AFTER HOURS VET NEWCASTLE

24/7 emergency support for pet owners and local vet clinics

We make it easy to access emergency pet care

When every second counts, you need an after-hours vet you can trust

PetOwners

for Pet owners

Access expert help when you need it most 

Vets

for Vets

No need to be on call at night or on weekends

Nurses

for Nurses

Reliable after-hours expertise you can count on 

Services

Services

Emergency

Critical Care

Surgery

Our after-hours vet services

AREC supports local vets with a full suite of 24/7 emergency after hours vet services, so you no longer have to be on call to care for your patients.  

after hours

Emergency

Operating 24/7, we provide support at night and on weekends when most vet clinics are closed.

Critical Care

Our trained staff deliver a range of critical care services to help sick or injured animals recover.

Surgery

We perform life-saving emergency surgery, whatever the time of day, to save pets’ lives.

How it works

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Have a pet emergency after hours? Come in and see us.

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A nurse will triage your pet and then one of our vets will examine them.

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We’ll provide a treatment plan and help you decide on the best way forward.

What we offer

AREC provides peace of mind for pet owners, vets, and veterinary nurses, with after-hours vet services delivered by specialist emergency and critical care staff.

Admission

We make the admission process as smooth and as quick as possible.

Communication

Vets and pet owners get regular updates to keep you in the loop.

Expertise

With over 100 staff, our team has a wealth of skills and experience to share.

Aftercare

We provide ongoing aftercare & support to local vets and pet owners.

"We cannot speak highly enough of the centre. Our little Roxy was very ill, she stayed overnight and the next day. The care was outstanding and the staff were so caring. Updates with phone calls twice a day. GREAT CENTRE, 10/10. Newcastle is so lucky to have this emergency centre"

We’re here to help

Pet emergencies can happen at any time of the day or night. AREC’s specialist after hours emergency vet services reduce the load on local vets when medical attention is needed outside business hours. After hours care also means pet owners have peace of mind 24/7 because their pet is in safe hands. 

Expert advice & tips on caring for your pet.

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Work with Us

Would you like to join our successful team? We’re always on the hunt for veterinarians and nurses to provide specialist and emergency veterinary care. If you’re dedicated to saving the lives of pets and bringing peace of mind to pet owners, we’d love to hear from you.