At North Richmond Vet Hospital, we’re proud to care for pets right here in our home community. Many families in North Richmond and the wider Hawkesbury choose us for their pets because we combine modern facilities with a warm, family-oriented approach. Whether it’s puppy vaccinations, cat desexing, advanced surgery, or care for rabbits and exotics, our experienced team is here to help.
Welcoming a new puppy into the family is exciting—but it also comes with big responsibilities. One of the most important things you can do for your puppy is to get them vaccinated at the right times. At North Richmond Vet Hospital, we offer complete puppy vaccination courses that protect against life-threatening diseases such as parvovirus, distemper, and hepatitis, as well as canine cough (kennel cough).
Our team doesn’t just “give the shots”—we take time at every appointment to:
Check your puppy’s weight, growth, and development
Provide guidance on parasite prevention (fleas, ticks, intestinal worms, heartworm)
Talk through nutrition, toilet training, and early behaviour tips
Make the visit gentle and positive, setting your puppy up to enjoy vet visits for life
Families in North Richmond trust us for their puppy’s care because they want their dog’s foundation years to be safe and healthy. Many local owners also appreciate our flexible booking times and clear reminder system so that no vaccinations are missed.
Kittens are vulnerable to several serious diseases in their first year, and vaccination is the best way to protect them. At North Richmond Vet Hospital, we provide kitten vaccination programs that cover feline herpesvirus, calicivirus, and panleukopenia—the “core trio” of cat vaccines. For cats who will spend time outdoors, we also offer FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) vaccination.
But a kitten vaccination appointment is more than just an injection. We also:
Check your kitten’s weight, teeth, and general health
Give advice on litter box training, scratching behaviour, and enrichment
Provide parasite prevention plans (fleas, ticks, worms)
Offer microchipping and desexing advice
North Richmond families choose us because our vets and nurses handle kittens calmly and gently, reducing stress during these early visits. That means both you and your kitten can relax while setting up for a healthy, happy future.
Vaccinations don’t stop once your pet is grown. Dogs and cats in North Richmond still need yearly boosters to stay protected. We design adult vaccination plans around your pet’s lifestyle. For example:
Dogs that go to dog parks, kennels, or grooming salons need canine cough protection.
Cats that roam outdoors need feline boosters against herpesvirus, calicivirus, and panleukopenia.
Indoor cats may need fewer vaccines but still benefit from regular health checks.
Each adult vaccination visit includes a comprehensive health exam where we check eyes, ears, teeth, joints, heart, and weight. Many local families value this just as much as the vaccines—it’s often how we detect problems early and prevent bigger issues.
Not every veterinary clinic offers rabbit care, but at North Richmond Vet Hospital we love rabbits and know how important it is to keep them safe from calicivirus (RHDV), which is widespread in Australia. Our rabbit vaccination services protect against these deadly strains.
We also use each visit to:
Check teeth and nails (overgrown teeth are a common issue in rabbits)
Review diet and housing (hay-based diets and safe enclosures are essential)
Provide parasite prevention advice
Give handling tips to reduce stress and injury
Families in North Richmond and nearby areas often bring their rabbits to us because they can’t find this level of specialised rabbit care elsewhere in the Hawkesbury.
Desexing your dog is one of the best decisions you can make for their health. At North Richmond Vet Hospital, we provide safe, professional dog desexing for both males and females.
Benefits include:
Preventing unwanted litters
Reducing roaming, aggression, and urine marking in males
Preventing pyometra (uterine infection) and reducing cancer risks in females
Supporting calmer behaviour at home
Our surgical team uses modern anaesthetic monitoring, pain relief before and after surgery, and careful recovery plans. Whether you have a small breed or a large working dog, we tailor anaesthetic and surgical protocols to keep your pet safe. Local families value being able to desex their dog close to home, with a team they know and trust.
Cat desexing is essential to reduce overpopulation and keep your cat healthy. We recommend desexing for all cats—indoor or outdoor—at around 5–6 months of age.
North Richmond families choose us for cat desexing because we:
Provide safe anaesthesia with close monitoring
Use gentle handling to reduce stress for nervous cats
Give clear home-care instructions for recovery
Prevent problems such as fighting, roaming, spraying, and unwanted litters
By desexing your cat, you’re not just protecting their health—you’re also reducing the number of homeless cats in the Hawkesbury region.
We’re one of the few clinics in the Hawkesbury offering desexing for exotic pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, rats, and mice. These surgeries require specialised knowledge of anaesthesia and surgical technique, as exotics are very different to cats and dogs.
Local families bring their exotic pets to us because they know we have the skills and equipment to care for them safely. Benefits of exotic desexing include preventing reproductive cancers, reducing aggressive behaviours, and preventing accidental breeding.
Not all vet clinics have advanced diagnostic tools. At North Richmond Vet Hospital, we’re equipped with:
Digital X-ray for bones, joints, and chest/abdomen views
Ultrasound for pregnancy checks, organ health, and soft tissue problems
CT scanning for complex cases and accurate diagnoses
Having this equipment locally means North Richmond families don’t need to travel far for advanced diagnostics. It also means we can often give answers the same day, avoiding delays in treatment.
French Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers, and other brachycephalic dogs are incredibly popular in North Richmond, but they are prone to breathing problems, especially in hot weather.
We’re known in the region for helping flat-faced breeds with:
Careful health checks
Advice on weight, exercise, and temperature management
Surgical procedures to open airways when needed
Families trust us because we explain all options clearly and provide long-term management for these much-loved breeds.
We’re passionate about caring for unusual pets. If you own a rabbit, guinea pig, ferret, reptile, bird, or small rodent in North Richmond, you’ll find a welcoming, knowledgeable team here.
Services include:
Health checks tailored to species
Husbandry advice (diet, housing, enrichment)
Surgery and desexing where appropriate
Wing, beak, and nail care for birds
Reptile care including habitat, diet, and shedding issues
Many exotic owners in the Hawkesbury region make us their first choice because they know their pet will be treated with the same care as a cat or dog.
When surgery is needed—whether it’s desexing, lump removal, or a more complex procedure—families in North Richmond choose us because of our safe, professional approach.
Our surgical facilities include sterile operating theatres, modern monitoring equipment, and experienced surgeons. We provide:
Clear explanations and written estimates before surgery
Pain management before, during, and after procedures
Post-surgical hospitalisation if required
Ongoing support once your pet goes home
We support local breeders and pet owners with pregnancy and birth services, including:
Ultrasound and X-ray to confirm pregnancy and estimate litter size
Guidance on nutrition and safe birth planning
Monitoring during labour
Emergency caesareans if complications arise
Families in North Richmond appreciate having this level of support close to home, knowing help is available if needed.
Caring local team with advanced skills
Modern facilities including CT, ultrasound, and digital X-ray
Expertise across dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and pocket pets
Gentle, supportive approach that reduces stress for pets and owners
Trusted by Hawkesbury families for generations
Located right in North Richmond, our hospital is easy to access for families across the Hawkesbury. We recommend booking ahead to make your visit as smooth as possible.
If you’re looking for puppy vaccinations, dog desexing, rabbit care, or exotic vet services in North Richmond, our team is here to help. Call us today to make a booking or chat with our friendly team.
