Ramsgate Vet, Your Vet near Monterey
Vet clinic on your doorstep. Walk or drive to 231 Rocky Point Rd in under 5 minutes. In-house diagnostics, experienced vets, open till 7pm weekdays.
Most Monterey residents can walk to the beach in five minutes. The Grand Parade runs through the middle, lined with Mediterranean-style homes built when this stretch of Botany Bay was still quiet. Dogs walk along the foreshore at sunrise. Cats watch the water from first-floor balconies.
The rhythm is reliable until it isn't: the dog who always bounds ahead suddenly slows down, the cat who grooms twice a day stops bothering, they're drinking more water or refusing food, or they're just off.
Ramsgate Veterinary Hospital is less than 1km from central Monterey, about 5 minutes by car or a 10-minute walk along Rocky Point Road. The clinic has been at 231 Rocky Point Rd for decades. The current team runs it as a full-service hospital with diagnostic imaging, surgical theatres, and the kind of vet continuity that makes managing long-term conditions simpler.
What Ramsgate Vet brings to Monterey pet owners
You can walk here
The clinic is less than 1km from the heart of Monterey. Walk your dog to the appointment, or carry your cat in a carrier without needing to drive across suburbs. For Monterey's elderly residents and those without cars, proximity matters. This isn't a 20-minute drive across traffic, it's a short walk or a brief trip on the 478 bus.Full diagnostics without referral delays
X-rays, ultrasounds, and blood work happen on-site. When your vet needs imaging to work out what's wrong, they book the machine for later that day or the next morning. Results come back within hours. There's no waiting days for an external lab report or driving to another clinic for scans. The turnaround is fast because everything runs under the same roof.Surgical capability for routine and complex procedures
Desexing, dental surgery, soft tissue procedures, and orthopaedic work all happen here. Drop your pet off in the morning, collect them the same afternoon. The clinic has two surgical theatres, anaesthetic monitoring equipment, and post-operative care facilities. For routine surgeries like desexing or dental work, there's no need to travel elsewhere. For complex cases, the vets consult with visiting specialists who operate on-site.Pricing published before you book
Consults from $98. Puppy vaccinations from $119. Cat desexing from $180. Dental with full X-rays from $670. Every service price is listed on the website. If additional work is needed during a visit, you'll receive a written estimate and a phone call before anything proceeds. No surprises.
Our Services
Our Pricing
Loved by the community, here in Monterey and everywhere else.
Staff were friendly and thorough with checking my dog and making her feel comfortable during the examination
They are the best, happy to help us by picking our dog up, great people and service,feel very happy to recommend them. Leigh jones Local guide
First time to this vet. From the friendly call to having an available appointment I was greeted at the practice by the vet nurse Tahlia. Dr Tiffany so lovely and attentive . Really felt at ease with her and caring disposition for my pug. I will be back in September. Well priced and the decor of the clinic is spacious.
Treated my cat
The best vets Clarence and the team helped my boots with treatment and tried to keep him alive. Later helped me to cope when he was put down he was 18. Beautiful people so caring and lovely. Even gave me wine for xmas
Great experience for our cat
5 star. Highly recommend. Amazing team. Car park available at the back of Vet.
Very quick service and friendly stuff
Great practice All the staff were very friendly and extremely helpful The treatment that they recommend for my groodle has definitely helped him a lot and he is back to normal
We recently moved to the St. George area and have been on a five-year quest to find a vet where our anxious German Shepherd, Mia, feels comfortable. Every vet visit was a stressful experience for all of us – Mia would pull on her leash and try to bolt out the door. That all changed at Ramsgate Vet. Jess, the receptionist, went above and beyond to make Mia feel relaxed and welcome. Her warm interactions with Mia, combined with the excellent consultation by Tiffany, the vet on duty, made a world of difference. For the first time in a long time, Mia was able to stay calmly in the foyer, on a loose leash! Thank you, Jess, for making our usually anxious girl feel relaxed and at ease. Your kindness and professionalism are greatly appreciated. We can't recommend Ramsgate Vet highly enough to anyone looking for an exceptional veterinary experience. They truly exceeded our expectations! Very satisfied, Alf and Mia
Excellent Service by Gabby who warmly greeted and helped with everything required. Really professional, kind and loving service. I highly recommend this vet clinic ! 🐈 …
I wanted to thank Jess, Gabby and the team at Ramsgate Vet for their outstanding care. Jess is such a kind and caring person who went above and beyond to help us and our 2 cats. I will never forget the kindness and compassion we were shown, I am truly thankful
Precisely what Monterey pet owners need
The clinic is closest to Monterey residents, which means walkability matters. For older pet owners who no longer drive, or for households without a second car during weekdays, being able to walk a dog to the vet or carry a cat carrier on foot removes a logistical barrier. It's practical infrastructure, not a marketing point.The clinic also sees a lot of multi-pet households. Families with two dogs or a dog and a cat often book consecutive appointments or bring both at once. The vets here are used to managing sibling dynamics and coordinating treatment plans across pets who live together. They know which vaccines can be done on the same day, which medications interact, and how to schedule follow-ups efficiently when you're juggling more than one animal.
Getting to Ramsgate Vet from Monterey
| Method | Directions |
|---|---|
| Walking | ~10 minutes via The Grand Parade and Rocky Point Road. Straightforward route, mostly flat. |
| Driving | ~3 minutes via Rocky Point Road. Street parking available on Rocky Point Rd and side streets. |
| Bus | 478 from The Grand Parade to Rocky Point Rd near the clinic, ~5 minutes. Buses run every 15–20 minutes. |
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The clinic is less than 1km from central Monterey, about a 10-minute walk along Rocky Point Road. Walkable for most residents, especially those along The Grand Parade or near the foreshore.
Yes. The clinic has digital X-ray, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory. Most diagnostic work happens here, with results available the same day or next morning. External labs are only used for specialist pathology.
Most surgeries happen here. Desexing, dental work, soft tissue procedures, and many orthopaedic surgeries are performed on-site. For highly specialised cases, visiting specialists operate here rather than you needing to travel.
Yes, during business hours (Mon–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 10am–12pm). Call (02) 9133 1303 first if you can, so the team can triage and prepare before you arrive.
Ramsgate Vet is not a 24/7 hospital. The closest overnight emergency options are SASH Alexandria (~20 minutes by car via the M5) and Sydney University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Camperdown (~25 minutes). Save both numbers before you need them.
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