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Animal Emergency Centre Kedron

Proud to be part of the Animal Referral & Emergency Network

After-hours emergency

561 Gympie Road, Kedron QLD, 4031 

Open Monday - Friday: 5pm - 8am
Open Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: 24 hours

(07) 3350 1333
aec.kedron@aecvet.com.au

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Emergency & Critical Care

If you have an emergency or are worried about your pet’s health, please contact us on (07) 3350 1333 and we can assess the need for emergency treatment. 

You don’t need a referral or appointment to attend our hospital in an emergency.

 

About AEC Kedron


Animal Emergency Centre Kedron is your local animal emergency and critical care facility that offers after-hours veterinary care for pets in the Kedron area.

Located within the big yellow Petbarn Kedron building, we are just a few blocks away from the well-known Chermside Shopping Centre. You can find us at 561 Gympie Road.

Our Kedron emergency vet offers high-quality emergency vet care and specialist vet services to you and your pet when you need it most. We understand that accidents and pet emergencies can happen when you least expect it.

Our experienced and dedicated team of emergency veterinarians and qualified nurses at AEC Kedron are available 24 hours on weekends and public holidays, and from 5pm to 8am on weekdays. 

  

How to find us

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More ways to pay

We offer a range of payment options to suit you and your unique circumstances.

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AEC costs, payments and insurance

The AEC accepts most payment options, including cash, Visa, Mastercard and Amex. We do not accept Diners Club cards or cheques. Accounts must be finalised when your pet is discharged. A deposit of a minimum of 50% of the estimated cost is required prior to admission for all hospitalised patients. Further deposits may be requested for patients staying longer than 24 hours. Please note: unlike some human emergency services, the AEC receives no government subsidies. AEC clinics are funded entirely by generated income, so fees are carefully set to ensure that the centres can provide all necessary resources for your special companions.

Pet insurance gives peace of mind in the event of significant trauma or illness, allowing you to concentrate on your pet and not have to worry about the cost.

We recommend pet insurance for all pets. Insurance allows vets to achieve the best outcomes for pets rather than having to make compromises based on finances. High-quality medical care costs a lot of money. The good news in the human world is that healthcare is Medicare-funded and many people have private health insurance. This is not the case in the animal world – health care costs remain high, but veterinary care is not subsidised by the government and few people have pet insurance. In other countries, such as the United Kingdom, pet insurance rates are much higher than in Australia. We see many cases each year where treatable conditions must be left untreated due to financial constraints, sometimes with dire consequences. Other times, limited finances mean care can be provided, but not at a level most likely to lead to a good outcome.

The benefit of pet insurance is you don’t have to come up with a large sum of money all at once. If your pet is insured and the unexpected happens, money is one less thing for you to worry about. Veterinarians love pet insurance because they can do what’s best for your pet without having to worry as much about money. A number of insurance companies provide pet insurance in the Australian market and provide a range of options. Some provide cover for preventative care, such as vet checks and vaccinations, while others focus on providing peace of mind for unexpected occurrences, such as illnesses, accidents or dog attacks.

As with any investment, be sure to read the fine print before purchasing a pet insurance plan. Some insurers have time limits on the length of cover provided for each illness, which may exclude long-term, chronic or recurring illnesses. Other plans may exclude certain breeds or types of illnesses from being covered or even have an age cut-off after which your pet is not covered. Thoroughly research the available plans to find one that is right for you and your pet. Be sure to find one that will cover them for their whole life, even if your diabetic, arthritic Pyrenean Mastiff gets hit by a car.

 

 

 

Our services

Our facilities and vet services function as an extension of your family Kedron veterinary clinic after regular business hours, providing you with a thorough assessment and tailored plan that is appropriate to your specific circumstance.

   

Our consultation rooms are designed to be a simple, soothing environment. They are used for the initial assessment of less critical patients and discussions with owners prior to admitting animals for treatment. More critical cases will be transferred directly to the treatment area upon arrival.

Our surgery suite is equipped with advanced anaesthetic and ventilation machines complete with full monitoring equipment (including blood pressure, SpO2, PCO2, body temperature, ECG), heating facilities, suction machines and more.

All hospitalised patients are monitored continuously throughout their stay, with vets and trained personnel on duty at all times. Your companion stays in a comfortable, clean cage visible to all of our staff. We discourage toys and blankets from home – with the high amount of traffic at our hospital, it is difficult to guarantee they will return home.

Our intensive care unit contains sophisticated monitoring and diagnostic equipment to look after the most critical of our patients.

We are fully equipped to run full blood profiles, clotting tests, microscopy, urinalysis, blood gases, electrolytes, haematology and more to ensure we obtain fast results, usually within minutes. This enables fast and accurate diagnosis and treatment.

We are equipped with x-ray machines and an automatic processing and developing machine.

We have a full range of emergency medication, including blood transfusion products and antiserums for snake bites and paralysis ticks.

  

Our facilities

The Animal Emergency Centre Kedron's emergency vet services include:

  • Intensive care
  • Monitoring for critical patients
  • X-ray
  • Ultrasound
  • Endoscopy
  • In-house pathology