Best vets near St Ives
Last updatedTurramurra Veterinary Hospital comes first for this list of vets near St Ives, because it covers the most kinds of pet and has X-ray and pathology on site. The other two are a local practice a short walk from the suburb's centre and a clinic in North Turramurra. Choose by what you need: broad care under one roof, a local practice, or surgery and dental work.
Quick picks near St Ives
- Best for birds alongside dogs and cats: Turramurra Veterinary Hospital, which sees all three.
- Best for a local practice: St Ives Veterinary Hospital, based on Mona Vale Road and treating native wildlife too.
- Best for surgery and dental work: Greencross Vets Ku-Ring-Gai, with renovated surgical theatres.
Best vets near St Ives, ranked

#1Turramurra Veterinary Hospital for the most kinds of pet and on-site X-ray
Late nightsExotic petsBased in Turramurra2.9 km from St IvesPrinces Street in Turramurra is home to Turramurra Veterinary Hospital, roughly 2.9 km from the middle of St Ives. Its patients include dogs, cats and birds, and X-ray and a pathology lab are on the premises. The clinic holds ASAV Hospital of Excellence accreditation, and pet behaviour consultations are offered alongside a puppy school. Customers describe the vets as knowledgeable. Long-standing clients say the team stays with a pet through many years, including its final stage.

#2Greencross Vets Ku-Ring-Gai for renovated surgical theatres and feline friendly care
Cat Friendly ClinicBased in North Turramurra2.5 km from St IvesGreencross Vets Ku-Ring-Gai is based in North Turramurra on Bobbin Head Road, about 2.5 km from the middle of St Ives. Operating rooms were recently updated, and blood, urine, stool and biopsy tests run in house. Dental care, vaccinations and desexing are also offered, and the clinic holds a feline friendly accreditation. Long-time visitors say staff talk them through the next step. Weekday hours run to 7pm, and Saturday closes at 5pm.

#3St Ives Veterinary Hospital for care over the years and help with hard decisions
0.6 km from St IvesSitting on Mona Vale Road, St Ives Veterinary Hospital is about 0.6 km from the middle of the suburb, the nearest pick on this list. Dogs, cats and native wildlife come through its doors, and injured wildlife is seen without charge, per its own pages. Yearly checkups cover the teeth and gums. Owners say the team goes out of its way to support them after a loss, and several regulars with multiple dogs and cats say the same team has looked after them for years.
Compare vets near St Ives
The table shows each clinic's base, how far it sits from St Ives, and the animals it treats.
| Vet | Based in | Distance | After hours | Cat Friendly | Exotic pets | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turramurra Veterinary Hospital | Turramurra | 2.9 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (373) |
| Greencross Vets Ku-Ring-Gai | North Turramurra | 2.5 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (186) |
| St Ives Veterinary Hospital | St Ives | 0.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (131) |
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 St Ives. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked vets near St Ives
Feedback from many customers counts for more than a handful, so long records outrank newcomers. Points also come from the breadth of services, the animals seen, and whether an in-house X-ray and lab are there. Clinics near St Ives' centre count, as do local ones and mobile ones naming the suburb, with nearer ones given a small lift.
Vets near St Ives: FAQ
What happens after hours for pets near St Ives?
Turramurra Veterinary Hospital refers after-hours emergencies to the Northside Emergency Veterinary Service on (02) 9452-2933, which is open whenever the clinic is closed, including public holidays. St Ives Veterinary Hospital also refers night emergencies to that service.
Which vets near St Ives run a puppy school?
Turramurra Veterinary Hospital also runs a puppy school. Greencross Vets Ku-Ring-Gai's pups' pre-school is run as a course, not a single visit.
Is St Ives Veterinary Hospital open on Saturdays?
St Ives Veterinary Hospital opens on Saturdays from 9am to 3pm, so book weekend visits ahead. Its weekday mornings start at 8am.