Best vets near Frenchs Forest
Last updatedFrenchs Forest Veterinary Hospital leads this list of vets near Frenchs Forest, on the strength of a broad range of care and steady customer feedback. The clinics differ in their hours, their surgical work and how they handle after-hours problems. None of them lists 24-hour care, so the right pick depends on whether you need a weekday clinic, a surgeon or a late visit.
Quick picks near Frenchs Forest
- Best for a close, everyday vet: Frenchs Forest Veterinary Hospital, based in the suburb and open on weekdays until 6pm.
- Best for dogs that find vet visits stressful: Belrose Veterinary Hospital, where regulars say the team keeps dogs relaxed.
- Best for orthopaedic surgery: Vetmed Forest in Forestville, which describes surgery on cruciate ligaments and luxating patellas.
Best vets near Frenchs Forest, ranked

#1Frenchs Forest Veterinary Hospital for dental work, desexing and ongoing care
Exotic pets0.6 km from Frenchs ForestFrenchs Forest Veterinary Hospital is based in the suburb and has treated dogs, cats and small pets since 1986. Its services include dental care, desexing, behaviour consultations and cancer care, and it also sees rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and mice. Weekday hours run from 8am to 6pm, with Saturday mornings until 1pm. Nights and weekends fall to Northside Emergency Veterinary Services in Terrey Hills, which the clinic names as its after-hours option. Payment plans can be arranged at booking.

#2Belrose Veterinary Hospital for anxious dogs and house calls
Based in Belrose1.6 km from Frenchs ForestBelrose Veterinary Hospital is based in Belrose and treats pets from Frenchs Forest, with parking on site. It has in-house radiology and pathology, so many tests can be done during the same visit, and it offers house calls for owners who can't easily travel. Several regulars report that a dog who once needed sedation now visits without it. Its surgery list covers soft tissue, orthopaedic and eye work, plus palliative care. The clinic is APAV and AQIS accredited for pets travelling overseas, and it runs a puppy pre-school.

#3Vetmed Forest for orthopaedic surgery and long-term illness
Based in Forestville2 km from Frenchs ForestVetmed Forest is a clinic based in Forestville, a short drive from Frenchs Forest, that describes keyhole laparoscopic surgery alongside orthopaedic work on cruciate ligaments. Its surgeons list experience in oncology, radiology, critical care and internal medicine, and rehabilitation consults sit alongside surgery. Pets with a long illness usually stay under the same team, owners report. Late weekday appointments run to 7pm, handy after work, and Saturday mornings run 9am to 2pm. After hours, patients go to a 24-hour specialist emergency facility.
Compare vets near Frenchs Forest
The table below sets out where each clinic is based, how it handles emergencies and how far it sits from the middle of Frenchs Forest.
| Vet | Based in | Distance | After hours | Cat Friendly | Exotic pets | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchs Forest Veterinary Hospital | Frenchs Forest | 0.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (198) |
| Belrose Veterinary Hospital | Belrose | 1.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (98) |
| Vetmed Forest | Forestville | 2 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (123) |
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 Frenchs Forest. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked vets near Frenchs Forest
This list covers vets in and around Frenchs Forest, including clinics based in the suburb and mobile businesses that name it. Clinics with a long run of feedback from owners are weighted above those with a few comments. The range of care, the animals each clinic sees and whether it has in-house x-ray and lab work also count. Nearer clinics sit a little ahead of those further away.
Vets near Frenchs Forest: FAQ
Which vets near Frenchs Forest are open on weekday evenings?
Vetmed Forest in Forestville and Belrose Veterinary Hospital both stay open until 7pm on weekdays. Frenchs Forest Veterinary Hospital finishes its weekday day earlier, at 6pm.
Where do pets go after hours if the local clinics are closed?
Frenchs Forest Veterinary Hospital and Vetmed Forest both send after-hours emergencies to other hospitals. Belrose Veterinary Hospital names an after-hours partner without naming it, so ask before you need one.
Which clinic near Frenchs Forest comes to the house?
Belrose Veterinary Hospital offers house calls, so it is the clinic to ask about if moving a pet is hard. Ask at booking which visits it can cover at home.
Who does dental work close to Frenchs Forest?
Frenchs Forest Veterinary Hospital and Vetmed Forest both list dental care, and Belrose Veterinary Hospital includes it among its surgical services.