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.
Doctor Chris and his team have been looking after our cat Blue ever since she was 9 weeks old, and now she’s 7yo. The team is exceptional, the nurses are very knowledgeable, professional and caring - big shout out to Luciana, who’s always been the absolute best. Dr Chris is a brilliant Vet, who has helped us navigate some difficult moments with Blue, always with great professionalism and care. I’ve now started using their cat boarding services - it gives me peace of mind knowing that Blue is well looked after by a lovely and caring team, and that she’s close to her Vet should she need medical attention while we’re away. I highly recommend Vet-O!
We can’t thank Dr Chris, Luciana and the team at Vet-O enough for their exceptional care of my cat, Kitty! We have benefited from the genuine care of the team at Vet-O in so many ways. From home visits to reduce her stress, to happily answering our calls for advice and checking in on Kitty after any scares, they are truly so knowledgeable, helpful and kind.
Our most recent visits were for tail trauma and a subsequent amputation of Kitty’s tail and I can’t fault the care of the team before, during and after her procedure. Her recovery went as smoothly as possible, and as always Dr Chris and the team went above and beyond to support us the whole way through.
We are very grateful to have found Dr Chris!
Always attentive and accommodating to every need.
Thank you Chris and Team for genuine care for our 3 dogs.
Dr Chris Hong did wonderful job desexing our 3 cats They are already back to normal - happy - eating well you wouldn’t even know they’d just had surgery His staff were very friendly and professional I highly recommend Chris and his staff to anyone looking for someone to care for their pets
Steve and Lina
Dr Hong’s review of my cat companion was thorough and kind, he took time to ask questions and offer advice. 10/10
Last week I had to make the heartbreaking decision to say goodbye to my elderly cat.
Our usual vet was an extremely expensive process to do this.
I called up vet-o, upset and feeling awful that I had to find a cheaper option.
The beautiful nurse at the desk gave me a quote over the phone and explained that because I hadn’t been there before that there was an additional cost. She didn’t make me feel pressured to make the booking but did offer same day support.
(It was still cheaper than my prior quote at alternative vet)
I booked in and upon arrival both the nurse and Dr Chris were so supportive, listened to my concerns and were so understanding of my decision.
Dr Chris walked me through everything, even gave me tissues and allowed me to set the pace.
Even being last patient of the day, I felt like I was given the entire day to grieve. Rush free.
The team were beyond lovely, and even though it was an extremely sad day, I’m grateful to have had the team be there for us and for my beautiful cat in her final moments.
If I ever have another pet, I’ll be coming back to you all again.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your love and compassion.
Dr Chris has provided great care and advice for our dog and cat - and always able to fit us in for any urgent consults. Definitely recommend.
We are incredibly grateful to have found such an amazing veterinary clinic. Dr Chris and the whole team at Vet-O Brookvale have always taken wonderful care of our dog Lucy and have consistently been kind, professional and supportive.
You can truly feel that Dr Chris does his work with his whole heart. He is knowledgeable, compassionate and genuinely cares about every animal he treats. He always takes the time to explain everything clearly and never makes us feel rushed.
Lucy has always received excellent care and we truly feel she is in the best hands. It means so much to have a vet you can completely trust with your pet.
Thank you again for everything you do, we highly recommend Vet-O Brookvale to anyone looking for a vet who truly cares. 🐾🤍
Dr Chris is the absolute best and he takes great care of our pets. Thanks Dr Chris!
Chis and his team are exceptional. My prior vet has retired but I was lucky enough to find Chris. He’s kind to my animals, highly skilled and always up front with costs.
I trust him with my fur babies and my wallet.
He’s a good man and an excellent vet.
Can’t recommend him and his vet nurses highly enough.
Vet-O ensured that your pet/s is/are very well look after👍👍👍👍👍
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.
