Best vets near Petersham

Best vets near Petersham, ranked

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   #1Sydney Animal Hospitals Inner West for dental work and surgery with evening hours

   Late nightsBased in Stanmore1.1 km from Petersham

   Stanmore is where Sydney Animal Hospitals Inner West sits, 1.1 km from the middle of Petersham. Dogs and cats are seen for vaccinations, desexing, dental care and microchipping. Its surgery list runs from cruciate and kneecap repairs to lump removal, and cancer treatment, laser therapy and rehabilitation sit alongside puppy school, grooming and boarding. Specialists in cardiology and internal medicine are called in when a case needs one. Evening hours run until 8pm on weekdays, and after-hours emergencies are passed to a hospital in Miranda that is open around the clock, so ring ahead before setting out.

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   #2The Inner West Cat Hospital for cat-only care, from check-ups to long-term conditions

   Cat Friendly ClinicBased in Newtown2.3 km from Petersham

   Newtown is the base for The Inner West Cat Hospital, 2.3 km from Petersham's centre. Only cats and kittens are treated here, for check-ups, jabs, desexing, operations and teeth. The surgeon also handles feline dentistry, and a cardiac and internal medicine vet sits on the team alongside a colleague who uses nuclear medicine for an overactive thyroid. Slots run for at least 20 minutes. The clinic holds Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation, and nothing about after-hours cover is published.

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   #3Summer Hill Village Vet for X-ray, ultrasound and on-site pathology

   Exotic petsBased in Summer Hill1.6 km from Petersham

   Summer Hill Village Vet sits on Grosvenor Crescent in Summer Hill, 1.6 km from Petersham's centre. Dogs, cats and exotic pets are all seen, and the surgery schedule is backed by X-ray, ultrasound and pathology run in-house. Puppy socialisation classes and senior pet care sit on the list too. Overnight stays are listed for cats and small exotics, though not for dogs, and the grooming chair is for cats only. Customers say the reception and nursing staff are kind and patient, and that nervous or grumpy cats are handled gently. It doesn't publish whether it accepts insurance claims on the spot or offers payment plans, so ask at the desk first.

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   #4Annandale Animal Hospital for a long-standing family vet with overnight hospital care

   Late nightsBased in Leichhardt1.5 km from Petersham

   Annandale Animal Hospital is based in Leichhardt, about 1.5 km from Petersham's centre. Dogs and cats are treated for routine care through to surgery, cancer care and emergencies, and cats can board. An in-house X-ray unit is available, and Afterpay and GapOnly are accepted for larger bills. According to the hospital, its staff live on site, and vet students watch patients overnight when they stay in. Weekday closing time is 8pm, Saturday 5pm.

5. #5Haberfield Veterinary Hospital for pocket pets, puppy school and house calls

   After hoursExotic petsBased in Haberfield1.6 km from Petersham

   Haberfield Veterinary Hospital sits on Ramsay Street, 1.6 km from the middle of Petersham. Pocket pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice and ferrets are seen alongside dogs and cats. The practice offers house calls, a puppy pre-school, surgery, microchipping and pet transport, plus pensioner concessions. Boarding is restricted to cats and small quiet dogs. Pets that need care outside opening hours can be dropped off and collected, and after-hours work is done, so check the main number before setting out for an emergency.

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   #6MediPaws for 24/7 emergency care and feline medicine

   24/7Cat Friendly ClinicBased in Leichhardt1.5 km from Petersham

   MediPaws in Leichhardt, 1.5 km from Petersham's centre, is listed as 24/7. Its emergency department accepts patients with no referral and no appointment needed. Cats come in through their own door and stay on dedicated wards, with feline specialists on the premises. Departments cover internal medicine, surgery, imaging, dermatology, oncology and eye care, and rehabilitation includes hydrotherapy. Phone first if you can. Customers describe quick responses in emergencies, and VetPay is taken.

Compare vets near Petersham

The table sets out where each clinic is based, its after-hours cover and the animals it sees.

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 Petersham. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.

How we picked vets near Petersham

Order follows a blend of customer feedback, weighted toward clinics with more of it, then the breadth of care listed, the animals seen and an in-house X-ray or lab. Only clinics a short drive from the middle of Petersham, or based in the suburb, qualified, and nearer ones sit slightly ahead. Each clinic's listed services were read against this kind of job before it was placed.