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United in care
In 2024, many of Australia’s most trusted emergency and specialist vet hospitals joined together to become a part of the Animal Referral & Emergency Network (AREN). That means your local emergency centres including:
- Animal Referral Hospital Brisbane (ARH)
- Animal Referral Hospital (ARH)
- Animal Emergency Centre + Specialty (AEC) +
- Animal Emergency Centre (AEC)
- Veterinary Referral Hospital (VRH)
- Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre (MVSC)
- Dermatology for Animals (DFA)
- Adelaide Veterinary Services & Referral Centre (AVSARC)
- Greencross Vet Hospital (GVH)
...are now part of one united network. While the AREN name is new, the expert teams, your local caring vets, and the familiar faces you trust remain exactly the same.
What does AREN mean for you and your pet?
The same trusted vets and hospitals Greater access to 24/7 emergency and specialist care One integrated network across Australia Backed by Greencross, Australia’s leading pet wellness provider From emergency surgery and critical care to cardiology, oncology and dermatology—AREN offers a complete range of veterinary services under one umbrella. Learn more about the specialist services we offer below and find your nearest clinic today.
Our Family
Our purpose is to make the world happier through the love of pets. The Animal Referral & Emergency Network is Australia’s largest veterinary specialty and emergency network, delivering the highest quality care. As part of the Greencross Pet Wellness Company, we’re connected to Petbarn, Greencross Vets and specialist services like Vepalabs, PetsEternal and Petrest, all dedicated to enriching the lives of pets and their families.
Petbarn Foundation
At the Greencross Pet Wellness Company, we’re committed to giving back to the community through the Petbarn Foundation, the charitable arm of our company.
With the help of the community, the Petbarn Foundation has supported pet adoptions and animal rescues, assisted pet owners experiencing homelessness or domestic violence, donated pet food and supplies, and much, much more. We are proud to say that since its founding in 2012, the Petbarn Foundation has donated more than $24 million to animal charities across the country.
Petbarn
Petbarn and over 800 Greencross Vets care for pets like family, offering preventative health services, vet visits, vaccinations and dental care. We’ve got toys to keep them active and engaged, training support and Puppy School for good habits, plus all the treats, leads and essentials you need. And when it’s time to relax, we provide the comfort, grooming and care to keep them happy at home. For Aussie pet parents, we’re your one-stop destination for everything a healthy, happy life — all under one woof!
Greencross Vets
All Greencross Vets practices are staffed by passionate vets, nurses and receptionists dedicated to providing the best care for every patient. As part of a national network, we can offer more for your pet – whatever they need, whenever they need it – with each practice run by a local team of animal lovers ready to support you with reliable advice and tailored solutions. We invest in team selection, ongoing training and a strict accreditation program to ensure every clinic delivers the highest standards of care and a wide range of quality pet health services.
