5 Best Veterinary Clinics in Johannesburg (2026)

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By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A sick pet in Johannesburg does not wait for office hours, and the right clinic depends heavily on whether you need a routine check-up or a specialist referral. The veterinary clinics below have logged more than 3,200 Google reviews between them, and their ratings run from 4.4 to 4.8, a real gap once you're comparing which one has the specialists your pet actually needs.

Short answer: The most-reviewed veterinary clinic in Johannesburg is Johannesburg Specialist Veterinary Centre (4.6 stars across 935 reviews), a referral hospital with 8 vets on staff. For general and emergency care, Oaklands Veterinary Clinic and Craighall Veterinary Hospital both hold the highest ratings on this page at 4.8 stars.

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Johannesburg's Top Vets, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Johannesburg Specialist Veterinary Centre	4.6 ★	935	Specialist referrals / surgery	View ›
2	Greenside Animal Hospital - Your preferred veterinary practice	4.6 ★	715	General care with retail & grooming	View ›
3	Oaklands Veterinary Clinic	4.8 ★	441	Highest-rated general practice	View ›
4	Craighall Veterinary Hospital	4.8 ★	429	Exotic & rabbit-friendly care	View ›
5	New South Veterinary Centre	4.4 ★	727	24/7 emergency care	View ›

5 Best Veterinary Clinics in Johannesburg (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Johannesburg Specialist Veterinary Centre

4.6935 Google reviews

Johannesburg Specialist Veterinary Centre is a referral animal hospital in Randpark Ridge staffed by eight vets, focused mainly on surgical and medical cases referred from other practices across South Africa and neighbouring countries. Its specialists cover internal medicine fields including cardiology, oncology, dermatology and nephrology, alongside advanced surgery such as spinal procedures, hip replacements and cruciate ligament repair. It also keeps a general family-vet team on staff for non-referral visits.

What people praise

Clients describe major surgeries, including kidney removal, explained in full detail before proceeding
Named staff at reception get repeated praise for keeping owners updated during a pet's stay
Named specialists across multiple fields, from spinal surgery to internal medicine
Reviewers describe compassionate handling of difficult, high-stakes diagnoses

Worth knowing

As a referral-heavy hospital, expect a wait for a specialist appointment versus a same-day general visit

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume935 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown80% 5-star

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Our take: The clear pick in this city when a case is complex enough to need a true specialist, not just a general vet. The most-reviewed clinic here by a wide margin, and the reviews back up the depth of its team.

Website +27117926442 Directions

63 Kayburne Ave, Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg, 2156

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Greenside Animal Hospital - Your preferred veterinary practice

4.6715 Google reviews

Greenside Animal Hospital is a general veterinary practice on the corner of Barry Hertzog Avenue and Muirfield Road in Randburg, serving cats, dogs and other pets with annual check-ups, vaccinations, spay and neuter, dental work, and digital x-ray and ultrasound diagnostics. Beyond core veterinary care, it also runs a pet supply shop, grooming, and boarding (cattery) services, and refers out to specialists when a case needs expertise beyond general practice.

What people praise

Reviewers consistently describe daily phone updates while a pet is hospitalised
Staff praised for handling emotionally difficult end-of-life visits with compassion
Same-day appointments available for urgent concerns
Convenient one-stop setup with in-house pet supplies and grooming

Worth knowing

A few reviewers note pricing runs higher than some alternatives in the area

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume715 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown78% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-rounded general practice with a strong reputation for communication during hospital stays, which matters most when a pet is seriously ill. The extra retail and grooming services are a convenience, not the main draw.

Website +27116464210 Directions

252 Barry Hertzog Ave, Greenside, Randburg, 2193

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Oaklands Veterinary Clinic

4.8441 Google reviews

Oaklands Veterinary Clinic is a general veterinary practice in Oaklands, Johannesburg, run by a team of experienced veterinarians and support staff. Reviews describe routine and urgent visits alike, including arthritis flare-ups and ongoing care for older pets, with the practice emphasising clear explanation of treatment plans to owners.

What people praise

Tied for the highest rating on this page at 4.8
Reviewers repeatedly name specific vets for taking time to explain diagnoses and treatment options in full
Clients describe noticeable improvement in pets shortly after a visit
Practical, specific advice offered on diet and food allergies

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the largest clinics on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume441 · 83th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown85% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: One of the two highest-rated clinics here, with reviews that consistently praise the vets' willingness to walk owners through exactly what's happening and why. A strong choice for ongoing care of an aging or chronically ill pet.

Website +27117286012 Directions

41 Victoria St, Oaklands, Johannesburg, 2193

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Craighall Veterinary Hospital

4.8429 Google reviews

Craighall Veterinary Hospital is a general and exotic-animal veterinary practice in Craighall Park, Randburg, built around seven vets offering routine consultations, dental care, surgery, and hospitalisation with separate wards for cats, dogs, exotics and isolation cases. It stands out locally for having vets with a specific interest in treating rabbits and other exotic or reptile patients, alongside standard cat and dog care.

What people praise

Tied for the highest rating on this page at 4.8
Multiple reviewers specifically praise rabbit and exotic-pet care, a less common specialty
In-house pet shop alongside the veterinary practice
Reviewers describe accurate diagnosis across several pets in one household

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume429 · 78th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown88% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clinic to call if your pet isn't a standard cat or dog. Its exotic and rabbit-focused expertise, combined with a tied-highest rating, makes it a standout for owners of less common pets.

Website +27114427361 Directions

14 Clarence Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg, 2196

#5🕑 Open 7 days

New South Veterinary Centre

4.4727 Google reviews

New South Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice in Glenvista, Johannesburg South, offering round-the-clock emergency service alongside routine care, medications and pet food for sale on-site. Reviewers describe emergency procedures handled quickly, including foreign-object removal, alongside standard treatment for injured pets.

What people praise

Genuinely open 24/7 for emergencies, unlike most other clinics on this page
Reviewers describe fast, life-saving intervention in urgent situations
Staff praised for compassion when delivering difficult news about a pet's condition

Worth knowing

One widely shared review describes a dispute over how an escaped animal was handled outside the clinic
Slightly lower rating than the other clinics on this page, reflecting a wider mix of feedback

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume727 · 93th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown72% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The only genuine round-the-clock option on this page, which matters most in a true emergency. Reviews on urgent care are strong even though the overall rating trails the rest of the list.

+27116823213 Directions

203 Biggarsberg St, Glenvista, Johannesburg South, 2091

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the clinic’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many clients have rated them, ranked against other Johannesburg veterinary clinics. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.6 from hundreds of reviewers carries more weight than a perfect score from a handful. Recency reflects how recently clients are still leaving reviews. No clinic can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a vet visit cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

Veterinary pricing in Johannesburg varies by clinic, the type of visit, and whether specialist or emergency care is involved. None of the clinics on this page publish a fixed price list in their reviews or site text, so costs are best confirmed directly with each practice before booking.

Serving all of Johannesburg

The clinics above cover Johannesburg and the surrounding suburbs, including Randburg, Greenside, Craighall Park, Oaklands, Randpark Ridge and Johannesburg South. Searching for a vet near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you choose a vet

Do you offer 24/7 emergency care, or who do you refer to after hours?
Will my pet be treated by the same vet at each visit, or does that vary?
If my pet needs a specialist, do you refer out, or is that handled in-house?
What are your fees for a standard consultation and common procedures like vaccinations?
Do you offer payment plans or accept pet insurance directly?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these veterinary clinics?

We started from every veterinary clinic in Johannesburg with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which Johannesburg vet handles emergencies overnight?

New South Veterinary Centre advertises 24/7 emergency service. Confirm current after-hours availability by phone before an urgent visit, since hours can change.

Where should I go for a pet with a serious or complex condition?

Johannesburg Specialist Veterinary Centre is a dedicated referral hospital with specialists across surgery and internal medicine fields. Most pets get there via a referral from their regular vet.

The bottom line

For routine and general care, Oaklands and Craighall are tied at the top of this list on rating, with Craighall the stronger pick if you own a rabbit or exotic pet. For anything requiring specialist surgery or internal medicine, Johannesburg Specialist Veterinary Centre is the name with both the review base and the credentials to match.

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