When your pet is unwell or injured unexpectedly, knowing who to call can make a stressful situation a little easier.
East Bundaberg Veterinary Hospital provides veterinary care for urgent cases, including an after-hours emergency service for animals requiring veterinary attention outside our normal clinic hours.
If calling after hours, listen to the recorded message and follow the directions provided to contact the veterinarian on duty.
Sometimes it can be difficult to know whether your pet’s condition can wait for a regular appointment or requires more urgent veterinary attention.
If you’re concerned about your pet, call our team. Depending on your pet’s symptoms and circumstances, we’ll help you determine the appropriate next step.
East Bundaberg Veterinary Hospital provides an after-hours service for veterinary emergencies.
Our after-hours service is reserved for animals considered to require emergency veterinary attention. Additional fees apply for animals attended to outside normal clinic hours.
If you have an emergency outside our normal opening hours, call (07) 4153 1399 and follow the recorded directions to contact the veterinarian on duty.
Answers to common questions about emergency and after-hours veterinary care at East Bundaberg Veterinary Hospital.
Call East Bundaberg Veterinary Hospital on (07) 4153 1399. Tell us what has happened and describe your pet’s symptoms. If you’re calling outside normal clinic hours, follow the recorded directions to contact the veterinarian on duty.
Yes. East Bundaberg Veterinary Hospital provides an after-hours service for veterinary emergencies. The service is reserved for animals considered to require emergency veterinary attention.
Yes. Additional charges apply when an animal requires veterinary attention outside normal clinic hours.
Examples can include serious injuries, breathing difficulties, collapse, seizures, suspected poisoning, severe pain or sudden significant illness. If you’re unsure whether your pet’s situation is an emergency, call us for advice.
No. If your pet requires urgent veterinary attention, call us directly on (07) 4153 1399 rather than using an online booking or contact form.
If practical, bring any relevant information about your pet’s medications or medical history. If you suspect poisoning, bring the packaging or details of the substance involved where it is safe to do so.
Yes. If you’re concerned about your pet and aren’t sure what to do, call the clinic so the situation can be discussed and you can be advised on the appropriate next step.
Keep your pet as calm and comfortable as possible and minimise unnecessary movement, particularly if you suspect an injury. Take care when handling a frightened or painful animal, as they may behave differently than usual. If possible, call us before leaving so we can provide guidance based on the situation.
East Bundaberg Veterinary Hospital cares for a range of animals, including birds and exotic pets. If your animal requires urgent veterinary attention, call us on (07) 4153 1399 and let us know the species and what has happened so we can advise you on the next step.
