Adelaide Animal Emergency & Referral Centre

13/11/2024

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The VAILO Adelaide 500 is in full swing, and with it comes some road closures around the Adelaide CBD (Running over four days from 14 to 17 November 2024).

But don’t worry! In the event of an unwanted pet emergency, Greencross Vet Centre in Norwood is OPEN 24/7 and easily accessible, even with the road changes in traffic. 🐾

We're here for your pets around the clock, offering all your vet care needs in one place – So save our details just in case you need us!

See how you may be affected here: https://www.cityofadelaide.com.au/your-transport-guide-to-vailo-adelaide-500/

03/11/2024

Important update! 🚨🚨

AAERC has permanently closed as of Monday, October 28, 2024, to make way for the North/South Corridor development.

Starting November 1, 2024, Greencross has launched a new general and 24/7 emergency veterinary practice, Greencross Vet Centre, located alongside the Adelaide Veterinary Services & Referral Centre (AVSARC) in Norwood.

Together, GVC and AVSARC will cover all your veterinary care needs in one place, offering:

🐾 24/7 Emergency
🐾 GP Veterinary Care
🐾 Advanced Referral Services

Stay tuned for more details!

29/10/2024

We have some bittersweet news to share. 🥺

After an incredible 37 years on the corner of Anzac Highway and South Road, the Adelaide Animal Emergency & Referral Centre has officially closed its doors as of Monday, October 28th, as part of the north/south corridor redevelopment.

This iconic building was one of the first to provide after-hours emergency care for pets in Adelaide, giving general practice vets the much-needed relief from on-call hours.

We are deeply grateful to all the veterinarians, nurses, and support staff who dedicated themselves to AAERC over the years, helping countless animals in our community.

A special shoutout to our long-standing team members who have been with us for 30 years or more—your friendships and commitment have truly shaped our legacy.

As we transition to Norwood, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible team for making this move possible. Special recognition goes to Diane Whatling, our amazing Business Manager, and all our dedicated vets, nurses, and support staff—your hard work and determination made this journey possible.

Stay tuned for updates as we embrace this exciting new chapter together at Norwood! 🐶💖

*Please be patient with us during this transition, and we look forward to opening on Friday, November 1, at 5:00 PM.

11/10/2024

Happy Vet Nurse Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of our Veterinary Nurses who devote themselves to improving the lives of animals with skill, compassion, and care. Check out what some of our Vet Nurses love most about their jobs 💚

30/07/2024

Meet Rebel, a cheeky 1-year-old female English Miniature Bull Terrier who truly lives up to her name!😅

Rebel has a knack for finding trouble, and her latest adventure had her mum rushing her to the Adelaide Animal Emergency & Referral Centre.

Rebel decided that her mum’s sewing pin cushion looked like a tasty treat. You can imagine the horror when Rebel's mum found her chewing on it, pins and all!

Immediately, she brought Rebel to our centre for an emergency visit!

Our dedicated team triaged Rebel right away and X-rays were taken to determine how many pins she had swallowed. The X-rays revealed the pins lodged inside her stomach. Dr Erik quickly performed a scope procedure to locate and remove the pins. It was a delicate and intricate process, but thanks to Dr Erik's expertise, all three pins were successfully removed! 🙏💕

25/06/2024

🌟 Meet Piper! 🌟

Piper is a resilient 9-year-old Duck Tolling Retriever who came to us in June 2022 with forelimb lameness. Her owners first noticed Piper limping during a visit to the beach..

After speaking with our vets it was recommended to take some radiographs to see what was going on. Unfortunately the X-rays revealed a suspicious primary bone tumour in her right humerus.

Within two weeks, Piper underwent a successful amputation of her right forelimb and started chemotherapy the next day.

By October 2022, Piper completed her chemotherapy with no side effects. A CT scan showed no signs of metastasis, so she was able to start metronomic chemotherapy at home. Despite some challenges with diarrhea, Piper bravely endured the treatment for four months!

Now, Piper has been CANCER FREE for just over 2 years! 😍👏

She happily gets around on three legs and even had a mandala drawn at Brighton Beach in honor of her one-year cancer-free milestone. 🐾❤

06/06/2024

PUBLIC HOLIDAY MONDAY ❗❗

Just a reminder we’re operating 24/7 over the long weekend.

If you require any urgent emergency veterinary advice, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

📞 8371 0333

🏥 119 Anzac Hwy, Kurralta Park SA 5037

07/05/2024

Welcome back Dr. Meyers!

🦁🌿 Guess who's back from his wild safari adventure? Our very own surgeon, Dr. Bruce Meyers, fresh off dodging lions and negotiating with elephants (well, maybe not negotiating, but definitely admiring)!

Bruce took a well-deserved break in South Africa with his family and is now back at AAERC, ready to care for our furry friends of the tamer variety —and perhaps share a few tales from his own jungle escapades! 🐘🌴

Contact AAERC
☎ 8371 0333
📍 119 Anzac Hwy, Kurralta Park SA 5037

26/04/2024

Today is World Veterinary Day! 🐾

We celebrate the incredible dedication and compassion of all veterinarians around the globe.

From nurturing families beloved pets back to health to championing the cause of animal welfare, your tireless efforts make the world a better place.

Thank you for all that you do! ❤️

23/04/2024

Anzac day this Thursday. Lest we forget ❤🌺

Just a reminder we’re operating 24/7 over the public holiday.

If you require any urgent emergency veterinary advice, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 📞 8371 0333.

🏥 119 Anzac Hwy, Kurralta Park SA 5037

Compassionate critical and emergency care for your companions when your regular vet is unavailable.

28/03/2024

AAERC will be open 24/7 this Easter long weekend! 💙

Be mindful of the following Pet toxins this Easter.

🚫CHOCOLATE. With chocolate bound to be flooding your household, be sure to keep it out of your pets reach and be wary if doing Easter egg hunts. In cases of high toxicity, chocolate can cause excitability, heart arrythmias and in worst cases, seizures and death occur.

🚫 HOT CROSS BUNS. A simple Easter favourite... Sultanas/ Raisins and grapes are known for causing serious diarrhoea and vomiting and can result in acute kidney failure if left untreated.

🚫 Wrappers, toys and decorations are all ‘fun size’ things our pets would like to get their paws on. These are some of the most common items ingested by our pets this time of year and can cause multiple complications for them such as the object becoming internally lodged, airway blockages and even gastrointestinal obstructions.

Be safe and have a Happy Easter! 💙

AAERC - Adelaide Animal Emergency and Referral Centre
📍119 Anzac Hwy, Kurralta Park SA 5037
📞 (08) 8371 0333

27/03/2024

WE ARE OPEN 24/7 - This Easter Long Weekend 🐰🥕

Save our details in case of an unwanted pet emergency.

AAERC – Adelaide Animal Emergency & Referral Centre
119 Anzac Hwy, Kurralta Park SA 5037
CALL (08) 8371 0333

A quick response can make all the difference. ❤