By VetsCompared
About Veterinary Care in Honolulu
Honolulu has 54 veterinary clinics, with an average Google rating of 4.4/5 drawn from 8,255 reviews. For pet owners, the standout feature is strong weekend access across the city, though this data shows no local clinic offering emergency veterinary services.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| PetVet Animal Hospital | 49/100 | — | 1 |
| King Street Pet Hospital | 49/100 | — | — |
| Aloha Animal Hospital Associates | 49/100 | — | — |
Honolulu is one of the stronger places in Hawaii to look for veterinary care because pet owners are not limited to a narrow shortlist. The city has enough depth that reviews can serve as a meaningful guide instead of just reflecting a few isolated experiences, and the service mix appears to extend beyond standard dog-and-cat care. That gives Honolulu a practical edge for owners of birds, rabbits, reptiles, and other small exotics, who often have fewer realistic choices in smaller markets.
The main caution is transparency. None of the Honolulu listings are verified here, meaning the listing details have not been confirmed by a registered user, so online information should be treated as a starting point rather than the final word on hours, species seen, or appointment availability. Weekend access is a genuine strength, and a smaller group of clinics staying open past 7pm should help owners who need appointments outside a standard workday. But for true emergencies, this dataset shows no local clinic offering emergency veterinary care, so it is smart to identify an out-of-area emergency option before you ever need one.
For most pet owners, the best way to choose among vets in Honolulu is to separate convenience from clinical fit. Start with clinics whose location and hours actually work for your routine, then call to confirm whether they are accepting new patients, how they handle same-day sick visits, and whether they treat your species. After that, use recent reviews to look for patterns in communication, wait times, follow-up, and how clearly the staff explains treatment choices; those day-to-day factors usually matter more than tiny differences in overall ratings.
If your pet has ongoing medical needs, Honolulu's broader field is especially valuable because you can be selective about continuity, bedside manner, and appointment flexibility instead of defaulting to the first available opening. The one area where comparison matters less than preparation is after-hours urgent care, where having a referral plan in place will matter more than any online search done in the moment.
More Veterinary Practices in Honolulu
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
VCA Kapolei Animal Hospital is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Kapolei, Hawaii, located at 91-579 Farrington Hwy #105. It treats dogs and cats. Online ratings show a 4.4/5 average from 242 Google reviews, with some recent feedback...
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Wahiawa Pet Hospital is a veterinary clinic located at 319 N Cane St B, Wahiawa, HI 96786, USA (Honolulu, Hawaii). Google reviewers describe experiences ranging from very positive interactions with staff to a detailed complaint involving...
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Mililani Town Center Pet Clinic is a veterinary clinic in Mililani, Hawaii (95-1099 ʻĀinamakua Dr, Mililani, HI 96789). It treats dogs, cats, and exotic pets. On Google, it holds a 4.6/5 rating from 82 reviews.
Ke Ola Pet Hospital is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Mililani (Honolulu area), Hawaii, at 95-390 Kuahelani Ave #1D. It treats dogs and cats. Public hours were not listed.
Kalihi Pet Clinic LLC is a veterinary clinic located at 2203 S Beretania St. # C, Honolulu, HI 96826. On Google, it is rated 4.7/5 from 258 reviews. Recent feedback includes both positive experiences with staff interactions and concerns...
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VCA Kaneohe Animal Hospital is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Kaneohe, Hawaii, located at 45-608 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744. It treats dogs and cats. On Google, it is rated 4.0/5 from 224 reviews.
Our Score (42/100)
North Shore Veterinary Clinic - Aloha Affordable Veterinary Services is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Waialua, Hawaii. It treats dogs and cats. On Google it is rated 4.6/5 from 161 reviews.
Blue Cross Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic in Honolulu, Hawaii, located at 1318 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814. The clinic treats dogs and cats. On Google, it has a 4.3/5 rating from 64 reviews.
VCA Gentle Vets Animal Hospital is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Honolulu, Hawaii, located at 6650 Hawaii Kai Dr #105, Honolulu, HI 96825. It treats dogs and cats. Public feedback is mixed, with many positive notes about care and...
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Haiku Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Kaneohe, Hawaii, located at 45-773 Kamehameha Hwy. It treats dogs and cats. Google reviews describe a friendly, organized clinic with a veterinarian noted for knowledge in...
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Surf Paws Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic in Honolulu, Hawaii, located at 6600 Kalanianaʻole Hwy #117. Google reviews show a 4.8/5 rating from 101 reviews. Recent feedback includes many positive comments about staff demeanor and...
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Leeward Pet Clinic is a veterinary clinic serving the Honolulu area, located at 98-1277 Kaahumanu St # 141V, Aiea, HI 96701. Recent comments describe it as a small, family-style practice with a doctor and nursing staff noted for being...
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Kapolei Pet Hospital is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Kapolei, Hawaii, located at 889 Kamokila Blvd Ste 203, Kapolei, HI 96707. It treats dogs and cats. Online reviews commonly describe the staff and veterinarian as kind, friendly,...
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Ohana Veterinary Hospital Inc is a veterinary clinic in Honolulu, Hawaii, located at 1414 Dillingham Blvd #102-3, Honolulu, HI 96817. It treats dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Reviews describe long-term relationships with the clinic and note...
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VCA University Animal Hospital is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Honolulu, Hawaii, located at 2728 Woodlawn Dr. It treats dogs and cats. Public feedback commonly describes a caring staff and veterinarians, with one recent report of an...
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Our Score (38/100)
