Emergency Clinics
Pet emergencies can happen at any time, and when they do, quick action matters. While Salisbury Highway Vets does not offer after hours emergency care, there are trusted veterinary emergency clinics nearby so your pet can get the help they need, when they need it most.
What to do in a
pet emergency
If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency outside of our regular hours, don’t wait — contact one of the 24/7 emergency clinics listed below. These facilities are equipped to handle urgent care situations, including trauma, seizures, poisoning, and sudden illness.
Common emergencies include:
- Difficulty breathing or collapse
- Seizures or unresponsiveness
- Suspected poisoning, toxin exposure, or snake bite
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Heatstroke or severe dehydration
- Straining to urinate or defecate
- Sudden, severe pain or distress
For anything life-threatening or time-sensitive, transport your pet to the closest emergency clinic immediately.
Recommended emergency clinics
We recommend contacting the following after hours and 24/7 emergency clinics:
Greencross Vet Centre
www.greencrossvets.com.au/
Phone: (08) 8132 0533
Roseworthy Veterinary HospitalWebsite
www.adelaide.edu.au/vet/
Phone: (61) 8 8313 1999
Adelaide Veterinary Walk In Clinic
www.avwic.com.au/
Phone: (08) 7123 2996
The Austin Urgent Care
www.petemergencyadelaide.com.au/
Phone: (08) 8166 3828
SASH Adelaide
sashvets.com/locations/adelaide/
Phone: (08) 8125 7230
Prepare ahead of time
In an emergency, every second counts. We recommend saving the numbers and addresses of local emergency clinics to your phone or keeping them somewhere visible at home. It’s also helpful to have your pet’s records or medications handy in case they need to be seen urgently.