Most pet owners not only want a good vet that they can trust but also a clinic space that feels comfortable and calming for their pet.
For AsiaXPAT readers, some vet clinics to consider are Pets Central Sai Kung, Pets Central North Point, Paws & Tails Veterinary Hospital, Hong Kong Island Veterinary Clinic Happy Valley and Acorn Veterinary Hospital in Sai Ying Pun.
Pets Central Sai Kung
Pets Central Sai Kung is located at Shop 8, 66 Yi Chun Street, Sai Kung, and can be reached on 2792 0833. This branch has a strong local feel and provides 24-hour service.
Sai Kung is a great place to own a dog, and it is also where a number of dog shelters are located, so the clinic feels very much like a part of the canine community, though of course, it treats cats and other animals too. Being open 24 hours it provides an invaluable service to rescue groups and the shelters in the area, often having to deal with surrendered dogs and difficult cases at all times of the day and night. Typically, Pets Central Sai Kung is a very busy place, and unless urgent, making an appointment is a good idea.
The staff and nurses of this branch are friendly, and the vets are caring and patient. In addition to being a vet clinic, it also has a store that is well stocked with premium dog and cat food such as Kakatoa canned food, accessories, collars, leashes, toys and quality treats, including fish-based options such as Alaskan salmon, as well as Duck dices, all 100% natural.
Another useful feature is the grooming section for dogs, which has an open view through glass windows. Owners can see what is happening, which may be reassuring, especially for nervous dogs or first-time grooming visits.
The clinic handles the usual consultations, vaccinations and check-ups, but also offers surgery and emergency care. Their vets across its Hong Kong clinics have full access to diagnostics, surgery, emergency treatment and tele-veterinary support.
A normal consultation in Hong Kong usually ranges from around HK$400 to HK$900, but emergency care, surgery, blood tests, X-rays and hospitalisation can quickly cost much more.
Pets Central North Point
Pets Central North Point is at G/F and 1/F, Yan Wo Building, 70 Java Road, North Point, with the phone number 2811 8907. It is also open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
North Point is a larger venue and feels more like a hospital than the Sai Kung branch. It is practical, busy and useful, especially in an emergency, but feels a little more impersonal. The shop area, although spacious is not as well stocked for browsing food, treats and accessories.
Its main strength is that it is open around the clock and connected to the wider Pets Central system. If your pet has already been seen at another Pets Central branch, records can usually be accessed by other branches, which is very convenient and efficient. The vets are generally kind and patient, and the hospital offers emergency care, diagnostics, surgery, hospitalisation and routine veterinary services. This branch is also very busy, and even with an appointment you may need to wait.
For a standard consultation, expect roughly HK$400 to HK$900, with emergency and after-hours visits being more costly.
Paws & Tails Veterinary Hospital, Sheung Wan
Paws & Tails Veterinary Hospital is at 4 Po Yan Street, Sheung Wan. The phone number is 2832 2836, and WhatsApp is 9870 5711. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7pm, and Sunday, 9am to 6pm. The clinic closes on public holidays and usually closes for lunch from 1pm to 2pm.
This is a modern, smaller, friendly neighbourhood vet, convenient for Sheung Wan, Sai Ying Pun, Mid-Levels and Central. It opened in 2022 and offers preventive care, internal medicine, diagnostics, surgery and general consultations for dogs and cats.
It has a more personal feel than a large 24-hour hospital. The vet encountered was knowledgeable kind and gentle. The clinic however, is often very busy, especially on Saturdays, and the moderate sized waiting area can quickly become crowded with owners and pets. If your pet is nervous, a weekday appointment may be calmer.
Paws & Tails is a good choice for routine care, vaccinations, ongoing medical issues and planned procedures. It is not a 24-hour emergency hospital but still a very good option for pet owners. Walk-ins can be accommodated, but calling ahead first is always advisable. They also text reminders for follow up appointments.
Consultations are likely to be around HK$400 to HK$900, while diagnostics, dental work and surgery cost extra. More complex cases can run into many thousands of dollars, so always ask for an estimate first.
Hong Kong Island Veterinary Clinic, Happy Valley
Hong Kong Island Veterinary Clinic is at Shop 1 to 2, G/F, Regent Hill, 67D to E Sing Woo Road, Happy Valley. The phone number is 2982 0222, and opening hours are 9am to 7pm daily.
This is a modern, bright, comfortable clinic in a very pet-friendly neighbourhood. It is convenient for Happy Valley, Jardine’s Lookout, Tai Hang, Causeway Bay and Wan Chai. The spacious waiting area is minimalistic, clean and usually quiet. It is located on the ground floor, and the large windows allow pets and owners to see out onto Sing Woo Road, which can be a good distraction for a nervous dog.
The clinic treats both cats and dogs, but it is known for its specific veterinary experience in feline care, Chinese medicine and acupuncture. It offers health checks, vaccinations, dental care, outpatient treatment, microchipping, desexing and surgery.
Unlike Pets Central Sai Kung, it is not a place with a large range of pet products, food or accessories. It is more of a medical clinic than a pet shop.
Consultation fees are likely to sit around HK$400 to HK$900, with extra costs for blood tests, dental treatment, imaging, surgery or acupuncture sessions.
Acorn Veterinary Hospital
Acorn Veterinary Hospital is located at Ground Floor, 68-80 Second Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong Island, and can be reached on 2540 0228. WhatsApp enquiries and bookings can also be made on 5374 4244.
Opening hours are Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7pm, with consulting hours from 9.30am to 1pm and 3pm to 6.30pm. On Sundays and public holidays, it is open from 10am to 5pm, with consulting hours from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm. All consultations are by appointment.
Acorn opened in October 2010 and provides full veterinary care for dogs and cats.
It has a well- established practical atmosphere and is a good option for owners looking for general veterinary care, check-ups, vaccinations, dental treatment and common pet surgeries. It is more of a medical clinic than a pet shop, so the range of pet food, treats and accessories is not extensive.
Acorn was recommended to the writer for dogs with skin issues, from common skin and allergy-related problems such as food allergy, to specific problems with breeds such as West Highland White Terriers, that are prone to skin problems. The treatment Acorn gave for our Westie over a number of years did not cure her chronic skin problem but at times managed to alleviate the symptoms.
As with other Hong Kong vets, consultation fees are likely to be around HK$400 to HK$900, with additional costs for blood tests, imaging, dental work, surgery or more complex treatment.
Most pet owners not only want a good vet that they can trust but also a clinic space that feels comfortable and calming for their pet.
For AsiaXPAT readers, some vet clinics to consider are Pets Central Sai Kung, Pets Central North Point, Paws & Tails Veterinary Hospital, Hong Kong Island Veterinary Clinic Happy Valley and Acorn Veterinary Hospital in Sai Ying Pun.
Pets Central Sai Kung
Pets Central Sai Kung is located at Shop 8, 66 Yi Chun Street, Sai Kung, and can be reached on 2792 0833. This branch has a strong local feel and provides 24-hour service.
Sai Kung is a great place to own a dog, and it is also where a number of dog shelters are located, so the clinic feels very much like a part of the canine community, though of course, it treats cats and other animals too. Being open 24 hours it provides an invaluable service to rescue groups and the shelters in the area, often having to deal with surrendered dogs and difficult cases at all times of the day and night. Typically, Pets Central Sai Kung is a very busy place, and unless urgent, making an appointment is a good idea.
The staff and nurses of this branch are friendly, and the vets are caring and patient. In addition to being a vet clinic, it also has a store that is well stocked with premium dog and cat food such as Kakatoa canned food, accessories, collars, leashes, toys and quality treats, including fish-based options such as Alaskan salmon, as well as Duck dices, all 100% natural.
Another useful feature is the grooming section for dogs, which has an open view through glass windows. Owners can see what is happening, which may be reassuring, especially for nervous dogs or first-time grooming visits.
The clinic handles the usual consultations, vaccinations and check-ups, but also offers surgery and emergency care. Their vets across its Hong Kong clinics have full access to diagnostics, surgery, emergency treatment and tele-veterinary support.
A normal consultation in Hong Kong usually ranges from around HK$400 to HK$900, but emergency care, surgery, blood tests, X-rays and hospitalisation can quickly cost much more.
Pets Central North Point
Pets Central North Point is at G/F and 1/F, Yan Wo Building, 70 Java Road, North Point, with the phone number 2811 8907. It is also open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
North Point is a larger venue and feels more like a hospital than the Sai Kung branch. It is practical, busy and useful, especially in an emergency, but feels a little more impersonal. The shop area, although spacious is not as well stocked for browsing food, treats and accessories.
Its main strength is that it is open around the clock and connected to the wider Pets Central system. If your pet has already been seen at another Pets Central branch, records can usually be accessed by other branches, which is very convenient and efficient. The vets are generally kind and patient, and the hospital offers emergency care, diagnostics, surgery, hospitalisation and routine veterinary services. This branch is also very busy, and even with an appointment you may need to wait.
For a standard consultation, expect roughly HK$400 to HK$900, with emergency and after-hours visits being more costly.
Paws & Tails Veterinary Hospital, Sheung Wan
Paws & Tails Veterinary Hospital is at 4 Po Yan Street, Sheung Wan. The phone number is 2832 2836, and WhatsApp is 9870 5711. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7pm, and Sunday, 9am to 6pm. The clinic closes on public holidays and usually closes for lunch from 1pm to 2pm.
This is a modern, smaller, friendly neighbourhood vet, convenient for Sheung Wan, Sai Ying Pun, Mid-Levels and Central. It opened in 2022 and offers preventive care, internal medicine, diagnostics, surgery and general consultations for dogs and cats.
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It has a more personal feel than a large 24-hour hospital. The vet encountered was knowledgeable kind and gentle. The clinic however, is often very busy, especially on Saturdays, and the moderate sized waiting area can quickly become crowded with owners and pets. If your pet is nervous, a weekday appointment may be calmer.
Paws & Tails is a good choice for routine care, vaccinations, ongoing medical issues and planned procedures. It is not a 24-hour emergency hospital but still a very good option for pet owners. Walk-ins can be accommodated, but calling ahead first is always advisable. They also text reminders for follow up appointments.
Consultations are likely to be around HK$400 to HK$900, while diagnostics, dental work and surgery cost extra. More complex cases can run into many thousands of dollars, so always ask for an estimate first.
Hong Kong Island Veterinary Clinic, Happy Valley
Hong Kong Island Veterinary Clinic is at Shop 1 to 2, G/F, Regent Hill, 67D to E Sing Woo Road, Happy Valley. The phone number is 2982 0222, and opening hours are 9am to 7pm daily.
This is a modern, bright, comfortable clinic in a very pet-friendly neighbourhood. It is convenient for Happy Valley, Jardine’s Lookout, Tai Hang, Causeway Bay and Wan Chai. The spacious waiting area is minimalistic, clean and usually quiet. It is located on the ground floor, and the large windows allow pets and owners to see out onto Sing Woo Road, which can be a good distraction for a nervous dog.
The clinic treats both cats and dogs, but it is known for its specific veterinary experience in feline care, Chinese medicine and acupuncture. It offers health checks, vaccinations, dental care, outpatient treatment, microchipping, desexing and surgery.
Unlike Pets Central Sai Kung, it is not a place with a large range of pet products, food or accessories. It is more of a medical clinic than a pet shop.
Consultation fees are likely to sit around HK$400 to HK$900, with extra costs for blood tests, dental treatment, imaging, surgery or acupuncture sessions.
Acorn Veterinary Hospital
Acorn Veterinary Hospital is located at Ground Floor, 68-80 Second Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong Island, and can be reached on 2540 0228. WhatsApp enquiries and bookings can also be made on 5374 4244.
Opening hours are Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7pm, with consulting hours from 9.30am to 1pm and 3pm to 6.30pm. On Sundays and public holidays, it is open from 10am to 5pm, with consulting hours from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm. All consultations are by appointment.
Acorn opened in October 2010 and provides full veterinary care for dogs and cats.
It has a well- established practical atmosphere and is a good option for owners looking for general veterinary care, check-ups, vaccinations, dental treatment and common pet surgeries. It is more of a medical clinic than a pet shop, so the range of pet food, treats and accessories is not extensive.
Acorn was recommended to the writer for dogs with skin issues, from common skin and allergy-related problems such as food allergy, to specific problems with breeds such as West Highland White Terriers, that are prone to skin problems. The treatment Acorn gave for our Westie over a number of years did not cure her chronic skin problem but at times managed to alleviate the symptoms.
As with other Hong Kong vets, consultation fees are likely to be around HK$400 to HK$900, with additional costs for blood tests, imaging, dental work, surgery or more complex treatment.
