Pet Urgent Veterinary Care & Triage in Lavington

Albury Animal Hospital provides same-day urgent veterinary care and hospital triage for sick or injured dogs and cats in Lavington, Albury, Wodonga, and surrounding areas. As a veterinary hospital, we welcome walk-ins and urgent consultations during business hours, with patients assessed and prioritised according to their medical needs.

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Same-Day Care for Sick Pets

When your pet becomes suddenly unwell or injured, timely veterinary assessment can make an important difference. Albury Animal Hospital welcomes same-day urgent consultations and walk-ins during business hours. Our nursing team triages patients according to urgency, helping ensure pets with the most immediate medical needs are prioritised while keeping owners informed throughout their visit.

Pet Urgent Care Frequently Asked Questions

Knowing what to do when your pet suddenly becomes sick or injured can be stressful. These answers explain how urgent veterinary care and hospital triage work at Albury Animal Hospital, including same-day visits, walk-ins, patient prioritisation, and the limited after-hours support available to local pet owners.

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Do you accept same-day urgent care appointments?
Yes. Albury Animal Hospital welcomes same-day urgent care consultations for sick or injured dogs and cats during business hours. If your pet needs prompt veterinary attention, contact our team or come to the hospital. Patients are assessed by our nursing team and prioritised according to the urgency of their condition.
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Can I bring my pet in without an appointment?
Yes. Walk-ins are welcomed for pets requiring urgent assessment during business hours. Because Albury Animal Hospital uses hospital triage, pets are seen according to medical urgency rather than strictly by arrival time. Calling ahead when possible can also help our team prepare for your pet's arrival.
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How does hospital triage work?
Hospital triage allows our nursing team to assess each sick or injured pet and determine how urgently veterinary attention is required. More critical patients may need to be seen first, so scheduled appointments or less urgent cases can occasionally experience delays when an emergency arrives.
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Do you provide after-hours urgent veterinary care?
Albury Animal Hospital offers limited local on-call support on weekdays and Saturdays from 6–9pm, and Sundays and public holidays from 10am–2pm and 6–9pm. Outside these times, emergencies are directed to the nearest 24/7 veterinary hospital on Lake Road in Wagga Wagga.
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Is VetChat available when the hospital is closed?
VetChat provides phone triage support outside regular hospital hours, helping pet owners determine the appropriate next step when urgent concerns arise. Depending on your pet's needs and local on-call availability, further veterinary assessment or referral to a 24/7 hospital may be recommended.
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Hospital-Based Care Under One Roof

Albury Animal Hospital is a veterinary hospital rather than a clinic, allowing our team to support urgent patients with access to diagnostics, imaging, laboratory testing, surgery, hospitalisation, and ongoing medical care when required. Our goal is to investigate urgent health concerns efficiently and provide continuity of care without unnecessary delays whenever possible.

Why Choose Our Urgent Care Team?

Prompt assessment, hospital triage, and comprehensive veterinary support when your pet needs it.
Our hospital team understands that unexpected illness and injury can be stressful. We combine nursing triage with access to hospital-based veterinary services, helping sick pets receive appropriate assessment while keeping owners informed about their pet’s condition, recommended diagnostics, and next steps.
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Hospital Triage

Sick and injured pets are assessed according to medical urgency so patients requiring more immediate attention can be appropriately prioritised.

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Continuity of Care

Diagnostics, treatment, hospitalisation, surgery, and ongoing veterinary support are available within our hospital when your pet’s condition requires further care.

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