Animal Referral Hospital Canberra

11/04/2025

Unfortunately, ARH Canberra Emergency Department will be operating with reduced staff and will be closed from 8pm - 8am Saturday 12th April and Sunday 13th April.

We hope you all have a great weekend!

For urgent pet care after hours, please call CVES at 02 6225 7257 or WICA at 0482 092 824.

03/04/2025

Unfortunately, the flu season has begun, and the ARH Canberra Emergency Department will be operating with reduced staff and will be closed on the 3rd, 4th, and over the weekend of the 5th and 6th of April. This brief closure will allow our staff to recover, ensuring we can continue to provide services to the Canberra public through our after-hours team. For urgent pet care after hours, please call CVES at 02 62257257 or WICA at 0482092824.

30/03/2025

Due to unavoidable last minute Staffing shortages, we are unfortunately unable to provide any Emergency Consultations tonight after 8pm. Please don't hesitate to call for any advice.

We will reopen as normal at 8am Monday morning for all our specialist services.

For assistance with sick/injured pets please contact:

Greencross Web vet
Https://www.greencrossvets.com.au

The Walk In Clinic 0482092824
30 Totterdell Street Belconnen

Canberra Vet Emergency Services
21 Crinigan CCt
Gungahlin 62257257

Animal Poisons Hotline
1300869738

Sydney Emergency Hospitals could also offer assistance.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

28/02/2025

Friday 28/2/25 Afterhours (after 6pm)

To the dedicated pet parents of Canberra and surrounds,

Due to a high number of hospital cases and staff illnesses, we have reached capacity in hospital and will need to close our doors for consultations for tonight (28/2/25) up until Sunday morning (2/3/25). Long wait times are to be expected and you may be advised to seek help elsewhere.
As always, we ask that you please call us prior to arriving to confirm our capacity status.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Our reception team are available to take your phone call should you require any advice. Please call us on (02)6280 6344 with any questions.

WebVet are available 24/7 to consult with you and your pet. Follow the link below to get in contact with their wonderful veterinarians.
https://www.greencrossvets.com.au/webvet/

We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

The team at ARH Canberra 🐾

28/02/2025

Here’s a feel good story for your Friday afternoon!

🌟❤️ Today was a bittersweet yet exciting day for the ARH team! For the past week, we have had the joy of caring for the adorable Mollie, who came to us after a traumatic motor vehicle accident.
Mollie sustained multiple injuries, include a severe fracture to her 5th lumbar vertebrae in her spine.
After a challenging surgery to realign and stabilize her spine with bone plates and screws, and lots of rehabilitation and nursing care, we are thrilled to see Mollie recovering well.

Today marked a special moment as we were able to discharge her back to her loving family.
We wish Mollie the best of recoveries as she embarks on this next chapter!
Thank you to everyone who supported her during her time with us. 💕✨

Enjoy some photos of this cutie 🐾

18/02/2025

UPDATE:
Thank you everyone for your generosity.
We no longer need a donor. 🤍
We are always looking for more donors so if you are interested for the future, please give us a call or email and we can add you to our donor list!
Our email: [email protected]

🐱Cat Owners 🐱

We have a very sick cat in URGENT need of a blood transfusion but we unfortunately do not have any available donors so we are reaching out to you!

Donor cats must meet the following criteria to be able to donate:
- between the ages of 2 and 8 years
- weighing over 5kgs
- up to date with all vaccinations and parasite preventions
- in good overall health
- have not donated blood in at least 3 months

We will need to blood type your cat to see if they match our patient as well as test your cat’s blood with our recipient to ensure a safe transfusion.
Our donor cats receive a full health and blood check before donating.
You will receive account credit & some yummy treats as a thank you.

If you think your cat could help, please call reception to have a chat with one of our friendly staff members on (02)6280 6344.

17/02/2025

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08/02/2025

Saturday 8/2/25

To the dedicated pet parents of Canberra and surrounds,

Due to a high number of critical cases and staff shortages we have reached capacity for consultations for today (8/2/25) and long wait times are to be expected. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Our reception team are available to take your phone call should you require any advice. Please call us on (02)6280 6344 with any questions.

WebVet are available 24/7 to consult with you and your pet. Follow the link below to get in contact with their wonderful veterinarians.
https://www.greencrossvets.com.au/webvet/

We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

The team at ARH Canberra 🐾

03/01/2025

Saturday 4/1/25

To the dedicated pet parents of Canberra and surrounds,

Due to a high number of critical cases and staff shortages we have reached capacity for consultations for today (4/1/25) and long wait times are to be expected. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Our reception team are available to take your phone call should you require any advice. Please call us on (02)6280 6344 with any questions.

WebVet are available 24/7 to consult with you and your pet. Follow the link below to get in contact with their wonderful veterinarians.
https://www.greencrossvets.com.au/webvet/

We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

The team at ARH Canberra 🐾

27/12/2024

To the dedicated pet parents of Canberra and surrounds,

Due to a high number of critical cases and staff shortages we have reached capacity for consultations for tonight (27/12/24) and long wait times are to be expected. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Our reception team are available to take your phone call should you require any advice. Please call us on (02)6280 6344 with any questions.

WebVet are available 24/7 to consult with you and your pet. Follow the link below to get in contact with their wonderful veterinarians.
https://www.greencrossvets.com.au/webvet/

We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

The team at ARH Canberra 🐾

20/12/2024

From the ARH Orthopaedic Medicine and Rehabilitation department we wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Our department is now closed for a well deserved break but we will be back on Monday 6th January 2025.

Stay safe. Be Merry!

We look forward to seeing you in 2025!

16/12/2024

Thank you everyone! We had great success is finding a suitable blood donor for our patient as well as multiple other potential donors for the future. We are always so grateful for everyone’s generosity, especially in a time of need 🤍 To clarify - We DO NOT currently need any more donors at this stage (we are always taking names for our blood bank list though).
~ ARH Canberra Team

Update* - We have found a compatible donor. Thank you everyone ❤️

Doberman and Dalmatian owners 🚨🚨

Due to a rare blood type found in Doberman breeds that can cause them to be incompatible with most universal blood types found in our usual donor breeds, we are currently in URGENT need of a canine blood donor, ideally of Doberman or Dalmatian breed to help a very sick patient 🐶

They must also meet the following criteria to be able to donate:
- between the ages of 2 and 8 years
- weighing over 25kgs
- up to date with all vaccinations and parasite preventions
- in good overall health
- have not donated blood in at least 3 months

Our donor dogs receive a full health and blood check before donating and you will receive a large bag of food and some yummy treats as a thank you.

If you think your dog could help, please call reception to have a chat with one of our friendly staff members on (02)6280 6344.

16/12/2024

Update* - We have found a compatible donor. Thank you everyone ❤️

Doberman and Dalmatian owners 🚨🚨

Due to a rare blood type found in Doberman breeds that can cause them to be incompatible with most universal blood types found in our usual donor breeds, we are currently in URGENT need of a canine blood donor, ideally of Doberman or Dalmatian breed to help a very sick patient 🐶

They must also meet the following criteria to be able to donate:
- between the ages of 2 and 8 years
- weighing over 25kgs
- up to date with all vaccinations and parasite preventions
- in good overall health
- have not donated blood in at least 3 months

Our donor dogs receive a full health and blood check before donating and you will receive a large bag of food and some yummy treats as a thank you.

If you think your dog could help, please call reception to have a chat with one of our friendly staff members on (02)6280 6344.

08/12/2024

🚨Important Notice🚨

To the dedicated pet parents of Canberra and surrounds,

Due to unforeseen circumstances we have made the difficult decision to close from 6PM this evening. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Our reception team are available to take your phone call should you require any advice. Please call us on (02)6280 6344 with any questions.

WebVet are available 24/7 to consult with you and your pet. Follow the link below to get in contact with their wonderful veterinarians.
https://www.greencrossvets.com.au/webvet/

WICA is open from 7PM for non critical cases. You can reach them on 0482 092 824.

For critical and urgent cases, please contact CVES on (02)6225 7257

We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

The team at ARH Canberra 🐾

29/11/2024

To the dedicated pet parents of Canberra and surrounds,

Due to a high number of critical cases and staff shortages we have reached capacity for consultations this weekend and long wait times are to be expected. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Our reception team are available to take your phone call should you require any advice. Please call us on (02)6280 6344 with any questions.

WebVet are available 24/7 to consult with you and your pet. Follow the link below to get in contact with their wonderful veterinarians.
https://www.greencrossvets.com.au/webvet/

We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

The team at ARH Canberra 🐾

26/11/2024

To the dedicated pet parents of Canberra and surrounds,

Due to a high number of critical cases and staff shortages we have reached capacity for consultations tonight and long wait times are to be expected. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Our reception team are available to take your phone call should you require any advice. Please call us on (02)6280 6344 with any questions.

WebVet are available 24/7 to consult with you and your pet. Follow the link below to get in contact with their wonderful veterinarians.
https://www.greencrossvets.com.au/webvet/

We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

The team at ARH Canberra 🐾

11/10/2024

Happy Vet Nurse Day! 🐾💚

Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of veterinary nurses, the heart and soul of our hospital. Our vet nurses are dedicated professionals who provide compassionate care, support our veterinarians, and go above and beyond to ensure the well-being of every patient. From comforting anxious pets to assisting with surgeries and providing essential advice to pet owners, their expertise is invaluable.

We want to take a moment to thank all our amazing vet nurses for their tireless work, dedication, and the love they bring to their role every day. You are the backbone of our team, and we couldn’t do what we do without you!

To all vet nurses out there: Happy Vet Nurse Day! Your passion for animal care makes the world a better place. 🐶💙🐱

27/08/2024

🚨 Join Our Dynamic Emergency Team as a Vet Nurse!🚨

Are you an experienced vet nurse with a passion for emergency care? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and love making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Join us at ARH Canberra and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families when they need it most. Apply now and be part of our dedicated team!

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