Best vets near Matraville
Last updatedMatraville Veterinary Practice leads for vets near Matraville because it is based in the suburb and lists a broad range of care under one roof. Opening days, late weeknight cover and whether a clinic boards or grooms separate the options here. Start with the days you need, then decide whether on-site X-rays and blood tests matter to you.
Quick picks near Matraville
- Best for a visit after work: Matraville Veterinary Practice, which can see you as late as 8pm on a weeknight without a booking for a walk-in.
- Best for new puppies and kittens starting school: Greencross Vets Coogee, with its puppy and kitten programs and parking out back.
- Best for surgery and home visits: Maroubra Veterinary Hospital, which makes house calls as well as operating from Pagewood.
Best vets near Matraville, ranked

#1Matraville Veterinary Practice for grooming, boarding and blood tests in one clinic
Late nights0.6 km from MatravilleMatraville Veterinary Practice is 0.6 km from the centre of Matraville and covers everyday medicine, vaccines and desexing, plus grooming and boarding. Its own laboratory handles blood tests, and X-ray and ultrasound are done on the premises. Puppy school is on the list, and at-home euthanasia is offered for older pets. A weeknight visit can run as late as 8pm, and the clinic is also open on Sundays from 9am. Many customers describe the staff as kind and compassionate, and two think the prices are fair.

#2Greencross Vets Coogee for puppy and kitten school and unhurried consults
Based in Maroubra2.8 km from MatravilleGreencross Vets Coogee is based in Maroubra, 2.8 km from Matraville's centre, and belongs to the Greencross group. It offers vaccinations, health checks, desexing, dental care, microchipping and surgery, with its own X-ray equipment and laboratory for blood tests. Classes for young pets run here too, covering puppies and kittens, plus nutrition and weight programs. Customers describe unhurried consults, and the staff are said to remember pets on repeat visits. The clinic is closed at weekends, so book weekday visits ahead, and parking sits at the back of the building.
#3Maroubra Veterinary Hospital for surgery, house calls and export paperwork
Based in Pagewood2.7 km from MatravilleMaroubra Veterinary Hospital in Pagewood is 2.7 km from Matraville's centre, and its owner Dr Adam Gordon has led the practice since 1996. Its surgery list runs from soft tissue work to orthopaedic and reconstructive cases, and it treats pain, cancer and older pets. Digital X-ray, ultrasound and in-house lab work are available, and the clinic makes house calls. Pet export is listed as a service, and the clinic holds AQIS accreditation. Saturday closes at 5pm and Sunday at 1pm. Two recent customers describe curt phone calls from reception, so ask how results will be passed on when you book.
Compare vets near Matraville
The table shows where each clinic is based, its late cover and how far it sits from the middle of Matraville.
| Vet | Based in | Distance | After hours | Cat Friendly | Exotic pets | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matraville Veterinary Practice | Matraville | 0.6 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (237) |
| Greencross Vets Coogee | Maroubra | 2.8 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (169) |
| Maroubra Veterinary Hospital | Pagewood | 2.7 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (307) |
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 Matraville. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked vets near Matraville
The order is set by customer feedback, and a clinic with many voices counts for more than one with a handful. Services on offer come next, then the species each one treats and whether it runs X-ray and lab work itself. Only clinics in the suburb or a short drive from its centre are considered, and closer ones sit higher. Each clinic's own description was checked against what it offers for this topic.
Vets near Matraville: FAQ
Which vets near Matraville are open on a Sunday?
Matraville Veterinary Practice opens on Sundays from 9am to 6pm, and Maroubra Veterinary Hospital opens from 9am to 1pm. Greencross Vets Coogee is closed at weekends.
Which clinic near Matraville does X-rays and blood tests in house?
Matraville Veterinary Practice, Greencross Vets Coogee and Maroubra Veterinary Hospital each list in-house X-ray or laboratory work. Maroubra also adds digital X-ray and ultrasound under one roof.
Can a vet near Matraville come to my home?
Maroubra Veterinary Hospital makes house calls, which the other two clinics on this list don't mention. Ask any clinic directly if a home visit is what you need.
Which vets near Matraville run puppy classes?
Matraville Veterinary Practice, Greencross Vets Coogee and Maroubra Veterinary Hospital all list puppy school, and Greencross also runs a kitten school.