Best vets near Normanhurst
Last updatedHornsby Veterinary Hospital leads the vets near Normanhurst, with long-term care for rescue dogs and a wide mix of animals seen. The clinics differ in where they are based, when they open and whether they take urgent visits without a booking. Some close early on Saturdays, so check the hours before you set out. Use the table to compare distance and after-hours cover.
Quick picks near Normanhurst
- Best for long-term care of a rescue dog: Hornsby Veterinary Hospital, which regulars have used for years.
- Best for dental checks and dental x-rays: Parkes Street Vet (Sydney), with a dental suite on site.
- Best for behaviour concerns and cat boarding: Thornleigh Veterinary Hospital, which lists both among its services.
- Best for a same-day visit close to home: Normanhurst Vet Practice, which can often fit in urgent visits the same day.
- Best for a weekday visit with in-house tests: Greencross Vets Hornsby, where x-ray and lab work happen on site.
Best vets near Normanhurst, ranked

#1Hornsby Veterinary Hospital for long-term care of rescue dogs and small pets
Exotic petsBased in Hornsby1.8 km from NormanhurstBased in Hornsby, Hornsby Veterinary Hospital serves Normanhurst from Leonard Street, about 1.8 km from the middle of the suburb. It sees dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs, rats and mice, and it is known for dental care, dermatology and desexing. Customers say the vets explain procedures before they start, and several have brought rescue dogs here for years. Hornsby opens on some Saturdays only, on alternate weeks, so ring to confirm a weekend slot. Routine visits can be booked online or by phone.

#2Parkes Street Vet (Sydney) for dental checks and in-house surgery
Exotic petsBased in Thornleigh1.4 km from NormanhurstParkes Street Vet (Sydney) is a Thornleigh clinic that sees Normanhurst pets from 1.4 km away. It treats dogs, cats and rabbits. Dental checks are free all year, and the dental room has x-ray equipment. Operations from desexing to abdominal surgery, lump removal and orthopaedics happen in house. Happy Vet Visits, non-medical sessions with weigh-ins and treats, help a pet settle in. No client accounts are kept, so pay at the end of each visit; Afterpay and Zip work here.
#3Thornleigh Veterinary Hospital for behaviour concerns and cat boarding
Based in Thornleigh0.6 km from NormanhurstThornleigh Veterinary Hospital is on Pennant Hills Road in Thornleigh, 0.6 km from the middle of Normanhurst, one of the closest clinics in this list. Behaviour consultations, cancer care and cat boarding are among its services, and a visitor found the boarding area roomy. Customers praise the front desk and the individual vets for being warm and patient, and older pets get thorough checks. Saturday hours run from 8:30am until noon. When the clinic is closed, emergencies go to Northside Emergency Veterinary Services, while urgent visits in business hours are seen with no booking.

#4Normanhurst Vet Practice for orthopaedic surgery and same-day visits
0.5 km from NormanhurstNormanhurst Vet Practice operates from Normanhurst Road, the only clinic in this list based in the suburb itself. It does cruciate ligament and TPLO knee surgery, laser therapy, pathology, X-ray and ultrasound in house. Customers say staff fit in same-day visits, sometimes without a booking, and stay caring with nervous owners and pets, including at end-of-life visits. Puppy Preschool runs here too, and a mobile vet service covers urgent calls. Sunday hours are 10am to 12pm.

#5Greencross Vets Hornsby for in-house x-ray and lab tests on weekdays
Based in Hornsby2.9 km from NormanhurstGreencross Vets Hornsby is a weekday clinic about 2.9 km from the middle of Normanhurst, set inside a Petbarn store. Consult rooms, two operating theatres and x-ray and lab equipment are all on site, and vaccinations, desexing and dental care cover dogs and cats. Young pets get patient handling here, and the front desk greets visitors warmly, according to reviewers. The clinic is closed at weekends, and on Tuesday to Thursday it stays open until 6pm. Hours change over holiday periods, so ring first.
Compare vets near Normanhurst
The table sets out where each clinic is based, its emergency cover and how far it sits from the middle of Normanhurst.
| Vet | Based in | Distance | After hours | Cat Friendly | Exotic pets | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsby Veterinary Hospital | Hornsby | 1.8 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (438) |
| Parkes Street Vet (Sydney) | Thornleigh | 1.4 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (68) |
| Thornleigh Veterinary Hospital | Thornleigh | 0.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (204) |
| Normanhurst Vet Practice | Normanhurst | 0.5 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (139) |
| Greencross Vets Hornsby | Hornsby | 2.9 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.4 (53) |
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 Normanhurst. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked vets near Normanhurst
Picks were ordered by a score that leans on customer feedback, giving extra weight to clinics many customers have scored, and then on the care listed, the animals treated and an in-house x-ray and lab. Clinics close to Normanhurst sit ahead of farther ones. Each clinic's own pages were read for the care it describes and the hours it keeps.
Vets near Normanhurst: FAQ
Which vets near Normanhurst are open on Saturdays?
Near Normanhurst, Normanhurst Vet Practice is the easiest Saturday option, open from 8am to 4pm. Parkes Street Vet is open on Saturdays too, from 9am to 1pm.
Where do Normanhurst pets go after hours?
Near Normanhurst, the local practices name NEVS in Terry Hills and SASH in North Ryde for out-of-hours care.
Does a vet near Normanhurst treat birds or rabbits?
Near Normanhurst, Hornsby Veterinary Hospital is the clinic that names birds among its patients, while Parkes Street Vet treats rabbits.