Urgent Care & Emergency Vet Services in Moss Vale
Southern Highlands Veterinary Centre in Moss Vale provides same-day urgent care and emergency services for dogs, cats, exotic pets, horses, and livestock. Walk-ins are triaged as needed, and a veterinarian is on call after hours to support critical cases. With in-house diagnostics, ICU care, and emergency surgery capability, we’re here when your animal can’t wait.
Fast Help When Every Minute Matters
Urgent care covers sudden illness or injury that needs prompt veterinary attention, while emergencies may be life-threatening. Our team is equipped for both, offering critical care, after-hours support, and emergency surgery when required. We’ll assess your animal quickly, stabilise first, and explain the next steps clearly so you know what’s happening and why.
Urgent Care & Emergency FAQs
If you’re worried something is wrong, it’s always better to call early. These FAQs outline how urgent care works and what to do in an emergency.
What problems count as urgent or emergency care?
Emergencies include breathing difficulty, collapse, severe bleeding, seizures, toxin exposure, uncontrolled vomiting or diarrhoea, bloat, heatstroke, broken bones, and difficulty calving or giving birth. Sudden lameness, eye injuries, or painful wounds are also urgent. If you’re unsure, call us, and we’ll guide you.
Do you accept walk-ins?
Yes. Walk-ins are assessed on arrival and triaged based on urgency. If another critical case is being treated, there may be a short wait, but we will keep you updated and prioritise your animal’s safety.
What happens after hours?
We provide an on-call emergency service outside normal hours. If you have an after-hours emergency, contact the clinic phone number, and you’ll be directed to the veterinarian on call. Depending on the case, you may be asked to bring your animal in immediately.
Can you perform emergency surgery in-house?
Yes. We can carry out emergency procedures such as foreign body surgery, C-sections, and other life-saving operations on site, supported by nurses on call and 24/7 monitoring for hospitalised patients.
Calm, Clear Support in a Crisis
Emergencies are stressful. Our role is to act quickly while keeping communication simple and honest. We’ll stabilise first, then walk you through options, costs, and expected outcomes so you can make safe, informed choices for your animal.
When to Contact Us Immediately
Trust your instincts — prompt care saves lives.
If something feels wrong, don’t wait to see if it improves.
Rapid Change
Sudden weakness, distress, or pain should be treated urgently.
Critical Signs
Breathing trouble, collapse, or severe bleeding require immediate attention.
