After hours emergency vet care
Did you know we provide after hours emergency vet care? We are here to help when you need it most. You can call us 24 hours, 7 days a week for critical illness or injury. Simply call 03 8784 4444 to reach our emergency vet on call.
Common pet emergencies
Difficulty breathing
Swallowing a foreign object
Trauma incident such as car accident or fall from height
Penetrating wounds such as bite wounds, stab wounds or gunshot
Excessive bleeding
Unable to urinate or defecate
Difficulty birthing
Spider or snake bites
Ingestion of poison or toxin exposure
Vomiting or diarrhoea with blood
Loss of consciousness, convulsions or seizures
Collapse or inability to stand or walk
Swollen or bloated abdomen
Overheating & heat stress
If you are unsure if your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, please call us.
Calling us during an emergency
If you have a pet emergency, call us on 03 8784 4444 to speak to our professional and friendly team of nurses and vets. We may be able offer first aid advice over the phone to assist your pet and offer guidance if you need to transport them to our veterinary hospital.
Please be aware that with emergency procedures costs can vary depending on the services and treatments that are required.
Ongoing care after an emergency
We will keep you updated during the course of your pet’s stay in hospital. In some cases we may need to refer to a veterinary specialist centre or 24-hour emergency facility.