Vet Care
Top Veterinary Hospitals in Mumbai: Finding a Vet You Can Trust
28 September 2026 · 7 min read
Mumbai has the oldest institutional animal healthcare in the country and some of its newest 24×7 hospitals, which makes it unusual: you have a genuine choice between a large charitable hospital and a private clinic five minutes from your building. What the city does not give you is room for error on travel time — the vet across town may as well be in another city during a monsoon evening. This guide covers the landmarks, the suburb-by-suburb options and the monsoon-specific questions worth asking, with a verified directory of vets across Mumbai.
The institutional hospitals
Two names in Parel and Mahalaxmi carry most of the city’s charitable caseload, and they matter whether or not you ever use them:
- The Bai Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital for Animals, Parel — the long-standing animal hospital most Mumbaikars mean when they say “the Parel hospital”, listing round-the-clock hours.
- Tata Trusts Small Animal Hospital, Mahalaxmi — a newer, purpose-built hospital, also round-the-clock.
- Mumbai Veterinary College, Parel — the teaching institution in the same part of the city.
Expect queues at the charitable hospitals, and expect costs well below private rates. For rescues and strays in particular, these are the first places to know about.
24×7 private options across the suburbs
For a 2am emergency, distance decides. Clinics listing round-the-clock hours are spread through the suburbs — Vetgo Petcare and Vetic Andheri in Andheri West, SUPERPETS in Khar West, Crown Vet in Worli, PetZone and Pet’s Paradise around Mahalaxmi and Tardeo, Vetic Chembur, Utkarsh Animal Hospital in Bhandup West, and Cessna Lifeline in CBD Belapur for Navi Mumbai. Save the nearest one before you need it.
Vets by line and suburb
Mumbai organises itself by railway line, and so should your shortlist:
- Western suburbs — Andheri (Vetgo, Vetic, Top Dog), Khar and Santacruz (SUPERPETS, Zigly, Urban Paws, Happy Tails, Vetic Santacruz), Vile Parle (PETRIX, Petbliss), Borivali and Malad (Pets Clinic, BLUE 7 VETS, Dr. Sunetra’s PetVet).
- South and central Mumbai — Worli, Lower Parel, Mahalaxmi, Tardeo, Dadar (Shivaji Park Animal Clinic), Wadala, Parel.
- Central and eastern suburbs — Chembur, Govandi, Bhandup West.
- Navi Mumbai — Cessna Lifeline at CBD Belapur.
The monsoon conversation to have early
Mumbai’s monsoon is the single biggest seasonal health factor for dogs here, and it is worth a dedicated conversation with your vet before the rains, not during:
- Leptospirosis. It spreads through water contaminated with rodent urine — exactly what waterlogged Mumbai streets become. Ask whether your dog’s vaccination covers it, how often it needs boosting, and whether your area warrants it. Keep dogs out of standing water where you can.
- Skin and ear infections. Coastal humidity means coats rarely dry fully. Floppy-eared breeds need ears checked and dried weekly.
- Paw care. Wet streets plus grit means sores between the pads. Rinse and dry after walks.
Questions to ask on your first visit
- Are you open for emergencies, and is a vet on-site or on call?
- What diagnostics can you run in-house today?
- Do you advise leptospirosis vaccination for my area, and on what schedule?
- Can I get an itemised estimate before treatment?
- Do you keep digital records I can access or share?
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Frequently asked questions
Which is the best veterinary hospital in Mumbai?
It depends on where you live and what you need. The Bai Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital in Parel and the Tata Trusts Small Animal Hospital in Mahalaxmi handle much of the city's charitable caseload, while private 24×7 clinics are spread across the suburbs. Given Mumbai traffic, shortlist a nearby everyday vet plus the closest emergency hospital.
Where can I find a 24×7 emergency vet in Mumbai?
Round-the-clock options include Vetgo Petcare and Vetic in Andheri West, SUPERPETS in Khar West, Crown Vet in Worli, PetZone in Mahalaxmi, Pet's Paradise in Tardeo, Vetic Chembur, Utkarsh Animal Hospital in Bhandup West, and Cessna Lifeline at CBD Belapur for Navi Mumbai. The Parel and Mahalaxmi charitable hospitals also list 24-hour hours.
Should my dog be vaccinated against leptospirosis in Mumbai?
It is worth asking your vet directly. Leptospirosis spreads through water contaminated by rodent urine, which makes waterlogged streets during the Mumbai monsoon a particular risk. Your vet can advise whether it is warranted for your area and how often boosters are needed.
Is there a low-cost animal hospital in Mumbai?
Yes. The Bai Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital for Animals in Parel and the Tata Trusts Small Animal Hospital in Mahalaxmi both treat animals at far below private rates, including strays and rescues. Expect longer waits than at a private clinic.