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

Naomi R Thomas (naythomas)

We bring our two dogs to the groomer at Vets on Crown. She is amazing!

Scott Dumbleton

You're in safe hands here. Super friendly team and great service!

Mizz Charlie

I wanted to say a big thank you to both the vets I saw with Bingo. (My apologies I didn’t get their names) Plus all the staff at the front counter. I wasn’t always the most pleasant customer, yet both the vets we saw, were lovely. Right till the end, and even after - the compassion & care was beautiful. Thank you

tamika walker

The vets are great there. Always get an appointment and they love their animals.

Petrina Angus

Tomoko’s grooming at Vets on Crown is top rate. My dog is quite anxious but he always has a good time when he’s there and always comes out looking so clean and handsome. The whole process is seamless, with very kind and caring staff. Highly recommend.

Lea Robellet

Really good team and surprisingly cheap compare to other veterinary clinics I have visited in the past. They took good care of my pets and gave me many treatments options that other clinics didn’t. Would recommend.

javad gharaie

Thanks guys , totally worth 3 hours drive to get , I will definitely recommend you to everyone I know.

Louise Manning

Rebecca and my previous vet at this clinic have been spot on with their advice, care and treatment. I feel very lucky to have found these wonderful, experienced vets after moving to Sydney from the Illawarra. There amazing hours of operation, genuine compassion, advice and practical yet affordable prices make them a top veterinarian service provider.

Andrew Neary

Looked after our beloved feline while we were away. Friendly staff and cat still alive and happy when we got back so all must have gone well.

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.

sylvia W

Very compassionate, dedicated staff.Highly trained and devoted. Offer a comprehensive,good quality, professional service at an acceptable cost.

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.

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.