Welcome to Blakehurst Vet

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About Us

Where Every Pet Feels at Home

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Blakehurst Vet, run by the Bathgate family, is your trusted "vet near me." As an independent vet, we focus on knowing and caring for every pet that comes to us. That’s the Blakehurst Vet difference. Join the 2,500+ locals who trust us as their go-to vet and give your pet the quality care they deserve.

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We are Here for You

LOOKING AFTER YOU AND YOUR PETS

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SAFE & FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT

Our team works hard to keep you and your pets safe and happy while providing friendly, professional and paw-some service.
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SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS

When your pet is unwell, you want them seen asap. Same day appointments are usually available and urgent matters are always given priority.
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TRUSTED LOVING PROFESSIONAL

Since 2007, we've been the trusted vet near me, providing local pets with personalised care, attention, and love they truly deserve.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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We here for you:

Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

We are closed on Sundays and public holidays.

We provide emergency services during our regular business hours.

For after-hours emergencies, please contact VSOS Miranda on 8376 8767

We treat a variety of pets including dogs, cats and rabbits.

Please contact us if you have a unique pet and we will let you know if we can accommodate their needs.

We offer cat boarding services for at our luxurious Hotel for Cats. 

All hotel bookings are made online where you can also check out what may well be the most luxurious cat hotel in the world. 

For routine visits, it's helpful if you have seen another vet to let us know so we can contact them to get your pet's medical history and vaccination records.

Make sure they are on a leash or in a carrier for their safety.

For anxious pets, consider bringing a favourite toy or blanket to help them feel more at ease.

It is recommended that pets have an annual wellness check-up and keep up to date with their vaccinations.

Older pets or those with chronic health conditions may need more frequent visits.

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Our People

Meet Our Leading Experts

Dr. Catherine, a veterinarian at Blakehurst Vet

Dr Catherine Lee

Senior Vet
Dr Catherine is a University of Sydney graduate with a passion for working with fur-parents to keep their pet healthy and prevent problems occurring later down the track. With decades of experience caring for local pets, Dr Catherine’s calm and professional manner combined with her thorough and caring approach is a hit with our two and four-legged clients.
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Dr Hamish Bathgate

Head Vet
After graduating from Sydney Uni, Dr Hamish’s first job was in rural NSW working with large animals before he headed to England to work as a small animal vet, including a stint on the RSPCA TV show. He’s been caring for local pets since 1997 and has a passion for diagnosing tricky medical problems and performing soft tissue surgery.
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Working Hours

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Monday to Friday

8:30am to 6:30pm

Saturday

8:30am – 4.00pm

Sunday

Closed

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Why it’s important to take your dog outside

Time outdoors is about far more than exercise. For dogs, it plays a key role in both physical and mental wellbeing.

Regular outings help keep joints mobile, muscles strong and weight under control. Even gentle walks support heart health and digestion, particularly for older dogs.

The mental benefits are just as important. New smells, sounds and environments provide vital stimulation. Sniffing helps dogs process their world and can be deeply calming, reducing stress and anxiety.

Outdoor time also supports healthy behaviour. Dogs who are able to explore regularly are often more settled at home and less likely to develop boredom related behaviours.

For some owners, getting outside is not always possible due to illness, mobility issues or other circumstances. In these cases, there are still ways to support your dog’s wellbeing. Indoor enrichment, food puzzles, scent games, short training sessions and supervised garden time can all help keep dogs mentally engaged. If friends, family or professional dog walkers are available, even occasional outings can make a difference.

Every dog is different. What matters most is providing regular stimulation and movement that suits their age, health and individual needs.

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Why we love what we do

Helping pets feel better and helping the people who love them understand what’s going on is what matters most to us. Clear explanations can make stressful situations feel more manageable and help people feel confident in the decisions they’re making.

Over time, those conversations turn into long relationships. For some families, we’ve been looking after generations of pets. Knowing what’s usual for them and noticing when something isn’t quite right comes from that familiarity and trust.

We’re fortunate to work with clients who know their pets well and trust us to support them through every stage of their lives.

Even on the harder days, working alongside colleagues and clients who genuinely care is what makes this profession the best.

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Bunnies might be small, but they're full of surprises:

• They can leap up to 3 metres in a single bound.
• Their teeth grow continuously, so chewing is essential.
• They communicate with subtle body language and soft sounds you might miss.

Rabbits are naturally alert and can become stressed easily if they feel unsupported or restrained. Calm movements, steady hands and proper support help them feel secure and reduce the risk of injury.

If you have a bunny at home, handling them with patience and care can make a big difference to their confidence and wellbeing.

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