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Accidents and sudden illnesses are stressful for both you and your pet. Our hospital is equipped to provide rapid, life-saving intervention for a wide range of critical situations. With a highly experienced clinical team and advanced on-site diagnostic tools, we are prepared to manage complex trauma and medical emergencies.
VETERINARY EMERGENCY AND TRAUMA
OPEN 7 DAYS FROM 7 AM - 7 PM
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
If your pet requires urgent medical attention, please follow these steps:
Staff Preparation
Phoning ahead allows our team to prepare the necessary equipment, oxygen, or surgical theatre so we are ready to assist your pet the moment you walk through the door.
Walk-Ins
While we always recommend a phone call to ensure the fastest response, we will attend to "walk-in" emergencies if you are in a panic and arrive without notice.
EXTENDED CARE WHEN YOU NEED IT
We provide significantly greater availability than many standard local clinics, ensuring you have access to professional care during the early morning and late evening.
12-Hour Daily Access
We are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, seven days a week.
We are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, seven days a week.
Weekend Support
These extended hours apply to both Saturdays and Sundays, providing peace of mind when many other practices are closed.
These extended hours apply to both Saturdays and Sundays, providing peace of mind when many other practices are closed.
EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVIDED
Our surgical and medical teams are skilled in treating a variety of urgent conditions, including:
Trauma & Accidents: Treatment for "hit by car" incidents, falls, and severe lacerations.
Envenomation & Toxicity: Immediate care for snake bites, tick paralysis, and accidental poisoning.
Critical Obstructions: Assistance for choking or gastrointestinal foreign body blockages.
Bite Wounds: Expert management of injuries resulting from dog or cat fights.
ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT
Once your pet arrives, they have immediate access to our full suite of diagnostic and life-support technology, including digital X-rays, ultrasound, and advanced vital sign monitoring (ECG, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation) to ensure their condition is stabilised as quickly as possible.
