Best vets in South West Sydney

Best vets in South West Sydney, ranked

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   #1Memorial Avenue Vet Clinic for long-term care, dental work and surgery

   Based in Liverpool

   Memorial Avenue Vet Clinic is a dog and cat clinic based in Liverpool. Its listing names desexing, vaccinations, dental care and orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, backed by digital radiology, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory. Animals that need to stay in are hospitalised on site. Families who have taken the same pet there for years say the vets know its history, and recent cases with a complicated course were handled with patience. On Saturdays it opens from 8:30am until 1pm, so earlier bookings suit best.

2. #2Macarthur Veterinary Group Gregory Hills for cat boarding and online booking

   Exotic petsBased in Gregory Hills

   Macarthur Veterinary Group Gregory Hills is based in Gregory Hills and is one of the group's clinics in the Macarthur area. It covers routine dog and cat care, desexing, surgery and dental work, with in-house blood testing, digital X-rays, ultrasound and ECG. Cat boarding is offered, but no dog boarding appears in its listing, so ask before booking a stay for a dog. Wildlife and native birds are among the animals it sees. Owners can book through the group's online portal, and outside opening hours emergency calls go to 02 4627 1333.

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   #3Liverpool Veterinary Hospital for orthopaedic and dental care with anxious pets

   Based in Liverpool

   Liverpool Veterinary Hospital in Liverpool sees dogs and cats for vaccinations, microchipping, ultrasound, orthopaedic and dental care. Its listing also names nutritional advice and specialist referrals beside routine consults, so one clinic covers a check-up and a more involved problem. Owners say its vets handle anxious animals calmly and explain the options clearly. The clinic opens weekdays from 8:30am to 7pm and on Saturdays from 9am to 2pm, and it lists parking.

4. #4(Dr Spot) Campbelltown North Animal Hospital for puppy preschool and nervous pets

   Based in Campbelltown

   (Dr Spot) Campbelltown North Animal Hospital is based on Chamberlain Street in Campbelltown and sees dogs and cats for vaccinations, desexing, dental care and surgery. It runs puppy preschool at the clinic and also offers boarding. The clinic says it is AVA accredited 'A' class, and customers say its vets keep detailed case notes, so owners rarely have to repeat their history. Owners of nervous animals describe a quiet way in and time to settle before a procedure. Its listed emergency hours are Sunday 10am to 2pm, so plan other urgent visits around the weekday and Saturday hours.

5. #5Camden Veterinary Hospital for house calls and after-hours care

   After hoursBased in Camden

   Camden Veterinary Hospital is on Hill Street, and its vets also travel to homes for house calls. House calls are listed as a service here, and home euthanasia is included. Routine checks, vaccinations, reproduction work and allergy treatment for skin problems are all listed. Owners say the vet takes their time to explain what is wrong and how it will be managed, without rushing the consult. The clinic lists after-hours fees of $199 before 10pm and $310 after 10pm, and asks owners to call for an emergency rather than wait for a booking.

6. #6Macarthur Veterinary Group - Mt. Annan for long-term family pets and puppy plans

   Based in Mount Annan

   Macarthur Veterinary Group - Mt. Annan operates from Mount Annan, a branch in the Macarthur area. The group's listing describes dentistry, fracture and ligament repair, and on-site diagnostics for dogs and cats. Services listed for this branch include puppy school, heartworm prevention, cat boarding and dental care. Some clients have brought several pets here for a decade or more. The group's material covers every branch together, so call first to confirm the service you need is run here. After hours, the group's emergency service sends callers to Animal Referral Hospital in Homebush or SASH Western Sydney in Prospect, both open 24/7.

7. #7VECA Campbelltown - 24/7 Emergency and GP Vets for overnight surgery and critical care

   24/7Based in Campbelltown

   VECA Campbelltown - 24/7 Emergency and GP Vets is based on Blaxland Road in Campbelltown and runs every day of the year, including Christmas. It offers overnight surgery, critical care with mechanical ventilation and a blood bank, CT scans, and in-house X-ray, ultrasound and laboratory work. Cardiology, ophthalmology and internal medicine are seen by appointment. Emergencies are seen in order of urgency, so the sickest animals go first, and the emergency consultation is $199 with no after-hours surcharge. Parking is free on site, and GapOnly claims with partner insurers are processed at the desk.

8. #8Premier Vet Care for rabbits, birds, reptiles and wildlife

   Exotic petsBased in Bargo

   Based in Bargo, Premier Vet Care has patients ranging from dogs and cats to rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, birds and reptiles. The clinic also runs as a wildlife hospital and offers wildlife rescue. Appointments are needed for consults. On site are diagnostic equipment, blood testing and a pharmacy, so most routine needs can be met during one visit. Desexing is its most frequent surgery, and dental work covers the gum disease and tooth problems it sees often. Owners of nervous animals report calm, patient handling. Out of hours it gives telemedicine advice before 10pm only, and it names emergency hospitals to call first.

Compare vets in South West Sydney

The table below sets out where each clinic is based, its after-hours cover, and whether it sees cats and exotic pets.

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 South West Sydney

Scores from customers count for more when many have left one, so a clinic with a long track record outranks one with a handful of scores. Ties go to the wider range of care listed on each clinic's own pages, the animals it sees, and in-house X-ray and laboratory work. Each pick's own pages were read for what it offers, and a group branch is named for its suburb.