Dee Why, Vet-O Pet Services is the vet near you.
Dee Why is one of the Northern Beaches’ most densely populated suburbs — over 23,000 people spread across a mix of apartments, townhouses and older freestanding homes within 3.4 square kilometres. A large share of those households include a pet: a dog who does the cliff walk to Curl Curl most mornings, a cat who occupies the apartment balcony, or a rabbit in a well-equipped hutch off the living room.
Vet-O Pet Services is at 626 Pittwater Road in Brookvale, inside the PetO complex — about 5 minutes south of Dee Why by car, or a short bus ride along Pittwater Road. Dr Chris Hong started the clinic to give Northern Beaches pet owners consistent, affordable vet care without long waits or unexpected bills. He sees patients every day the clinic is open.
Why Dee Why chooses Vet-O Pet Services
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Dr Chris Hong
Chris has graduated from University of Sydney and has worked at various vet clinics including North Shore Veterinary Specialist Centre, Hornsby Veterinary Hospital and Collaroy Vet. Chris started Vet-O Pet Services at Brookvale with the aim of providing competitively priced vet care with a strong customer service focus.
Luciana Bumbel
Luciana, with a BSc in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, brings valuable experience in orthopaedic procedures to Vet-O Pet Services Her broad experience ranges from nursing to veterinary practice in Brazil. Highly involved in animal welfare initiatives, her passion for conscious animal care greatly enriches our team.
Lani Alexander
Lani was born and raised in Manly where her love for animals started as a child when she got her first cat, Claw. Her dream is to one day travel and work internationally with wildlife conservation organizations, animal sanctuaries and animal shelters to help improve the quality of life for all animals around the globe.
Chris and his team are lifesavers, literally! They saved our cat with rapid diagnosis and treatment for a paralysis tick. And always provide incredible care to our beloved family dog. Thank goodness for extended hours!
The best on the beaches.
Chris is a fantastic vet, we've been taking our beloved greyhound to him for over 5 years now and recommend him highly. The team are wonderful and Chris' calm and reassuring manner makes it a pleasant experience for all which makes such a difference.
Dr Chris is amazing! Always very caring and compassionate. Last time we came was due to an emergency with our dog and he found the time to come and help outside his working hours which we really appreciate. Definitely a great vet, recommend him 100%!
Quick pet solutions.
Excellent service.
Dr Chris is the best.
Good value, good service.
Genuine, warm and caring. Great vet.
Fantastic and friendly service, would definitely recommend!
Called with an emergency 4 times during business hours only to continually be hung up on.
Dr Chris and the team are wonderful.
Dee Why’s cliff walk from the rockpool south to North Curl Curl is one of the Northern Beaches’ most popular morning dog walks — and one of its more demanding ones. The track runs along clifftops through scrub, with uneven rocky surfaces underfoot. Dogs who do this walk regularly accumulate paw wear, the occasional rock-related injury, and tick exposure from the coastal scrub. The Long Reef headland loop to the north of Dee Why is another regular route, adding elevation and more time in vegetation.
For cat owners: the majority of Dee Why cats are apartment cats. No garden access means less tick exposure, but it also means less stimulation, more sedentary behaviour, and a higher-than-average likelihood of weight-related health issues developing gradually over years. An annual wellness check is the standard recommendation for indoor cats. The clinic’s separate cat consult room makes the visit less stressful for cats who rarely leave the apartment.
For renters with pets: if you move between properties, your pet’s records stay consistent at Vet-O Pet Services regardless of your address. That continuity matters when a vet is assessing whether something has changed.
The clinic is at 626 Pittwater Road, inside the PetO complex in Brookvale — about 5 minutes by car from Dee Why, or a short bus ride along Pittwater Road.
Yes. Saturday 8:30am to 12:30pm, Sunday 8:30am to 12pm. Weekday evenings 7pm to 10pm, Monday through Friday.
Not at all. Vet-O Pet Services sees all breeds, sizes and temperaments. If your pet has specific needs around handling due to anxiety or breed characteristics, mention it when booking so the team can prepare.
Yes. Indoor cats can develop dental disease, weight issues, urinary problems and more — often later and with less obvious symptoms than outdoor cats. An annual wellness check is the standard recommendation.
Prescriptions require a current patient relationship. If your pet has been seen at Vet-O Pet Services, use the medication request form on the website. First visits require a consultation.
The emergency phone line is reachable from 6am to 10pm any day on 02 8964 7906. Outside those hours, the recorded message will direct you to the nearest after-hours emergency hospital.
