Need an Emergency Vet Near You? After-Hours Care at Home
Open 6:00am to 11:00pm
7 days a week including public holidays
Emergency visits from $349
Hospital referral when advanced care is needed
Available across major Australian cities
When your pet is suddenly unwell, injured, or in pain, Pawssum’s after-hours mobile vets come to your home to assess and treat urgent pet health problems in a calm, familiar environment.
Call Pawssum now or go straight to hospital?
Call Pawssum now for urgent at-home vet care if your pet has:
- vomiting or diarrhoea
- weakness or sudden lethargy
- pain, crying out, or restlessness
- wounds, limping, or minor trauma
- toxin exposure or suspected poisoning
- seizures
- birthing concerns
- heat stress
- sudden changes in breathing, appetite, or behaviour
Go straight to a 24-hour emergency hospital if your pet has:
- severe breathing distress
- collapse or unconsciousness
- major trauma
- uncontrolled bleeding
- a swollen abdomen with retching or suspected bloat
- severe poisoning requiring intensive monitoring
- a rapidly worsening condition that may need surgery, oxygen, imaging, or overnight hospitalisation
If you're not sure, call us. We can help you decide whether an urgent home visit is appropriate or whether your pet needs immediate hospital care.
After-hours emergency vet care from a trusted national mobile vet network
Pawssum works with licensed, experienced mobile vets across Australia to provide urgent care at home when pets need help outside regular clinic hours. Our goal is simple: to help your pet get the right care quickly, whether that means treatment at home or referral to an emergency hospital.
Urgent bookings are available
The easier way to give your pet the best care possible
Pets prefer to be at home
Your fur baby will be happier and at ease in a familiar place.
Compassionate vets
We know what your pet means to you. All our vets treat you and your pet with love and compassion.
Licensed and experienced
All of our vets are licensed and verified, bringing years of experience to give your pet the best care possible.
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What our emergency mobile vets can do at home
Our experienced mobile vets can provide urgent care in the home for many common emergencies, including:
- physical examination and triage
- pain relief
- medications and supportive treatment
- wound assessment and basic wound care
- bleeding control where appropriate
- temperature, heart rate, breathing, hydration, and general stability checks
- guidance on monitoring and next steps
- referral to a hospital when needed
Why over 380,000 pet lovers trust Pawssum
Emergency home visit
From $349*
Our team will book a licensed, experienced, and caring vet at a time that works for you.
Bookings are available until 11:00pm.
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*Additional fees may be quoted depending on time of day the booking is made.
Why pet owners choose an emergency vet at home
Less stress when every minute matters
Sick or injured pets are often calmer at home than in a car or waiting room.
Fast after-hours support
Pawssum operates from 6:00am to 11:00pm, 7 days a week, including public holidays.
Honest advice about hospital care
If your pet needs oxygen, surgery, imaging, overnight monitoring, or ICU-level support, our vets will recommend hospital care rather than delay it.
Helpful for pets that are hard to move
Mobile urgent care can be especially useful for elderly pets, anxious pets, cats that travel poorly, and families managing multi-pet households.
Common reasons people call Pawssum for urgent vet care
- vomiting or diarrhoea
- toxin ingestion
- limping or pain
- wounds and minor trauma
- seizures
- heatstroke concerns
- sudden weakness or collapse
- respiratory concerns
- birthing complications
- end-of-life deterioration requiring urgent assessment
What our mobile vets can do
- Provide immediate pain relief and stabilisation
- Administer medication
- Treat wounds and control bleeding
- Perform basic diagnostic checks (temperature, heart, breathing, hydration)
- Guide you on next steps, including hospital referral if required
Why choose Pawssum for emergency care
- Triage via our Telepet vet video call service
- Fast response and after-hours availability
- Professional, qualified vets across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra
- Care that's calm, compassionate, and stress-free for pets
- Support for critical or end-of-life situations, handled with empathy
When emergencies happen, help doesn't have to mean panic. Call Pawssum mobile vets for urgent, at-home veterinary care, so your pet gets the help they need, right where they feel safest.
Need compassionate urgent end-of-life support?
If your pet's condition has deteriorated suddenly and you need urgent support at home, Pawssum can also help guide you through compassionate end-of-life care. Learn more about at-home euthanasia.
How an emergency home visit works
Call or book online
Tell us what's happening and where you're located.
We triage your pet's symptoms
We'll let you know whether a mobile emergency visit is appropriate, whether Telepet is the fastest first step, or whether your pet should go straight to a 24-hour hospital.
A vet comes to your home
Pawssum mobile vets will examine your pet, provide treatment where needed, and explain the next steps clearly.
We help you move forward
That may mean treatment at home, close monitoring, follow-up care, or referral to a hospital for advanced care.
Emergency vet coverage across Australia
Pawssum provides after-hours mobile vet care across major Australian metro areas
Locations covered
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) for sick pets
Emergency Mobile Vet visit costs range from $349.
An emergency vet is a licensed veterinarian who provides urgent medical care for pets experiencing sudden illness, injury or distress, often outside normal clinic hours. Pawssum’s emergency vets come to your home to assess and treat your pet in a calm, familiar environment, reducing stress and saving precious time.
You should contact an emergency vet as soon as your pet shows signs of distress, pain or sudden changes in behaviour. If you’re unsure how urgent the situation is, you can book a quick Telepet video consultation to get professional advice right away.
Emergency veterinary care can cost more than regular clinic visits because it involves after-hours or urgent service. Pawssum’s emergency vet visits start from $349, with transparent pricing and no hidden fees. You’ll receive an itemised invoice that you can submit to your pet insurance provider if applicable.
Yes! If you’re worried about your pet and need quick guidance, you can book a Telepet video consultation for just $69. A qualified vet will assess your pet’s symptoms via video and help determine whether an emergency home visit is necessary.
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