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Vet Clinic Opening Hours
Mon–Fri: 7:30AM–6:30PM
Sat: 8AM–2PM
Vet Clinic Opening Hours
Mon–Fri: 7:30AM–6:30PM
Sat: 8AM–2PM
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Our Services

The Ark Veterinary Hospital Services

The Ark Animal Hospital is the biggest veterinary service in Palmerston. We are open six days a week and are on call 24/7 with emergency service, providing quality care and veterinary service for all pet species.

Our Free Services

We’re always looking for ways to give you the best possible service and ways to help reduce the likelihood of future illness.

That’s why we offer a range of free advice to help you care for your pet.

  • Free dental check-ups
  • Free expert advice for parasite control flea/tick products
  • Free nutrition advice including diets and quality pet food

Emergency and Speciality Treatments and Vet services

  • Radiographs (X-rays) – for broken bones and other injuries.
  • Examinations – pregnancy, internal injuries
  • Orthopaedic Procedures (Bone Surgeries)
  • Preanaesthetic screening
  • Soft Tissue surgeries
  • Full In-house Blood testing
  • Ear disease prevention & treatment
  • Opthalmology (Eye disease prevention and treatment)
  • Complete In-House Laboratory

Standard Vet Services

  • Comprehensive Physical Examinations
  • Vaccinations (including Titer testing & Parvo testing)
  • Microchipping
  • General Health checks
  • Second Opinion Service (we can obtain pet records from previous practice)
  • Internal parasite control
  • Tick, Heartworm, Flea Prevention and control
  • Nail and Wing clipping
  • Blood Pressure Monitoring
  • Pain Management and Control
  • Medications
  • DNA testing for birds and dogs

24 Hr Emergency Vet Service

If your pet has a life-threatening critical illness or injury and requires immediate assistance you can get help 24/7

Appointments

Annual checkups and other appointments are available by phone or online booking

Behaviour & Training

We can assist with behavioural problems and advice
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Bone Treatment and Surgery (Orthopaedics)

Help pets recover from injuries, manage joint conditions, and improve their mobility

Cat Friendly Clinic

The Ark Animal Hospital is a cat friendly vet clinic. We are dedicated to the health and welfare of cats.

Dental Care

We are a full-service dental hospital, including cleaning, removal and treatments

Desexing

We can expertly desex dogs, cats, guinea pigs, reptiles and most other animals
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Financial Assistance

We can help if things are tight

Free, Friendly Advice

If you want help with your pet, advice or just a quick check our highly trained nurses are happy to assist.
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Hospitalisation Facilities

Full-service veterinary hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive medical care

Hydrobath

Keep your pet clean, healthy, and comfortable

In House & Referral Pathology

Ensure your pet receives accurate and timely diagnostic care
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Microchipping

Prove ownership of your pet and protect from loss, theft or separation due to natural or personal disaster etc

Nurse Appointments

If you want help with your pet, advice, a quick check, or basic wellness services, our highly trained nurses are happy to assist.
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Nutrition

Assistance with weight control, diet & management

Pet Export Consultations

Expert advice for safely relocating your pet overseas

Pet Food, Toys, and Accessories

Products designed to support your pet’s health, wellbeing, and happiness

Puppy Preschool

You and your puppy learn and socialise together in a safe and controlled environment

Remote Community Pet Programs

Dog, Cat and other pet treatment programs for indigenous rural and remote communities

Surgery

We are highly skilled at routine and specialised surgeries, while ensuring that your pet remains safe and comfortable
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Ultrasound scans

Ultrasound imaging provides non-invasive and highly effective diagnoses

Vaccinations

We provide and advise on all vaccinations for dogs, cats, and rabbits.

Wildlife Emergency Services

Provided via our charity Wildlife Rescue Darwin - Ark Aid Inc
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X-Rays

Comprehensive X-ray services for pets and local rescued wildlife.
We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Owners and past and present Elders of the Larrikia, Tiwi, Walpiri, and other Indigenous nations where we live, work and rest. We respect the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
All content copyright © 2006–2025 The Ark Animal Hospital or used by licence. The Ark Animal Hospital ABN 39 123 121 906 (also known as The Ark Vet) was founded by Dr Stephen Cutter in 2008.
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