YES, WE’RE OPEN 24/7

We are always committed to the best care possible and are the only 24/7 Cairns pet hospital. We provide professional care and services to pets from across the city, the region and even the Cape. Here, when you need us.

IF IN DOUBT, GIVE US A SHOUT

Our team are happy to answer any questions after hours, to put your mind at rest. So if you’re concerned about your pet, and are in doubt, just give us a shout. Or, just come straight in, no need to book an appointment.

WE LOVE, WHAT WE DO

For us, there’s no better feeling than getting a pet and its owner back together. That’s why we do, what we do. Nothing makes us happier than the pet going home at the end of treatment. That’s what makes us smile.

Outpatient CT Referral RequestTo be completed by the referring veterinarian

Once we receive your completed referral request, we will contact the owner directly to schedule an appointment.

Patients referred for outpatient CT scans must be clinically stable outpatients and suitable to undergo general anaesthesia and receive IV contrast. Changes in patient status after admission may necessitate transfer into our hospital for medical care.

If you require additional services, such as surgery or additional medical work up,
please refer the case to us via the normal referral process.

Really important notes! Please read:

Routine CTs will be performed on Tuesdays or Wednesdays
Please contact us for urgent CTs on other days (07) 4015 3459
Please include any information that can help us manage this patient both medically & behaviourally (hints about fearful or aggressive patients are most welcome!)
Please include all in house & external blood results from the last 6 months
If no recent biochemistry & haematology results are available, our duty vet may recommend preanaesthetic bloods & invoice them to the client
Please attach a patient history which includes signalment & owner details
Note that the owner will be required to sign a consent form on admission
Admission will be performed by one of our qualified veterinary nurses
Physical examination, anaesthesia & recovery will be managed by our team of veterinarians & supported by our veterinary nurses
An imaging report will be sent directly from the specialist to you within 2-3 business days of taking the scan
Owners will be advised to contact the referring veterinarian to discuss results & continue patient care.

Referral

The all-inclusive outpatient CT price for a single region (eg thorax) is $1947 including specialist imaging report, anaesthesia, IV contrast, hospitalisation & GST. Additional regions can be added for $597 per region.

Referring veterinarian*
First
Referring veterinary clinic*
First
Email address to receive report*
Verify email address*
Patient name
Reason for CT including brief clinical problem list or differential diagnosis list
Example: MCT staging; investigate chronic cough.
Site/s to be imaged
Example: thorax. Additional sites (example, abdomen) can be added for $597 per site. See scan diagram
Has the patient had any abnormal blood results within the last 6 months?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please summarise
Example: mild renal azotaemia or simply increased kidney enzymes.
Are there any contraindications for anaesthesia or IV contrast (Iohexol)?*
- Yes
- No
Examples: heart disease or previous drug reaction.
If yes, please summarise
Additional relevant history (dot points are fine)
Please attach patient history with lab tests here
Max. file size: 256 MB.