We provide you and your pets with an after-hours emergency service for critical illness or injury. We hope your pet never needs us for an emergency however, common emergencies relate to car accidents, heart conditions, poisoning and a range of injuries.
Our opening hours are from 8am until 6pm
If you have an after-hours emergency, please contact
Canberra Veterinary Emergency Services Ph: (02) 6225 7257
If you believe your pet requires emergency care, it is best to take them straight to your nearest vet. Snake bites, abrupt injuries or trauma are situations requiring emergency care. Medical signs of an emergency are numerous and sometimes vague. If you notice difficulty breathing, uncontrollable shaking/seizures, pale gums, pronounced weakness/lethargy or if they have eaten something that could get caught or cause poisoning, these should be considered serious.
If you are concerned, it is best to have them seen and assessed.
If your pet has eaten something, and you are concerned about poisoning, you can contact the Animal Poisons Helpline on 1300 TOX PET to speak with a toxicology professional.
If you prefer to speak with a veterinary professional for advice, please call us on (02) 6113 9996
Upon arrival, our trained staff will assess your pet and perform a triage to determine the severity of the situation. If it is a genuine emergency, a vet will attend to your pet immediately and discuss treatment options. For stable cases, we may schedule an appointment between regular consults.
We aim to provide cost estimates, but please understand that emergencies require quick decisions with limited information, and costs may vary based on necessary treatments. Our veterinarians will keep you informed throughout the process. Whenever possible, we strive to have your pet return home the same day. However, in more critical situations, referral to a specialist or after-hours service may be necessary.
The nearest specialist centre is Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) in Pialligo, and the nearest after-hours emergency service is Canberra Veterinary Emergency Service (CVES) in Gungahlin.
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