Dr Manuela Trueby established Balmain Village Veterinary Clinic in 1992, in the heart of Balmain.
She recognised the need in the community for an easily accessible veterinary clinic which offered state-of-the-art veterinary services and holistic therapies but also provided a loving, personal and sensitive approach to pet and owner.
Dr Manuela is a proud member of the Australian Veterinary Association, Integrative Veterinarians Australia, Vets Against Live Export, Veterinarians for Climate Action and the German Small Animal Veterinary Association.
Our Commitment
Integrative Care for Pure Animal Health and Vitality
Testimonials
You can read reviews from our clients below. Please don’t hesitate to contact us directly if you have a question or an issue.
Sandra Wolfe
In more than 14 years looking after my little Maggie, I have the utmost trust and respect for Manuela and her team. I have never had a negative experience. only if a positive and reassuring.
Belinda Stenstrom
Thank you for squeezing punter in today. We had been seeing a local-to-us vet since moving, but your care today, and the way you prioritised us when Punter really needed to be seen urgently reminded us why you were our vet for more than twenty years. We won’t go anywhere else anymore
Mika Tanahashi
All staff at the clinic are very friendly and professional. Both my cat and I feel very welcomed there. During the consultation, I feel my voice and concerns about my beloved cat are heard and he is treated very well. After the consultation and friendly chat at reception, we always leave the clinic with full satisfaction. As an Animal Communicator and Healer, I always recommend this clinic to my clients and hear positive feedbacks about their experiences at the clinic. Thank you all for your professionalism, commitment, dedication and compassion. You give us comfort knowing that you are always there for us whenever we need your assistance.
Shirley Lowe
I attended Balmain Village Veterinary Clinic for the first time today as I’m new to the area, I was greeted the minute I walked in the door by a friendly receptionist and very soon after the Vet nurse came out and took us into the consultation room for my pussy cats to have their yearly vaccinations.
Perry
Our grumpy cat was managed calmly and efficiently – thank you!
Lia
We’ve been bringing our dog Teddy to Balmain Village Vet for years now and couldn’t recommend them more highly. Teddy is 17 years old and Gary has always taken such amazing care of her. He’s gone above and beyond on many occasions and genuinely cares about Teddy’s wellbeing, which means so much to us. We’re so grateful to have such a kind and caring vet that’s close to home. A huge thank you to Gary and the team.
Sabrinna J
Dr Manuela and the team have been incredible with both of my boys Pacho & Chepe. She is unbelievably caring, compassionate and so incredibly knowledgeable, the kind of vet who instantly makes you feel your pets are in the safest hands possible. She truly listens, checks in, and always goes above and beyond with so much love and care. I only wish I had found her sooner. We feel so lucky to have her!
Kaija Barclay
I had an emergency where I needed an appointment last minute on a Saturday and the team were so accommodating and fit me in, even though they were fully booked. Go grateful!
Craig Catlin
Amazing Vets, Garry and the Team are fabulous. We tried several other vets, treatments for our beloved Staffy – Caitlin!
She had been suffering with a really bad limp, which Garry then diagnoses as arthritis due to her age.
Garry recommended a prescription of a monthly injection and daily chews, after 4-6 weeks, Caitlin’s mobility has improved so much, that she is now loves her daily walks, less struggles getting up and down from the sofa.
She has been given back years to live and enjoy pain free.
I highly recommend the team here for their care and attention.
Cath Chatterton
A really great local practice. My dog has been going there for the last 7 years and Manuela and the team take great care of him.
He’s always happy to go and have always found the advice to be sensible, affordable, low intervention and with the best interests of my dog at its core not the interests of profit. Highly recommend.
Victoria Tait
Level of care goes above and beyond. My good boy is in good hands.
Howard Young
Have been coming to Balmain Village Vets for over 20 years and always receive the best advice and care from them. Highly recommended.
Ilka Seitz
The whole team is super friendly and professional. Extra plus, I could speak German with the vet.
Downing
Great service. Attentive and caring as well as considers other medicine options.
Gilda Jordan
Always grateful for the professional care offered to our love Pixie. Friendly service with all staff giving us the confidence that we are in the right place.
Giuffre
Always excellent, friendly service and attention to our special puss.
John Moran-Dias
Balmain Village Veterinary Clinic has an incredible team of doctors, nurses and receptionists. All the doctors are astute in their diagnoses, caring in their treatment of our elderly cat and accessible in communicating the treatment plan to us. We feel heard and importantly, we have confidence in their ability to provide the upmost care for all animals they are treating.
Sidonie
Everyone at Balmain Village Veterinary Clinic is so friendly and caring. My dog loves coming here, and when we walk past he always sits by the door and waits to go in.
Palmer
Friendly team, prompt service & caring approach to my dog.
Peter Johnston
The team at Balmain Village Vet have always looked after us and our dog, Kona beautifully. can’t recommend them highly enough.
Kim and Donald Marmara
Excellent. We’re so lucky to have such a caring and skillfull vet.
Goetsch
My Cavoodle and I had a great experience at Balmain Village Vet Clinic. Throughout the process, the entire team were friendly and professional. My dog felt comfortable and I got the assurance I needed that they care. Dr Manuela is clearly a brilliant vet and was very knowledgeable, patient and kind.
Alison S Squire
Such a great caring team. Have been coming since 2016 when we moved to Balmain. I highly recommend Balmain Village Veterinary Clinic.
Henderson
I am very pleased to have a skilled and knowledgeable local vet that gets to know my pet and pays attention to my concerns.
Libbi Jenkins
I have been with Balmain Village Vet for nearly 20 years with my dogs. I highly recommend them. I love their holistic approach & you can tell they have your pet’s best interests at the front of their services.
Botman
This vet knows my fur babies Charlie and Paddy well and are always happy to squeeze us in if there’s an issue and take their time to assess and explain the findings and plan. We fully trust them and would recommend their practice for the friendly and holistic approach they always offer.
Dyranda Hortle
Empathic, knowledgeable and caring practice.
Maggie Scott
Everyone friendly and helpful.
Anonymous
Fantastic vets. Genuinely caring, highly professional. My dog loves his vet visits!
Terri McClure
I have been going to Balmain Village Vet for over 15 years. They always take amazing care of my cat Boris. I also use the cat boarding and Boris always arrives home very happy and healthy. The vets are really nice and extremely knowledgeable, along with the wonderful vet nurses. I would highly recommend them if you are looking for a vet.
M and R Duelks
The empathy, quality of care and advice are impeccable. Manuela has cared for generations of our cats, over more than 25 years.
Rebecca Sanford
Lovey local village vet. Being new to the area I felt really welcome and Boris was well cared for.
Michele Wright
Gary was fantastic. Very easy to approach, he was warm and explained the situation thoroughly.
Jenny Morris
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.
Yvonne Patze
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.
Rebecca Braid
Excellent professional care with a team of long standing people dedicated to animal healing and well being.
Phil Benedictus
Thank you for your wonderful, caring and expert help with Albert, who has a good heart, but is an anxious and tricky patient!
Melanie Smith
Lovely practice. Exceptionally nice staff and great advice. Very caring and do not prescribe unnecessary treatment.
Meredith Davis
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.
Carol Lane
Friendly helpful staff. I was seen promptly and had confidence in outcome.
Phillipa Van Helden
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!
Kay Spencer
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.
Jennifer Tierney
I just love this vet. They are responsive, comprehensive and clear. Their customer service is excellent and the vets are very well informed.
Jennifer Kent
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.
Philipa, Denis and Marilyn Munroe
Thank you so much for looking after Marilyn Munroe. We felt she had the best care available at Balmain Village Vet.
Dinoh Shillmon
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.
Tina, Rob, Jacqueline & Charles
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.
Anne & Claire Cogswell
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.
Monica, Matthew & Meiki
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.
Zoe Lou
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.
Karen Brien
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.
Pete Tait
Dr Manuela and her team have always provided the best care for our Nelson over the past 6 years. Highly recommend BVVC to anyone.
Sandra Wolfe
In more than 14 years looking after my little Maggie, I have the utmost trust and respect for Manuela and her team. I have never had a negative experience. only if a positive and reassuring.
Belinda Stenstrom
Thank you for squeezing punter in today. We had been seeing a local-to-us vet since moving, but your care today, and the way you prioritised us when Punter really needed to be seen urgently reminded us why you were our vet for more than twenty years. We won’t go anywhere else anymore
Shirley Lowe
I attended Balmain Village Veterinary Clinic for the first time today as I’m new to the area, I was greeted the minute I walked in the door by a friendly receptionist and very soon after the Vet nurse came out and took us into the consultation room for my pussy cats to have their yearly vaccinations.
Perry
Our grumpy cat was managed calmly and efficiently – thank you!
Lia
We’ve been bringing our dog Teddy to Balmain Village Vet for years now and couldn’t recommend them more highly. Teddy is 17 years old and Gary has always taken such amazing care of her. He’s gone above and beyond on many occasions and genuinely cares about Teddy’s wellbeing, which means so much to us. We’re so grateful to have such a kind and caring vet that’s close to home. A huge thank you to Gary and the team.
Sabrinna J
Dr Manuela and the team have been incredible with both of my boys Pacho & Chepe. She is unbelievably caring, compassionate and so incredibly knowledgeable, the kind of vet who instantly makes you feel your pets are in the safest hands possible. She truly listens, checks in, and always goes above and beyond with so much love and care. I only wish I had found her sooner. We feel so lucky to have her!
Kaija Barclay
I had an emergency where I needed an appointment last minute on a Saturday and the team were so accommodating and fit me in, even though they were fully booked. Go grateful!
Craig Catlin
Amazing Vets, Garry and the Team are fabulous. We tried several other vets, treatments for our beloved Staffy – Caitlin!
She had been suffering with a really bad limp, which Garry then diagnoses as arthritis due to her age.
Garry recommended a prescription of a monthly injection and daily chews, after 4-6 weeks, Caitlin’s mobility has improved so much, that she is now loves her daily walks, less struggles getting up and down from the sofa.
She has been given back years to live and enjoy pain free.
I highly recommend the team here for their care and attention.
Cath Chatterton
A really great local practice. My dog has been going there for the last 7 years and Manuela and the team take great care of him.
He’s always happy to go and have always found the advice to be sensible, affordable, low intervention and with the best interests of my dog at its core not the interests of profit. Highly recommend.