Hobart

  • 1300 302 912
  • 37 Derwent Park Rd, Moonah TAS 7009
  • Directions:
  • Opening Hours

    24 hours a day. 365 Days a year

    No appointment required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't you tell me what is wrong with my pet over the phone?

Why are other pets being consulted by a veterinarian before my pet?

Why does veterinary treatment cost so much?

What if I can't afford the fees?

An Animal Emergency Service vet examining a dog at our emergency vet Hobart
An Animal Emergency Service Hobart vet with a kitten
An emergency vet Hobart vet and nurse giving comfort to a dog
An Animal Emergency Service Hobart vet with a dog
Animal Emergency Service Hobart vet with Greyhound
Animal Emergency Service Hobart nurse
An Animal Emergency Service Hobart vet and nurse treating a dog
A dog at Animal Emergency Service Hobart receiving treatment

How to Find us

Looking for an emergency vet in Hobart? Our Animal Emergency Service hospital is located just off the Brooker Highway in Derwent Park.

We are just 3 minutes from McDonald’s Moonah, and are in a handy location to the surrounding suburbs of:

  • Moonah
  • Hobart
  • Lenah Valley
  • New Town
  • Glenorchy
  • Montrose
  • Rosetta
  • Ridson
  • Geilston Bay
  • Lindisfarne

We wanted to inform you of an upcoming temporary reduction in our opening hours at Animal Emergency Service, our 24/7 emergency hospital in Moonah, Hobart.

Unfortunately, due to staff shortages during the winter roster, we find it necessary to reduce some of our opening hours on two days of the week for a period of approximately 8 weeks as detailed below:

Changed Open Hours
7th August – 8th October 2024

Fri – Tue Open 24 hours
Wed & Thur 12–8 am, 3 pm–12 am

No appointment required

Driving from the north:
  • Follower Brooker Highway south
  • Turn right onto Lampton Avenue
  • After 500m turn left onto Sunderland Street
  • After 130m turn left onto Derwent Park Road, our driveway will be on your right

Landmarks you’ll see: BOUNCE Hobart, Bridgestone Select Tyre & Auto Moonah

Driving from the south:
  • Follow the Brooker Highway north
  • Take the Derwent Park Road exit
  • Our driveway will be on your left in 700m

Landmarks you’ll see: The Salvation Army Tasmania State Office, Petbarn Derwent Park, Moonah Primary School, Bridgestone Select Tyre & Auto Moonah

Your local 24 hour Hobart emergency vet helping pets

If you’re ever worried about your pet, our 24 hour vet in Hobart is here to give you peace of mind – there is no need to wait until morning to see a vet.

Our small animal hospital team has experience in a variety of pet emergencies, including:

After your visit, our emergency Hobart vet team will send your pet’s medical history back to your regular daytime vet for your pet’s ongoing care.

What our Hobart vet does

We are ready and waiting to meet you and your pet, even if it’s just to put your worried mind at ease.

Our hospital has most of the modern-day equipment you would find in a human hospital, including a full laboratory diagnostics suite, x-rays, ultrasound and fully equipped surgery rooms.

We are here to support you and to help you make decisions about your pet’s treatment.

Two nurses from our emergency vet Hobart team

Meet our team

Come down and meet the team! Our Hobart vet and nurse team are here to answer any questions you may have about your pet.

Join Our Animal Blood Donor Program

Your pet’s donation can be the lifeline that saves another’s. Blood transfusions are often critical in treating emergencies like illness, trauma, or poisoning. However, since blood can only be stored for one month, we rely on regular donations from generous fur friends to ensure we’re prepared for any crisis. With comprehensive care including medicine, surgery, and advanced diagnostics all in one place, our skilled veterinary team is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care for every patient. Contribute to our mission and help make a difference today!

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Wanting to refer a patient?

Referring your patient to see Animal Emergency Service Hobart is easy. To refer, click the link below to fill out the form.