Best vets near Thornleigh
Last updatedBeecroft Vet leads vets near Thornleigh, with in-house blood tests, X-ray and ultrasound, CT imaging, and hours that run seven days. The rest of the list divides between clinics based in Thornleigh itself and those in neighbouring suburbs. Distance matters less than hours and the kind of care you need, so check both before you book.
Quick picks near Thornleigh
- Best for in-house blood tests and imaging: Beecroft Vet, with blood tests on in-house machines and CT imaging listed.
- Best for dental checks: Parkes Street Vet (Sydney), with a dental room and x-ray equipment on the premises.
- Best for behaviour visits and cat boarding: Thornleigh Veterinary Hospital, which lists both among its services.
- Best for rescue dogs and skin problems: Hornsby Veterinary Hospital, where regulars describe years of care for rescued dogs.
Best vets near Thornleigh, ranked

#1Beecroft Vet for in-house blood tests, CT imaging and seven-day opening
Late nightsBased in Beecroft2.8 km from ThornleighBeecroft Vet is in Beecroft, about 2.8 km from Thornleigh's centre, with a full team of vets. Its head veterinarian, Dr Karim Chammas, holds a feline specialty credential, and blood tests run on in-house machines. Surgery, dental work, acupuncture and CT imaging are all on the menu, and young dogs can start at puppy preschool. Hours stretch from 7:30am to 8pm on weekdays, with weekend opening too.

#2Parkes Street Vet (Sydney) for dental checks with x-rays and in-house surgery
Exotic pets0.6 km from ThornleighParkes Street Vet (Sydney) treats dogs, cats and rabbits from its Thornleigh base. A purpose-built dental room with x-ray equipment sits on site, and dental checks are free through the year. Operations on the premises range from desexing and lump removal to abdominal and orthopaedic work. Owners say the team goes further than expected, and some have followed one vet from earlier clinics.

#3Hornsby Veterinary Hospital for dermatology and care of rescue dogs
Exotic petsBased in Hornsby2.8 km from ThornleighLeonard Street is where Hornsby Veterinary Hospital operates, about 2.8 km from Thornleigh's centre, and its patients include dogs, cats, birds and small pets. The team of vets includes a new graduate, supported by veterinary nurses. Dermatology, dental care, desexing and behaviour consultations are listed, and rescue dogs have been under long-term care here, according to some regulars. Acute cases during opening hours can come in without a prior booking. Out of hours, owners are pointed to SASH in North Ryde or NEVS in Terry Hills.
#4Thornleigh Veterinary Hospital for behaviour visits, cancer care and cat boarding
0.7 km from ThornleighThornleigh Veterinary Hospital is on Pennant Hills Road in the suburb itself. The team works across medicine, surgery and behaviour, and the menu runs from routine consults and dental care up to cancer care and cat boarding. Visitors single out certain vets and the reception staff, and some say the team takes time when a pet needs a close look. A single guest said the cat boarding space felt generous.

#5Normanhurst Vet Practice for surgery, same-day visits and anxious pets
Based in Normanhurst1.8 km from ThornleighNormanhurst Road is home to Normanhurst Vet Practice, roughly 1.8 km from the centre of Thornleigh. Its surgical work includes cruciate ligament operations and spleen removals, and in-house X-ray, ultrasound and pathology support diagnosis. Owners remember TPLO surgery and a spleen operation carried out there, and speak well of the vets' skill. Some owners were seen the same day they phoned, with no booking made in advance, and a rescue cat service runs alongside routine care.
#6Pennant Hills Veterinary Hospital for routine check-ups and clear advice
Based in Pennant Hills2.1 km from ThornleighPennant Hills Veterinary Hospital is at 418 Pennant Hills Road, and Dr Ian Murdoch is named as its vet. Dog and cat care make up the core work, with routine check-ups and plain explanations of what is happening. Regulars describe a warm, unhurried team, with visits feeling settled. Several owners also find the prices fair. Booking is essential, so phone ahead before a visit.
Compare vets near Thornleigh
The table shows each clinic's base, its after-hours arrangements and its distance from Thornleigh's centre.
| Vet | Based in | Distance | After hours | Cat Friendly | Exotic pets | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beecroft Vet | Beecroft | 2.8 km | Late nights | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (292) |
| Parkes Street Vet (Sydney) | Thornleigh | 0.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (68) |
| Hornsby Veterinary Hospital | Hornsby | 2.8 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (438) |
| Thornleigh Veterinary Hospital | Thornleigh | 0.7 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (204) |
| Normanhurst Vet Practice | Normanhurst | 1.8 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (139) |
| Pennant Hills Veterinary Hospital | Pennant Hills | 2.1 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (110) |
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 Thornleigh. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked vets near Thornleigh
Customer sentiment is weighted by volume, so clinics with a broad base of comments sit above those with a few. Ranking also rewards a wider spread of care, more kinds of animal seen, and in-house X-ray and blood testing. Clinics needed to sit near Thornleigh, or be based there, or be mobile and name the suburb; nearer ones sit a little higher. The care each clinic publishes about its own services was checked before it earned a place.
Vets near Thornleigh: FAQ
Which vets near Thornleigh do their own blood tests?
Beecroft Vet is the one that does blood work in its own rooms, with X-ray and ultrasound there as well.
Which vets near Thornleigh board cats?
Thornleigh Veterinary Hospital lists cat boarding, so ask at the desk when you book if your cat needs to stay.
Is there an after-hours vet near Thornleigh?
For urgent problems at night, Northside Emergency Veterinary Services is the referral point named by Thornleigh Veterinary Hospital.
Which Thornleigh vet offers remote consults?
Parkes Street Vet (Sydney) offers remote consults for advice, along with non-medical visits where pets can settle.