Where do I go for after-hours emergencies from Redfern?

Vets on Crown is not a 24/7 hospital. The closest overnight options are SASH Alexandria (about 6 minutes by car) and Sydney University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Camperdown (about 5 minutes by car).

Vets on Crown, Your Vet near
Redfern

Vet clinic 5 minutes from Redfern Station. Full weekend hours. Written estimates before any work starts.

Whenever you are available, we are ready.

If you adopted from a rescue and the paperwork is patchy, or if you just want to know what something costs before you agree to it — that's a normal conversation at this clinic. Vets on Crown is about 800 metres from Redfern Station, roughly a five-minute walk up Redfern Street and across Cleveland. Dr Nima opened the clinic in 2017, and weekend hours run a full day — not a reduced Saturday morning. Prices are published, written estimates go out before any procedure, and the price doesn't change mid-treatment without a phone call first.

Redfern pet owners, these are our commitments:

Rescues, rehomes and "whose dog is this now" paperwork

A lot of Redfern pets arrive with a microchip under someone else's name, a foster carer's phone number on the records, and a vaccination history that stops mid-2023. That's a normal consult here. Microchip transfers, catching up on vaccines without starting the schedule over, and working out what's actually been done when the paperwork is patchy — this is routine, not a problem. First visit is longer so we can go through what you know and what you don't.

You'll know the cost before the work starts

Consults from A$98, puppy vaccinations from A$119, dental with full X-rays from A$670 — prices are on the website before you walk in. For anything bigger, a written estimate goes out before any procedure begins. If costs look like they're going to change during treatment, you'll get a phone call first — you're not agreeing to an open-ended bill.

Full weekend service, not just a consult

Saturdays and Sundays run 10am to 4pm — full service, not a reduced Saturday-morning setup. Dental work, surgery consults, follow-ups, new patients — same range of care as a weekday. For Redfern residents who work through the week (hospitality at nearby venues, shift work at RPA, tech roles with no WFH Fridays), a weekend appointment isn't a trade-off.

Five minutes from Redfern Station

About 800 metres from the station — up Redfern Street, across Cleveland, onto Crown. Five to seven minutes on foot with a cat carrier. For Redfern residents who don't drive (plenty don't), the clinic is closer on foot than it is by Uber in traffic. Bus, bike, or on foot — all work.

Our Services

Sick Pet Consultations

General Pricing Information

Our reviews

Loui Manahan

We took pup, Simba to Vet on Crown today for his 2nd Vaccine, and it was our first time at the vet with him. We were a bit anxious, but Dr. Nima was awesome! He was super warm and friendly, which really helped calm our nerves. As newbie pawrents, he walked us through everything we needed to know and patiently answered all our questions. We really felt like Simba was in good hands with Dr. Nima. He's a great vet who clearly cares about his furry patients. Thanks a bunch, Dr. Nima, for taking care of our little guy and making us feel so comfortable. Highly recommend Vet on Crown if you're looking for a caring place for your pets!

rhiannon hardie

Genuinely cannot say enough great things about this vet. My dog Winnie is 5, has always be a poorly dog and now has diabetes. After moving i now drive to Vets on Crown, as the vet in my new suburb wasn't the same standard. Yes they are not the cheapest (you'll need to go out west for that) but they are far cheaper than others in the area. Having been at the vets A LOT, i have encountered nearly all vets/nurses/receptionists and everyone is always lovely/genuinely accomodating to your needs. When costs got high they always go directly through my insurance (often very last minute), always call with updates, offer me options, never pressure me to get further testing and offer me options around my budget. They are always on the end of the phone, call to check in and i'm 100% confident in the care Winnie has received. They are a busy vet and have always made time to see Winnie (again often last minute). As someone that has unfortunately been at this vets for weeks at a time with a very poorly pup, and spent a fair bit of $$$, i truly advocate for them and their care.

Anastasiya Shefer

We came on Sunday with our poor little friend who had an accident the night before. We didn't have an appointment but the staff was understanding and helpful. Big THANK YOU for all Vets on Crown

mike bahari

I would give 100 stars if I could, Very friendly staff! Best service. We are so relieved to have found this place and we always take advantage of all Vets on Crown has to offer.

Katie Worthington

The best service, always very thorough and wonderful team of vets and staff. Thanks Omid and Nima for looking after us. We can’t thank you enough for looking after River.

General Beaumont

Great vets

Caroline Depledge

I love 💕 Vets on Crown . Great atmosphere and super caring and professional team . Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ …

Adrian Burnett

Hi have been taking my dog to Vets on Crown for several years now. The service is always excellent and the quality of care by the vets and nurses always meets my expectations.

Rollnjukebox

Just lovely, wonderful caring staff. Thank you for making a heartbreaking situation so calm we are so thankful. For those wondering, there is wheelchair access just on the side of the building. Looks deceiving with the steps but access is all good.

Ozz Carpentry & Maintenance

Family team , Professional service and extremely caring

lisa stanley

Phone conversation with Lisa, Very helpful information. We have made our fist appointment due in a few weeks For our new puppy Gigi 😊

Fran Nicholson

Frankie always gets a really good groom at Vets on Crown. It's great that you can do a late pick up if you need.

Who you'll see at Vets on Crown

Dr Nima Rahmani

DVM, PGCert

Founded Vets on Crown in 2017 after practising at other Sydney clinics. Complex medicine, surgery, dentistry. Still consulting every day the clinic is open.

Getting Here from Redfern

Walking from Redfern Station: ~5–7 minutes. Up Redfern Street, left on Cleveland, right on Crown. About 800 metres.
Bus: the 308 and 343 routes run along Cleveland and Crown Streets — check transportnsw.info for the nearest stop.
Bike: dedicated cycleway on Wilson Street connects through to the Crown Street end.
Driving: ~3 minutes via Cleveland Street. Metered street parking on Crown and surrounds.

The pets of Redfern

A lot of our Redfern patients came from Sydney Dogs and Cats Home, or were taken in off the street by a neighbour who couldn't walk past. That mix — rescues, rehomes and foster-to-adopts — is probably the single most common background story we hear at a first consult here.
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For renters and share-house residents dealing with a pet that's technically on the lease of a housemate who's now moved out: bring whatever records you have, and we'll work out the rest together. Custody-of-the-dog paperwork isn't something we can sort out, but vaccination gaps and microchip transfers are.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Vets on Crown from Redfern Station?

About 800 metres on foot — up Redfern Street, left on Cleveland, right on Crown. Five to seven minutes with a pet carrier.

I just adopted and the paperwork is incomplete — can you still see my pet?

Yes. Bring whatever records you have (vaccination certificates, microchip number, adoption paperwork, foster carer contact) and we'll work out what's been done and what hasn't. Catch-up vaccinations don't usually require restarting the whole schedule.

Will I get a written estimate before you do any work?

Yes. Consultations have published prices on our website. For anything requiring a procedure, you'll get a written estimate before treatment begins. If costs look like they'll change during treatment, we call you before we proceed — you're not agreeing to an open-ended bill.

Do you run full service on weekends, or just quick consults?

Weekends run 10am–4pm, Saturday and Sunday. It's a full-day service — same booking types as weekdays. Public holidays same hours.

Can you transfer a microchip registration to my name?

Yes, during your pet's first visit we can lodge the microchip registry transfer on your behalf. Bring your adoption or transfer paperwork, your ID, and the previous owner's details if you have them.

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 (~6 minutes by car) and the Sydney University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Camperdown (~5 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, Waterloo, Alexandria, Darlington, Eveleigh, Chippendale, Zetland, Erskineville, Newtown, Darlinghurst, Haymarket and Paddington.

Redfern, quality vet care is just a quick stroll away. Book online or give us a call.