Emergency & Critical Care Department

Training is the key ingredient to handling any emergency. 

The Emergency & Critical Care Service is staffed by both specialist and non-specialist veterinarians with experience in dealing with animals with severe life-threatening problems. Emergency & Critical Care Specialists are available to provide additional support for critically ill patients and are always available for advice on cases for both emergency veterinarians at WAVES and local veterinarians around Western Australia.

The service is open and accepts emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

UNMATCHED EXPERTISE

How we can help

As part of the consultation, a veterinarian will examine your pet and discuss requirements for further diagnostic tests and treatment options.

Using a combination of diagnostic equipment like ultrasound and x-rays in addition to an in-house laboratory that can rapidly process blood and urine tests, we are able to provide rapid, effective and quality care to every animal that presents to us.

Depending on the problem your pet has, treatment may be provided on an outpatient or inpatient basis. Pets admitted to the emergency service as inpatients may continue their care in hospital until they are well enough to be discharged. Alternatively, they may be transferred back to the care of their regular veterinarian during normal working hours the day after admission or at times, transferred into the care of a specialist service at WAVES after discussion with their owner and regular veterinarian.

If you think your pet has a problem, call us on 9412 5700 for advice. Alternatively, during normal working hours, you can contact your veterinarian for advice.