What is considered a pet Emergency?

A pet emergency is any situation where your pet shows sudden or severe symptoms requiring immediate medical attention.

What is considered a pet emergency?

A pet emergency is any situation where your pet shows sudden or severe symptoms requiring immediate medical attention.

What is Veterinary Medicine?

Veterinary medicine encompasses illnesses within the internal organs such as the lungs, gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys, pancreas, spleen, endocrine organs, blood, immune system, and infectious diseases.

Our skilled and knowledgeable team will work closely with the referring vet to determine the best treatment for your pet. Thanks to our state-of-the-art facilities our animal medicine team can handle a wide range of complex cases

Once a diagnosis has been determined, our specialists will work with the referring vet to provide a management and/or treatment plan best suited to your pet’s condition. In addition to accepting referral medicine patients, the internal medicine department can assist general practitioners in the management of their cases by providing valuable support and advice regarding the interpretation of pathology results.

Our veterinary medicine team is well trained to handle:

Diagnostics
- Radiography
- Ultrasound
- Biopsy collection
Urology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Respiratory (upper & lower)
Endoscopy
Oncology

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We take pride in our specialty services

Common surgical procedures provided by the surgeons at our Animal Referral Network 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
Spinal stabilisation for vertebral fracture/luxation.

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At the Animal Referral Network, we are fully equipped with the most up-to-date surgical equipment and implants, including:

Standard and locking, titanium and stainless-steel plates for fracture repair
Minimally invasive (keyhole) surgical equipment for arthroscopy, laparoscopy and thoracoscopy
External fixation implants for limb deformity correction and fracture repair
Ureteral stents and bypass implants for ureteral obstruction
Bipolar vessel-sealing technology for ligation
Stapling devices for organ removal

Most of our sites have in-house access to MRI, CT, digital radiography and ultrasound for advanced diagnostic imaging.

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Our specialist veterinary surgeons are assisted by a highly qualified support team. The integration of surgery with internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, physiotherapy, diagnostic imaging and emergency and critical care ensures a seamless approach to your pet’s care. Exemplary post-operative pain relief and care for surgical patients is provided by our 24-hour hospitals and intensive care units.

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

Our veterinary surgical specialists at ARN will work closely with your regular vet to ensure your pet receives the best treatment and recovery protocol. We also have specialists in many other veterinary fields – internal medicine, oncology, diagnostic imaging, critical care, dermatology, neurology and behaviour – we can call upon for advice to ensure your pet is the healthiest it can be.

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How AREN’s specialist medicine can help

Our specialist medicine team provides advanced diagnostics and tailored treatments for pets with complex medical conditions. From endocrine disorders to gastrointestinal issues, we work closely with referring vets to deliver expert care and compassionate support for you and your pet.

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Our Network

Our Animal Referral & Emergency Network is the largest specialty and referral network in Australia, consisting of more than 20 sites. With more than 1,200 dedicated team members, including approximately 600 nurses and almost 400 veterinarians (including specialists and registrars), we provide exceptional care for your pets. Count on us for expert medical attention and comprehensive veterinary services.