Why we stay awake all night

The practice was designed to be an extension of the regular practice consulting hours with all hospitalised patients being returned to the regular practice during the day.

In the year 2000 a new hospital was built on the Southside at Underwood. This hospital was built in conjunction with Veterinary Specialist Services - a referral practice of specialist veterinarians in the fields of medicine and surgery. The synergy of the two practices was strong and the added advantage was that animals too sick to move or who required the intervention of a specialist surgeon or physician could stay on site with 24 hour care. The original shareholders sold the Emergency Practice to a private company in 2005.

In private hands the hospital continues to have the same aims and goals - to provide the best care for our animal patients in a state of the art facility. In addition, in 2008, Animal Emergency Service extended its services to the Gold Coast, opening a brand new practice in Carrara.

Both practices continue to provide relief for veterinarians who can switch their phones off and refer patients who require round the clock care to our hospital knowing they will be looked after to the highest standard available. Pet owners can also feel more comfortable taking their pets home after illness knowing that help is available around the clock should they deteriorate.

We stay awake all night to provide the highest standard of veterinary care for animals when they need it. At the same time providing reassurance and general veterinary advice to pet and animal lovers seeking help.

We stay awake all night so our professional colleagues can develop a balance between their demanding work commitments and their personal life.

We stay awake all night because we are a team of over 30 professional people dedicated to accomplishing our goals and advancing the discipline of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.