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Sydney Veterinary Emergency & Specialists

An emergency & specialist vet hospital in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Open 24 hours, 365 days a year - caring for your pets when they need it most.

Welcome to Sydney Veterinary Emergency & Specialists (SVES), where our compassionate and experienced team of veterinarians and specialists act as an extension of your regular veterinarian. Based in Rosebery, we work together to provide pets in Sydney with quality emergency and specialty veterinary care. Services:
SVES offers a wide range of specialty services including internal medicine, surgery, imaging, oncology, anaesthesia, dermatology, and diagnostics. We require a referral from your regular veterinarian prior to scheduling an appointment with one of our specialists. If you need any assistance obtaining one, please don't hestitate to contact us.

24/7 Emergency Care:
For emergencies, out hospital at 675 Botany Road, Rosebery is open and staffed 24 hours a day, every day of the year including public holidays. Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment is necessary. We have parking on-site. Our veterinarians and nurses are dedicated to providing round-the-clock care, ensuring your pet receives the highest quality care. If you're concerned about your pet's health or have questions, please call our experienced and caring staff for advice - (02) 9197 5800.

05/08/2025

It is with sadness that we announce the closure of Sydney Veterinary Emergency & Specialists (SVES). Effective Friday 15th August.

Like many veterinary hospitals across Australia, we have faced ongoing challenges in recruiting specialist veterinarians. Despite our best efforts to maintain services, recent changes within our team have made it no longer viable to continue operating.

For pet owners with current or past patients at SVES, all medical records will be transferred to your referring veterinarian. If you have questions about your pet’s ongoing care or need guidance on alternative referral options, please contact your referring vet directly.

We sincerely thank our clients, referring veterinarians, and the wider community for your trust and support over the years. It has been our privilege to care for pets and their families.

For enquiries regarding medical records, please email contact@sves.com.au

Thank you,
The SVES Team

09/07/2025

Chocolate is bad for pets because it contains two TOXIC ingredients: Theobromine and Caffeine.

Here's how you can help protect your pets:

1. Store chocolate out of reach
2. Be vigilant during gatherings and with children
3. Know the symptoms of ingestion (including vomiting, diarrhoea, restlessness, hyperactivity)

In severe cases, chocolate ingestion can cause tremors and seizures, which can lead to neurological damage if left untreated.

If you suspect that your pet has ingested chocolate, give us a call at any time for emergency veterinary advice 🚑

🏥 Open 24/7
📞 (02) 9197 5800
📍 675 Botany Road, Rosebery (parking on-site)

27/06/2025

Meet Dr. Vibeke, our Emergency & Critical Care Team Leader ❤️

With nearly 30 years of experience in the veterinary world, and close to 25 of those dedicated solely to Emergency and Critical Care, Dr. Vibeke leads our team with expertise and compassion.

Dr. Vibeke has worked at large specialist referral hospitals in Sydney and Melbourne, and has been Director of Hobart's only ECC hospital. Alongside her ECC credentials, Dr. Vibeke holds a postgraduate degree in human public health, as well as further qualifications in Feline Medicine and Emergency & Critical Care Medicine.

When not caring for patients, Dr. Vibeke returns home to Southern Tasmania, where she enjoys time with her horses, dogs, cats, sheep and garden, and also spends time visiting family in Sydney.

With Dr. Vibeke and her 24/7 emergency team, your pets are always in expert care.

01/05/2025

May is Melanoma Awareness Month! 🎗️

Melanoma isn't just a concern for humans – it can affect our furry family members too!

Dogs (and very rarely cats) can develop melanoma, most commonly in their mouth or on their paws 🐾

Melanoma is a type of cancer caused by a variety of genetic, environmental and behavioural factors.

Certain breeds, such as Cocker Spaniels, Schnauzers, Poodles, and Chow Chows, are more predisposed to melanoma due to their genetic makeup 🧬

While not as significant as in humans, prolonged exposure to UV rays ☀️ can contribute to the development of melanoma.

Repeated irritation or injury to a specific area, such as excessive licking, can lead to abnormal cell growth and potentially melanoma.

Malignant (cancer-causing) melanomas can be an aggressive cancer 🚩

Keep an eye out for pigmented lumps that may start to bleed or ulcerate as they get larger. In some instances, a tumour may be amelanotic (without dark pigmentation), and appear pink in colour.

This beautiful boy Bailey recently underwent surgery for melanoma on his nose! His story will follow soon ❤️‍🩹

28/04/2025

Sneak peak into a recent surgery at SVES 🩺🐾

Every successful surgery takes a team of dedicated professionals, working together to provide the best care for your loved ones! ⛑️

Here we have Dr Ben performing a mass resection
of a malignant melanoma i.e. surgically removing a skin cancer growth!

He was joined by Nurse Shana, who was with our patient Bailey (stay tuned for Bailey's story!) every step of the way. From pre-operative to post-operative care, including preparing the operating theatre and assisting during surgery, our nurses provide skilled and compassionate support at every stage ❤️‍🩹

And rounding out the team we have Dr Scott, our Specialist Anaesthetist. Focused on your pet's safety, our expert anaesthetists design customised anaesthesia plans, monitoring your pet's vital signs throughout the procedure and into their recovery 📈

24/04/2025

We have partnered with to offer full Ophthalmology services on Wednesdays!

Drs Sarah and Matt offer specialised services tailored to meet your pets' ophthalmic needs 👀

If your little one is in need of specialised eye care, book an appointment or get in touch at:

📞 (02) 9881 5759
📧 info@vetvision.com.au

22/04/2025

Did you know that just like humans, our companion animals sometimes need life-saving blood transfusions? 🩸🐾

Treatment of things like severe anaemia, trauma, and clotting disorders often involve blood transfusions.

Transfusions are a critical procedure ⛑️ and require careful planning and monitoring to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Unlike humans (and dogs!), cats lack a universal donor, so matching the donor and recipient blood types is essential.

Blood typing identifies the blood type, and crossmatching tests for compatibility beyond just the type.

Beautiful no-eyed Norma recently gave blood for a patient who presented with severe anaemia (low red blood cell count), neutropenia (low neutrophil [a type of white blood cell] count ), and thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) ❤️‍🩹

21/04/2025

Signs of a "blocked" cat 🐱

If your cat is showing these symptoms, they may have a urinary tract blockage, or "urethral obstruction" in medical terms 🩺

Urinary blockage occurs most commonly in male cats, but can be seen in females too.

Urethral obstruction can result in life-threatening consequences, affecting the bladder, kidney, and heart 🫀

A blocked cat is considered a medical emergency – if you suspect your cat might be blocked, present to our clinic immediately 🚑

📞 (02) 9197 5800
📍 675 Botany Road, Rosebery (parking on-site)

19/04/2025

Happy Easter from SVES! 🐰🌸

We hope you and your little ones are having a wonderful long weekend!

Remember that if anything happens over the next couple of days, we're here for you. We'll remain open 24/7 over the Easter period 🚑

📞 (02) 9197 5800
📍 675 Botany Road, Rosebery (parking on-site)

17/04/2025

We’re here for you this Easter long weekend 🐰🌸

At SVES, we know that pet emergencies can happen at any time, even during the holidays. That’s why we are committed to providing uninterrupted care and will remain open 24/7 throughout the Easter long weekend.

⛑️ Whether it’s an unexpected illness, an accident, or simply advice, our experienced team will be here to assist you and your loved ones, whenever you need us.

Wishing you and your furry friends a safe and joyful Easter! 🐣🐾

📞 (02) 9197 5800
📍 675 Botany Road, Rosebery (parking on-site)

15/04/2025

🔔 Reminder!

The Easter long weekend begins this Friday, and it’s important to remember that many of your regular vets will be closed on the public holidays!

💉 If your pet is on a regular medication, such as insulin, heart medication, or thyroid medication, check now to make sure you have enough stock to last the long weekend.

As an emergency hospital, we triage your little ones based on individual patient stability – this could mean extended wait times for a medication refill!

Additionally, if you are new to our clinic or have not been to us in the past 6 months, you will be required to have a consultation with an emergency vet before we can dispense prescription medication for your pet 💊

So check your medications now to ensure you can enjoy a worry-free long weekend! 🥳

14/04/2025

Ear cleaning with 🐶🫧

In Veterinary Dermatology, a video otoscopy (VO) is a specialised procedure used to examine and treat chronic ear conditions in animals.

It involves using an otoscope equipped with a camera to visualise the ear canal in high definition.

The video is projected onto a screen, allowing for magnification and detailed observation.

This little lab had badly infected and inflamed ear canals, impacted with an accumulation of earwax. He was put under general anaesthetic (GA) for a deep clean 🧼 and then administered with an in-ear medication to reduce the risk of reoccurrence!

After a smooth procedure and recovery, he went home feeling much more comfortable with his squeaky clean ears ✨

Address

675 Botany Road
Sydney, NSW
2018

Telephone

+61293716959

Website

https://www.sydneyvetspecialists.com.au/

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