangements and the animals it sees.
| Vet | Based in | Distance | After hours | Cat Friendly | Exotic pets | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Dock Veterinary Hospital | Five Dock | 0.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (273) |
| Haberfield Veterinary Hospital | Haberfield | 1.1 km | After hours | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (208) |
| Summer Hill Village Vet | Summer Hill | 1.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (563) |
| Annandale Animal Hospital | Leichhardt | 2.5 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (508) |
| Drummoyne Veterinary Hospital | Drummoyne | 2.2 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (158) |
| MediPaws | Leichhardt | 2.5 km | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (104) |
| All Natural Vet Care | Russell Lea | 1.8 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (87) |
| Greencross Vets Five Dock | Five Dock | 1.3 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.4 (169) |
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 Haberfield. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked vets near Haberfield
Several signals went into the order: customer scores that carry more weight once many have given one, the range of care listed, the animals seen, and whether x-ray and lab tests happen on site. Each clinic also had to be nearby, either inside Haberfield or within a short drive of it, and nearer clinics sat slightly higher. Each business's site was read with this kind of care in mind, and a licence is shown only if published.
Vets near Haberfield: FAQ
Which vets near Haberfield have evening hours?
Five Dock Veterinary Hospital and Summer Hill Village Vet both close at 7pm on weekdays. Haberfield Veterinary Hospital and Annandale Animal Hospital stay open until 8pm, which is the latest on this list.
Which vets near Haberfield have X-ray and ultrasound on site?
Summer Hill Village Vet and Five Dock Veterinary Hospital both list X-ray and ultrasound among their services. Annandale Animal Hospital also has in-house x-ray.
Can I board a dog near Haberfield?
Haberfield Veterinary Hospital takes small, quiet dogs on a limited basis, so ask early. Summer Hill Village Vet and Drummoyne Veterinary Hospital list no dog boarding, so check with them before booking a dog.
Is there a 24/7 vet close to Haberfield?
Round-the-clock cover in this group comes from MediPaws in Leichhardt, whose emergency area takes animals without a referral. Its cat entrance is separate from the dog entrance, so ask for it on arrival.