At North Richmond Vet Hospital, we’re proud to care for pets from all over Sydney, including many families who travel from Hornsby. While there are veterinary clinics closer to Hornsby, many pet owners choose us because of our advanced facilities, wide range of services, and experienced, compassionate team. From puppy and kitten vaccinations to dog and cat desexing, rabbit medicine, surgery, and exotic pet care, Hornsby families know their pets will receive thorough and caring treatment with us.
Hornsby’s leafy environment and active community mean puppies are often out and about early—meeting other dogs in parks, at training, or on local bushwalks. That’s why puppy vaccinations are so important. At North Richmond Vet Hospital, our programs cover parvovirus, distemper, hepatitis, and canine cough.
Each puppy visit also includes:
Tracking weight and growth to ensure healthy development
Parasite prevention tailored to Hornsby’s mix of bushland and suburban living (fleas, ticks, worms, and heartworm)
Nutrition advice for large working breeds and smaller companion dogs
Early training and behaviour guidance to support toilet training and socialisation
Calm, gentle handling to build positive associations with vet visits
Hornsby families appreciate that we take time to answer their questions, offering both essential vaccines and practical advice for raising a confident, well-adjusted pup.
Kittens in Hornsby are naturally curious and adventurous, but without vaccination they’re at risk of serious viral diseases. Our kitten vaccination services protect against feline herpesvirus, calicivirus, and panleukopenia. For outdoor cats, we also recommend FIV vaccination.
Every kitten visit also includes:
A complete health exam (teeth, eyes, ears, coat, weight, digestion)
Parasite prevention for fleas, ticks, and worms
Behaviour support for scratching, litter training, and enrichment
Microchipping and desexing advice
Because many Hornsby families live near bushland where cats roam outdoors, vaccination is especially important. Owners choose us because we provide both medical care and lifestyle advice for their cats.
Vaccines are vital throughout adulthood. Families seeking adult pet vaccinations near Hornsby come to us for tailored programs based on lifestyle.
Dogs that attend grooming, training, or kennels need kennel cough boosters.
Outdoor cats require annual boosters against viral infections.
Indoor-only pets may need fewer vaccines but still benefit from annual check-ups.
Each visit includes a thorough health check, helping detect problems early. Hornsby families often say these appointments give them peace of mind that their pets are staying healthy year after year.
Rabbits in Hornsby are at risk from calicivirus (RHDV), which is present across Sydney. Our rabbit vaccination services help protect against this deadly virus.
At each visit, we also:
Examine teeth and nails
Check weight and body condition
Provide nutrition and housing advice
Offer parasite prevention tailored to rabbits
Because rabbit care is not always widely available, Hornsby families travel to us for experienced, rabbit-savvy care.
Desexing your dog is one of the best ways to support their long-term health and behaviour. At North Richmond Vet Hospital, we provide safe, professional dog desexing for Hornsby families, using advanced anaesthesia and monitoring.
Benefits include:
Preventing pyometra and reducing cancer risks in females
Reducing roaming, marking, and aggression in males
Supporting calmer behaviour at home
Preventing unwanted litters
Families from Hornsby choose us because they want surgery carried out in modern facilities by a caring team who explains everything clearly.
Cats in Hornsby often roam outdoors, which makes desexing vital to prevent unwanted kittens and health risks. We recommend desexing at around 5–6 months of age.
Our cat desexing services include:
Safe anaesthesia with continuous monitoring
Strong pain relief for recovery comfort
Gentle handling for nervous cats
Clear instructions for home care
Hornsby families appreciate our careful approach, ensuring the surgery is safe and the recovery process is smooth.
We also provide exotic pet desexing for rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, rats, and mice—services not commonly available near Hornsby.
Benefits include:
Preventing reproductive cancers (especially in rabbits and ferrets)
Reducing hormonal behaviours like spraying and aggression
Preventing accidental litters
Families travel from Hornsby to us because they know we have the specialised skills and equipment needed for these delicate surgeries.
Another reason Hornsby families choose us is our advanced diagnostic equipment. Our hospital is equipped with:
Digital X-ray for bone, chest, and abdominal imaging
Ultrasound for pregnancy checks and soft tissue evaluation
CT scanning for complex, hard-to-diagnose cases
These tools allow us to provide faster, more accurate answers, saving families trips into the city.
Flat-faced breeds like Pugs, French Bulldogs, and Boston Terriers are popular in Hornsby, but they often suffer breathing issues. At our hospital, we provide expert brachycephalic care, including:
Airway and breathing assessments
Advice on exercise, weight, and hot weather management
Surgical correction for narrowed nostrils or elongated soft palates if required
Families travel from Hornsby to us because we combine advanced surgical skill with compassionate care, improving comfort and quality of life for these beloved dogs.
We welcome unusual pets, and many Hornsby families bring their rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, reptiles, birds, and rodents to us. Our services include:
Annual health checks
Nutrition and husbandry advice
Surgery and desexing
Beak, wing, and nail trims for birds
Reptile care including habitat and diet support
Because exotic pet care is not widely available nearby, Hornsby owners rely on us for skilled and compassionate care.
When pets need surgery, Hornsby families travel to us for safe, professional care. We provide everything from routine desexing to complex operations.
Our surgical service includes:
Clear estimates and explanations before procedures
Sterile theatres with advanced monitoring
Comprehensive pain relief for comfort and recovery
Overnight hospitalisation if required
Ongoing aftercare support
We support Hornsby breeders and pet owners with complete pregnancy and birth services. These include:
Ultrasound and X-ray to confirm pregnancy and litter size
Nutrition and monitoring advice for expectant mothers
Support during labour and delivery
Emergency caesareans when required
Families in Hornsby appreciate knowing that advanced reproductive care is available without needing to travel far.
Within easy reach of Hornsby with on-site parking
Advanced hospital with modern diagnostic tools
Comprehensive care for dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and exotics
Trusted, compassionate vets and nurses
Located within comfortable driving distance from Hornsby, North Richmond Vet Hospital offers full veterinary services in one location, saving families time and stress.
If you’re looking for puppy vaccinations, dog desexing, rabbit care, or exotic pet services near Hornsby, our experienced and friendly team is ready to help. Call today to book your appointment.
