Pricing

Animal Emergency at VSA is available to provide urgent, emergency and out of hours care on a triage basis.

Our fees are determined by the running costs of the resources we need to provide veterinary care for your special family member at any time of the day or night.

$ 250

An emergency consultation covers the assessment of your pet by our emergency team. If recommended, additional charges will apply for:
Medication

Diagnostic Imaging - radiographs (x-rays) or ultrasound

Additional treatments such as- blood tests , medical procedures or surgery

Hospitalisation

$ 75

A consultation provided by a qualified vet nurse, who can provide the following treatments:
Administer previously prescribed medication

Administer subcutaneous fluids

Check incision sites and replace bandages.
Additional charges will apply for any materials used.

$ 150

When you know it is your pet's time, we can work with you to provide this as a stand-alone service. Additional charges will apply for:
Administration of euthanasia medication

Any additional materials used

Cremation Options

Remembrance items

$ 280

An emergency consultation ON a public holiday. An additional 15% surcharge also applies on all additional charges including:
Medication

Diagnostic Imaging - radiographs (x-rays) or ultrasound

Additional treatments such as- blood tests , medical procedures or surgery

Hospitalisation

$ 500

This is a package that we offer if your pet has been at their regular clinic during the day and requires nursing level care overnight.
Patient must be stable on arrival to VSA.

Referring vet must provide an up-to-date clinical record, diagnostic results and a plan for overnight care.

Patient must arrive after 4pm and be discharged from our care before 7.15am.

Payment Options

We accept the following payment types:

Cash
Eftpos
Credit Card – Visa, Mastercard & Amex
Q Card

Payment plans are available to approved applicants through HUMM, Q Card finance and Pet Funders

Insurance

Unlike humans, our pets are not covered by government subsidised health care so we recommend all pet owners consider insurance for their pets.

Our Animal Emergency service does not offer direct insurance claims, so you will need to pay up front and make your claim later. We are happy to assist with providing all relevant paperwork for your insurance claim.

Pricing

Emergency Consultation

Nurse Consultation

Euthanasia Consultation

Public Holiday Consultation

Overnight Observation

Payment Options

Insurance

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEE OUR FAQ’S PAGE

Do You Have An Emergency?

09 849 2121

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