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Every one of 3,939 Australian practices, ranked by 592,042 real client reviews. Compare by suburb, specialty and after-hours care, free.
Australia’s top-rated vets
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Indicates a Top-Rated practice: 4.8 stars or higher across 100 or more reviews. How we rank
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Australia has 33 dedicated emergency vet hospitals and 1,065 practices with after-hours signals. We flag every one. Find the nearest before you need it.
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The data behind the directory
The Australian Vet Ratings Study analyses all 3,939 practices and 592,042 reviews: the best-rated states, cities and suburbs, the emergency-care gap, and what claiming a profile is worth. Free to cite with attribution.
Australian Capital Territory rates best (4.73★). Sunshine Coast leads the cities (4.79★). Read the 2026 study →
| 1 | Sunshine Coast | 4.79★ |
| 2 | Geelong | 4.76★ |
| 3 | Gold Coast | 4.74★ |
| 4 | Hobart | 4.73★ |
| 5 | Cairns | 4.72★ |
| 6 | Canberra | 4.72★ |
Vet care guides
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A clear guide to flea, tick and worm prevention for Australian pets: what each parasite does, how risk changes by region, and how to build a plan that covers the gaps.
Updated 19 August 2026
Pet care basicsMicrochipping Your Pet in Australia: Rules, Costs and Keeping Details Current
What microchipping actually does, where it is required in Australia, what it costs, and the registry step most owners forget that stops lost pets getting home.
Updated 18 August 2026Run a veterinary practice?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find the best vet near me?
Search your suburb or postcode above. We rank every nearby practice by the balance of Google rating and review volume, so a 4.9-star clinic with 400 reviews outranks a 5.0 with three. Filter by specialty if you need a cat-friendly, exotic or emergency vet.
How are vets ranked on RateMyVet?
By rating weighted with review volume, never by payment. Practices cannot buy a better position, and claiming a listing does not change its rank. Our full methodology is public.
Is RateMyVet free to use?
Yes, completely free for pet owners, no sign-up. Claiming a practice listing is free for vets too.
Where does the data come from?
State veterinary board registers, public business records and openly licensed mapping data, cross-checked. Google ratings are shown as aggregate figures attributed to Google.
How do I find an emergency vet after hours?
Use the emergency directory: it lists Australia's 33 dedicated emergency hospitals plus 1,065 practices with after-hours care signals.