Best vets in Hawkesbury

Best vets in Hawkesbury, ranked

1. #1Kurrajong Village Vets for routine care and testing done on site

   Based in Kurrajong

   Kurrajong Village Vets sees a mix of dogs, cats, rabbits and wildlife, working from Kurrajong. Its digital x-ray, ultrasound and in-house lab mean owners rarely wait on a referral lab for results. Dentistry and laser treatments are handled in house, and a cat hotel takes felines while owners are away. Customers say staff are patient with anxious animals and talk owners through costs and choices. The practice is open weekdays from 8am to 6pm and Saturday from 9am to 12pm. Out of hours, urgent cases are sent to VECA in Rouse Hill, phone (02) 9129 5800, from 6pm until 8am.

2. #2Macquarie Veterinary Clinic for desexing, surgery and dental work

   Based in Windsor

   Macquarie Veterinary Clinic is based in Windsor and cares for dogs and cats. Its vets and nurses do most surgery on the premises, including orthopaedic and soft tissue work, with the clinic's own x-ray and ultrasound alongside ECG and anaesthetic monitoring. Cats can board in an air-conditioned cattery on site. The clinic also offers arthritis injections and nutrition advice for older pets. Hours run weekdays from 9am to 7pm, Saturday to 2pm and a short Sunday morning. Reviewers describe the staff as calm and caring, and several clients have brought their pets there for years.

3. #3North Richmond Vet Hospital for imaging, surgery and exotic pets

   After hoursExotic petsBased in North Richmond

   North Richmond Vet Hospital sees dogs, cats, rabbits and birds on a broad list of patients. Reptiles, guinea pigs, rats and ferrets are seen too. It has CT, digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and an in-house lab on site, plus two surgical theatres. Surgery covers soft tissue and bone repairs, and dental and pain care are offered too. The clinic says it does little large-animal work at present. Night-time care is open to existing clients only, so ring before you set off. Customers say the vets handle nervous dogs patiently and explain each step.

4. #4Kurmond Vet Clinic for dental work, x-rays and long-term family pets

   Based in Kurrajong

   Kurmond Vet Clinic is based in Kurrajong, on Bells Line of Road, and has a large car park on site. Its digital x-ray covers skeletal, abdominal and chest films, and its dental work runs from scale and polish to extractions. Surgery includes orthopaedic repairs, and pathology is done in the clinic. Customers describe the vet as explaining what is needed, and several say they feel known by the clinic after years of visits. Serious cases get attention too, with snakebites and skin cancer removals among the treatments customers mention. Thursdays and Saturdays close at 11am, so book early on those days.

5. #5Agnes Banks Equine Clinic for horse surgery and lameness work

   24/7Based in Agnes Banks

   Agnes Banks Equine Clinic is based in Agnes Banks and treats horses only, including racehorses and competition horses. Its surgeons, a consulting medicine specialist and equine generalists cover planned procedures, long-running lameness and general care. Owners say the vets explain options in plain language and check in once the horse is home after surgery. A 24/7 call line for horse owners means urgent problems can be phoned in at any hour. Bookings can be made online or by phone.

Compare vets in Hawkesbury

The table below compares where each vet is based, when it is open and its emergency cover.

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 vets in Hawkesbury

The order follows how customers judge each clinic, with more weight given to clinics many customers have reviewed, so one with a long run of reviews ranks above one with only a few. Beyond that, each clinic was checked for the breadth of its care, the animals it treats and whether its x-ray and lab are in house. Each entry was judged on what its own pages say about this sort of care.