About US
Leading Veterinary Hospital
There are many reasons why we pride ourselves on being one of the leading veterinary hospitals in the Northern Territory. Offering Quality, Service and the very best of Care is our aim at University Avenue Veterinary Hospital.
Quality: Quality is about excellent standards and offering our highly professional and technical capabilities.
Service: Our veterinary hospital is equipped to deliver the best service possible to your pet.
Care: You can be sure that all pets will receive the utmost care and attention when you entrust them to us.
WHO WE ARE
University Avenue Veterinary Hospital was established in Darwin in 1999 as a brand new business in a purpose built building. The business has expanded from a two-vet, two-nurse practice to a four-vet practice today. Assisting our attending veterinarians are two practice managers and five veterinary nurses.
As a small animal practice, our working history includes conducting dog health programs in remote communities and working with the RSPCA in our early days. We do extensive work with native wildlife, working closely with and supporting Wildcare NT as drop-off and assessment point for injured wildlife.
Our patients are mostly dogs and cats, but also include other small furry kinds such as guinea pigs, rabbits, rats and mice, through to the scaled and feathered kind, including all kinds of birds, snakes, turtles and reptiles.
We provide ongoing veterinary services to the Darwin Correctional Centre Dog Squad, Military Working Dogs, NT Police Dog Operations Unit, Greyhound Rehoming Association NT, PAWS Darwin and Wildcare NT.
Our aim at University Avenue Veterinary Hospital is to develop an open, friendly and caring relationship with our clients, enabling us to help keep healthy pets well and help unwell pets to get better.
Meet the Team
The team at University Avenue Veterinary Hospital is committed to caring about your pets. We encourage further study and our veterinarians and nurses regularly attend conferences, seminars and postgraduate courses so we can provide you with cutting-edge medicine and surgery and the very best in customer service.
As pet owners, we understand the loyalty, love and enjoyment that pets bring to our lives. We offer care, not just as it relates to the patients we treat, but also our attitude to our whole business and to you, our client.
Stay tuned to meet the rest of the team here soon! You can also visit our Facebook page to learn more about our staff and their pets.
Consulting Hours
Consultations are by appointment. Please call to make an appointment during
business hours by phoning 08 8931 0455
Hours of business are:
Mon-Fri: 07:30 am - 06:00 pm
Sat: 07:30 am - 03:00 pm
Sun: Closed
Appointments for surgical procedures and diagnostic tests:
Appointments for routine surgery (including desexing, aural haematomas, etc.), diagnostic work-ups (radiographs, ultrasound, endoscopy), geriatric health profiles and some blood tests need to be booked at least 24 hours in advance. This ensures your pet is adequately prepared for safe anaesthesia and enables us to obtain reliable blood test results.
Pets booked in for these procedures will be admitted Monday to Friday, between 8:00am and 9:00am.
Owners will be required to complete an Anaesthetic, Surgery and Procedure Consent form when dropping pets off in the morning.
Our Partnered Clinic
We’re proud to be part of a trusted veterinary network in Darwin. Our sister clinic shares customer records, meaning your pet’s information is accessible at both locations—giving you the flexibility to visit whichever clinic is most convenient.
