sydney fish vet
Compassionate Care for Your Fish
Looking for a trusted fish vet in Sydney? At The Wild Vet, we provide veterinary care for pet and ornamental fish, including goldfish, koi, bettas, discus and other aquarium fish. Whether your fish needs a health check, illness investigation, diagnostic testing, surgery or treatment, our veterinary team is here to help.
Located in Glebe, we are open 7 days a week and provide comprehensive veterinary care for fish and aquatic pets.
Preventative Health & Wellness
- Comprehensive fish health checks
- New fish health checks
- Water quality testing
- Parasite screening & testing
- Nutrition & feeding advice
- Aquarium, pond & husbandry advice
Medical & Surgical Care
- Reduced appetite & weight loss
- Buoyancy & swimming problems
- Skin, scale & fin disease
- Gill & respiratory disease
- Wounds, ulcers & trauma
- Lumps, masses & abnormal growths
- Parasites & infectious disease
- Dropsy, swelling & fluid accumulation
- Eye problems
- Reproductive problems
- Diagnostic imaging (x-ray, ultrasound, access to CT imaging)
- Surgery
- Euthanasia
Fish-Specific Veterinary Care
- Aquatic diagnostic testing – including water quality assessment, microscopy and other diagnostic testing when required
- Diagnostic imaging – x-ray and ultrasound can assist with investigating internal disease and other health problems
- Anaesthesia & surgery – veterinary procedures can be performed for fish when medically appropriate
- Individual treatment plans – care tailored to the species, condition, environment and needs of each fish
Emergency & Urgent Fish Care
Fish can deteriorate quickly when unwell, and changes in swimming, breathing, appetite or appearance may indicate a significant health problem. We provide urgent veterinary assessment during our opening hours for fish requiring prompt investigation or treatment.
If your fish develops severe breathing difficulty, sudden loss of balance or buoyancy, significant trauma, bleeding, marked swelling or a rapid deterioration in condition, please contact us as soon as possible.
If possible, call ahead so our team can advise you on transporting your fish safely to the clinic.
How Often Should My Fish See the Vet?
We recommend that pet fish receive a health check at least every 6 months, with more frequent checks sometimes recommended for fish with ongoing health conditions.
Changes in appetite, swimming, buoyancy, breathing, colour, body condition, skin, scales or fins can indicate an underlying health problem. If you notice a significant change, we recommend seeking veterinary advice rather than waiting until your fish is severely unwell.
Regular health checks also provide an opportunity to review nutrition, water quality, aquarium or pond conditions and other aspects of husbandry that can affect your fish’s health.
Why Choose The Wild Vet for the Care of Your Fish?
- Experienced Fish Veterinarians – Our team has extensive experience providing veterinary care for goldfish, koi, bettas, discus and other aquarium and pond fish.
- Fish-Specific Diagnostics & Treatment – We provide water quality assessment, microscopy, diagnostic imaging, medical treatment and surgery when required.
- Comprehensive Veterinary Care – From routine health checks and husbandry advice to investigation and treatment of complex fish health problems.
- Convenient Inner West Location – Located in Glebe and easily accessible from Pyrmont, Annandale, Stanmore, Chippendale, Forest Lodge and surrounding Sydney suburbs.
- Open 7 Days a Week – Convenient weekend availability when your fish needs veterinary care.
Book an Appointment with One of Our Experienced Fish Vets Today!
Whether your fish is due for a health check or you’re concerned about changes in appetite, swimming, buoyancy, breathing, skin, scales or another health issue, our veterinary team is here to help.
If you’re ready to Book, or if you have any questions, give us a call on 1300 WILD VET (1300 945 383)