Best vets near Pennant Hills
Last updatedBeecroft Vet leads this list of vets near Pennant Hills, mainly for long weekday hours and in-house blood tests and imaging. The clinics differ on how late they open, whether they board cats, and whether they offer home consultations or dental checks. The quick picks help match a clinic to each need.
Quick picks near Pennant Hills
- Best for late weekday visits and imaging on site: Beecroft Vet, open until 8pm on weekdays.
- Best for dental checks: Parkes Street Vet (Sydney), with a custom-built dental suite and dental X-rays on the premises.
- Best for home consultations: West Pennant Hills Veterinary Hospital, which also grooms dogs on set days.
- Best for a clinic in the suburb itself: Pennant Hills Veterinary Hospital, where customers say the advice is clear.
- Best for behaviour concerns and older pets: Thornleigh Veterinary Hospital, with a team that covers behaviour and medicine.
Best vets near Pennant Hills, ranked

#1Beecroft Vet for late weekday visits and in-house blood tests, CT and X-ray
Late nightsBased in Beecroft1.3 km from Pennant HillsBeecroft Vet is based in Beecroft, a short drive from Pennant Hills, and opens every day of the week. Its own blood tests, X-ray and ultrasound sit alongside CT imaging, acupuncture and surgery. Dr Karim Chammas, the head vet, holds a feline specialty credential, which matters for cat owners in particular. Young dogs can attend the preschool, and owners can wash their own dogs at the self-serve bay. The clinic asks visitors to book through its online appointment page so they can choose a time with a vet.

#2Parkes Street Vet (Sydney) for dental checks and surgery done on site
Exotic petsBased in Thornleigh1.7 km from Pennant HillsParkes Street Vet (Sydney) is based in Thornleigh, about 1.7 km from the middle of Pennant Hills, and is led by Dr Prue Honson. Its dental suite takes dental X-rays, and complimentary dental checks are offered through the year. General and specialist surgery, including desexing, abdominal operations and orthopaedics, is carried out in house. A no-treatment Happy Vet Visit lets an animal settle in with a weigh-in and a few treats. Payment falls due right after the appointment, and buy-now-pay-later options such as Afterpay and Zip are taken.
#3Pennant Hills Veterinary Hospital for clear advice and routine check-ups close to home
0.3 km from Pennant HillsPennant Hills Veterinary Hospital is the only clinic on this list in the suburb itself, and it sees dogs and cats. Dr Ian Murdoch is named on the clinic's own pages as its current vet. Visitors describe him as thorough, and say the team explains what is happening to a pet in plain terms. Consultations run by appointment, so phone before you come in. Long-standing clients describe the staff as warm, and say appointments feel unhurried.
#4Thornleigh Veterinary Hospital for behaviour concerns, cancer care and older pets
Based in Thornleigh2.5 km from Pennant HillsThornleigh Veterinary Hospital is in Thornleigh, about 2.5 km from the middle of Pennant Hills. The clinic lists consultations, dental care, desexing, behaviour consultations, cancer care and cat boarding. Its team knows medicine, surgery and animal behaviour, according to the clinic's own material. Staff are described as warm and patient, and a reviewer mentions thorough checks for older pets. When the clinic is closed for consultations, urgent cases are sent to Northside Emergency Veterinary Services.
#5West Pennant Hills Veterinary Hospital for home consultations and in-house lab results
Based in West Pennant Hills2.5 km from Pennant HillsWest Pennant Hills Veterinary Hospital is based in West Pennant Hills, on Castle Hill Road, and treats dogs and cats. It makes home consultations, including end-of-life visits, which regulars single out for compassion. Blood results come back from its on-site lab within the hour, and radiography is done on site. Routine soft tissue surgery stays in the clinic, while advanced or orthopaedic work uses a visiting specialist surgeon. Grooming runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Compare vets near Pennant Hills
The table shows where each clinic is based, what it says about after-hours care and what customers report.
| Vet | Based in | Distance | After hours | Cat Friendly | Exotic pets | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beecroft Vet | Beecroft | 1.3 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (292) |
| Parkes Street Vet (Sydney) | Thornleigh | 1.7 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (68) |
| Pennant Hills Veterinary Hospital | Pennant Hills | 0.3 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (110) |
| Thornleigh Veterinary Hospital | Thornleigh | 2.5 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (204) |
| West Pennant Hills Veterinary Hospital | West Pennant Hills | 2.5 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (139) |
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 Pennant Hills. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked vets near Pennant Hills
Customer feedback drives the order, with a large body of reviews carrying more weight than a handful. Breadth of care counts too, along with the animals each one sees and whether X-ray and blood work happen on the premises. Nearer clinics and those based in the suburb rank higher. Each clinic's own material was read before it made the cut, with this kind of visit in mind.
Vets near Pennant Hills: FAQ
Which vets near Pennant Hills stay open late?
Beecroft Vet is the late option, with weekday hours that run until 8pm and an early start at 7:30am.
Do vets near Pennant Hills offer home visits?
Yes, West Pennant Hills Veterinary Hospital makes home consultations, and Parkes Street Vet (Sydney) offers telemedicine when a visit isn't needed.
Can I board a dog near Pennant Hills?
West Pennant Hills Veterinary Hospital cannot board dogs at present, though it does take cats. Thornleigh Veterinary Hospital lists cat boarding, so ask about boarding a dog when you call.