Balmain Village Veterinary Clinic

Pure Animal Health

Balmain Village Vet - proudly caring for pets as one of Sydney's best veterinary hospitals in the inner west.

Why we ARE different and unique

Balmain Village Veterinary Clinic is proud to be a privately owned and operated vet clinic and hospital with a difference! Many of our clients call us the best vet in Sydney because we provide personalised veterinary care and attention that might not be possible at larger chain clinics. In addition to state-of-the-art veterinary services such as conventional medicine and surgery, we also offer holistic therapies. Dr Manuela Trueby is the only registered Homeopathic Veterinarian in the Sydney region.

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What we do

Whilst we have invested heavily in modern human-grade medical technology and equipment to aid conventional veterinary science, we also embrace holistic therapies that concentrate on caring for the whole being.

We are committed to Integrative Care for Pure Animal Health and Vitality, the kind of dedicated care you’d expect from one of the best vets in Sydney.

Our services   About us

Who we are


Dr Manuela Trueby and Dr Gary Jocum lead our compassionate and highly skilled team. We treat every pet like part of the family and get to know each animal and their owner personally, helping us give the right prognoses and treatment. This personal approach is just one of the reasons we’re often considered among the top vets in Sydney, in particular the best vet in the inner west.

Meet our team

Balmain Cat Hotel

Puppy Preschool

What our clients say

  • The empathy, quality of care and advice are impeccable. Manuela has cared for generations of our cats, over more than 25 years.
    M and R Duelks
  • Lovey local village vet. Being new to the area I felt really welcome and Boris was well cared for.
    Rebecca Sanford
  • Gary was fantastic. Very easy to approach, he was warm and explained the situation thoroughly.
    Michele Wright
  • I was just so grateful that they saw Poppy without an appointment and they were so busy today. It’s always about the dog not the money with them and that’s what I love about this practice. There was never a worry of what else will I do? They just rang me back and said come in. From day one (and Poppy is now four) they have been brilliant - caring and beautiful with my little Poppy. Thank you.
    Jenny Morris
  • I really value how caring and empathetic you are, and the way you take time to explain measured and practical solutions for aging pets. Your consistent follow up and clear health plan for both my dogs gives me confidence we are always doing the right thing and you care about my pets as much as we do.
    Yvonne Patze
  • Excellent professional care with a team of long standing people dedicated to animal healing and well being.
    Rebecca Braid
  • Thank you for your wonderful, caring and expert help with Albert, who has a good heart, but is an anxious and tricky patient!
    Phil Benedictus
  • Lovely practice. Exceptionally nice staff and great advice. Very caring and do not prescribe unnecessary treatment.
    Melanie Smith
  • Highly recommend Balmain Village Veterinary Clinic. All staff are very friendly and helpful, kind and compassionate and take the health and well being of our dog very seriously.
    Meredith Davis
  • Friendly helpful staff. I was seen promptly and had confidence in outcome.
    Carol Lane
  • Dr Manuela, Dr Gary, Cara, Allegra, and Diana are always super friendly, caring, and accommodating of my geriatric kitty’s needs. I have always valued the variety of treatment options offered, from standard veterinary medicine to homeopathic and alternative treatments, and the team always seems across the latest developments in the field. It’s also really handy to have the boarding service available in-house!
    Phillipa Van Helden
  • This is one of the most professional practices I have ever been to. The care compassion and professionalism emulates from the front desk through to Dr Manuela. I can highly recommend this practice, should you have any health concern concerns on your pet.
    Kay Spencer
  • 5
    I just love this vet. They are responsive, comprehensive and clear. Their customer service is excellent and the vets are very well informed.
    Jennifer Tierney
  • 5
    This is in my opinion the best vet in Sydney and the only truly holistic vet (I’ve tried them all.) I owe Manuela a lot in keeping my 16 year old cat healthy and happy. They are compassionate, positive, and they inform you properly on what your pet’s condition is, so you can be properly aware of their needs. Manuela also looks for ways to make her services as affordable as possible and doesn’t do unnecessary (i.e. expensive) testing if there is another alternative. I could not rate them more highly.
    Jennifer Kent
  • 5
    Thank you so much for looking after Marilyn Munroe. We felt she had the best care available at Balmain Village Vet.
    Philipa, Denis and Marilyn Munroe
  • 5
    I want you to know how very grateful I am to you for the wonderful care you gave Minnie over the last 10 years. I have no doubt that not only did your holistic treatment extend his life by a few years, it also greatly improved and enhanced the quality of his life - both physically and psychologically. You are the finest Veterinary Practitioner I have ever known and I recommend you most highly to everyone.
    Dinoh Shillmon
  • 5
    Thank you for your exceptional care of Cookie after her recent collision with a car. We really appreciated your staying later on Friday and Saturday to attend to her injuries. Thanks also for the extra special multi-coloured bandage. It will be remembered long after.
    Tina, Rob, Jacqueline & Charles
  • 5
    Thank you for looking after James Dean and Spike throughout their latter years. Your professional care certainly assisted their longevity of twenty two years. Thank you for your superb care of Jess since she was a puppy. What has always come through from you was your genuine care and compassion for Jess.
    Anne & Claire Cogswell
  • 5
    Just a little note to thank you for all the wonderful care you gave Conan over the last few years. The fact that he was always so comfortable with you is truly a testament to the compassion you show your patients and their families. In July last year you saved Conan’s life and gave us an extra six months to spend with our beloved rascal. For that and for your kindness and compassion, I can never thank you enough.
    Monica, Matthew & Meiki
  • 5
    The most caring and wonderful Veterinary clinic I’ve ever dealt with! Balmain Village Veterinary is my chosen vet. Dr. Manuela is fantastic along with all her lovely erudite staff that offer so much support and knowledge. I love that I can count on them for all my pups needs. I personally appreciate the holis- tic/natural approach to my pets health before jumping into conventional therapy.
    Zoe Lou
  • 5
    Manuela has been able to work miracles with my dog and has helped him heal to the point that he does not need the invasive surgery that I was advised to have in another practice. I am very happy and highly recommend this lovely clinic.
    Karen Brien
  • 5
    Dr Manuela and her team have always provided the best care for our Nelson over the past 6 years. Highly recommend BVVC to anyone.
    Pete Tait