Veterinarian clinics & animal hospitals in Saigon
Every pet is an endearing friend and family member who deserves the best care. But not all of us have the medical knowledge and skills to look after them when they fall sick.
To help pet owners find the best treatment for their pets, we’ve created a list of the most reputable veterinarian clinics in Saigon.
– Veterinarian clinics in Saigon –
1. SaiGon Pet Veterinary Hospital (SaiGon Pet Clinic) – imported medical equipment for up-to-date treatments
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Situated in Thao Dien, Saigon’s largest expat enclave, Saigon Pet Clinic is run by experienced veterinarian Dr Nguyen Van Nghia who’s fluent in English and graduated from Bristol’s University of Clinical Veterinary Medicine in the UK.
The clinic also has skilled staff and trainees from Australia, UK, and Vietnam who can converse in both English and Vietnamese.
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Saigon Pet Clinic provides consultations, treatment, daily care, international pet travel arrangements, and even dentistry. Equipped with medical equipment imported from the US and Europe, such as their digital infusion pumps that help provide medication to sick animals, the clinic is also able to perform ultrasounds, X-rays, and operations in the same branch.
For those who are planning to move your pets to a different city or country, Saigon Pet Clinic also helps with pet relocation, arranging for your pet’s travel safety from door to door.
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The clinic also provides medical treatment for abused and abandoned cats and dogs through its Animal Rescue & Care program, and helps them find new homes.
Address: Number 33, Street 41- Thao Dien Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 7AM-9PM, Daily
Telephone: 090 906 32 67
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2. Animal Doctors International – professional assistance with pet travel
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Apart from services such as parasite control, diagnosing and treating illnesses, dental care, grooming, and boarding available in its multiple branches in Saigon, Animal Doctors International also specializes in pet travel arrangements.
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Veterinarians here can assist you with transporting your pets in and out of Vietnam, from researching the safest method of transportation to helping you prepare travel documentation.
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They’ll advise you on how to start preparing for your pet’s journey 3-6 months in advance, from issuing health certificates for your pets, obtaining import and export permits, to training your pets to sleep in crates in advance.
With a team of well-trained local and foreign specialists in veterinary medicine who are fluent in both English and Vietnamese, Animal Doctors International is able to offer professional customer service to customers of all ethnicities.
Address: Multiple locations in District 2 and District 7. Check out the location list here.
Opening hours: 9AM-8PM, Daily
Telephone: 1900 633093
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3. New Pet Hospital & Spa – Japan-trained staff, with equipment imported from Japan
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Having received professional training from the veterinarians of Japan’s HOMMA Pet Clinic, New Pet Hospital & Spa’s staff members are well-equipped with skills to treat your pets. With equipment imported from Japan at their disposal, you can be assured that your pets get the same standard of treatment that fur kids at Japanese vets do.
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Aside from essential care such as dentistry, vaccinations, sterilization, breeding, and boarding, New Pet Hospital & Spa also provides grooming services at their venues so you won’t have to travel to multiple places for your pet’s healthcare and beauty appointments.
Address: Multiple locations in District 1 and District 10. Check out the location list here.
Opening hours: 8AM-7PM, Daily
Telephone: 09 63 67 39 39
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4. Pet Zone – tastefully decorated overnight rooms and a play area
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Nicely designed rooms and a brightly lit play area set Pet Zone apart from other vets that also provide daycare facilities.
If you’re out of town for quite some time and on the search for a good place for your pets to stay and have fun, try Pet Zone.
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Aside from boarding and daycare services, Pet Zone also provides vaccination, sterilization, surgical, and breeding services.
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It also has a store filled with pet supplies such as food, beds, and feeders for visitors to choose from.
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Address: Multiple locations in District 4 and District 10. Check out the location list here.
Opening hours: 8AM-7PM, Daily
Telephone: 028 6676 4100
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5. Belwee Clinic – pet training services
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Every pet needs proper training, which empowers them to stay fit, mentally strong, and socially engaged.
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That’s why new pet owners can go to Belwee Clinic, where their pets can get familiar with basic behaviors and cues, such as commands and toilet training.
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Besides, Belwee Clinic also provides services such as diagnosis, ultrasounds, vaccinations, boarding, and grooming.
Address: 695 Nguyen Kiem, Ward 3, Go Vap, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 8AM-7PM, Daily
Telephone: 028 6676 4100
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6. PetWish Thú Y – a great selection of pet supplies
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No two pets are quite the same – that’s why PetWish Thu Y’s online and physical stores sell a variety of pet supplies, such as food, feeders, carriers, and scratchers to suit their needs.
Established in 2005, PetWish Thu Y rapidly grew in popularity among Saigon’s pet lovers and has branched out into 4 districts. From VND80,000 to VND250,000 (~USD3.45-USD10.78) for 30 minutes, its pet pedicure and bathing services will leave your pets looking fresh and dashing with their nails polished and fur carefully rinsed and air-dried too.
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The onsite animal clinics also provide a comprehensive range of services, such as consultations, ultrasounds, vaccinations, grooming, boarding, and sterilization.
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Thanks to its bilingual staff and comprehensive services, PetWish Thú Y has become a popular destination for pet services among local expats.
Address: Multiple locations in Binh Tan and Tan Phu Districts. Check out the location list here.
Opening hours: 7AM-10PM, Daily
Telephone: 0917 387 000
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7. Alpha Pets – helpful medical staff who treat lizards and turtles
Medical staff treating a turtle
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While most local clinics specialize in treatments for dogs and cats, Alpha Pets is one of the very few veterinarian clinics in Saigon that also treat lizards. The clinic also earns rave reviews on hospitality and devotion from customers.
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“A veterinarian here told me that they did not specialize in turtle treatments, but was fervent enough to ask me to bring my turtle over for a health check. After several hours, the staff helped my turtle get rid of bladder stones,” Hoàng An said in a review on the clinic’s Facebook page.
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Thu Ti, a lizard owner, lavished compliments on the extraordinary devotion of the staff, who wholeheartedly treated her critically ill pet even when hopes were dim.
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Apart from basic care, vaccination, and surgery, Alpha Pets also provides grooming services to help your pets look fresh and clean. While waiting for your pet, you can browse a great array of pet supplies available for purchase at the store too.
Address: 58 Nguyen Van Luong, Ward 17, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 8AM-6PM, Daily
Telephone: 093 624 67 56
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8. Saigon Veterinary Clinic – comprehensive range of services from health checkups to blood transfusions
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A veterinary clinic that provides holistic care, Phòng Khám Thú Y Sài Gòn provides pets with vaccinations, blood transfusion, rabies serology tests, orthopedic surgery, microchipping, dentistry, and ultrasounds.
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Some of the common conditions that they treat include heartworm, which is caused by a parasitic worm often found in dogs and cats that can result in lung disease and heart failure.
You can get your pets tested for heartworms as well as other parasites here at least once every 12 months, as recommended by the American Heartworm Society, for early detection and treatment.
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To keep your pets dashing and comfortable, take them here for some grooming and dental care services to get their nails trimmed and keep their teeth clean.
Address: 366 Nguyen Van Khoi, Ward 9, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 8AM-6PM, Daily
Telephone: 028 6273 6471
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9. Pet Pro Veterinary Clinic – established in 1998, memberships available
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Pet Pro was founded in 1998 and is one of the most established veterinary centers in Saigon. To get 10% to 15% discounts for each service, you can purchase membership packages ranging from VND2,000,000 (~USD86.15) to VND12,000,000 (~USD516.92).
These include services such as in-house laboratory testing, radiology, specialist consultations, vaccinations, dentistry, boarding, grooming, and sterilization.
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For those who need to leave town for a few days and want to make sure that your pet is well taken care of, you can use the boarding services here. The boarding fee is VND120,000 (~USD5.17) per day per pet, plus VND60,000 (~USD2.59) for 3 meals per day.
Address: Multiple locations in Binh Tan and Tan Phu Districts. Check out the location list here.
Opening hours: 8AM-7PM, Daily
Telephone: 0919 919 041
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Veterinarian clinics and animal hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City
Since pets’ bodies are different from ours, it’s difficult for us to identify early symptoms when they’re feeling under the weather. Taking care of your pets when they’re sick can be stressful, which is why it’s important that you bring your pets to veterinarian clinics for check-ups rather than playing by ear.
The above-mentioned veterinarian clinics and animal hospitals are professionally trained and able to answer all of your questions about your pet’s health, so that you can leave the clinic informed and confident.
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Cover image adapted from: Phòng Khám Thú Y Alpha Pets, Phòng Khám Thú Y Sài Gòn, Bệnh Viện Thú Y Pet – Pro, and Petwish Thú Y
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