Emergencies & After Hours

North Richmond Vet Hospital is always ready and prepared to see your emergency cases during opening hours!


In the case of an after hour emergency, we do offer this service to our existing clients only. 


If you are not an existing client and your pet requires immediate veterinary attention, we suggest you find the closest 24 hour emergency vet hospital to you!

Emergency List

Follow the button below to view the list of patient emergencies

Patient Cases

Follow the button below to view our emergency success stories

Phone Us Today!

Please phone us if your animal is experiencing distress!

If we are not the closest vet to you, please head to your closest clinic!

What we can offer...

After Hour Call Service

Our vets need their sleep. This is important for their wellbeing and to help them function throughout the work day to help your pets!

Which is why we have a service for our after hours called "Vet Check".

This is run by vet nurses around the state which assists us by filtering out the actual patient emergencies from the not so.

After Hours Vet Assistance

For our existing clients, we offer an after hours service, 7 days a week.


We always have a vet on call unless otherwise specified like Christmas Day.


There will be an additional after hours fee for service.

After Hours Vet Nurse Assistance

When required, our vets may need the assistance of a nurse for surgical procedures, etc. 

We always have a nurse on call unless otherwise specified like Christmas Day.


If a vet has requires nurse assistance, this is at the cost of the client.

Call Out Assistance

Please phone the clinic if you need after hours/emergency assistance at your place of residence for either small or large animals.


We are sometimes not able to performa call out service, so please phone first.

Other Services

General Health & Preventative Medicine

We focus on proactive, preventative care, e.g.  tailored vaccination schedules, internal and external parasite control, routine health checks, dental care, and nutritional advice - in order to keep your pet healthy.

Soft Tissue Surgery

We perform a wide range of soft tissue surgeries for cats, dogs, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, and ferrets etc. These procedures include lump removals, wound repairs, desexing, bladder stone removal, and gastrointestinal surgery.

Orthopaedics

Our team is experienced in performing orthopaedic surgery in small animals, such as cruciate ligament repairs, fracture fixation, and joint stabilisation etc. We aim to restore comfort and function so your pet can move with ease again.

Bradycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)

We diagnose and treat BOAS in both dogs and cats, particularly in flat-faced breeds like Pugs, French Bulldogs, and Persians.

Our surgical treatments aim to improve breathing by a combination of surgical techniques.

Internal Medicine Services

Our team excels in diagnosing and managing complicated medical conditions that affect oragns like kidneys, liver, the gastrointestinal tract, endocrine system etc.  

Blood tests, imaging (x-ray or ultrasound), CT, endoscopy and flurscopy are available. 

Imaging Services

Our hospital is equipped with digital X-ray, ultrasound, CT scanning, and fluoroscopy, allowing us to examine internal structures in detail. These tools help us diagnose a wide range of conditions, from fractures and organ issues to gastrointestinal and respiratory disorders.

Ophthalmology

We provide  ophthalmology services, including diagnosis and treatment of conditions e.g. cataracts, glaucoma, corneal ulcers, dry eye, and eyelid abnormalities.

Reproduction

We provide specialised reproductive services for dogs, including semen analysis, artificial insemination (AI), pregnancy diagnosis, and elective or emergency caesareans.

Reptiles 
(Snakes, Lizards & Turtles)

With experience in reptile husbandry and medicine, our team can diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, from nutritional and metabolic disorders to respiratory infections and injuries.

We also provide routine health checks, parasite control, and surgical services.

Small Mammals 
(Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Rats & Ferrets)

Small mammals like rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and rats have unique health needs. We offer tailored veterinary care including health checks, dental treatment, desexing, and surgery - delivered with the expertise and compassion these special pets deserve.

Birds

We offer care for pet birds, from budgies to parrots to chickens, including health checks, beak and nail trims, diagnostics, and treatment of common illnesses. Our team understands the unique anatomy and needs of avian species.

Pain Management

Managing chronic pain e.g. osteoarthritis, IVDD, chronic ear infections, degenerative joint disease, and old injuries etc. is key to maintaining your pet’s comfort and quality of life. Our goal is to reduce discomfort and keep your pet active and happy at every stage of life

Behavioral Medicine

From anxiety to aggression, behavioural issues can impact your pet’s wellbeing and your bond with them. We provide behavioural medicine services to help identify the root cause and create tailored treatment plans

Large Animals

While we currently offer limited services for large animals, we are actively working on expanding our capabilities in this area. Our goal is to provide comprehensive care for small ruminants and other livestock in the near future. Stay tuned as we grow our services to better support the needs of our wider animal community.

Emergency & After Hour Services

For our existing clients, we offer emergency after hour consultations and surgeries if needed.