Best vets near Kingsford
Last updatedMy Vet leads this list of vets near Kingsford: a dog and cat clinic in Zetland with an in-house lab, dental cleans and desexing, open until 8pm on weekdays. The other clinics differ in the animals they see, whether they are based in Kingsford, and how far they sit from the suburb's centre. Match the clinic to your pet and your hours.
Quick picks near Kingsford
- Best for dental cleans with updates: My Vet, where owners can follow a clean through the chat feature.
- Best for birds, reptiles and rabbits: The Unusual Pet Vets Sydney, with packages for new pets of several kinds.
- Best for puppy and kitten owners: Greencross Vets Coogee, with courses for new owners and its own X-ray.
- Best for long weekday hours: Struggletown Veterinary Hospital, open until 9pm on weekdays.
- Best for grooming and doggy daycare: Rosebery Veterinary Hospital, open seven days a week.
Best vets near Kingsford, ranked

#1My Vet for dental cleans with updates through a chat feature
Late nightsBased in Zetland2 km from KingsfordMy Vet is a dog and cat clinic based in Zetland, 2 km from the middle of Kingsford. It does dental cleans, desexing, surgery, routine health checks and puppy pre-school, with an in-house lab for tests. On weekdays it stays open until 8pm, and on Saturdays until 1pm, which leaves room for an evening booking. It doesn't publish a licence number. A dental clean can be followed with progress messages sent through the clinic's chat tool, an owner reports. The Waterloo branch closed in August, and the Zetland clinic now carries on those patients' care.

#2Greencross Vets Coogee for puppy and kitten owners who want one clinic for life
Based in Maroubra1.6 km from KingsfordGreencross Vets Coogee sits in Maroubra, 1.6 km from the middle of Kingsford. Its radiograph machine and in-house laboratory handle imaging and blood work, alongside vaccinations, microchipping, desexing and surgery. Courses for new owners cover puppies and kittens, and the team also runs nutrition and weight programs. Visitors describe unhurried consults. Weekend visits aren't possible, so book a weekday slot. Parking is at the back of the building. No licence number appears on its listing.
#3The Unusual Pet Vets Sydney for birds, reptiles and rabbits
Exotic petsBased in Waterloo3 km from KingsfordThe Unusual Pet Vets Sydney operates from Waterloo, 3 km from the middle of Kingsford, and sees far more than dogs and cats: birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, rabbits and rats are all on its list. The clinic also trims nails and wings, corrects beaks, and runs dentistry, surgery and faecal tests. The team works with X-ray, ultrasound and lab testing. Packages for birds, rabbits and lizards carry their own names, so ask which one a new pet needs. Sunday hours end at 2:30pm. Licence details aren't given.

#4Struggletown Veterinary Hospital for long-term dog and cat care
Late nightsBased in Randwick0.9 km from KingsfordStruggletown Veterinary Hospital is in Randwick, 0.9 km from the middle of Kingsford. Its work for dogs and cats spans vaccinations, surgery, dental care, blood tests and X-rays, and the clinic runs Puppy School. Owners moving pets overseas can get the paperwork prepared here. Staff take an animal in at a drop-off point, so the owner can park. Hours run until 9pm on weekdays. A short midday closure happens near the end of each month for staff training. It publishes no licence number.

#5Rosebery Veterinary Hospital for grooming and doggy daycare
Late nightsBased in Rosebery2.3 km from KingsfordRosebery Veterinary Hospital is open every day of the week, with weekday evenings to 8pm and weekends from 9am to 6pm. Its services run from vaccinations and desexing to orthopaedic surgery, medical imaging, pathology and an intensive care unit for patients who need close watching. Its other services are boarding, grooming and doggy daycare. Fees carry no weekend or holiday surcharge, the clinic says. A licence number is not given.

#6Anzac Parade Veterinary Hospital for gentle care of anxious pets
After hours1.3 km from KingsfordAnzac Parade Veterinary Hospital is a small family-run clinic based in Kingsford itself, 1.3 km from the centre. It opened in 1974, and its principal vet has led it for over twenty years. Customers describe gentle handling of anxious dogs and cats. Home visits and boarding for cats and small dogs are offered, along with desexing, surgery, dental work, X-ray, ultrasound and blood tests. Book a consult by phoning the clinic first. Nothing about a licence is published.
Compare vets near Kingsford
The table compares where each clinic is based, its late-night or after-hours cover, and whether it publishes a licence.
| Vet | Based in | Distance | After hours | Cat Friendly | Exotic pets | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Vet | Zetland | 2 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (279) |
| Greencross Vets Coogee | Maroubra | 1.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (169) |
| The Unusual Pet Vets Sydney | Waterloo | 3 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (521) |
| Struggletown Veterinary Hospital | Randwick | 0.9 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (278) |
| Rosebery Veterinary Hospital | Rosebery | 2.3 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (253) |
| Anzac Parade Veterinary Hospital | Kingsford | 1.3 km | After hours | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (47) |
| Vetmed Randwick | Randwick | 2.7 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (214) |
| Maroubra Veterinary Hospital | Pagewood | 1.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (307) |
| Kingsford Vet Hospital AMS | Kingsford | 0.3 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (134) |
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 Kingsford. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked vets near Kingsford
Scores lean on what customers say, weighted by how many spoke up, and on the range of care on offer, the animals each clinic sees, and in-house imaging and a lab. Listings within a few kilometres of Kingsford come first, nearer clinics slightly ahead, and mobile clinics that name the suburb count too. Each clinic's own pages were read for this kind of care, so every claim comes from the clinic itself.
Vets near Kingsford: FAQ
Which vets near Kingsford are open late on weeknights?
Struggletown Veterinary Hospital keeps weekday hours to 9pm, the latest of the clinics on this list. My Vet and Rosebery Veterinary Hospital both close at 8pm on weekdays.
Do any vets near Kingsford visit homes?
Anzac Parade Veterinary Hospital, in Kingsford itself, will visit a home at a time that suits both the owner and the vet.
Which vet near Kingsford treats birds and reptiles?
The Unusual Pet Vets Sydney in Waterloo treats birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, as well as rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets. Its site lists nail and wing trims and surgery for small animals.
Which vet near Kingsford suits a new puppy?
Greencross Vets Coogee in Maroubra runs courses for new puppy and kitten owners, and its clinic has its own X-ray equipment.