Welcome to Blakehurst Vet

TRUSTED VET
FOR YOUR PET

Your Pet Deserves
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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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Working Hours

Here for You

Monday to Friday

8:30am to 6:30pm

Saturday

8:30am – 4.00pm

Sunday

Closed

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At Blakehurst Vet, a few simple things make every visit better.
Treats for encouragement.

A team who knows your pet by name and remembers their little quirks.

Separate dog and cat wards so everyone stays calm and comfortable.

A lift for patients who need a gentle boost.

It is all part of giving your pet the care and kindness they deserve.

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Ever wondered why your dog tilts their head

That sweet little head tilt is more than a cute moment. Dogs do it to help them focus on sound, adjusting the angle of their ears so they can work out where a noise is coming from and what it might mean. It is their way of tuning in more carefully.

The head tilt also helps dogs see our faces more clearly. Many dogs have muzzles that can partially block their view, so tilting their head gives them a better look at our eyes and expressions. Dogs are remarkably good at reading human emotions and the tilt is one of the ways they gather that information.

So when your dog tilts their head at you, they are not just being adorable. They are listening closely, watching you carefully and trying to understand exactly what you are saying. A small gesture that shows just how much they care about the people they love.

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A little look at some of the lovely pets who visited us this week. How beautiful are our clients.

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