Vets on Crown, Your Vet near
Darlinghurst

A 1km stroll from Darlinghurst. In-house diagnostics for same-day answers. Full pricing transparency on the site.

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The Vets on Crown Team, located 1km away from Darlinghurst.

Vets on Crown is just a street away from Darlinghurst

If you've taken your pet to three different locums in the past six months, or you've had to re-tell their full medical history every time you walk in — that's not normal, even if it's common. Vets on Crown is 1km south down Crown Street, about 12 minutes on foot from Taylor Square. Dr Nima founded the clinic at 537 Crown St in 2017 and still sees patients every day the clinic is open. Most of our Darlinghurst clients see the same vet from their pet's first puppy visit through to their last.

Why Darlinghurst pet owners switch to us

Built for apartment pets

Most of our Darlinghurst patients are cavoodles, dachshunds, frenchies and indoor cats. That shapes the medicine — small-breed dental disease gets flagged earlier, and indoor cats get screened for the urinary and weight-related issues outdoor cats rarely present with. The cat-only consult zone has calming pheromones, so the cat you can barely wrestle into the carrier isn't also the one who hides under the bed for three days afterwards.

Each question is golden

A standard consultation here runs 20 to 30 minutes, not 10. That's long enough to walk through blood results, weigh up three treatment options instead of one, and answer the questions you'd already written down in Notes on the way in.

Same team, same clinic, same phone number

Nine years in the same spot on Crown Street. Dr Nima founded the clinic in 2017 and still consults most weekdays — if your dog saw him last year, he'll remember. For Darlinghurst residents who've watched three cafés and a bookshop turn over on the same block, a vet clinic that's still the same vet clinic matters.

Protocols for nervous pets

If the carrier takes two humans and a towel, tell reception when you book. Longer slot, quiet consult room, no waiting among six other dogs — and if handling is going to make things worse, we stop and talk through options instead of pushing through.

Our reviews

Jason Zhang
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Helen at Vets On Crown is amazing! She was so kind and thorough in explaining how to care for my new puppy. Her attention to detail and patience made me feel confident as a new pet owner. Fantastic service—highly recommend!

Sonny Santiago
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Been using the vet there since my dog was a puppy and have noting but good experiences from puppy school to doggy daycare to the vet

India Childs
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I had a great experience at crown st vet. My dog was sick and had to come in a few times & the service was excellent. I felt totally comfortable leaving my dog in Dr Nima’s care. Super friendly nurse too. Would definitely recommend

kelly ulf
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These guys took such great care of my kitty when we came in at short notice and our girl needed emergency dental work. Vets on crown will be our go to vet from now on!

Craig Hinkley
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Expensive but worth every penny

Rachel Reuben
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Thank you all so much for looking after my Ruby, my cat. Dr Nema thank you for your thorough investigation. Much gratitude to Dr Chole for emotional support and gentle care in seeing My Ruby through her journey. Thank you all for the lovely card with Ruby's paw prints and little bottle of fur. I took that to work and showed it to everyone. That's so special to me. 🙏❤️

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Consistently good experience. From the front desk, to the vets to the nurses - all so lovely, thorough and caring.

Concord Vet
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If you are after a vet in the inner city area - Vets on Crown is the place to go! Nima and his team are just awesome.

Michael Poulos
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Cannot recommend this place highly enough, Nima and his team are amazing, it has daycare for our little puppy, they even have the best groomer in Sydney plus puppy school. Everything you need is under the one roof!

Dona Girard
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Lovely caring vet and staff Diesel was happy wags all over

Chris Hubbard
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Always a pleasure to visit! They make the whole experience pleasant and calm for my nervous pet. Everyone is extremely friendly and it shows they really care about being the best at what they do.

LL
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Tomoko does a beautiful groom with my japanese spitz. Her attention to detail is superb. My dog loves going, enjoys the grooming table and is super happy when I pick him up. Highly recommend Tomoko and her team to groom your dog. Thankyou also to the reception team who are always polite and accommodating.

Getting Here from Darlinghurst

  • Walking: ~12 minutes from Taylor Square via Bourke St and Cleveland St.
  • Bus: the 339 and 374 routes run along Crown Street — check transportnsw.info for the stop nearest your address.
  • Driving: ~4 minutes via Crown Street. Metered street parking in the area.

Popular with Darlinghurst pet owners

For long-term Darlinghurst residents whose dog or cat is now 12 or 13, geriatric care is a substantial part of the day-to-day work here: arthritis management, kidney monitoring, dental work appropriate for older patients, and the harder conversations about quality of life when they need to happen.
For first-time pet owners and newer residents around Oxford Street and Victoria Street — puppy school runs on-site, and you'll be walked through the vaccination schedule in person rather than handed a printout.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Vets on Crown from Darlinghurst?

About 1km south down Crown Street — 12 minutes on foot from Taylor Square, or 4 minutes by car.

My cat hates the vet — can you handle anxious pets?

Yes. Flag it when you book so reception can allocate a longer slot and a quiet consult room. The cat-only zone has calming pheromones, and we work slowly enough that the pet isn't being pinned down to get through the appointment. If handling is making things worse, we stop and talk through options rather than push through.

Do you accept walk-in emergencies from Darlinghurst?

Yes, during business hours (Mon–Fri 7:30am–8pm, Sat/Sun 10am–4pm). Call (02) 9133 1300 first if you can, so we can triage before you arrive.

Will I see the same vet each time?

If you ask for a specific vet at booking, yes. Dr Nima has been consulting here since he founded the clinic in 2017, and most of our vets have been on the team for years. Even if your regular vet isn't in that day, the whole team works out of one physical clinic and shares notes on every patient — so whoever you see will know your pet's history.

Do you handle older pets — kidney disease, arthritis, end-of-life care?

Yes. Geriatric medicine is a substantial part of day-to-day work here. We handle ongoing monitoring, pain management, and quality-of-life conversations. If home euthanasia is the right option, we can refer to a colleague who provides this in the Darlinghurst area.

Where do I go for after-hours emergencies?

Vets on Crown is not a 24/7 hospital. From Darlinghurst, the closest overnight options are SASH Alexandria (~10 minutes by car) and the Sydney University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Camperdown (~12 minutes by car). Save both numbers before you need them.

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Nearby areas we also serve:

Pet owners also come in from neighbouring Surry Hills, Paddington, Redfern, Potts Point, Woolloomooloo, Kings Cross, Elizabeth Bay, Rushcutters Bay, Centennial Park, Moore Park, Haymarket and Chippendale.

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