Manly pet owners, Vet-O Pet Services is just a stone's throw away
Manly has a particular relationship with animals. The promenade from Queenscliff to Shelly Beach is one of Sydney’s most popular dog-walking routes on any given morning. Manly Lagoon Park is an off-leash spot with no time restrictions. North Head Sanctuary offers on-leash trails through coastal scrub. The pub at the wharf welcomes dogs in its outdoor areas. For a suburb of 16,000 people, the pet infrastructure is unusually well developed.
Vet-O Pet Services is at 626 Pittwater Road in Brookvale, inside the PetO complex — about 10 minutes by car from Manly via Pittwater Road. Dr Chris Hong founded the clinic to give Northern Beaches pet owners consistent, expert care at prices that are visible before they book. He has been at the same clinic since it opened and sees patients every day the clinic is open.
Vet-O Pet Services brings these benefits for Many Pet Owners
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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.
Manly’s dog-walking geography has a specific layout worth knowing. The 2.5km promenade from Queenscliff to Shelly Beach is paved, flat, and busy — ideal for a daily walk, but it means a lot of social interaction with other dogs and humans. Dogs who do this walk regularly need their vaccination and parasite prevention kept current: parvovirus, kennel cough and canine influenza circulate wherever dogs meet in numbers.
Manly Lagoon Park in Queenscliff is an off-leash area with no time restrictions, including water access. It’s popular and busy on weekends. Dogs who swim in the lagoon regularly should have their ears checked periodically — water in the ear canal from lagoon swimming is a common trigger for ear infections, especially in breeds with floppy ears.
For cat owners: Manly has a significant nesting population of Little Penguins along the harbour foreshore. If your cat has outdoor access and you live near the harbour side of the peninsula — particularly around Collins Beach Road, Manly Cove or Stuart Street — this is worth discussing with a vet. There are council-designated wildlife protection areas where cats and dogs are prohibited. A microchipped, desexed, and vaccinated cat with managed outdoor access is the baseline recommendation in this area.
The clinic is at 626 Pittwater Road inside the PetO complex in Brookvale — about 10 minutes by car from Manly via Pittwater Road, or accessible by bus along the same route.
Yes. Saturday 8:30am to 12:30pm, Sunday 8:30am to 12pm. Weekday evenings 7pm to 10pm, Monday through Friday.
Saltwater exposure can dry and crack paw pads over time. Dogs on promenade walks also encounter other dogs and marine environments. Regular paw checks, annual wellness exams, and keeping vaccinations and tick prevention current are the main things to stay on top of.
Yes. Dogs are prohibited in all areas of Manly where Little Penguins nest — this is a Wildlife Protection Area. Dogs must also be kept leashed on the promenade walks. Off-leash areas include Manly Lagoon Park in Queenscliff and North Harbour Reserve in Balgowlah. Always check Northern Beaches Council signage before letting your dog off leash.
At minimum annually. Indoor cats develop dental disease, weight-related issues and urinary conditions that progress slowly and may not be obvious until they become significant. A yearly wellness check is the standard recommendation.
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.
