Pet emergency? Here’s what to do right now
If your pet’s life is at risk, don’t wait. Call ahead so we can be ready — or head straight to a 24-hour hospital if we’re closed.
We are not a 24-hour clinic.
We provide emergency care during business hours when patients are brought to us. Outside our hours, please go directly to one of the 24-hour hospitals listed below.
24-hour emergency hospitals we recommend
If we’re closed, head straight to one of these. They’re open around the clock, every day — including public holidays. Tap to call before you set off so they can be ready for you.
Animal Emergency Centre
248 Wickham Rd
Highett VIC 3190
CARE Vet Specialists
5 Hood Street
Collingwood VIC 3066
Advanced Vetcare
26 Robertson Street
Kensington VIC 3031
Southpaws
1103 Dandenong Rd
Malvern East VIC 3145
Suspected poisoning? Call the Animal Poisons Helpline (Australia) on 1300 869 738 — free, 24/7, staffed by veterinary toxicologists. They’ll tell you whether it’s serious before you drive.