Grand Opening Of The New Animal Referral Hospital In Homebush

[Kelly_Louise]

One tour through the hospital and dogs will be faking illnesses just to stay in there.

oh god I hope not. I dont want my lot becoming hypochondriacs, especially on a public holiday.

So does this replace the one at Strathfield or will that remain open? I was really impressed with them when my dogs were in there.

Yep it's replacing the one at Strathfield, which has now closed - and was probably long overdue. All the specialists now have their own consult rooms, so will cut down waiting times and allow them to be more available etc. The holding pens, recovery unit, ICU, and dog/cat/bird wards are fabulous.

There was one tiny kitten, and I was reading the notes and it had the feeding schedule etc - and also had written on the notes, 'please give lots of cuddles at regular intervals'.

I could see a lovely old goldie in the recovery ward, just sitting there wagging his/her tail with a MASSIVE smile... methinks he/she is one whose chucked a sickie just to have some special attention in such a luxurious facility!!!

[raz]

Thanks KL.

[Loving my Oldies]

I could see a lovely old goldie in the recovery ward, just sitting there wagging his/her tail with a MASSIVE smile... methinks he/she is one whose chucked a sickie just to have some special attention in such a luxurious facility!!!

D'ya think if I practiced my Woofing, they'd take me in for a bit of RNR?

It sounds fabulous, KL.

Thank you for telling us all about it.

I have been so many times to Strathfield over the years that I have their number on my mobile, so I'll check to get their new phone number.

[Kelly_Louise]

I could see a lovely old goldie in the recovery ward, just sitting there wagging his/her tail with a MASSIVE smile... methinks he/she is one whose chucked a sickie just to have some special attention in such a luxurious facility!!!

D'ya think if I practiced my Woofing, they'd take me in for a bit of RNR?

It sounds fabulous, KL.

Thank you for telling us all about it.

I have been so many times to Strathfield over the years that I have their number on my mobile, so I'll check to get their new phone number.

That's what my Mum said too MM - that she might just check herself in for some pampering!!!

The main number at Homebush remains the same as at Strathfield (9758 8666 I also have it saved in my phone - sigh)... however if they call you it comes up with a totally different number at times. It's funny, there are few numbers that I know off by heart, but this number is burnt into my memory from repetition LOL.

There were some really sad cases there last night - most notably a cat who was very seriously ill after a paralysis tick. Seeing the behind the scenes care just highlights the fantastic and hard work they do to save our furry loved ones. Very inspirational.

[raz]

however if they call you it comes up with a totally different number at times.

It might be a VOIP number.

[FionaC]

Amazing new digs! look great and love the easy parking especially.

Oh and Archie got the all clear :D

[giraffez]

Didn't know about this. Is there a website for this? Do they take normal vacinationation appointments or is it just hospital for surgeries and all?

[Kavik]

giraffez

It is a specialist clinic - they only take appointments with referral from your usual practice to see the specialist in that field

[Kelly_Louise]

giraffez

It is a specialist clinic - they only take appointments with referral from your usual practice to see the specialist in that field

Yep, although, if your pet is already a patient - and they need to see a different specialist for an unrelated specialist issue - they will generally take you without a referral. Well they did for Chloe anyway, when I was at my wits end with her normal vet.

FionaC, I'm very glad to hear that Archie received some good news... that's awesome. When we went there on Wednesday the parking was at absolute capacity due to the opening event - but it's nice to have much more parking, better than the 5 or so spots they used to have at the front!!!

[giraffez]

giraffez

It is a specialist clinic - they only take appointments with referral from your usual practice to see the specialist in that field

Thanks

But its great to know that there is good facility (and care by the sound of the feedback in this post) around the area.

[Loving my Oldies]

giraffez

It is a specialist clinic - they only take appointments with referral from your usual practice to see the specialist in that field ;)

Are you sure? Can you not contact them and say: I want my dog to be seen by a specialist XYZ?

It is also an emergency centre.

Many years ago, I witnessed a dog attack (the attacked dog was an Assistance Dog to a vision impaired woman and the owner of the attacking dog stood in her front yard and offered no assistance ) and I got the dog and the owner and her son into my car and took them straight to Strathfield.

[Kelly_Louise]

giraffez

It is a specialist clinic - they only take appointments with referral from your usual practice to see the specialist in that field

Are you sure? Can you not contact them and say: I want my dog to be seen by a specialist XYZ?

It is also an emergency centre.

Many years ago, I witnessed a dog attack (the attacked dog was an Assistance Dog to a vision impaired woman and the owner of the attacking dog stood in her front yard and offered no assistance :D ) and I got the dog and the owner and her son into my car and took them straight to Strathfield.

As far as I know it's a referral only hospital - and for emergencies.

Perhaps depending on the circumstances that may change.