Best vets near North Ryde
Last updatedSASH - Specialist & 24/7 Emergency Vets North Ryde leads this list of vets near North Ryde, as the only pick with a 24/7 emergency department. The other three are general clinics with set opening hours, so the choice turns on when you need to be seen and what kind of care you need. Let your animal, your hours and any need for surgery or specialist scans steer the choice.
Quick picks near North Ryde
- Best for a late-night emergency: SASH - Specialist & 24/7 Emergency Vets North Ryde, where no booking or referral is needed.
- Best for puppy school and routine surgery: Macquarie Veterinary Hospital, which is Fear Free certified and open until 8pm on weeknights.
- Best for trigger point therapy: Gladesville Veterinary Hospital, which also offers cat and dog boarding.
- Best for a weekday visit in central Ryde: Ryde Veterinary Clinic, open from 8:30am to 6:30pm on weekdays.
Best vets near North Ryde, ranked

#1SASH for emergencies at any hour and specialist surgery
24/7Cat Friendly ClinicExotic pets1.8 km from North RydeSASH - Specialist & 24/7 Emergency Vets North Ryde is based in North Ryde, about 1.8 km from the middle of the suburb. Its emergency department runs around the clock, 365 days a year, and patients arrive without a booking or referral. Specialist teams cover surgery, cardiology, oncology, dental care, and CT and MRI imaging. It sees dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets, though the avian and exotics department doesn't run 24/7. The hospital holds ISFM Gold cat-friendly accreditation, and parking is on site.

#2Macquarie Veterinary Hospital for puppy school and routine surgery
Late nightsBased in Macquarie Park1.7 km from North RydeMacquarie Veterinary Hospital sits in Macquarie Park, about 1.7 km from the middle of North Ryde, and holds Fear Free certification.A puppy school runs alongside desexing, dental work and surgery for dogs and cats, all done in house. Weeknights stay open until 8pm, Saturday closes at 4pm and Sunday ends at noon. Those who have visited praise the vets for clear explanations and for keeping owners involved, and two visitors say it saw an unwell pet at short notice. Its listing names no out-of-hours service, so a call before any late trip is sensible.

#3Gladesville Veterinary Hospital for trigger point therapy and boarding
Based in Gladesville2.4 km from North RydeGladesville Veterinary Hospital is based in Gladesville, about 2.4 km from the middle of North Ryde, and draws owners from Hunters Hill, Ryde, Putney and Henley too. Cats and dogs can board here, and behaviour work for separation anxiety sits alongside acupuncture and trigger point therapy. Long-standing clients say they keep coming back, and older dogs often return for trigger point sessions and checks. Hours run 8am to 6:30pm on weekdays and to 5pm on Saturday. Ask about insurance claims at booking, since the clinic's own details don't say whether claims can be made at the desk.
#4Ryde Veterinary Clinic for weekday checks, vaccinations and cat boarding
Based in Ryde1.2 km from North RydeRyde Veterinary Clinic has operated from Quarry Road in central Ryde for more than thirty years, roughly 1.2 km from the middle of North Ryde. Dogs and cats get health checks, surgery, vaccinations, dental care and microchipping, plus senior pet care, radiology and pathology. Cat rooms are on site for boarding. Weekday trading runs 8:30am to 6:30pm, and urgent cases in those hours are seen without a booking. Several recent reviews say fees add up, mentioning consult and sample charges, so ask about costs when you phone.
Compare vets near North Ryde
The table sets out where each clinic is based, how it handles after-hours emergencies and how far it sits from the middle of the suburb.
| Vet | Based in | Distance | After hours | Cat Friendly | Exotic pets | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SASH - Specialist & 24/7 Emergency Vets North Ryde | North Ryde | 1.8 km | 24/7 | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (2776) |
| Macquarie Veterinary Hospital | Macquarie Park | 1.7 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (557) |
| Gladesville Veterinary Hospital | Gladesville | 2.4 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.5 (442) |
| Ryde Veterinary Clinic | Ryde | 1.2 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.4 (199) |
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 North Ryde. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked vets near North Ryde
Customer feedback counts for most, weighted toward clinics with many reports. A clinic's care list, the animals it sees and any in-house x-ray and lab then decide ties. Clinics close to the suburb's centre come first, then those based here, then mobile vets naming it. Every clinic was checked against what it publishes about this kind of work, and after-hours care counts only where the clinic itself says so.
Vets near North Ryde: FAQ
Which vets near North Ryde are open overnight?
SASH - Specialist & 24/7 Emergency Vets North Ryde has an emergency department open around the clock, with no booking or referral needed. Its avian and exotics department doesn't run 24/7, so ring before bringing in a bird or reptile after hours.
Which North Ryde vet is open on a weeknight?
Macquarie Veterinary Hospital is open until 8pm on weeknights, and its Saturday hours end at 4pm. Sunday is a morning-only session, so book early in the day.
Do the clinics in North Ryde publish licence numbers?
Ask any of these North Ryde clinics for its licence number when you book, since none puts one on show here.