Vet Dentistry Monterey

Go looking for vet dentistry in Monterey and you mostly find clinics over on the California coast, so let us be plain about where you are. This is the Monterey on the Botany Bay foreshore beside Ramsgate, in Sydney’s St George area, and this page is about your dog or cat’s teeth. We are Rockdale Veterinary Hospital, a family-owned vet for dogs and cats since 2022, a short drive inland at 335 Forest Rd in Bexley, where the clean, the X-rays and any extraction happen in the one visit. Call us on 02 9123 6888 to book a dental check.

What an In-House Dental Covers, and the Safe Sleep Behind It

A proper dental for your dog or cat is more than a brush-over. We scale away the tartar above and below the gumline, polish the teeth, take dental X-rays to see the roots and bone you cannot, and lift any tooth that has gone past saving. Minor oral surgery is handled here too. A genuinely complex mouth, the kind that needs advanced surgery or root canal work, goes to a veterinary dental specialist so your pet gets the right hands on it.

The part owners pause over is the anaesthetic, and the honest answer is yes, a thorough clean needs one. Cleaning below the gumline and probing each tooth cannot be done on an animal that is awake, and an anaesthetic-free scrape only tidies the surface while disease keeps working underneath. We make the sleep the safe, ordinary thing it should be: a pre-anaesthetic check and bloodwork first, then IV fluids, monitoring and pain relief throughout.

Who Looks After Your Monterey Pet’s Teeth at Rockdale Veterinary Hospital

Owner and head vet Dr Robert Kay graduated from the Royal Veterinary College and has more than 20 years caring for dogs and cats. He and the whole team are Fear Free qualified, so a dental visit means gentle handling and a calm approach for an anxious pet, not scruffing or force. We are the same team you would see for general vet care or any time you need to find an animal hospital close to the Monterey area.

Routine Dental Clean

$720

Price includes dental charting and a full mouth scale and polish under general anaesthetic
Day procedure available Monday-Friday
Any extractions required would incur additional charge that would be discussed with you prior to the procedure

Call to book your FREE dental check today

Hours, Finding Us, and After-Hours From Monterey

We are at 335 Forest Rd, Bexley, a short drive up from the foreshore, the same clinic neighbours reach for vet dentistry in Ramsgate Beach and vet dentistry in Kogarah across the areas we care for, open 7 days a week: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 7:00pm, Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm. We are closed on public holidays. Book online any time or call 02 9123 6888, and for an emergency outside our hours, care is referred to Veterinary Specialists of Sydney.

Book Your Monterey Pet a Dental Check

A sore mouth does not improve on its own, and the right Monterey is closer than a page of California clinics suggests: a short drive inland to 335 Forest Rd, Bexley. Call 02 9123 6888 or book online, and we will start with a proper look and a plan to get your dog or cat comfortable again.

Common Questions From Monterey Pet Owners

What does a dog or cat dental cost?

There is no single figure, because it depends on what the mouth needs once we have assessed it, from a straightforward clean to extractions. You get a clear estimate before anything goes ahead, and for an insured pet, gap-only billing means you cover only the difference.

How do I know my pet's teeth need looking at?

The usual early signs are breath that has turned, brown tartar along the gumline, and red or bleeding gums. A pet chewing on one side, dropping food, or pawing at its mouth is also worth a check.

Is this Monterey in Sydney, or the one overseas?

Sydney’s. We serve the Monterey on the Botany Bay foreshore, in the St George area, and the nearby suburbs around Bexley. The other Montereys that crowd the results are nowhere near you.