Best vets near Manly Vale
Last updatedThe Beaches Vet leads this list of vets near Manly Vale NSW because it is based in the suburb and offers home visits as well as surgery and dental work. The clinics here differ most on hours, what happens after closing, and whether they see animals beyond dogs and cats. Several close at midday or early afternoon on Saturdays, so check the hours before you drive.
Quick picks near Manly Vale
- Best for surgery and dental care: The Beaches Vet in Manly Vale, where staff stay with the owner as well as the animal.
- Best for cat boarding and older pets: Vet-O Pet Services | Vet on Northern Beaches in Brookvale, whose emergency line reaches a vet until 10pm.
- Best for on-site x-rays and orthopaedic surgery: Two by Two Veterinary Hospital in Balgowlah, where most lab results are back the same day.
- Best for round-the-clock emergencies: Harbord Veterinary Hospital in Freshwater, the only clinic here open 24/7.
- Best for free dental checks: Sydney Road Veterinary Clinic in Balgowlah, where clients bring successive dogs over many years.
Best vets near Manly Vale, ranked

#1The Beaches Vet for surgery, dental care and home visits
0.7 km from Manly ValeThe Beaches Vet is a clinic in Manly Vale run by Dr Andrew and Dr Natalie Slade, seeing dogs and cats about 0.7 km from the middle of the suburb. Surgery and dental work happen in-house, with digital x-ray, ultrasound and blood testing on site, and home visits can be arranged for a pet that is hard to move. Opening runs from 7:30am to 7:30pm on weekdays and to 2pm on Saturdays, with no Sunday session. Nothing after hours is named, so ring the clinic for advice on an urgent problem outside those times. Parking is free and undercover for clients.

#2Vet-O Pet Services for cat boarding and calm care of older pets
After hoursBased in Brookvale1.4 km from Manly ValeVet-O Pet Services | Vet on Northern Beaches sits inside the Pet-O complex at 626 Pittwater Road, Brookvale, about 1.4 km from the middle of Manly Vale. Its cat boarding is on site, and specialised grooming covers cats and difficult dogs. Families describe a long run of visits, with the same team seeing pets from puppyhood into their later years. An emergency number reaches a vet from 6am to 10pm, but the clinic is not open round the clock, so plan for anything after that time.

#3Two by Two Veterinary Hospital for on-site x-rays and orthopaedic surgery
Based in Balgowlah1 km from Manly ValeTwo by Two Veterinary Hospital is a small Balgowlah practice, roughly 1 km from the middle of Manly Vale, seeing dogs and cats. Its own x-ray and ultrasound equipment sits beside an in-house laboratory, and results usually come back the same day, so one visit can cover imaging and blood work. Dr Peter Lee performs orthopaedic surgery, including cruciate ligament repair. The clinic is closed on Sundays and shuts at 1pm on Saturdays. Cat boarding is listed, but no dog boarding appears among its services.

#4Allambie Vet Hospital for surgery with intensive care and follow-up
Based in Allambie Heights1.7 km from Manly ValeAllambie Vet Hospital is a dog and cat clinic on Allambie Road, Allambie Heights, roughly 1.7 km from the middle of Manly Vale. Intensive care, anaesthetics and endoscopy are offered alongside its own surgery, and specialist referrals are arranged when a case needs more. Customers describe calm, thorough care before and after operations, and the team calls after a procedure to check on the animal. Owners say the staff explain options and costs clearly, so ask for a price before you book surgery. Puppy school is also offered.

#5Sydney Road Veterinary Clinic for long-term dog care and free dental checks
Based in Balgowlah1.9 km from Manly ValeSydney Road Veterinary Clinic is at 468A Sydney Road, Balgowlah, about 1.9 km from the middle of Manly Vale, and it is led by Dr Kay Gerry. Clients who have taken successive dogs to the same clinic over many years describe her as thorough, including with new puppies. Surgery takes place in a fully equipped suite, and free dental checks are offered on request. The six-bed cattery takes only the clinic's own clients' cats, and Saturday closes at midday.

#6Harbord Veterinary Hospital for round-the-clock emergencies and exotic pets
24/7Exotic petsBased in Freshwater1.9 km from Manly ValeHarbord Veterinary Hospital is a long-standing animal hospital on Moore Road, Freshwater, about 1.9 km from the middle of Manly Vale. Its after-hours service gives 24/7 help in emergencies on a number separate from the consultation line, and urgent cases are seen in consultation hours without a booking. It treats dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and snakes, and an in-house laboratory can return blood results the same day. The hospital dispenses medicines from its own pharmacy, and tests that need an outside lab are sent out.
Compare vets near Manly Vale
The table puts where each clinic is based beside how it handles emergencies.
| Vet | Based in | Distance | After hours | Cat Friendly | Exotic pets | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaches Vet | Manly Vale | 0.7 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (307) |
| Vet-O Pet Services | Vet on Northern Beaches | Brookvale | 1.4 km | After hours | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (287) |
| Two by Two Veterinary Hospital | Balgowlah | 1 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (137) |
| Allambie Vet Hospital | Allambie Heights | 1.7 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (261) |
| Sydney Road Veterinary Clinic | Balgowlah | 1.9 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (65) |
| Harbord Veterinary Hospital | Freshwater | 1.9 km | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (108) |
| Manly Veterinary Clinic | Fairlight | 2.1 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (79) |
| Northern Districts Veterinary Hospital | Narraweena | 2.8 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (29) |
| Greencross Vets Brookvale | Brookvale | 2.1 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.5 (106) |
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 Manly Vale. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked vets near Manly Vale
Clinics are sorted on customer feedback, with more weight given where more customers have left a score, then on the range of care listed, the animals seen, and whether x-ray and a lab are on site. Clinics based in Manly Vale, or mobile ones that name it, gain a little ground on those further away. Every clinic's own page was checked for what it offers, when it is open and how it covers after-hours care.
Vets near Manly Vale: FAQ
Which vets near Manly Vale are open on a Sunday?
Vet-O Pet Services | Vet on Northern Beaches in Brookvale is the only clinic in this list with a Sunday session, which runs from 9am to noon.
Which Manly Vale vets do home visits?
The Beaches Vet in Manly Vale and Vet-O Pet Services in Brookvale both offer house calls, according to their listings.
Should I phone ahead before a visit if my dog is nervous?
Yes, ring Allambie Vet Hospital before a visit if your dog is nervous, so the team can plan for it.