Best after-hours vets near Summer Hill
Last updatedHaberfield Veterinary Hospital leads this list of after-hours vets near Summer Hill, with after-hours care stated and weekday hours to 8pm. The others differ in what they offer after dark: a 24/7 emergency department, late weeknight opening with surgery, or a named hospital for emergencies out of hours. Call ahead before you drive in, because late opening and emergency routes vary.
Quick picks near Summer Hill
- Best for late weeknight visits: Haberfield Veterinary Hospital, open until 8pm on weekdays and stating after-hours care.
- Best for round-the-clock emergencies with a cat: MediPaws in Leichhardt, where emergency patients are taken without a referral.
- Best for dental work and surgery in the evening: Sydney Animal Hospitals Inner West, open until 8pm on weekdays and until 6pm at weekends.
- Best for a family vet with evening hours: Annandale Animal Hospital, open until 8pm on weekdays and offering cat boarding.
Best after-hours vets near Summer Hill, ranked
#1Haberfield Veterinary Hospital for after-hours care and house calls
After hoursExotic petsBased in Haberfield0.9 km from Summer HillHaberfield Veterinary Hospital is based in Haberfield, less than a kilometre from the middle of Summer Hill, and sees dogs, cats and pocket pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets. The clinic is open until 8pm on weekdays and lists after-hours care, and out of hours owners are asked to phone the main number. It also does surgery, puppy school and house calls, and it boards cats and small quiet dogs on a limited basis. Check the weekday times by phone before a visit.

#2Sydney Animal Hospitals Inner West for dental work and orthopaedic operations
Late nightsBased in Stanmore2.8 km from Summer HillSydney Animal Hospitals Inner West sits in Stanmore, less than 3 km from the middle of Summer Hill, and is open until 8pm on weekdays and until 6pm at weekends. Evening check-ups are possible without an emergency. The clinic treats dogs and cats for dental work, desexing, orthopaedic operations and lump removal, and it brings in cardiologists and internal medicine specialists when a case calls for one. It runs puppy school and grooming, and it names Veterinary Specialists of Sydney in Miranda as the 24-hour hospital for after-hours emergencies.

#3MediPaws for round-the-clock emergencies and feline medicine
24/7Cat Friendly ClinicBased in Leichhardt2.7 km from Summer HillMediPaws is a veterinary specialist centre based in Leichhardt, about 2.7 km from the middle of Summer Hill, and it is the one pick open 24 hours a day. Round-the-clock emergency care is available, and patients are seen without a referral. A cat has its own door and ward here, and feline specialists work on site, so say you have a cat when you book. Its departments cover internal medicine, surgery, imaging, dermatology and oncology, and it accepts VetPay.

#4Annandale Animal Hospital for a long-running family vet with evening hours
Late nightsBased in Leichhardt2.8 km from Summer HillAnnandale Animal Hospital, based in Leichhardt, is under 3 km from the middle of Summer Hill. Hours run to 8pm on weekdays and 5pm on Saturdays, and the clinic covers check-ups, vaccinations, dental care, desexing, surgery and cat boarding. Customers say the team is thorough and reliable, from routine check-ups to emergencies. Overnight checks on animals staying in hospital are done by vet students, so ask who will be watching yours. The clinic offers Afterpay and GapOnly.
Compare after-hours vets near Summer Hill
The table compares where each clinic is based, its emergency arrangements and how far it sits from the middle of the suburb.
| Vet | Based in | Distance | After hours | Cat Friendly | Exotic pets | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberfield Veterinary Hospital | Haberfield | 0.9 km | After hours | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (208) |
| Sydney Animal Hospitals Inner West | Stanmore | 2.8 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (342) |
| MediPaws | Leichhardt | 2.7 km | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (104) |
| Annandale Animal Hospital | Leichhardt | 2.8 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (508) |
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 Summer Hill. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked after-hours vets near Summer Hill
Ordering follows the after-hours cover each clinic states, late weeknight opening, Sunday hours and customer feedback weighted by how many customers left it. Clinics count if they are based in the suburb or a short way from it, with nearer ones sitting slightly higher. Each pick was checked for this kind of care against what it says about itself.
After-hours vets near Summer Hill: FAQ
Which vets near Summer Hill are open late on weeknights?
Haberfield Veterinary Hospital, Sydney Animal Hospitals Inner West and Annandale Animal Hospital all keep weekday evenings open, running past 7pm on most weeknights.
Where should I take a pet with an emergency at night near Summer Hill?
MediPaws in Leichhardt offers round-the-clock emergency care with no referral needed. Clinics that close earlier each have their own after-hours route, so ring the one you plan to use first.
Which of these clinics sees animals other than dogs and cats?
Haberfield Veterinary Hospital lists rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice and ferrets, while the other clinics in this list see only dogs and cats.
Which after-hours clinic is nearest to Summer Hill?
Haberfield Veterinary Hospital is the nearest pick to the suburb's centre and also leads the ranking.