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Welcome to Blakehurst Vet

TRUSTED VET
FOR YOUR PET

Your Pet Deserves
Blakehurst Vet

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About Us

Where Every Pet Feels at Home

Trusted by Locals

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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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REVIEWS FROM OUR CUSTOMERS

Working Hours

Here for You

Monday to Friday

8:30am to 6:30pm

Saturday

8:30am – 4.00pm

Sunday

Closed

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Is it worth brushing your dog’s teeth at home?

Short answer: Yes.

Regular tooth brushing is one of the most effective ways to prevent dental disease in dogs. Plaque builds up quickly. If it is not removed, it hardens into tartar. This can lead to gum disease, pain, and infection. It can also harm the heart, liver, and kidneys.

Brushing at home helps slow this process. It keeps gums healthier and can reduce the need for dental work later in life. Even brushing a few times a week makes a real difference.

Use a pet specific toothpaste, never human toothpaste, and introduce brushing gradually so it becomes a positive routine.

Home care is most effective when combined with regular dental checks from your vet. We provide free dental checks with our skilled nurses for our clients.

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Surgery can feel daunting for both you and your pet.

At Blakehurst Vet, we perform a wide range of surgical procedures in-house and work closely with visiting specialists for more complex cases. 

From getting ready for surgery to recovering at home, our skilled team is here to help you every step.

If you have any questions about pet surgery or what to expect, please ask. As your local, trusted vets, we care for your family’s pets as if they were our own.

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Who we give back to

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