Dr Rafael Dye’s mobile vet service based in Sydney’s eastern suburbs and servicing surrounding suburbs.
Provides all house call services including:
Unwell pet examinations
Vaccinations and checkups
At home care after hospital or surgery
End of life care
Medications and blood tests
Emergency callouts
“Dr Raf is a highly recommended warm compassionate vet - who kindly came to our home to help us care for our elderly cat. His calmness and expert care was much appreciated.”
- Xanthe from Bondi Beach
Growing up in rural Auckland set me up for a lifetime helping animals. I shared my childhood with dogs, cats, goats, chickens, and a paddock full of horses. As a kid I spent many years with Vets and helping in the clinic. I had an early passion for animals and the natural sciences, and as a vet I feel deeply privileged to help people in my work.
I got my start working in rural Victoria doing lots of surgeries and emergency calls. Since moving to Sydney, I’ve worked in some of the city’s best clinics including North Shore Veterinary Specialist Centre, and the University Teaching Hospital in Camperdown. My main interests are in the fields of surgery and anaesthesia, and I’ve undertaken further training in these areas. In addition to my mobile work, I also do surgery and consult at several hospitals in the eastern suburbs (Rose Bay, Double Bay and Randwick). In 2018 Bondi House Vet was awarded the Waverley Local Business Award for Outstanding Pet Care.
No stressful car rides and no busy waiting rooms. I provide personalised care while your pet is completely comfortable at home. I’ll arrive fully equipped, and make sure your pet’s experience is a happy one.
We are very lucky to have Nurse Lisa and Nurse Lily assisting with bookings, and follow-up care. Coming from extensive experience in many clinics, they both have an amazing ability to help both animals and people.
Cats and dogs are more relaxed at home, without the stress of the car and the clinic. Dr Rafael Dye’s fully equipped mobile service can treat all of the common problems your pet may have:
Itchy skin and ears
Upset tummy, vomiting and diarrhoea
Geriatric checkups
Limping, bleeding and other injuries
Lumps and bumps
Home palliative care, including euthanasia at home
Changes in behaviour
Increased sleeping or drinking
Medications and blood tests
Please use the online booking system to make an appointment. We will give you a call or text message when your booking is received to confirm the arrival time, and answer any questions you may have.
Vaccines are an important way to keep your pet safe.
Most dogs in Sydney get a vaccine for parvovirus every one to three years, and an annual vaccination for Kennel cough. Cats usually get a vaccination against cat flu and parvovirus annually, although in some cases (Indoor only cats) this is only needed every three years.
Vaccination always comes with a complete physical exam and health check, including dental and heart checks. Vaccination is still recommended annually, but there are other options depending on your pet’s specific environment or immunity. To find out if your pet is due for a vaccination, feel free to send us a message.
“Dr Raf is the best! He’s been our vet for over 5 years and always has my dog Harleys wellbeing in mind with the whole process. Very grateful for his great work.
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“Highly recommend this vet. Makes the effort to explain everything clear so that it was easy to understand. Shows a real care for animals. And comes to your house to, what more could you want
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“He comes to your home with a van full of equipment, pills and potions - a travelling vet clinic. My sometimes difficult cat smooched up to him and allowed him put her on the scales. From then on they were best friends.
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With old age your pet may need more frequent vet visits. This can be divided into 3 stages:
Geriatric care:
When exactly your pet is considered to be of “old age” will depend on their size and breed. Some large dogs might be considered old at 10 years, whereas old cats are usually closer to 20. Old age care usually means regular blood tests, and careful attention to oral health and mobility. Arthritis is very common in older pets and there are lots of excellent medications that can help with this.
Palliative care:
This is when your pet has a serious medical condition that cannot be cured, so we provide nursing care and medications to make them as comfortable as possible. With good veterinary care your pet can live happily for an extended period.
End of life care and Home euthanasia:
If your pet has a very reduced quality of life and no cure is possible, then end of life care followed by euthanasia might be the best option. Making this decision is always tough, and should happen after thoughtful discussion with the vet. The vet will also need to examine the animal carefully to make sure the diagnosis is correct.
During this delicate and important stage of your pet’s life please contact us to discuss all the options.
Dr Raf also runs a dedicated palliative home care and end of life care service called Loyal and Loved Veterinary Hospice. To make a new enquiry about home euthanasia please click one of the links below.
If your pet is unwell but you’re not sure if its an emergency, We May Be Able to Make Urgent Callouts in the Eastern Suburbs before 9:00pm. Please fill in a new enquiry form then make a followup Call and Text for Fastest response time. We will respond with availability. We cannot guarantee availability for Urgent calls as we may already be fully booked, or dealing with emergencies already.
We are able to induce vomiting in dogs for cases of accidental ingestion, but this is a true emergency (Especially Poisons and Overdoses) so do not delay if you cannot reach us Immediately. We are unable to induce vomiting for Cats.
If your animal is experiencing a true emergency as listed below then please go straight to your nearest open hospital or 24 hour emergency clinic. This includes the following:
Accidental ingestion of poison, medications or foreign objects
Collapsed
Trouble Breathing
Non stop Bleeding
Choking
Seizures, wobbly walking
Unable to urinate
Broken Bones
Heat Stroke
Unconsciousness
For 24 hour emergency hospitals please go to: (click links for map directions)
Rafael is amazing with animals and that makes everything easier. I would recommend him to anyone and feel very lucky to have found him.
Kate Alstergren (Bondi)
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A fantastic veterinary professional, Raf went above and beyond for our elderly and much-loved Devon Rex; showing genuine concern and care for her wellbeing over several months. Cannot recommend more highly.
Jennifer Cook (Bondi)
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He cares. Answered my 9pm panic text with a phone call, after dealing beautifully with my very vocal and spoilt cat. Can't recommend this service enough.
Belinda Holmes (Bondi)
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Wonderful home, service, friendly, personable. Highly recommended.
Bevan Millin (Bondi)
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Thank you so much, Rafael, you came quickly on the same day I called, when it became obvious she was passing on. I will never forget her or you. The service, professionalism and kindness are so appreciated. I am very grateful as it was a real blessing to have you there.
Jean R (Kensington)
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Thank you for doing such a great job castrating Buddy, in less than two hours afterwards he was back to his crazy self. He hasn't changed much and we love him just like that. Cheers,
Jack and Dai (Bondi Junction)
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Professional and very competitively priced mobile service. Would definitely recommend. Five stars.
Ben Taylor (Bondi)
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Highly recommend this vet. Makes the effort to explain everything clear so that it was easy to understand. Shows a real care for animals. And comes to your house to, what more could you want!!!
Marc Tucker (Bondi)
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Very professional service. The vet was able to help with Apollo's sore foot, and it was much better afterward. I loved with the way he treated my pet and would highly recommend him.
Liela Vergara (Surry Hills)
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A fantastic veterinary professional, Raf went above and beyond for our elderly and much-loved Devon Rex; showing genuine concern and care for her wellbeing over several months. Cannot recommend more highly.
Jennifer Cook (Bondi)
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Thank you so much, Rafael, you came quickly on the same day I called, when it became obvious she was passing on. I will never forget her or you. The service, professionalism and kindness are so appreciated. I am very grateful as it was a real blessing to have you there.
Jean R (Kensington)
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If you want a vet that really cares Rafael is the man for you. He came out to our home to check on my unwell dog. His kennel side manner is one of someone how truly loves animals, and he treated my family and I with respect and genuine care. I Knew what he was talking about and spent plenty of time to try and help. He made a follow up call as well. He is my vet now for as long as I live in the Eastern Suburbs . There was no big vet bill at the end, very reasonably priced.
Brett Askew (Maroubra)
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ph: 0414 222 008, please leave a voicemail if we are unable to pick up, and we will call you back.
