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Our emergency vets are open 365 days in NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, SA and WA.
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Need 24-hour emergency vet care? We’re here to help
We have locations open 24 hours, 365 days, including public holidays. You don’t need a referral or appointment to attend the hospital in an emergency.
We’re Australia’s largest network of veterinary referral hospitals
Our highly qualified specialist and referral vets provide a wide range of advanced services. Explore our network and ensure your pet or patient receives the best treatment.
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Our network of emergency veterinarians and specialists
The Animal Referral & Emergency Network (AREN) is Australia’s largest specialist and emergency network.
We’re always here for your pets, with over 20+ locations nationwide, including well-loved brands like Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) and Animal Emergency Centre (AEC).
Whether it’s the middle of the night or a public holiday, we have emergency locations open 24/7 to help you. Our network also offers a wide range of speciality and referral services for pets that may require advanced care.
1200+ highly qualified team members across Australia
With over 1,200 dedicated team members, including over 600 nurses and over 390 veterinarians (including specialists and registrars), we provide exceptional care for your pets. Count on us for dedicated medical attention and comprehensive veterinary services.
Surgery • Medicine • Oncology • Anaesthesia • Diagnostic Imaging • Critical Care •Rehabilitation • Neurology • Behaviour • Dermatology • Dentistry • Ophthalmology
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