Vets are knights in shining armours but finding one suitable for you and your pets’ concerns can be a little tricky, especially if you’re new pet owners. We list our trusted veterinary clinics and animal hospitals for dogs, cats, small animals and exotic pets.
So you’ve welcomed an adorable fur baby or small animal into your life (congratulations!) and did all the preparation to welcome your pet home in a seamless process. Now you need to find a regular vet to spot any common medical conditions that need care and attention. Especially if you are first-time pet owners, you may be overwhelmed at where to look. Hong Kong has plenty of well-equipped emergency veterinary services, some of which will pay a house visit if need be. This guide to vet clinics and animal hospitals in Hong Kong will help you decide where to go if your pet is feeling unwell.
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Vets And Animal Hospitals On Hong Kong Island
Vets And Animal Hospitals In Kowloon
Vets And Animal Hospitals In The New Territories
Pet Insurance In Hong Kong
Vets And Animal Hospitals On Hong Kong Island
Acorn Veterinary Hospital – Comprehensive veterinary clinic for all small animals
Acorn Veterinary Hospital offers high-quality veterinary care with excellent medical, diagnostic and surgical facilities with 24-hour hospitalisation. The clinic has also been performing stem cell procedures for the last few years for animals with chronic arthritic pain non-responsive to medicines and conventional treatments.
Services provided: Surgery and anaesthesia, dentistry, ultrasonography, chemotherapy, MRI scans, CT scans and stem cell therapy.
Animals wards: Dogs, cats, and all small animals.
Acorn Veterinary Hospital, G/F 68-80 Second Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, 2540 0228, www.acornvets.com
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North Point Animal Hospital – Convenient location and a range of animal care services
This is a fully-equipped animal hospital with the capability to provide diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical treatments. With an easily accessible location and 24-hour care, it offers a whole range of services, from regular procedures to advanced specialist treatments.
Services provided: Dentistry, yearly general check-ups, desexing, vaccinations, wellness checks, surgery and more.
Animals wards: Dogs and cats.
North Point Animal Hospital, 19 Kin Wah Street, North Point, Hong Kong, 2307 6622, www.northpointvets.com.hk
SPCA Wan Chai – A long-standing animal care service provider and vet clinic
The SPCA was founded in 1903 and is the longest-standing veterinary centre in Hong Kong. Its headquarters in Wan Chai provides first-opinion care along with specialist consultations and provides 24-hour emergency care.
Services provided: General primary care, digital radiology, ultrasonography, dentistry, endoscopy and even an underwater treadmill for post-surgical physiotherapy!
Animals wards: Dogs, cats, exotic pets like Chinchillas and small animals like bunnies, hamsters and more.
SPCA Wan Chai, 2/F Terrace, 5 Wan Shing Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 2802 0501, www.spca.org
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Veterinary Emergency Centre (VEC) formally known as 9Lives – Emergency veterinary care
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to provide 24-hour emergency veterinary services for you and your beloved pets. There are state-of-the-art surgical suites, sophisticated intensive care units and comprehensive onsite diagnostic imaging capabilities. Dogs and cats are in separate waiting areas.
Services provided: 24 hour emergency care, dental care, surgery, acupuncture, x-rays, ultrasounds and more.
Animals wards: Cats and dogs
Veterinary Emergency Centre, Shop 4-6, G/F, Shui Fai Bhilding, 19 Hau Wo Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, 2334 2334, WhatsApp: 6282 8179, www.vec.com.hk
More Vets On Hong Kong Island
- Dr Hughs Veterinary Hospital – As well as cats and dogs, both vets have extensive experience with smaller furries such as rabbits, chinchillas and guinea pigs. www.drhugh.com
- Four Paws – Vet clinic in Mid Levels providing vaccination, surgery, dental care, acupuncture and more. www.fourpaws.hk
- Happy Pet Veterinary Centre – Provides consultations, in-house laboratory, digital radiology, ultrasonography, dentistry and have full surgical facilities. www.happypets.hk
- Pets Central North Point – One of Hong Kong’s top animal care providers, with a whole range of veterinary services. www.pets-central.com
- Stanley Veterinary Centre – Long-standing veterinary clinic fully equipped with primary opinion practice and provides excellent medical, diagnostic and surgical care. www.stanleyvetcentre.com
- Valley Veterinary Centre – One of the first veterinary clinics in Hong Kong – provides consultations, radiology, dentistry and has full surgical facilities. www.valleyvetcentre.com
Vets And Animal Hospitals In Kowloon
CityU VMC – Well-experienced vets and exceptional facilities
Previously situated in Mong Kok (and formerly known as CityU PAVC), this clinic in Sham Shui Po spread over three floors and has 22 consultation rooms, nine operating theatres, a dedicated intensive care unit (ICU), a cardiology suite and a separate 24/7 access emergency service. It is one of the largest veterinary clinics in Southeast Asia!
Services provided: 24-hour emergency care, dental care, surgery, grooming and removal of parasites.
Animals wards: Cats, dogs and small animals.
CityU Veterinary Medical Centre, G/F-2/F, Trinity Towers, 339 Lai Chi Kok Road, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 3650 3000, 3650 3200 (for emergency), WhatsApp: 6101 1026 (for dispensing), www.cityuvmc.com.hk
Pets Central Mong Kok Hospital – A range of veterinary services and animal care experts
Besides the medical services of hospitalisation, internal medicine, cardiology and more, it also has an online and clinic store, as well as general services like grooming and boarding. It has several well-known and highly experienced vets with nursing care open 24 hours.
Services provided: Dental health, surgey, CT scans and X-rays, grooming, behavioural therapy and more.
Animals wards: Cats, dogs and small animals.
Pets Central Mong Kok Hospital, 1/F & 2/F Sun Ming Bldg, 484-488 Shanghai Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong, 2309 2139, www.pets-central.com
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Kowloon Veterinary Hospital – One of Hong Kong’s first pet rehabilitation centres
In addition to traditional vaccination, spay and neuter and medical check-up services, Kowloon Veterinary Hospital has a full animal hospital set up complete with a laboratory, in-house pharmacy and isolation wards. It’s not all about the essential services either with physiotherapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy and animal wellness checks all on offer too.
Services provided: Physiotherapy, vaccinations, dental care, ophthalmology, radiography and more.
Animals wards: Dogs, cats, and exotic pets
Kowloon Veterinary Hospital, G/F, 50 Kai Tak Road, Kowloon City, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2382 3300, www.kowloon-vet-hospital.com
SPCA Kowloon – Veterinary clinic that doubles as an adoption centre
Located just the other side of the Cross Harbour tunnel in Ho Man Tin, this vet clinic mirrors the facilities in the Wan Chai headquarters of the SPCA. It has two consulting rooms and offers general surgery, dentistry and imaging (x-rays and ultrasound). Apart from its medical services, it also has an adoption centre upstairs.
Services provided: General basic care, digital radiology, ultrasonography, dentistry, endoscopy and even an underwater treadmill for post-surgical physiotherapy!
Animals wards: Dogs, cats, exotic pets like Chinchillas and small animals like bunnies, hamsters and more.
SPCA Kowloon Centre, 105 Princess Margaret Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2713 9104, www.spca.org
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Vets And Animal Hospitals In The New Territories
Pets Central Sai Kung
This branch of Pets Central has a loyal clientele amongst the vast animal-loving community in the New Territories (also with the many shelters and rescue organisations in the area). It also offers retail and 24-hour dog and cat boarding services.
Pets Central Sai Kung, Shop 8, 66 Yi Chung Street, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong, 2792 0833, www.pets-central.com
SPCA Sai Kung
This centre which is open seven days a week and provides consultations, general surgery, in house laboratory, x-rays and hospitalisation facilities. There is also an adoption centre for welfare cases.
SPCA Sai Kung, 7 Sha Tsui Path, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong, 2792 1535, www.spca.org
Tai Wai Small Animal and Exotic Hospital – 24-hour emergency services for exotic pets
This hospital provides necessary specialist care for exotic pets, while also looking after cat and dog patients. As owners of small exotic animals know, some of these require immediate attention when ill, so the hospital provides 24-hour emergency service (with a vet available any time of the day) and nursing care.
Services provided: A wide range of animal care services, also catered to different exotic animals.
Animals wards: Exotic pets, cats and dogs.
Tai Wai Small Animal and Exotic Hospital, G/F Lap Wo Building, 69-75 Chik Shun Street, Tai Wai, Hong Kong, 2687 1030, www.taiwaiexotic.com
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What To Know About Pet Insurance In Hong Kong
If you are considering keeping a pet in Hong Kong, you may be wondering whether it’s worth opting for a pet insurance policy. Pet ownership in Hong Kong has undergone exponential growth over the last decade. However, of all the cats and dogs kept as pets, as little as 3% are covered by pet insurance. This is much lower than in other countries, as the lack of options and high premiums often deter owners.
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If you are thinking about taking out pet insurance, earlier rather than later is always a good idea. Most companies don’t offer new policies for dogs over eight years old but will renew their existing ones.
The basic plans only cover consultations whereas the most expensive even insure against missing pets, funeral plans and travel cancellations. Pure breeds which are prone to congenital issues have higher premiums and fighting dogs are excluded altogether. Always check with the insurance provider and read the fine print!
Apart from insurance, remember that prevention is always better than cure. So, do remember to desex your pet, get those yearly vaccinations and don’t forget the regular de-flea, de-worm, heartworm pills and tick collars. These simple things could save your pet’s life and prevent you from heart (and wallet) burn.
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Editor’s note: “Hong Kong Veterinary Clinics & Animal Hospitals” was most recently updated in November 2022 by Fashila Kanakka.