Best vets near Redfern

Best vets near Redfern, ranked

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   #1My Vet for dental cleans, desexing and puppy school

   Late nightsBased in Zetland2.2 km from Redfern

   Zetland's My Vet, 2.2 km from the middle of Redfern, looks after dogs and cats with check-ups, desexing, dental work and surgery. Its surgical list takes in soft tissue jobs, bone and joint repairs, eye operations and lump removal. During a dental clean, one owner received progress notes through the clinic's chat function, which keeps the family in touch while the team works. An on-site lab handles tests. Weekday sessions finish at 8pm, and Saturday trading ends at 1pm.

2. #2The Unusual Pet Vets Sydney for birds, reptiles and other exotic pets

   Exotic petsBased in Waterloo1.2 km from Redfern

   The Unusual Pet Vets Sydney, a Waterloo clinic 1.2 km from the middle of Redfern, sees a wide range of exotic animals. Its patients run from birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish to rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and rats. Services span nail and wing trims, operations, dentistry and blood and faecal testing. Regulars say staff stay calm with nervous birds and reptiles. Set packages exist for feathered pets (FlyStart), small furry pets (HopStart) and lizards (ScaleStart). Opening hours cover all seven days, with Sunday closing at 2:30pm.

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   #3The Inner West Cat Hospital for long-term care of cats with ongoing conditions

   Cat Friendly ClinicBased in Newtown2.5 km from Redfern

   The Inner West Cat Hospital, which is in Newtown and lies 2.5 km from the middle of Redfern, takes in cats and kittens alone. The team includes a cardiac and internal medicine specialist, a vet who uses nuclear medicine for thyroid and related hormone problems, and a surgeon who also handles feline dentistry. Long-term patients with serious or lasting illnesses are a particular strength, according to owners. To book, phone or email, since appointments hold a 20-minute minimum. The clinic offers payment plans and handles pet insurance claims.

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   #4Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Surry Hills for close-by after-hours surgery

   After hoursExotic pets0.9 km from Redfern

   Based at 419 Cleveland Street in Redfern, Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Surry Hills is the closest pick. It offers out-of-hours care, emergency surgery, CT imaging, cardiology and keyhole desexing, and runs telehealth for questions that can be settled without an exam. Visitors say calls and texts follow a visit. One visitor recalls staff passing on news overnight during a stay. Parking sits in the BP garage next door: lift the bollard on arrival and drop it back on the way out. Phone first when an after-hours visit is needed.

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   #5Paddington Cat Hospital for gentle care of nervous cats, dental work and surgery

   Based in Paddington2.2 km from Redfern

   Paddington Cat Hospital operates from 210 Oxford Street, 2.2 km from the middle of Redfern, and only treats felines. Much of its imaging is done in-house, including ultrasound, and samples go out to pathology labs for some results. Referrals go to a dermatologist or eye specialist when needed. Cats that are nervous tend to be handled gently from check-in to theatre, say customers. After hours, cases go to Medipaws in Leichhardt or SASH in Alexandria, so ring the clinic before setting out. Doors stay shut on Sundays and public holidays, and Saturdays end at noon.

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   #6Rosebery Veterinary Hospital for evening visits and long stays in its care

   Late nightsBased in Rosebery2.8 km from Redfern

   Rosebery Veterinary Hospital at 112 Rothschild Avenue lies 2.8 km from the middle of Redfern, the furthest pick here. Care ranges from shots and desexing to dental work, bone surgery, scans and lab work, and an intensive care unit with day care takes patients who need it. Puppy classes, grooming, overnight stays and daycare for dogs are offered on the premises. Weekday trading runs from 7:30am until 8pm, and weekends and public holidays from 9am to 6pm. One owner whose cat stayed four months found the vets and nurses skilled and warm.

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The table sets out where each vet is based, its late or after-hours cover and the animals it treats.

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 Redfern. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.

How we picked vets near Redfern

Clinics are ordered by what customers say, weighted so that many comments count for more than a handful, then by the range of care each lists, the animals it sees, and an in-house lab or X-ray. Eligible clinics sit a short hop from Redfern's centre, or are based inside the suburb, or are mobile services naming it. Nearer clinics come a little ahead. Each clinic's own material was checked for care of this type.