Ramsgate Vet, Your Vet near
Sans Souci

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.

A dog from Kogarah smiling while sitting on the table at Ramsgate Vet

Sans Souci sits on a peninsula between Botany Bay and Kogarah Bay. The French name translates to 'without worry', which is fitting for a suburb where mornings are spent walking dogs along Lady Robinsons Beach, afternoons involve sailing or kayaking, and the pace is slower than suburbs closer to the city. Many residents here have been in the same house for decades. Others are retirees who moved for the water views and the permanent holiday feel. Dogs get walked along the foreshore at sunrise and sunset. Cats stay indoors watching boats through the windows. When something's wrong, it shows up quickly. The dog who normally bounds toward the water hesitates. The cat who always sits by the window stops moving to that spot. They're off their food or drinking more, or they're just not themselves.

Ramsgate Veterinary Hospital is less than 1km from central Sans Souci, about 5 minutes by car or a short walk along Rocky Point Road. The clinic has full surgical theatres, diagnostic imaging, and a team that includes visiting specialists who operate on-site. It's built for the kind of comprehensive care that waterfront suburbs with established pet populations need.

The Ramsgate Vet difference for Sans Souci pets

  • Visiting specialists operate on-site

    When your pet needs specialist surgery or advanced diagnostics, the specialists come here. Orthopaedic surgeons, ophthalmologists, and internal medicine specialists consult and operate at this clinic. You're not driving across Sydney for a referral appointment. The specialist works in the same theatre your regular vet uses, with the same nursing team assisting. Post-operative care happens here too, which means continuity from diagnosis through recovery.
  • Two surgical theatres, full anaesthetic monitoring

    The clinic runs two fully equipped surgical theatres with multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring, surgical tables, and recovery facilities. Routine procedures like desexing and dental work happen in one theatre while complex surgeries run in the other. The setup allows the clinic to handle multiple cases per day without compromising on monitoring or sterility. Every surgery includes pre-anaesthetic blood work, IV catheter placement, and continuous monitoring throughout the procedure.
  • Emergency care during business hours

    Walk-in emergencies are accepted during open hours. The clinic has oxygen therapy equipment, IV fluid pumps, emergency drug stocks, and a team trained in critical care stabilisation. For acute cases that arrive during business hours, triage happens immediately and treatment begins while you're still in the room. After-hours emergencies go to SASH Alexandria or Sydney University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, both about 20 minutes away.
  • Cat boarding with separate accommodation

    The clinic runs a cat boarding facility separate from the main hospital ward. Each cat gets their own enclosure with bedding, litter, and elevated perches. The boarding area is quiet, climate-controlled, and away from the barking and foot traffic of the main clinic. For Sans Souci residents who travel frequently or who need somewhere safe to board their cat during renovations, this setup works better than leaving them at home with a pet sitter checking in once a day.

Prices for pet vaccines in Ramsgate NSW

Guide only. All vaccine visits include a full consult and health check. Most pets go home within 20 minutes.

ServicesIncludesFrom
Puppy course package three visitsC3 and C5 as required, checks, certificatesTBD
Kitten course package three visitsF3 series, checks, certificatesTBD
Adult dog booster C5Consult, health check, vaccineTBD
Adult cat booster F3Consult, health check, vaccineTBD
Dog leptospirosis vaccineConsult, health check, vaccineTBD

Last updated: 1 November, 2025

Prices for pet vaccines in Ramsgate NSW

Guide only. All vaccine visits include a full consult and health check. Most pets go home within 20 minutes.

ServicesIncludesFrom
Puppy course package three visitsC3 and C5 as required, checks, certificatesTBD
Kitten course package three visitsF3 series, checks, certificatesTBD
Adult dog booster C5Consult, health check, vaccineTBD
Adult cat booster F3Consult, health check, vaccineTBD
Dog leptospirosis vaccineConsult, health check, vaccineTBD

Last updated: 1 November, 2025

Loved by the community, here in Sans Souci and everywhere else.

Leigh Jones
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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

John Buckeridge
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Great experience for our cat

Joanna Kynezos
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Such an amazing team! From reception to the nurses, to the vets - I don't have a bad word to say. I've been waiting to find a place that you walk into where you feel like they love your fur baby as much as you do and this is the place! Really amazing team of people!

Tony Nguyen
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Extremely helpful and informative. Took great care of my cat!

Janine Macfarlane
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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.

Angela
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The staff were very friendly, caring, knowledgable and helpful. My dog was well looked after. Thankfully she is doing ok now.

Cruise The Keez
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Grateful to Dr Clarence Ng for everything you’ve done to Benson,our sixk boy

Angella Douglas
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They gave my cat great care and was happy with there service amazing people.

Bake Bake
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I would recommend this vet to anyone looking for a place to take your pet your pet would be well taken care of. The staff are helpful and friendly. They also have a clinic in Surry Hills. They are helpful in every way they can be. My dog went for surgery and he was treated with care. They are in contact with you letting you know each step of the way. The facilities are clean and inviting. If you are looking to take your pet somewhere I would highly recommend Ramsgate veterinary hospital.

Stephanie Belcher
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Amazing staff and practice. They’ve looked after our two dogs continuously over the last few months. I think my dogs are local celebrities down there at the moment. The staff are super friendly and we’re so lucky to have them just at the end of our road. Thank you Ramsgate Vet ☺️

Christine B
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Thank you Dr Tiffany for your amazing service. You always go above and beyond to make sure our little Clara is looked after. We really appreciate your holistic care approach.

Lee Pearson
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Extremely satisfied. The care and efficiency of all the staff was outstanding. The vet explained all the procedures my furry friend Huey needed. I would happily recommend this practice. Lee

Understanding Sans Souci pets

Sans Souci attracts a particular demographic: established families who've been here for decades, retirees who moved for the waterfront, and professionals who work remotely or locally. The median age is 43. Home ownership is high. Many households have dogs bred for water or active lifestyles (Labradors, Spaniels, Border Collies) who get walked along the foreshore or taken kayaking. Others have older dogs managing arthritis or heart conditions who need regular monitoring.

The clinic sees a lot of long-term patients. Dogs who've been coming here since they were puppies, now seniors with chronic conditions being managed over years. The vets track trends over time rather than reacting to individual symptoms. They know which treatments worked before, which medications your dog tolerates, and what baseline bloodwork looks like for comparison. That continuity is the reason many Sans Souci residents drive past closer clinics to keep coming here.

Getting to Ramsgate Vet from Sans Souci

MethodDirections
Walking~12 minutes via Rocky Point Road. Straightforward route along the main road.
Driving~5 minutes via Rocky Point Road. Street parking available on Rocky Point Rd and surrounding streets.
Bus477 or 478 from Rocky Point Rd in Sans Souci to Rocky Point Rd near Ramsgate, ~5 minutes. Services every 10–20 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

Do visiting specialists operate here, or do I need to go elsewhere?

Specialists operate here. Orthopaedic surgeons, ophthalmologists, and internal medicine consultants visit the clinic regularly. Book through the clinic, the specialist operates on-site, and post-operative care happens here. You're not referred away.

Can you handle complex surgeries, or only routine procedures?

The clinic handles both. Routine desexing and dental work happen daily. Complex soft tissue procedures, cruciate ligament repairs, and tumour removals are performed by the in-house surgical team or visiting specialists using the same theatres.

Do you accept walk-in emergencies?

Yes, during business hours (Mon–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 10am–12pm). Call (02) 9133 1303 first if possible so the team can prepare. After-hours cases go to SASH Alexandria or Sydney University Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Can I board my cat here while I'm away?

Yes. The clinic runs a cat boarding facility separate from the hospital ward. Each cat has their own enclosure with bedding, litter, and elevated perches. The area is quiet and climate-controlled. Book in advance, especially during school holidays.

How far is the clinic from the Sans Souci foreshore?

About 1km, roughly 5 minutes by car or 12 minutes on foot via Rocky Point Road. Close enough that you can walk your dog to the appointment from most parts of Sans Souci.

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The Ramsgate Vet Community

Pet owners also come in from neighbouring Ramsgate Beach, Monterey, Dolls Point, Sandringham, Kogarah, Rockdale, Carlton, Beverley Park, and Taren Point.

Sans Souci pet owners, Ramsgate Vet is here for you. Book or Call now.