If you're worried about your pet, don't wait.
As Sydney's south's dedicated 24-hour emergency vet hospital, we see a wide range of urgent cases, from trauma and toxin ingestion to sudden illness and post-surgical concerns.
Bring your pet to us immediately if they:
When in doubt, come in. We would far rather see your pet and find nothing serious than have you wait at home.
Quick Guidance for the Journey
We're easy to reach from across the Sutherland Shire. From Caringbah, follow Kingsway north. From Taren Point, head up Port Hacking Road. From Cronulla or Gymea, we're less than 10 minutes away.
From the moment you walk through our doors:
Your pet is triaged by a qualified emergency nurse.
Critical cases are taken through for stabilisation without delay.
One of our dedicated emergency vets will assess your pet and discuss the next steps with you.
If specialist involvement is needed, surgery, advanced imaging, cardiology, neurology, our on-site team is available to step in without any transfer to another hospital. Everything happens under one roof.
We're here every hour of every day, 365 days a year, including Christmas, Easter, and every public holiday.
When your pet needs emergency care, the last thing you want is to travel across Sydney or wait for a callback. VSOS is right here in Miranda, fully equipped, always staffed, and ready the moment you arrive.
Here’s what makes our emergency hospital stand apart:
We're Veterinary Specialists of Sydney (VSOS), an independent emergency vet hospital and specialist centre based in Miranda, serving pet owners across Sydney's south, including the Sutherland Shire, St George area, and beyond.
We're not part of a corporate network. VSOS is owned by a specialist vet and built around one thing: giving animals the best possible care, and giving the people who love them an honest, compassionate experience at what is often a very stressful time.
Whether you've rushed in at 2am or been referred by your local vet for something complex, you'll find the same standard of care, the same quality of team, and the same commitment to keeping you informed at every step.
We understand that an emergency visit can come unexpectedly, including the cost of treatment.
Our team will keep you informed about recommended treatment and associated costs as your pet's needs become clear.
VSOS accepts debit card, Visa, MasterCard and American Express. We also offer access to VetPay and Afterpay for eligible clients.
If you have eligible pet insurance, VSOS supports GapOnly, which may allow your insurance benefit to be processed while you are at the hospital so you only need to pay the remaining gap.
We welcome direct visits from pet owners and referrals from local clinics. Our emergency team is available 24/7, and our specialists can take over ongoing care as required.
If you’re a vet needing support with an urgent or complex case, phone our team anytime. We’ll provide a smooth, respectful handover and ensure your client and you are kept informed at every step.
Need help getting your patient to us?
Our team can collect stable pets using our purpose-built transport vehicles - free of charge.
Yes. VSOS Emergency is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and public holidays.
Importantly, our emergency department is staffed around the clock with large, experienced Emergency and critical care teams. Our dedicated emergency vets and nurses are here and ready to assess and treat pets as soon as they arrive.
In an emergency, getting the right diagnosis and treatment quickly can make a significant difference.
VSOS is a purpose-built emergency and specialist veterinary hospital, with a large team, dedicated emergency vets and nurses, an intensive care unit, advanced diagnostic equipment and specialist veterinary expertise all available under one roof.
This means that if your pet needs blood tests, ultrasound, X-rays, CT, MRI, surgery or specialist input, we can move quickly without needing to send them elsewhere for further investigation or treatment.
No. You do not need an appointment or referral for emergency vet care at VSOS.
Our emergency hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we accept walk-ins at any time. If you are concerned about your pet, come directly to the hospital.
You are also welcome to call us on (02) 8376 8767 while you are on your way if you need guidance.
Yes. VSOS works with most major pet insurance providers, and several flexible payment options are available to help manage the cost of emergency treatment.
These include VetPay, Afterpay and GapOnly, where eligible.
Payment is generally required at the time of treatment or discharge, and our team can explain the available options to you during your visit.
The cost of emergency veterinary care will depend on what your pet needs.
We will explain the recommended investigations and treatment options and discuss expected costs with you before proceeding wherever possible.
Some emergencies may only require examination and medication, while more serious conditions can require diagnostic imaging, hospitalisation, surgery or specialist treatment.
VSOS also offers payment options including VetPay, Afterpay and eligible GapOnly pet insurance claims.
Every emergency is different, but VSOS has been designed to help our team investigate serious conditions quickly.
Our hospital has advanced diagnostic facilities, including in-house pathology, ultrasound, digital X-ray, CT and MRI. Having these capabilities within the hospital means our veterinarians can investigate many conditions without needing to refer your pet elsewhere for diagnostic testing.
That can be particularly important when dealing with trauma, neurological problems, breathing difficulties or other time-critical conditions.
Where it is safe and appropriate, yes. At VSOS, we understand how reassuring it can be for both you and your pet to stay together during an emergency.
Unlike many veterinary hospitals, owners may be invited into treatment areas and can sometimes remain with their pet while our team assesses or treats them.
There may be times when we need to ask you to step away, particularly during procedures, imaging or when urgent intervention is required, but we aim to keep you involved and informed throughout your pet’s care.
If our emergency veterinarians determine that your pet requires surgery, they can coordinate care with our surgical team.
One of the advantages of attending an emergency and specialist hospital is that your pet does not necessarily need to be transferred somewhere else if their condition becomes more complex.
Depending on the condition and urgency, diagnostic imaging, surgical facilities, intensive care and specialist expertise are all available within VSOS.
Yes. VSOS is a true 24-hour hospital.
Our emergency and critical care team continues caring for hospitalised patients throughout the night. Pets requiring intensive monitoring can be cared for within our dedicated ICU by experienced emergency and critical care nurses.
Both. VSOS is a fully integrated 24/7 emergency and specialist veterinary hospital.
Our emergency department is staffed by dedicated emergency vets and nurses, with advanced diagnostic equipment, intensive care and surgical facilities available within the hospital.
If your pet has a more complex condition, our emergency team can also access specialist expertise across areas such as surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, neurology and diagnostic imaging.
That means if an emergency turns out to be something more serious, your pet can often be investigated and treated within the same hospital, without unnecessary delays or transfers elsewhere.
Yes. If your dog suddenly cannot stand or walk, particularly if their back legs have become weak or paralysed, they should be assessed urgently.
There are many possible causes, including spinal disease, trauma, fractures, neurological conditions and tick paralysis.
VSOS has emergency veterinarians, advanced diagnostic imaging and specialist neurology available within the hospital, allowing us to investigate serious neurological emergencies quickly.
Absolutely. VSOS provides dedicated emergency veterinary care throughout the night, as well as weekends and public holidays.
Our emergency department operates 24/7, with a large team of experienced emergency vets and nurses caring for patients throughout the night. If a more complex problem is identified, our wider specialist team can also become involved when required.
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