Best vets near Maroubra
Last updatedGreencross Vets Coogee tops this list of vets near Maroubra for puppy and kitten owners, with its own X-ray and lab. Clinics around here differ most on weeknight hours and after-hours cover. Some stay open until 9pm, others close at 6pm, and a few offer house calls or boarding. Match the clinic to the animal and the timetable you have.
Quick picks near Maroubra
- Best for in-house X-ray: Greencross Vets Coogee, with its own radiograph equipment and lab.
- Best for late weeknight visits: Struggletown Veterinary Hospital, open until 9pm on weekdays.
- Best for grooming and boarding under one roof: Matraville Veterinary Practice, which is open seven days.
- Best for gentle goodbyes: Maroubra Veterinary Hospital, which is praised for end-of-life visits.
- Best for home visits and boarding: Anzac Parade Veterinary Hospital, which boards cats and small dogs.
Best vets near Maroubra, ranked

#1Greencross Vets Coogee for puppy and kitten owners who want X-ray and a lab on site
1.4 km from MaroubraGreencross Vets Coogee is based in Maroubra, 1.4 km from the middle of the suburb, and runs Puppy School and Kitten School for new owners. Imaging and blood tests are handled on the premises, using the clinic's own radiograph machine and lab. Vaccinations, desexing, dental care, microchipping and surgery make up the routine work, and nutrition and weight programs are offered too. Regulars find the vets unhurried, and owners add that staff recall their animals from earlier appointments. Consults happen between 8:30am and 6pm on weekdays; weekends are closed. Park out the back, since parking sits behind the clinic.

#2Matraville Veterinary Practice for late weekday visits, with grooming and boarding in one clinic
Late nightsBased in Matraville2.3 km from MaroubraMatraville Veterinary Practice is a Matraville clinic, 2.3 km from the middle of Maroubra, that is open seven days a week. Late weekday hours, to 8pm, let owners come in after work. The clinic has in-house blood analysis, on-site X-ray and ultrasound, and surgery, with grooming and boarding alongside the medical work. Its services also include puppy school and at-home euthanasia. Kindness and compassion are what customers mention, even on the hardest days. Phone staff are said to be prompt on urgent problems, and two visitors call the prices fair. Drop-in visits don't need a booking, but grooming and boarding times are worth confirming at the front desk.

#3Struggletown Veterinary Hospital for long-term dog and cat care, surgery and pet travel papers
Late nightsBased in Randwick2.8 km from MaroubraStruggletown Veterinary Hospital is a Randwick practice for dogs and cats, 2.8 km from the middle of Maroubra. Surgery, dental work, blood tests, X-ray and ultrasound are all offered, along with puppy school. Pets heading overseas can have their paperwork prepared on site. Owners can leave a pet at the door and park afterwards, since staff take in drop-offs. Late weeknight opening runs to 9pm, and the Saturday session ends at 5pm. Vets and nurses are seen as experienced across the range of dog and cat ages.
#4Maroubra Veterinary Hospital for surgery and end-of-life care, with house calls on offer
Based in Pagewood1.9 km from MaroubraMaroubra Veterinary Hospital is a Pagewood clinic, 1.9 km from the middle of Maroubra, where Dr Adam Gordon has been at the helm since 1996. The operating list runs from soft tissue work to reconstruction and orthopaedics. In-house digital X-ray, ultrasound and lab testing sit alongside desexing, dental work and puppy school, and house calls are offered. Updates reach owners while a pet is in hospital, and nurses sometimes send short clips. Visitors remember a calm farewell when a pet has died. Export documents are prepared under AQIS accreditation. Weekend opening is short: Sunday until 1pm and Saturday until 5pm. A few recent accounts mention brisk phone calls from reception, so ask how results will be passed on.

#5Anzac Parade Veterinary Hospital for anxious dogs and cats, with a duty vet until 10pm
After hoursBased in Kingsford1.7 km from MaroubraAnzac Parade Veterinary Hospital, 1.7 km from the middle of Maroubra, is a Kingsford practice that has operated since 1974. Nervous animals are treated with patience, regulars report. Its list runs from orthopaedic and stomach surgery to skin, hormone and eye care. Cats and small dogs can stay overnight there, and the clinic also comes to the house. Out of hours, a duty vet can be reached until 10pm, and after that the clinic points emergencies to SASH in Alexandria, open through the night. Visitors describe the vet as unhurried.
Compare vets near Maroubra
The comparison below sets out each clinic's base, its after-hours arrangements and its licence details.
| Vet | Based in | Distance | After hours | Cat Friendly | Exotic pets | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greencross Vets Coogee | Maroubra | 1.4 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (169) |
| Matraville Veterinary Practice | Matraville | 2.3 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (237) |
| Struggletown Veterinary Hospital | Randwick | 2.8 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (278) |
| Maroubra Veterinary Hospital | Pagewood | 1.9 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (307) |
| Anzac Parade Veterinary Hospital | Kingsford | 1.7 km | After hours | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (47) |
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 Maroubra. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked vets near Maroubra
Reviews from customers decide the top spots, though a clinic with only a handful of them cannot climb far. Breadth of care, the species treated and in-house imaging and pathology make up the rest of the score. Listings close to Maroubra's centre, or based locally, are considered, along with mobile operators naming the area. Every listing's public pages were combed for the sort of care it names.
Vets near Maroubra: FAQ
Which vets near Maroubra stay open latest on weeknights?
Struggletown Veterinary Hospital in Randwick keeps its doors open until 9pm, the latest of the clinics here. Matraville Veterinary Practice closes at 8pm on weekdays.
Do any vets near Maroubra make house calls?
Maroubra Veterinary Hospital, Anzac Parade Veterinary Hospital and Struggletown Veterinary Hospital all list house calls. Ask at booking which suburbs a visit covers.
Do vets near Maroubra see birds or rabbits?
Near Maroubra, none of the clinics on this page list birds or rabbits, and each one lists dogs and cats as the animals it sees.