Best after-hours vets in Sydney City
Last updatedSASH - Specialist and 24/7 Emergency Vets Alexandria leads this list because it is the only pick that runs emergency care around the clock. The other four close on weekday evenings between 6pm and 8pm, so the hour you call decides who is open. Three of them keep Sunday hours, which matters for a weekend problem. Choose by the hour you need, then check the clinic before you travel.
Quick picks in Sydney City
- Best for a pet hurt or unwell at night: SASH - Specialist and 24/7 Emergency Vets Alexandria, with walk-ins seen at any hour.
- Best for a late weekday visit: Rosebery Veterinary Hospital, open until 8pm on weekdays and seven days a week.
- Best for a Sunday appointment: Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Surry Hills, open on Sundays from 9am to 3pm.
- Best for anxious cats and dogs: Vets On Crown, where customers say the team is gentle and offers a quiet room.
Best after-hours vets in Sydney City, ranked
#1SASH - Specialist and 24/7 Emergency Vets Alexandria for emergencies at any hour
24/7Based in AlexandriaSASH - Specialist and 24/7 Emergency Vets Alexandria is based in Alexandria and runs around the clock, with walk-ins triaged on arrival and no booking needed. The listed equipment includes a CT scanner and MRI, so an urgent case can be imaged on site. Call (02) 8913 4000 before you set out. Drivers use the Ellis Avenue entrance, where parking is on site.
#2My Vet in Zetland for late weekday visits and dental cleans
Late nightsBased in ZetlandMy Vet is based in Zetland, on Epsom Road, and is open until 8pm from Monday to Friday, with Saturday hours from 9am to 1pm. Dogs and cats are seen for everyday care, desexing and dental work, with puppy pre-school run in house. Customers describe its vets as thorough and warm. Its page lists no emergency service, so check before relying on it for an urgent case.
#3Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Surry Hills for Sunday and weekend appointments
After hoursExotic petsBased in RedfernSouthern Cross Veterinary Clinic Surry Hills, based in Redfern, is open on Sundays from 9am to 3pm and on Saturdays until 2pm. The business states after-hours work and lists emergency surgery on its page. Its services include cardiology, CT scans, pet dentistry and telehealth consults for questions that don't need an examination. Customers say the team calls or texts after a visit.
#4Rosebery Veterinary Hospital for evening appointments and cat care
Late nightsBased in RoseberyRosebery Veterinary Hospital is based in Rosebery and is open until 8pm on weekdays and from 9am to 6pm on weekends and public holidays. Urgent cases can come in during those hours. Its services include surgery, medical imaging, pathology and an intensive care unit with day care. The clinic says it has no surcharge on any day of the week, and customers describe its staff as gentle with cats through long recoveries.
#5Vets On Crown in Surry Hills for anxious pets and clear costs
Late nightsBased in Surry HillsVets On Crown runs from Surry Hills, with weekday hours until 8pm and weekend hours from 10am to 4pm. Its services include surgery, X-ray and ultrasound, blood tests and emergency care during opening hours. Customers say the team is gentle with nervous pets and explains costs and follow-up. Outside hours, urgent cases are sent to other hospitals named on its page, and the clinic treats dogs and cats only.
Compare after-hours vets in Sydney City
The table sets each clinic's base, emergency cover and hours side by side.
| Vet | Based in | After hours | Cat Friendly | Exotic pets | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SASH - Specialist & 24/7 Emergency Vets Alexandria | Alexandria | 24/7 | – | – | ★ 4.8 (1037) |
| My Vet | Zetland | Late nights | – | – | ★ 4.9 (279) |
| Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Surry Hills | Redfern | After hours | – | ✓ | ★ 4.7 (261) |
| Rosebery Veterinary Hospital | Rosebery | Late nights | – | – | ★ 4.7 (253) |
| Vets On Crown | Surry Hills | Late nights | – | – | ★ 4.2 (335) |
| Mascot Veterinary Hospital | Mascot | Late nights | – | – | ★ 3.5 (144) |
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. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked after-hours vets in Sydney City
This list puts first the City of Sydney clinics that say themselves they offer after-hours or 24/7 care, then those open late on the most weeknights or on Sundays, and weighs customer feedback by how many customers have written in. Each pick's own page was read for what it offers outside business hours, and its hours come from its listed opening times.
After-hours vets in Sydney City: FAQ
Which vets in Sydney City see pets after hours?
SASH - Specialist & 24/7 Emergency Vets Alexandria is the choice for a night-time walk-in, since it takes them at any hour. Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Surry Hills states after-hours work, and Rosebery Veterinary Hospital sees emergencies during its opening hours.
Do I need to book before an after-hours visit?
SASH - Specialist & 24/7 Emergency Vets Alexandria takes walk-ins with no booking needed, though ringing (02) 8913 4000 first helps. For the other clinics, call ahead, because Rosebery's public holiday hours run from 9am to 6pm.
Does Vets On Crown see emergencies outside its hours?
Vets On Crown lists emergency care only during opening hours. Outside them it sends urgent cases to other hospitals, which the clinic names on its page.
Which Sydney City vets are open on Saturdays?
Rosebery Veterinary Hospital is open on Saturdays from 9am to 6pm, and Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Surry Hills runs from 8am to 2pm. My Vet closes at 1pm on Saturdays.