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Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Homebush
250 Parramatta Road, Homebush West, NSW, 2140
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Today we brought an injured stray cat from our neighbourhood to ARH 24/7 Emergency & Specialist Vet. From the moment we arrived, the receptionist was warm and welcoming, and a...

Today we brought an injured stray cat from our neighbourhood to ARH 24/7 Emergency & Specialist Vet. From the moment we arrived, the receptionist was warm and welcoming, and a vet saw her immediately. They checked for a microchip, explained everything clearly, and treated her shoulder wound with great care. The vet reassured us that the injury was not serious, provided pain relief, and advised us to follow up with a regular vet for stitches and antibiotics to keep the cost down. We were incredibly touched that they did not charge us any fees not even the initial $280 consultation fee and even gave us a simple carrier to transport her safely. We are truly grateful for their compassion, professionalism, and generosity. Thank you for helping this vulnerable cat and supporting those of us who are trying to care for her.
Guanhua Lu
3 weeks ago

My lil man was very sick, he was a mystery and had so much going on with him that I thought I would lose him. The Crital care team and...

My lil man was very sick, he was a mystery and had so much going on with him that I thought I would lose him. The Crital care team and Dr Emily were Amazing. Even when another issue occurred which put us what felt like at square 1 the staff went above and beyond to get my lil man back home. Big thank you to Dr Mark Haworth, Dr Rachel Soh and Dr Corrine James for the time, effort and care you put in with Simba. Also Dr Emily Pritchard who helped immensely in bringing him home. I received regular, honest updates during Simbas care. The progress is Wonderful and I still have my lil man to cuddle.
Bronwyn Pou
3 months ago

Dear Dr. Hubacker and the ARH Team, I have always said that good health is priceless. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional care provided to...

Dear Dr. Hubacker and the ARH Team, I have always said that good health is priceless. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional care provided to my dog, Nikki, this past Sunday. As our regular veterinarian was unavailable, this was my first experience with ARH. I was thoroughly impressed by your professional staff. I particularly appreciate your honoring our Healthy Pets Plus membership by waiving the consultation fee; this gesture was greatly appreciated. Nikki is recovering well and remains resilient. As instructed, we will attend a follow-up appointment with our regular veterinarian this Friday. Thank you again, Dr. Hubacker and the entire team, for your support and for ensuring Nikkis well-being. Best regards, Peter Kuriakos
Peter Kuriakos
a month ago

About Animal Referral Hospital Homebush

For over 25 years, the Animal Referral Hospital has been a pillar of pet healthcare across NSW. ARH Homebush incorporates a specialist referral service and emergency service into one seamless, integrated business, open 24 hours, 365 days. This means that whether your pet comes to us for specialist treatment or emergency care, they are treated by the same team members, using the same systems and equipment. This ensures your pet’s treatment is as seamless and stress-free as possible. It also allows us to be flexible on pet pick-up and drop-off times. At ARH Homebush, we treat your pets as members of our family. Our compassionate team has a wealth of experience allowing us to provide the best care to animals and their human friends. We will work with you and your regular veterinarian to find the best treatment option for your pet.

Our Specialist Services

ARH Homebush works closely with referring veterinarians to provide advanced, comprehensive care. All patients are returned to their regular veterinarian for continued treatment and management of their condition. As part of the Animal Referral & Emergency Network, ARH Homebush also shares access to leaders in other diverse, specialised veterinary fields. View all services across Australia here.

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Expertise You Can Rely On

Each of our specialists has completed years of intensive training, including internships and residency programs, followed by rigorous examinations to earn specialist registration in Australia. Recognised by their peers for their depth of knowledge and clinical skill, they bring the highest level of veterinary expertise to every patient they see.

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Specialist Veterinary Surgery

At ARH, we offer a comprehensive range of surgical solutions for dogs and cats, including orthopaedic, soft tissue, trauma, reconstructive and neurological surgery. Led by surgical specialists Dr Sarah Goldsmid and Dr David Simpson, we take a considered approach to surgery and provide a thorough plan to help ensure the best result for your pet. Common surgical procedures performed at ARH include stifle (knee) stabilisation procedures for cruciate ligament insufficiency, fracture repair, limb deformity correction, arthroscopy, abdominal and thoracic surgery, reconstructive surgery, hemilaminectomy and ventral slot procedures for intervertebral disc disease, and spinal stabilisation for vertebral fracture/luxation. Our specialists are happy to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of patients with referring veterinarians by phone or email correspondence, including a radiographic appraisal of any case.

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Specialist Veterinary Internal Medicine

Our internal medicine specialists are qualified in both canine and feline internal medicine. They treat a broad range of cases, such as gastrointestinal disease (including liver, pancreas and bowel disease); cardiac and respiratory disease; endocrine problems (such as diabetes and thyroid disease); kidney and liver issues; immune problems; and joint disease. The training and experience of our internal medicine specialists enable them to work with your local veterinarian to provide the highest standard of care for your pet. Our specialists receive referrals for patients that are critically ill as well as those with chronic or ongoing problems. They are able to use their expertise combined with diagnostic tools, including endoscopy, ultrasound, CT and MRI, to investigate the cause of a pet’s illness and offer the best possible advice on treatment options.

Our specialists are happy to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of patients with referring veterinarians by phone or email correspondence, including a radiographic appraisal of any case.

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Diagnostic Imaging

ARH Homebush’s diagnostic imaging suite is the most advanced in New South Wales. It enables our specialists and consultants to obtain the highest quality images required for diagnosis, treatment planning and prognosis of your pet’s condition.

On-site, ARH Homebush’s imaging suite consists of:

  • 1.5T high-field MRI
  • Siemens 64 Slice Cardiac CT
  • Fuji DR Digital Radiography
  • Cardiac and abdominal ultrasound
  • Digital subtraction angiography fluoroscopy system

ARH Homebush’s diagnostic imaging suite is the most advanced in New South Wales. It enables our specialists and consultants to obtain the highest quality images required for diagnosis, treatment planning and prognosis of your pet’s condition.

On-site, ARH Homebush’s imaging suite consists of:

  • 1.5T high-field MRI
  • Siemens 64 Slice Cardiac CT
  • Fuji DR Digital Radiography
  • Cardiac and abdominal ultrasound
  • Digital subtraction angiography fluoroscopy system

Images are interpreted by highly skilled clinicians and supported by specialist radiologists within the ARH group.

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Critical Care

Our Emergency and Critical Care specialist Dr. Patricia Rosenstein,  run our emergency and critical care department, which offers a high level of patient care, diagnostics, and intensive care medicine. This includes blood transfusions, emergency oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, emergency surgical procedures, blood gas analysis, constant delivery of pain medications, treatment of heart failure, poisonings and trauma.

Referral to specialist emergency and critical care is available by appointment.

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The services available for the ophthalmology department include diagnostic and treatment of ophthalmic disorders; extra ocular surgeries (including eyelids, conjunctiva, cornea); intraocular surgeries (glaucoma, cataracts tumors and some retinal procedures). While the majority of ARH Homebush's work involves companion animals, other species can be considered for ophthalmic assessment and treatments.

The Opthalmology service is led by Dr Filipe Espinheira LMV, DACVO, Registered Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology. With over 14 years of extensive experience, Dr Filipe has worked as a faculty member in Comparative Ophthalmology at leading US universities including Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. His professional interests include intraocular surgery, glaucoma, advanced imaging of the eye and ophthalmology of exotic and wild animals.

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Cardiology

Cases that are referred to ARH for cardiology issues are initially booked in to see one of our Internal Medicine Team. The specialist will assess the patient and decide if further work up is needed. The medicine specialists are supported by the Diagnostic Imaging team. ARH Homebush is fully equipped with the latest cardiology equipment including cardiac ultrasound and a cardiac 64 slice CT.

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Rehabilitation

Our animal rehabilitation service is offered by Rhys Donovan from the Animal Rehab Klinik. Rhys has a background in (human) complementary health and completed a Graduate Diploma of Animal Biomechanical Medicine (ABM), which is the only course in Australia combining the knowledge and experience of veterinarians, chiropractors and osteopaths into one degree.

Services offered include:

Post-operative care and physiotherapy

  • Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Laser therapy
  • Injury rehabilitation

Arthritis and joint conditions

  • Arthritis-friendly rehabilitation clinic
  • Older pets
  • Overweight pets

Wellness and weight loss

  • Active pets
  • Older pets
  • Overweight pets
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Free Surgical Consultations

At ARH Sydney we know how much your pet means to you and we are here to make their surgical care more accessible without compromising on quality.

When your pet proceeds to a surgery or a surgery-related procedure valued at over $2,000, we'll deduct the surgery consultation fee (up to $340) from the total cost.

For Pet Owners:
Proceeding with treatment? You’ll enjoy a consultation discount, making your pet’s care more affordable.

For Referring Vets:
Provide added value to your clients by referring them to us, this offer helps ease the cost of specialist care.

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Savings on Eye Procedures

If your pet is affected by cataracts, cherry eye, or entropion, now is the time to act. These common yet serious conditions can impact your pet’s comfort and quality of life, the good news is, they’re treatable.

For a short time only, we’re offering reduced pricing on select ophthalmic procedures to help restore vision and relieve discomfort because every pet deserves to see the world clearly and comfortably.

This offer is ideal for:

  • Pet owners seeking trusted, specialist care at a reduced cost.
  • Referring vets who want to give clients access to high-quality treatment with added value.
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The Collaborative Care Symposium

Join ARH Sydney for a day of learning at our next full day CE Event for Vets:

Saturday 28 March 2026 | 8:30am – 5:00pm
Location: Taronga Zoo, Bradleys Head Road, Mosman NSW 2088
Investment: $30 per person (100% of proceeds donated to Soophie's Legacy)

Featuring topics across surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology and emergency care, delivered by our panel of ARH Specialists

Spots are limited, click HERE to secure your seat.

Speakers & Topics

Dr Sarah Goldsmid – Surgical Specialist

Managing Osteoarthritis & The Powers of Social Media, Misinformation and Dr Google

Dr Maddie Roberts – Medicine Specialist

Managing Immune-Mediated Disease in Dogs

Dr Justin F. Grace – Veterinary Anaesthesiology Registrar

Common Pitfalls During the Perianaesthetic Period

Dr Filipe Espinheira – Ophthalmology Specialist

Ocular Emergencies

Dr Emily Pritchard – Feline Medicine Registrar

The Many Faces of Hyperthyroidism in Cats

Dr Kyle Song – Surgical Specialist

Surgical Options for Antebrachial Masses

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Benefits of Donating Blood

On top of the superhero status your pet will claim with their donation, there are also some other benefits to being a part of the program:

· Free initial blood typing test*

· A $100 Petbarn voucher with each donation

· A free full physical exam with each donation*

· A free full blood test once a year + basic blood screening prior to each donation*


* Combined value of over $800. Value may vary by hospital.

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Blood transfusions can mean the difference between life and death for pets facing emergencies or serious medical conditions. They are commonly needed for surgeries, trauma and accident cases, toxin exposure, severe anaemia, immune‑mediated diseases, and clotting disorders.

But unlike human hospitals, veterinary clinics don’t have large blood banks to draw from, they rely almost entirely on the generosity of healthy donor pets. When your dog or cat donates blood, they become part of a small but vital group helping to ensure that every pet has access to lifesaving care when they need it most.

What would a blood donation look like for my pet?

1. You’ll be contacted when your pet’s blood‑donation superpowers are needed.

We only call donors when there’s a pet in need, so every donation truly makes a difference.

2. When you arrive at our hospital, our friendly team will welcome you and admit your pet just like for any routine procedure.

We’ll ask a few questions about your pet’s recent health, and you’ll be asked to sign a consent form.

3. Once admitted, your pet will receive a full health check by our veterinary team.

This includes a pre‑donation blood screening to ensure they are healthy enough to donate safely on that day.

4. If your pet is fit and healthy to donate, they’ll be settled into a comfy bed.

An IV catheter is placed, usually in a front leg, and they’re given a light sedation to help them feel relaxed and calm during the donation.

5. A small area on your pet’s neck will be shaved for sterility, as this is where the donation needle is placed.

6. The donation itself typically takes between 5 and 15 minutes.

Most pets rest comfortably throughout this time thanks to the mild sedation.

7. After the donation, your pet will receive intravenous fluids and some tasty snacks to help replenish their system. They’ll be monitored closely as they wake up from sedation.

8. Once your pet has fully recovered, our team will call you to pick up your little hero.

A quiet, relaxing evening at home on the couch is usually all they need, after all, they’ve earned it!

After donation, your pet’s blood may be used immediately for a patient in urgent need, or it may be stored under carefully controlled conditions so it’s ready the moment an emergency arises.

Whole blood can typically be refrigerated and safely stored for up to 28 days before use, although some hospitals may use it sooner depending on patient needs.

We only call on fit and healthy pets for their blood donation superpowers so your pet must meet certain criteria to donate blood.

Canine Donors

· Fit & healthy*

· Between 1-8yrs old

· A relatively cool, calm and collected temperament

· >25kg in body weight

· Up to date with vaccinations and preventives including Heartworm

·  Not previously received a blood transfusion

· Not currently on any medications

· Free from any underlying health conditions

· Desexed (females must not have had a litter)

* No underlying conditions that will affect their ability to donate bloodroup.

We only call on fit and healthy pets for their blood donation superpowers so your pet must meet certain criteria to donate blood. 

Feline Donors

Please note that only selected hospitals run feline donor programs

· Fit & healthy*

· Between 1-8yrs old

· A relatively cool, calm and collected temperament

· >4kg for cats

· Up to date with vaccinations and preventatives

· Not previously received a blood transfusion

·  Not currently on any medications

·  Free from any underlying health conditions

·  Desexed (females must not have had a litter)

·  Ideally indoor cats (cats will be tested for FIV)

* No underlying conditions that will affect their ability to donate blood

 

How much blood is taken?

· Dogs: Typically, 350 - 450 mL

· Cats: Typically, 40 - 60 mL

How long does a donation take?

Your pet will usually spend a few hours with us on the day of their donation. This allows our team to give them unhurried, attentive care throughout every step of the process.

The actual blood collection is quite quick, typically taking around 5-15 minutes.

Why does my pet need to stay in hospital?

Most donors will receive a light sedation to make sure they are calm and comfortable for the donation. This can mean that they spend a few hours in the hospital with our teams while they monitor their recovery. Don’t worry, our team will send home our little hero’s as soon as they are feeling great again.

Can I take my pet for a walk when they get home from their donation?

Our dedicated teams will provide you with a discharge information sheet that explains how to care for your pet when they get home after a donation.

We advise that your pet skips their afternoon walk and instead spends the evening on the couch resting. Donating blood can zap a bit of their energy so it is important to let them rest and recovery. They can usually return to their normal activities the next day.

Is blood donation safe for my pet?

Yes. The process is designed to be very safe. Pets typically tolerate donations well and return to normal activities the same day.

Our veterinary teams perform a full physical exam, pre-donation blood screen and a full annual blood panel for donors to ensure they are fit and healthy enough to donate blood.

How often can my pet donate?

It is considered quite safe for eligible dogs or cats to donate every three months however, generally speaking, we will only call on your pets donation abilities every 6 months.

Does it hurt my pet?

Our team takes every precaution to make sure the donation process is as painless and stress‑free as possible. The needle may cause a brief, mild sting that lasts only a second, similar to what humans feel during a routine blood draw. To help reduce even that tiny sensation, we typically apply a numbing cream beforehand. Most pets tolerate the needle extremely well with this approach.

Do pets have blood types?

Yes, dogs and cats do have blood types! Cats have three main types: A, B, and AB, and they can only safely receive certain types. Dogs have several blood groups, but the one veterinarians test for is DEA 1, which can be positive or negative. If your pet is eligible to be a blood donor, our team will run a blood‑typing test to find out exactly what type they are.

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