SASH North Ryde is the Emergency Vet Hospital of Choice for Sydney's Hills District.
Choosing the right vet hospital when an emergency arises, will often have an impact on patient outcome. SASH North Ryde is a VetCOT accredited Trauma Centre with proven capabilities to handle any emergency for the people and pets of the Hills District.
SASH North Ryde is the largest 24/7 emergency hospital in the region, which generally means a shorter wait time.
Why Choose SASH?
SASH North Ryde is the only emergency vet hospital open 24/7, close to the Hills District offering:
- A fully staffed hospital open 24/7, 365 days. We do not close at any time and have never closed our doors since opening in 2007.
- A broad multidisciplinary specialist vet team, including Emergency & Critical Care specialists at all hospitals
- ACVECC Trauma Centre status at SASH North Ryde and SASH Western Sydney (the only 2 hospitals in Australia with this accreditation)
- Premier Poisons Centre status
- No commissions or surcharges at any time including public holidays.
Every Hospital is Fully Staffed 24/7, 365 Days
At any given moment, emergencies can occur, which is why all SASH hospitals servicing the Hills District are never closed. Each hospital is always fully staffed with a team of Emergency Veterinarians, Nurses, and Client Services Officers, so you don’t have to worry about the time when contacting or bringing your pet to SASH.
There are three state-of-the-art SASH hospitals within half an hour of the Hills District:
- SASH North Ryde is located off Delhi Rd, North Ryde, 20 minutes away from Castle Hill
- SASH Western Sydney is located in Prospect, 20 minutes from Baulkham Hills
- SASH Alexandria is located on Gardener’s Rd, 25 minutes from Carlingford
Specialist Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarians
SASH is very proud to be the only hospital network in Sydney to have Emergency & Critical Care Specialists at each of its hospitals. Access to specialist emergency care is essential for providing more options and a higher standard of care for emergency patients.
As not all emergencies are the same, it is also important for the Emergency & Critical Care team to be supported by a broad team of specialists from other disciplines. SASH has the country’s broadest combination of specialist departments, a combination that cannot be found anywhere else in the country. This team-based approach means that SASH is able to provide the most comprehensive range of options to ensure the best possible outcome, without the need to be transferred to a non-SASH network.
SASH specialist departments include:
- Internal Medicine – The only dialysis service in NSW for toxin removal and kidney failure
- Surgery – 24/7 emergency surgery from a leading specialist team
- Neurology & Neurosurgery – NSW’s only specialists for brain and spine emergencies
- Cardiology – Emergencies involving the heart
- Ophthalmology – Eye-related emergencies
- Oncology – The only on-site specialist team for cancer-related emergencies
- Avian & Exotics (North Ryde only) – For birds and other species
- Sports Medicine & Rehab – Aiding in recovery and quality of life
- Dermatology – Urgent skin & ear conditions
- Diagnostic Imaging – Ensuring fast and effective diagnostics
- Anaesthesia – Improved safety and welfare for surgeries & procedures
- Pathology – Rapid on-site diagnostics and interpretations
SASH 24/7 Emergency Capabilities
SASH has proven capabilities in dealing with any emergency. SASH has recognition from third party authorities.
- VetCOT Trauma Centre status – SASH North Ryde and Western Sydney hospitals are the only Trauma Centres in Australia, which have demonstrated excellency in treating trauma (injury) cases.
- Premier Poisons Centres – All SASH hospitals are Premier Poisons Centres, with access to 24/7 support from the Australian Poisons Centre, to provide care for poisoning or toxicity cases
In addition to the above, SASH has the country’s largest team of Emergency & Critical Care Specialists, which gives pet parents of the Hills District access to world-class expertise in:
- Ventilation & treatment of breathing difficulties
- Digestive disturbances (vomiting and diarrhoea)
- Seizures & other brain related conditions
- Heatstroke & overheating
- Difficulty urinating or defecating
- Collapse, weakness, difficulty walking
- Sudden changes in behaviour
- Loss of appetite and/or lethargy
- Severe pain
SASH 24/7 Emergency fees & costs
Due to the nature of emergency medicine, the fees for emergency vet treatment can differ vastly between cases. The fees and costs associated with treatment at SASH is comparable to other 24/7 emergency & specialist hospitals. However, there are some differences which may help owners:
- Fixed price consult fee – no public holiday, afterhours, or any other form of surcharge
- No commissions – SASH veterinarians are not paid on commission or productivity, so their opinions are always in the best interest of the patient and client
- More options – With access to industry leading, and often unique, specialists and facilities, clients are presented with more options when treating their pets. This helps owners make better and more informed decisions
SASH also accepts a number of financing options, such as Afterpay, Zip, Vet Pay and GapOnly for eligible insured clients.