Led by highly trained specialists, our surgery teams offer a range of complex surgical solutions for dogs and cats.

Our surgical services include soft tissue, orthopaedic, trauma, reconstructive and neurological surgeries. Our specialists take a considered approach to every case and provide a specialised treatment plan that best suits their patients and clients.

Our surgery specialists are happy to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of patients with referring vets, including a radiographic assessment of any case.Referring vets are encouraged to contact us by phone or email if they require advice on a patient.

Our internal medicine specialists are highly qualified experts in both canine and feline internal medicine.

They work with referring vets to provide the best possible care for patients who are critically ill or have chronic, ongoing health problems. They treat a broad range of cases, including gastrointestinal disease, cardiac and respiratory disease, kidney and liver diseases, endocrine problems, immune-mediated issues, and joint disease.

With their expert knowledge and access to advanced diagnostic equipment, our internal medicine specialists thoroughly investigate the cause of a patient’s illness and create comprehensive, tailored treatment plans.

We understand the difficulties associated with treating a pet with cancer. It is an extremely emotional and overwhelming time for clients, and many pets can require prolonged treatment and regular visits to hospital. Across the Animal Referral & Emergency Network, our experienced specialist veterinary oncologists work with referring vets and clients to formulate the best diagnostic and treatment plans to help their patients.

Regular hospital visits for treatment are not always feasible due to distance or lifestyle constraints. At some sites, we also offer an online oncology service where our oncologists remotely support vets managing cancer patients that visit their clinic.

There are hundreds of different diseases that can affect an animal’s skin. But because skin can only react in a limited number of ways, many of these diseases appear very similar and can be challenging to identify. Our specialist dermatologists and experienced vets have completed advanced training in dermatology and can formulate the most direct and cost-effective diagnostic and treatment plans to help their patients. While most of our practice focuses on referral cases in dogs and cats, our dermatologists also consult on equine, exotic and wildlife cases. They are actively involved in research and keep up to date with the latest developments in veterinary dermatology.

Our specialists are happy to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of patients with referring vets. Referring vets are encouraged to contact us by phone or email if they require advice on a dermatology case.

Across the Animal Referral & Emergency Network, our neurology specialists provide comprehensive clinical neurology and neurosurgery services. We have access to advanced imaging capabilities (including MRI and CT), electrodiagnostics (EMG and NCV), and hearing testing (BAER) to help diagnose neurological disorders. Our neurology surgery specialists have extensive experience performing brain and spinal surgeries, including ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement, brain tumour removal and decompressive spinal cord surgery.

Our neurology specialists are happy to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of neurological patients with referring vets. Referring vets are encouraged to contact us by phone or email if they require advice on a patient.

Veterinary dentistry is the branch of veterinary medicine that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and disease treatment of an animal’s teeth, gums, and other structures of its mouth.

Dental hygiene and health for your dog or cat is just as important to their overall health and quality of life as it is to yours. And just like our teeth, dentistry is all about prevention.

Our network has specialists that deliver a variety of both preventative and corrective procedures, including dental radiography, repair of fractured teeth, root canal therapy, placement of dental crowns and implants, facial fracture repair, and advanced extractions with the use of biosynthetic bone grafts.

Our dedicated ophthalmology specialists are highly experienced in treating eye diseases in animals. They use advanced equipment and techniques to diagnose and treat various conditions that affect the eyes and vision. 

Ophthalmology services available in our network 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 our work involves companion animals, other species can also be considered for ophthalmic assessment and treatments.

Our emergency and critical care departments are run by specialists offering 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, and treatment for heart failure, poisonings and trauma.

Our emergency and critical care specialists are happy to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of critical patients with referring vets via phone or email.

Sites within the Animal Referral & Emergency Network have some of the most advanced diagnostic imaging equipment available within Australia. This enables our specialists to obtain the highest quality images required for diagnosis, treatment planning and prognosis of your pet’s condition. Some of the technologies our sites use include:

• CT
• High-field MRI
• Digital radiography
• Fluoroscopy
• Ultrasound
• Endoscopy

Images obtained with this advanced equipment are interpreted by our highly skilled clinicians who are supported by specialist radiologists within the Animal Referral & Emergency Network.

Animal hydrotherapy is a water-based form of therapeutic exercise that can be helpful during the rehabilitation of pets with certain conditions. It’s a particularly beneficial form of therapy for pets recovering from surgery, managing chronic conditions or needing to improve their mobility and muscle strength. The AREN Network offers a range of hydrotherapy services that can support your pet’s ongoing health and well-being.

Offered as part of our holistic veterinary services, physiotherapy is helpful for pets recovering from surgery or managing chronic conditions. It can assist in restoring their mobility and improving strength while boosting their overall quality of life. The AREN Network provides a number of animal physiotherapy services that can support your pet through rehabilitation and recovery.