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5 Best Veterinary Clinics in Sydney (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 9 min read

A sick pet rarely waits for business hours, and Sydney's veterinary clinics range from a 24/7 emergency hospital to small neighbourhood practices that know your dog by name. SASH Alexandria alone has logged 931 Google reviews, and every clinic on this page holds a rating of 4.6 or higher. The real decision isn't whether these vets are good, it's whether you need round-the-clock emergency care or a GP who remembers your pet's history.

Short answer: Pet Medical Milsons Point holds a perfect 5.0 rating across 451 Google reviews, the strongest score on this page. SASH Alexandria is Sydney's most-reviewed veterinary practice at 931 reviews and runs 24/7 emergency and specialist care, while Sydney Animal Hospitals (4.6, Newtown) and Alexandria Vet Hospital (4.6) offer extended-hours general practice. Costs vary widely by procedure, so always confirm pricing directly with the clinic.
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How Sydney's Vets Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 SASH - Specialist & 24/7 Emergency Vets - Alexandria 4.8 ★ 931 24/7 emergency & specialist care View ›
2 Pet Medical Milsons Point 5.0 ★ 451 Family GP care View ›
3 Sydney Animal Hospitals 4.6 ★ 481 Extended hours / Newtown & Inner West View ›
4 Alexandria Vet Hospital 4.6 ★ 334 Anxious or senior pets View ›
5 The Wild Vet 4.6 ★ 278 Exotic pets & reptiles View ›
5 Best Veterinary Clinics in Sydney (2026)

A closer look at each clinic

SASH - Specialist & 24/7 Emergency Vets - Alexandria logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

SASH - Specialist & 24/7 Emergency Vets - Alexandria

4.8931 Google reviews

SASH (Small Animal Specialist Hospital) Alexandria is a 24-hour emergency and specialist veterinary hospital serving Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, Inner South and Inner West. It runs a full multidisciplinary team covering surgery, internal medicine, oncology, imaging and critical care, with critical-care specialists on-site seven days a week. Pets are triaged on arrival and no booking is needed for emergencies, making it the clinic families reach for outside normal vet hours.

What people praise

  • Families describe consistent phone and text updates during multi-day hospital stays
  • Reviewers repeatedly praise the surgical teams by name for skill and compassion
  • True 24/7 walk-in emergency care with no appointment needed
  • Handles complex, specialist-level cases other clinics refer out

Worth knowing

  • As a specialist and emergency hospital, expect higher costs than a routine GP visit
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume931 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: SASH is Sydney's most-reviewed vet by a wide margin and the clear choice for a genuine emergency or a specialist referral. For routine check-ups, a general practice on this list will likely be more cost-effective.

Website+61289134000 Directions

Parking entrance via Ellis Ave, 5/476 Gardeners Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015

Pet Medical Milsons Point logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Pet Medical Milsons Point

5.0451 Google reviews

Pet Medical Milsons Point is a fully independent, family-owned veterinary practice on the Lower North Shore offering general veterinary care, grooming and dental work. It's accredited as a Low Stress Handling clinic and holds gold-level Cat Friendly accreditation, both aimed at reducing anxiety for nervous pets during visits. The practice describes itself as focused on building long-term relationships between vets, pets and their owners rather than one-off transactional visits.

What people praise

  • Highest rating on this page, a perfect 5.0
  • Reviewers describe patient, calm handling of anxious or vocal pets
  • Multiple reviewers mention detailed follow-up on how a pet is doing after treatment
  • Bilingual care mentioned favourably, including Mandarin-speaking staff

Worth knowing

  • Open Monday to Friday only, so plan ahead for weekend needs
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating5 / 5
Review volume451 · 84th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest rating on this list, and the reviews consistently describe a calm, low-stress environment. A strong default for routine and ongoing care if you're not in the middle of an after-hours emergency.

Website Book now+61282034390 Directions

28 Alfred St S, Milsons Point NSW 2061

Sydney Animal Hospitals logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Sydney Animal Hospitals

4.6481 Google reviews

Sydney Animal Hospitals runs a Newtown veterinary hospital offering surgical, medical and preventive care with unusually long hours, open as early as 7am and as late as 11pm on weekdays. Services span dental care, desexing, dermatology, cancer treatment, advanced procedures like cruciate ligament and TPLO surgery, plus puppy preschool and behaviour support. It's part of the wider Sydney Animal Hospitals group with several Inner West and Eastern Suburbs locations.

What people praise

  • Long weekday hours make it easier to get a same-day appointment around work
  • Reviewers name specific vets for compassionate, thorough surgical care
  • Handles advanced procedures like TPLO and cruciate surgery in-house
  • Staff remember returning pets and their medical history

Worth knowing

  • One recent review describes a devastating outcome with a young puppy and raises questions about earlier diagnosis; the practice had not publicly responded to that review at the time of writing
  • A slightly lower five-star share than the top clinics on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume481 · 91st
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown85% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-equipped Inner West practice with genuinely long hours and advanced in-house surgery. The one serious negative review is worth reading in full alongside the many positive accounts before deciding.

Website Book now+61295194111 Directions

69-73 Erskineville Rd, Erskineville NSW 2043

Alexandria Vet Hospital logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Alexandria Vet Hospital

4.6334 Google reviews

Alexandria Vet Hospital is a general veterinary practice offering routine care, dentistry and puppy school in the Alexandria area, open Monday to Saturday. Reviews describe a team known for managing behavioural and anxiety issues in older and nervous pets, alongside standard preventive and diagnostic care.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe genuine patience with anxious pets during blood-pressure checks and exams
  • Long-term clients travel from other suburbs specifically for this practice
  • One reviewer describes a vet successfully managing an 11-year-old dog's behavioural issues over several years

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer describes a high quoted price for emergency cat surgery; the clinic states it has no record of the visit and disputes the account
  • Open Saturdays but closed Sundays
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume334 · 72nd
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown84% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable general practice with a track record on harder behavioural and anxiety cases. The single disputed pricing review is worth weighing against the many detailed, positive accounts on this page.

Website Book now+61296984120 Directions

1/138-142 Botany Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015

The Wild Vet logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Wild Vet

4.6278 Google reviews

The Wild Vet is a Glebe veterinary practice specialising in exotic pets, including reptiles, birds and rabbits, alongside general cat and dog care. Open seven days including a Sunday morning slot, it's built a reputation as one of the few Sydney practices reviewers describe as genuinely comfortable treating bearded dragons, budgies and rabbits, not just cats and dogs.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe deep familiarity with exotic and less-common pets
  • Compassionate handling described even in end-of-life situations
  • Fast turnaround for sick birds and reptiles, described as seen within the hour in one case
  • Reviewers describe fair, reasonable pricing

Worth knowing

  • Street parking can be tight; the clinic does note a small customer lot behind the building
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume278 · 59th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clear pick on this page for anyone with a reptile, bird or small mammal rather than just a cat or dog. Reviews consistently describe a level of comfort with exotic pets that's harder to find elsewhere in Sydney.

Website+611300945383 Directions

22a Bridge Rd, Glebe NSW 2037

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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 is computed 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 pet owners have rated them, ranked against other Sydney veterinary clinics. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from over 900 reviews carries more weight than the same score from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently owners are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

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

None of the clinics on this page publish a fixed public price list, and cost depends heavily on whether it’s a routine check-up, a procedure, or emergency and specialist care. Emergency and specialist hospitals like SASH typically cost more than a general practice visit for the same complaint. Always ask for a written estimate before agreeing to a procedure.

Serving all of Sydney

The clinics above cover much of inner Sydney, including Alexandria, Milsons Point, Newtown, Erskineville and Glebe, so most owners will find an option within a short drive. Searching for a vet near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast, and SASH Alexandria’s emergency line runs around the clock.

What to ask before you choose a vet

  • Do you offer 24/7 emergency care, or do you refer out after hours?
  • Can you treat my pet’s specific species, especially if it’s an exotic or less-common pet?
  • Will you provide a written estimate before any procedure?
  • Do you have experience managing anxious or reactive pets?
  • What are your hours, and is weekend availability an option?
  • Is there a payment plan or pet insurance you work with directly?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these veterinary clinics?

We started from every veterinary clinic in Sydney 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 Sydney vet offers 24/7 emergency care?

SASH Alexandria runs a genuine 24-hour walk-in emergency and specialist hospital with no appointment needed, plus critical-care specialists on-site seven days a week.

Is there a vet on this list for exotic pets?

The Wild Vet in Glebe specialises in reptiles, birds, rabbits and other exotic pets alongside general cat and dog care, and reviewers consistently praise its comfort level with less-common species.

The bottom line

Pet Medical Milsons Point’s perfect rating makes it the safest default for routine and family care, while SASH Alexandria is the name to know for genuine emergencies at any hour. Whichever you choose, get a written estimate before any procedure.

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