Best vets near Brookvale
Last updatedThe Beaches Vet leads this list of vets near Brookvale for surgery and dental work, though it sits just outside the suburb in Manly Vale. One clinic is based in Brookvale itself, and the rest differ in the animals they see and their after-hours care. Choose by the care your pet needs, how far you will drive, and whether you need someone late.
Quick picks near Brookvale
- Best for surgery and dental work: The Beaches Vet, with dentistry, dermatology and oncology on its list.
- Best for a clinic in the suburb: Vet-O Pet Services, based in Brookvale with cat boarding on site.
- Best for follow-up after an operation: Allambie Vet Hospital, which checks in after procedures and takes time with anxious dogs.
- Best for out-of-hours emergencies: Harbord Veterinary Hospital, which keeps a 24/7 emergency line apart from its daytime consults.
Best vets near Brookvale, ranked

#1The Beaches Vet for surgery, dental work and home visits
Based in Manly Vale2.9 km from BrookvaleThe Beaches Vet is a Manly Vale clinic run by Dr Andrew and Dr Natalie Slade, about 2.9 km from the middle of Brookvale. Its surgery list runs from soft tissue and orthopaedic work to dentistry, dermatology and oncology. Its imaging and lab equipment is described as newly installed. Home visits are offered, and one owner had a visit for a large cat too big to carry. Hours are 7:30am to 7:30pm on weekdays and 9am to 2pm on Saturday, with Sunday closed. No after-hours service is named, so call the clinic for advice on urgent problems outside those times.

#2Vet-O Pet Services for long-term family care and cat boarding
After hours0.9 km from BrookvaleVet-O Pet Services | Vet on Northern Beaches is based in Brookvale, inside the Pet-O complex at 626 Pittwater Road, 0.9 km from the middle of the suburb. Owners also mention Dr Barbara for recent operations. Imaging includes X-ray and ultrasound, and grooming is available for cats and hard-to-handle dogs. Its cat boarding facility is on site, and owners say cats are well looked after there. The emergency contact reaches a vet from 6am to 10pm, but the clinic is not open round the clock.

#3Allambie Vet Hospital for surgery and follow-up care for anxious dogs
Based in Allambie Heights1.9 km from BrookvaleAllambie Vet Hospital is a dog and cat clinic in Allambie Heights, 1.9 km from the middle of Brookvale. Intensive care, anaesthesia and endoscopy sit beside its surgery and dental work, with specialist referrals as well. One owner says pricing was clear before a procedure, and follow-up calls come after operations. A puppy class is offered as well. Hours are 8am to 7pm on weekdays and 8am to 5pm on Saturday.

#4Harbord Veterinary Hospital for 24/7 emergencies and pets beyond dogs and cats
24/7Exotic petsBased in Freshwater2.4 km from BrookvaleHarbord Veterinary Hospital is a Freshwater animal hospital, 2.4 km from the middle of Brookvale, that treats dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and snakes. X-ray is on site, and the in-house laboratory can return same-day results, with specialised tests sent to an outside lab. Its after-hours service gives 24/7 assistance in emergencies on its own number. Urgent cases are seen in consult time without a booking. Some households have been bringing pets here for decades.

#5Dee Why Veterinary Hospital AMS for nervous pets and cat boarding
Based in Dee Why2.5 km from BrookvaleDee Why Veterinary Hospital AMS is a general clinic on Pittwater Road in Dee Why, 2.5 km from the middle of Brookvale. Blood and urine tests run in the clinic within about 15 minutes. Operations range from soft tissue to bone work, and cats and dogs can both stay overnight. Visitors say the vets are friendly and gentle with nervous pets, and reviewers say cats have room in the boarding area. Sunday is closed and weekend surcharges apply, so a weekday or Saturday morning suits best.

#6Northern Districts Veterinary Hospital for dental work, laser therapy and birds and reptiles
Exotic petsBased in Narraweena0.5 km from BrookvaleNorthern Districts Veterinary Hospital is a general clinic on May Road in Narraweena, 0.5 km from the middle of Brookvale. It sees dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds and reptiles, and runs its blood tests in house, with pre-anaesthetic bloods done there too. Teeth cleaning covers scale and polish, and laser treatment uses Class 4 equipment. Complex surgery is referred to Northside Veterinary Specialists. Cats can stay in the boarding area all year. After close, Northside Emergency Veterinary Services takes calls on (02) 9452-2933.
Compare vets near Brookvale
The table lists each clinic's base, its after-hours cover and how far it sits from the middle of Brookvale.
| Vet | Based in | Distance | After hours | Cat Friendly | Exotic pets | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaches Vet | Manly Vale | 2.9 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (307) |
| Vet-O Pet Services | Vet on Northern Beaches | Brookvale | 0.9 km | After hours | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (287) |
| Allambie Vet Hospital | Allambie Heights | 1.9 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (261) |
| Harbord Veterinary Hospital | Freshwater | 2.4 km | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (108) |
| Dee Why Veterinary Hospital AMS | Dee Why | 2.5 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (88) |
| Northern Districts Veterinary Hospital | Narraweena | 0.5 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (29) |
| Greencross Vets Brookvale | Brookvale | 0.2 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.5 (106) |
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 Brookvale. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked vets near Brookvale
The list leans on the scope of care, the species treated and an in-house x-ray and lab. Customer feedback counts more when many customers have shared it, and clinics nearer Brookvale sit slightly higher. The pages of every pick were read for care and opening times.
Vets near Brookvale: FAQ
Which vet near Brookvale is open on a Sunday?
Vet-O Pet Services | Vet on Northern Beaches is the only clinic in this list open on a Sunday, from 9am to 12pm. The other picks are closed that day.
Who takes urgent calls near Brookvale after the clinics close?
Vet-O Pet Services | Vet on Northern Beaches has an emergency contact that reaches a vet until 10pm. Northern Districts sends after-hours calls to Northside Emergency Veterinary Services, and Harbord runs its own round-the-clock line.
Do any vets near Brookvale see birds or reptiles?
Harbord Veterinary Hospital treats birds and snakes, and Northern Districts Veterinary Hospital also sees reptiles, so two clinics here list birds among their patients.