AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES | TOWNSEND VET CLINIC ALBURY WODONGA
Our clinic closes at 6pm on weekdays and at 12pm on Saturdays.
We are closed every Sunday and on public holidays.
WE ARE NOT A 24HR HOSPITAL.
Afterhours phone support
24hr phone support is provided by VetChat by calling (02) 6046 9846:
This service enables our clients to receive veterinary advice at any time, giving pet owners peace of mind. Oftentimes, simple advice is all that is required during the night, and a follow up consultation can occur the following day. We will be notified in writing of any calls made to VetChat after-hours so that we can arrange the appropriate follow-up care.
Of course, true emergencies do occur from time to time, and as such, our veterinarians will be called in* to attend to these cases once the triage process has occurred. Our veterinarians can attend to emergency cases up until 10pm each night, including weekends. Between 10pm and 7am, cases will be referred to the nearest clinic that is staffed 24hrs.
*After-hours surcharges apply and typically the cost for veterinary consultation with nurse assistance after-hours will be $490; with tests, medications and treatments at an additional cost. We strongly recommend pet insurance, which may cover some of the costs associated with "accident and emergency" problems.
The closest veterinary clinic that is staffed 24hrs is Lake Road Veterinary Clinic in Wagga Wagga:
https://lakerdvet.com.au/ 327 Lake Albert Rd Kooringal, (02) 6922 4659.
Patient transport may be able to be arranged by calling the number above.
Lake Road Veterinary Hospital is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, giving your pet the best possible care and monitoring outside of the capital cities. We have a relationship with this fabulous practice and they will provide round-the-clock care to your pets and refer them back to Townsend Veterinary Clinic once we re-open.
We encourage pet owners to check their pets early each day and act on any problems noted straight away, rather than allowing the condition to progress into the night or throughout the weekend.
What is an emergency?
A list of common pet emergencies:
Animal Poisons Helpline
Poisons information helpline for pet owners:
Call 1300 869 738
SNake BITES | TOWNSEND VET CLINIC ALBURY WODONGA
Snake Bites! We are prepared - are you?
Albury/Wodonga is home to many venomous snakes such as Tiger Snakes, Brown Snakes and Red Bellied Black Snakes.
Please seek immediate veterinary attention for your pet if you suspect they have been bitten.
Symptoms are variable and can include transient collapse, vomiting, salivation, paralysis, dilated pupils, bleeding, difficulty breathing, trembling, weakness, disorientation and discoloured urine. Some animals will show these symptoms and then appear to 'recover' - they still need immediate veterinary attention as they may still have received a lethal dose of venom.
Treatment of an animal bitten by a snake involves emergency assessment, stabilisation and monitoring, blood and urine tests, IV fluid therapy, pain relief and lifesaving antivenom. Some animals will require support to help them breathe. Each case is unique and treatment is tailored to each individual pet.