Northside Emergency Veterinary Service

16/01/2025

🚨 Calling all NEVS member veterinarians! 🚨

Join us for an exclusive Continuing Education event on Tuesday, 23rd January where the incredible Dr. Lucy Kirton, a dual-membered veterinarian in Emergency & Critical Care and Radiology, will share her tips and tricks of emergency imaging. 📸🐾
This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from Lucy's wealth of experience in navigating emergency cases using imaging techniques. Don't miss out on this engaging and informative session!

📅 Date: Thursday 23rd January
🍽️ Dinner Provided
📍 Location: Conference Room, 16 Myoora Rd, Terrey Hills
💵Cost: Free

This event is for veterinarians who work for clinics who are NEVS members. To reserve your spot email [email protected] by Jan 20th.

At NEVS, we’re proud to support veterinarians with advanced learning opportunities, ensuring we’re all equipped to deliver the best emergency care possible.
📍 16 Myoora Rd, Terrey Hills, Sydney
📞 (02) 9452 2933

13/01/2025

The Big Reveal! 🦜
Drumroll, please! 🥁 The mystery animal is… a baby kookaburra!

This little one’s feathers haven’t fully come in yet, giving it a bit of a dinosaur-like appearance. After receiving care at NEVS, it’s now with a Sydney Wildlife carer who will look after it until it’s ready to spread its wings. 🦉💚

Summer is one of the busiest times for vet hospitals caring for young wildlife. If you find a baby bird that doesn't have feather, it’s important to reach out to a wildlife expert or vet for advice. Together, we can give these little ones the best chance at a wild future!

NEVS is here for all veterinary emergencies, including wildlife!
📍 16 Myoora Rd, Terrey Hills, Sydney 📞 (02) 9452 2933

12/01/2025

Guess the Animal! 🐾🦖
Can you guess what kind of animal this little one is? 👀

It might look like a tiny dinosaur, but it’s actually a baby bird! This little critter came to NEVS needing a helping hand. With its unique look and prehistoric vibes, we’re curious- what do you think it could be?

Drop your guesses in the comments! 💬 We’ll reveal the answer soon 😀

11/01/2025

Thank you! We have found the owner of the injured ginger cat.
A huge thank you to everyone who shared our post and helped spread the word.

💙 Thank you for being part of our community and helping us look after the animals of the Northern Beaches.

Northside Emergency Veterinary Service.
📍 16 Myoora Rd, Terrey Hills, Sydney
📞 (02) 9452 2933

11/01/2025

This ginger cat was brought into NEVS (Sat 11th Jan) after being found badly injured in Turramurra. He’s at least 10 years old, and we urgently need help finding his family.

We’re providing him with the care he needs, but we’re hoping someone recognizes him. If this is your cat or you know who he belongs to, please call us immediately on📞 (02) 9452 2933.

Please share this post to help reunite him with his loved ones.

💙 At NEVS, we’re here for your pets, providing expert care in emergencies.
📍 16 Myoora Rd, Terrey Hills, Sydney

09/01/2025

🌟 Beyond Pet Care: NEVS' Community Impact in 2024 🐾

When the sun sets, our commitment to the community shines brightest. Since opening in 1989, we've continued to extend our care beyond family pets:

Wildlife Warriors: From possums and snakes to wallabies and native birds - our team provides emergency care to countless wildlife, working closely with Sydney Wildlife Rescue to give these precious animals a second chance.

Silent Guardians: Every stray receives the same dedicated care as our regular patients. Working through nights, weekends and public holidays, we help reunite lost pets with families and support council and rescue groups in finding forever homes.

First Responders' Support: We partner with emergency services to care for injured animals they encounter after hours, providing immediate care when other services are closed.

Community Safety Net: When September bushfires threatened our Northern Beaches, we offered free emergency boarding for local pets. During uncertainty, we ensured no one had to worry about their pets' safety - it's part of our commitment to being there when our community needs us most. 🏠❤️

Future of Medicine: Our team contributes to vital research, especially in tick paralysis studies and spider collection for antivenom programs - because emergency medicine never stops evolving.

Thank you to every wildlife carer, rescue organization, ranger, and police officer. Together, we make our community stronger, one shift at a time. 💙

Here's to another year of being there for ALL creatures who need us! 🦘🐨🕷️

08/01/2025

A Snapshot of 2024 at NEVS! 🐾

While some numbers tell part of our story, they can't capture the heart of what we do. Here's a glimpse into our year at Northside Emergency Veterinary Service:
Every night and weekend, our dedicated team has been here for your pets when they need us most. From our experienced emergency veterinarians working through the quietest hours, to our compassionate nurses checking on patients throughout the night, to our calm and reassuring customer care team helping families during stressful moments.

Throughout 2024, we've continued our commitment to:
🩺 Providing exceptional after-hours emergency and critical care
🧡 Supporting pets and their worried families through difficult times
👯‍♂️Working closely with your regular veterinary clinics
📚Ensuring our team stays at the forefront of emergency medicine
🌙 Being there when your family vet can't be

We're particularly proud of our experienced veterinary team who handle complex emergency cases with skill and dedication, and our amazing nursing team who provide endless comfort to scared patients during their overnight stays.
Most importantly, we want to thank you - our pet families and member veterinary hospitals - for trusting us with your precious companions during urgent times of need.

To every patient who brightened our nights with their recovery, every family who shared their appreciation, and every team member who gave their all during the darkest hours - thank you for being part of our NEVS family this year.

Here's to continuing our mission of being there after hours when pets need us most in 2025! 💙

01/01/2025

🎉🐾 NEVS First Patient of 2025! 🐾🎉
While most Sydneysiders were enjoying parties and celebrations, our vets and vet nurses know that New Year’s Eve is an important time to be at work. This year, we welcomed Bruno as our very first patient of 2025!
Bruno escaped his yard during the 9 PM fireworks and was found 1.5 km away after a two-hour search. He arrived at NEVS via Uber, carried in on a stretcher, and unwilling to walk due to abrasions on all four paw pads and bruised lungs (we suspect he had been been hit by a car).

After some expert care, including cleaning and bandaging his feet and pain relief, Bruno is now stable and walking much better. He’s on the road to recovery, and we’re proud to have been here for him when he needed us most. 🐾💪

A heartfelt thank you to all our amazing staff working on New Year’s Eve. Your dedication to our patients is so deeply valued and appreciated. 💕

NEVS is here, ready to handle any veterinary emergency. Wishing everyone and their furry friends a safe and happy start to 2025!
📍 16 Myoora Rd, Terrey Hills, Sydney
📞 (02) 9452 2933

31/12/2024

🎉🐾 Happy New Year from NEVS! 🐾🎉

As we welcome 2025, we want to thank our amazing clients and member vets for your trust and support throughout 2024. It’s been an honour to care for your pets and work with such a fantastic community.

Here’s to a year filled with health, happiness, and wagging tails! Our emergency team is here if you need us—bring on 2025! ✨🐶🐱

30/12/2024

Emergency Vet on the Northern Beaches - Northside Emergency Veterinary Service (NEVS) are open 24 hours a day from 5pm today, 31st December (New Years Eve) until 8am Thursday Jan 2nd.

We wish you and your animals a safe and happy New Years Eve, however if you need help, NEVS is fully staffed with experienced and caring staff, ready for all veterinary emergencies, including helping injured wildlife and stray pets.

You can call us any time
📞 (02) 9452 2933
📍 16 Myoora Rd Terrey Hills

Providing exceptional Emergency Vet care on Sydney's Northern Beaches & North Shore since 1989

27/12/2024

🎄🐾 Meet Georgie, a 3-year-old Cavoodle who gave her family quite the scare! After helping herself to a toxic amount of chocolate, Georgie came to NEVS already showing serious signs of chocolate toxicity. Without treatment, the situation could have been fatal. 💔

Thanks to the swift action of her family and the expertise of our emergency team, Georgie received the care she needed and was soon back on her paws. 🩺❤️
Here she is feeling much better and rocking one of our festive Christmas bandanas. Isn't she adorable? 🥰

Remember, chocolate and other festive treats can be highly toxic to pets. If you suspect your furry friend has eaten something they shouldn’t, don’t wait - give us a call! 🎅✨ Let’s keep the holidays happy and safe for all!

📞 NEVS is here for emergencies— including if your pet has eaten all the Christmas treats!
📍16 Myoora Rd Terrey Hills Sydney
📞(02) 9452 2933

24/12/2024

🎄🐾 Merry Christmas from NEVS! 🐾🎄

We hope you and your furry family members have a joyful and safe day filled with love and treats! 💕

If you need us, our emergency team is here and ready to help 24/7. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season! 🎅✨

23/12/2024

Emergency Vet on the Northern Beaches - Northside Emergency Veterinary Service (NEVS) are open 24 hours a day from noon today, December 24th (Christmas Eve) until 8am Friday December 27th.

We wish you and your animals a safe and happy Christmas, however if you need help, NEVS is fully staffed with experienced and caring staff, ready for all veterinary emergencies, including helping injured wildlife and stray pets.

You can call us any time for help or advice
📞 (02) 9452 2933
📍 16 Myoora Rd Terrey Hills

Providing exceptional Emergency Vet care on Sydney's Northern Beaches & North Shore since 1989

22/12/2024

🐍 Increased Snake Activity 🐍

The recent hot weather on the Northern Beaches has led to a rise in snake sightings. At NEVS, we’ve treated several dogs for snake bites recently—thanks to their quick-thinking owners, all had a good outcome!

To keep your pets safe:
➡️ Stick to cleared paths during walks.
➡️ Know the signs of a snake bite: sudden collapse, weakness, vomiting, or bleeding.
If you suspect a snake bite, act fast and bring your pet straight to us or your regular vet. Every second counts!

NEVS
📍16 Myoora Rd Terrey Hills Sydney 📞(02) 9452 2933

18/12/2024

The Christmas and New Years Eve break is almost here!

If your pet is on regular medication💊💉 such as insulin, anti-inflammatories, thyroid or allergy meds, please check now to make sure you have enough to last until New Years Eve.

NEVS is always happy to help, but as an emergency hospital we are not fully stocked with all the medications that your regular vet might have (like long term allergy or behaviour medications). Also, if we have not seen your animal at NEVS in the last 6 months, by NSW law we need to have a consult before dispensing prescription medication.

This can be the source of extra stress and cost, so best to check now and if you need a medication top up, contact your regular vet today.

NEVS is always available for veterinary emergencies
📍16 Myoora Rd Terrey Hills Sydney
📞(02) 9452 2933

17/12/2024

☀️ Summer Heat Safety for Pets 🐾

Meet Kylo, a handsome boy who learned the hard way how dangerous hot weather can be. After running on hot pavers near the pool, Kylo’s paw pads were burned, leaving him in pain and requiring urgent care at Northside Emergency Veterinary Service (NEVS).

Hot surfaces like asphalt, concrete, and pavers can become blistering hot in the summer sun. A dog’s paw pads may feel tough, but they’re sensitive to extreme heat, which can cause burns, peeling, and discomfort.
🩺 Kylo’s Care at NEVS: Kylo’s paw pads were cleaned and bandaged after removing damaged skin, he received medication for pain and infection prevention. His recovery plan includes soft-surface walks only, with bandages and an e-collar to protect his healing paws.
How to Protect Your Pets:
Check the Ground: Place your hand or barefoot on the surface for 5-10 seconds. If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for your pet.
Time It Right: Walk or play outdoors early in the morning or late in the evening when surfaces are cooler.
Stay Hydrated: Always provide plenty of fresh water and shade during outdoor activities.
Monitor Your Pet: Look for signs of discomfort like limping, licking paws, or peeling pads.

If you notice any signs of heat-related injury, seek veterinary attention immediately.
Stay cool, and let’s keep those paws safe this summer! 🐕❤️

NEVS is here for emergencies. If your pet is unwell, don’t hesitate to call!
📍16 Myoora Rd Terrey Hills Sydney
📞(02) 9452 2933

16/12/2024

🚨 Severe Heatwave Warning for NSW 🚨

A heatwave is sweeping across NSW, and it’s crucial to keep your pets safe during extreme temperatures. Heat stress and heatstroke are life-threatening emergencies, but with the right precautions, they’re preventable.

Here are some essential tips to protect your furry friends:
☀️ Keep them cool: Provide plenty of shade and fresh water at all times.
🏠 Bring pets indoors: If possible, keep them in a cool, well-ventilated area.
🐾 Limit exercise: Walk dogs early in the morning or late in the evening when it’s cooler, and avoid hot pavement that can burn their paws.
🌊 Cool them down: Offer a shallow pool of water for them to splash in or use damp towels to help regulate their temperature.
⚠️ Know the signs of heatstroke: Heavy panting, drooling, vomiting, unsteady movements, or collapse require immediate veterinary attention.

If your pet shows signs of heat stress, don’t wait—call your vet or head to NEVS.

Stay safe, everyone! NEVS is here to help your pets stay safe during the heat wave.
📍16 Myoora Rd Terrey Hills Sydney 📞(02) 9452 2933

12/12/2024

Thanks to all who took a guess!

Our special visitor is a juvenile Powerful Owl - Australia’s largest owl.