Best vets near Pyrmont
Last updatedPet Medical leads this list of vets near Pyrmont because it pairs a wide range of care with in-house x-ray, ultrasound and pathology, and it holds Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation. The picks differ mainly in which animals they treat, whether they offer house calls, boarding or grooming, and how they handle emergencies after closing time. Call ahead before you visit, since each clinic names a different emergency hospital.
Quick picks near Pyrmont
- Best for cat owners: Pet Medical, a gold accredited Cat Friendly Clinic with in-house pathology.
- Best for nervous animals: Balmain Village Veterinary Clinic, where house calls are on offer and the vets lay out each option.
- Best for greyhounds and senior dogs: Balmain Veterinary Hospital, with in-house x-ray and a lab.
- Best for puppies and senior pets: Darling Street Vets, which also makes house calls.
- Best for boarding and grooming close to home: Pyrmont Veterinary Hospital, on Scott Street.
Best vets near Pyrmont, ranked

#1Pet Medical for cat care and in-house x-ray, ultrasound and pathology
Cat Friendly ClinicBased in Milsons Point2.7 km from PyrmontPet Medical sits at 28 Alfred Street South in Milsons Point, where it treats cats and dogs only and holds gold accreditation as a Cat Friendly Clinic. That accreditation lets cat owners flag their animal when booking. In-house pathology and digital imaging are backed by cardiology, skin work and pain relief. Customers find the vets careful about explaining choices, and the staff settle nervous cats and dogs. Car parking is on hand, and out of hours the clinic hands cases to SASH or North Shore Animal Hospital, both described as round-the-clock hospitals.

#2Balmain Village Veterinary Clinic for nervous animals and complementary care
Based in Balmain1.6 km from PyrmontBalmain Village Veterinary Clinic mixes mainstream treatment with complementary methods, acupuncture and laser therapy among them. Several vets with different interests work there, one focused on surgery and one with about 30 years' experience. Clients report that clinicians set out the upsides and downsides of each choice, then let them decide. Testing happens on site through its pathology lab and radiology unit, and home visits are on offer for animals that find clinics stressful. Cat stays are arranged through Balmain Cat Hotel, and free dental checks run all year round. Hours run until 6pm on weekdays and until 1pm on Saturdays, and it names no after-hours cover, so call ahead in an urgent case.

#3Balmain Veterinary Hospital for greyhounds, senior dogs and cat boarding
Based in Rozelle1.9 km from PyrmontBalmain Veterinary Hospital has operated for more than half a century and is still independently run, treating dogs and cats. Its team has a particular interest in greyhounds, brachycephalic dogs and senior pets, and greyhounds get extra care for their anaesthetic needs. Diagnostics stay in house, with x-ray, ultrasound, echocardiograms and a lab for blood, urine and pathology. Emergency patients are taken during opening hours and need no prior booking. Its cat accommodation was designed for privacy, room and enrichment. After hours the clinic refers pets to SASH or Medipaws, which it describes as open round the clock, so ring (02) 9810 7544 on the way in.

#4Darling Street Vets for puppies, senior pets and anxious animals
Based in Balmain1.3 km from PyrmontDarling Street Vets is a companion-animal clinic based in Balmain, and it is quiet enough that anxious pets settle. From a first check onward, young animals get vaccines, microchipping and desexing, and the clinic also treats senior pets and rabbits. Operations include soft-tissue and bone surgery, supported by scans and lab diagnostics. Visits can happen at home, and puppy preschool, grooming and cat stays are also available. The clinic lists VetPay, Zip and Afterpay as payment options, so ask about them before a larger procedure. Its online contact form is not for emergencies, so ring the clinic for urgent matters.

#5Annandale Animal Hospital for long-term family care and overnight monitoring
Late nightsBased in Leichhardt3 km from PyrmontLeichhardt is home to Annandale Animal Hospital, which stays open to 8pm on weekdays and 5pm on Saturdays. Routine visits, dental work, operations, cancer treatment and cat stays are all listed, with x-ray on site. The hospital says it is one of the few Inner West practices with live-in staff, and vet students provide overnight monitoring for patients kept in. Long-standing patients describe the staff as dependable and well informed, whether the visit is routine or urgent. It accepts Afterpay and GapOnly, which are worth asking about before a larger procedure.
#6Pyrmont Veterinary Hospital for local routine care, grooming and boarding
0.1 km from PyrmontPyrmont Veterinary Hospital is a dog and cat clinic based on Scott Street in Pyrmont, in a brick shopfront building. It calls itself an accredited animal hospital and offers consultations, vaccinations, surgery, dental care, microchipping and parasite prevention, with grooming and boarding on site. Imaging is done in house, while samples for other tests travel to outside labs. Callers get phone updates during a stay, and visitors say the answers are thorough. Saturday visits are a short morning session, booked ahead.
Compare vets near Pyrmont
The table shows where each clinic is based and which animals it sees.
| Vet | Based in | Distance | After hours | Cat Friendly | Exotic pets | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet Medical | Milsons Point | 2.7 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (500) |
| Balmain Village Veterinary Clinic | Balmain | 1.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (205) |
| Balmain Veterinary Hospital | Rozelle | 1.9 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (461) |
| Darling Street Vets | Balmain | 1.3 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (50) |
| Annandale Animal Hospital | Leichhardt | 3 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (508) |
| Pyrmont Veterinary Hospital | Pyrmont | 0.1 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (104) |
| OneHealthVet (By Appointment) | Darlinghurst | 2.4 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (110) |
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 Pyrmont. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked vets near Pyrmont
Ranking drew on customer feedback, weighted by how many customers left it, plus the breadth of care each clinic lists, the animals it treats, and in-house imaging and pathology. Every clinic here is in Pyrmont or close enough for a quick trip from it. Each pick's own page was read for the services it names and the way it handles urgent cases when shut.
Vets near Pyrmont: FAQ
Which vets near Pyrmont treat rabbits?
Rabbits are among the animals Darling Street Vets in Balmain sees, along with dogs and cats.
Which vets near Pyrmont offer cat boarding?
Balmain Veterinary Hospital, Darling Street Vets and Annandale Animal Hospital all list cat boarding, and Balmain Village's cat stays are held at Balmain Cat Hotel.
Should I call ahead before taking a pet to Pyrmont Veterinary Hospital after hours?
Yes: Pyrmont Veterinary Hospital sends emergencies outside business hours to Veterinary Specialists of Sydney, so call ahead to check before setting out.