University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney

21/10/2026

The University of Sydney Community Festival returns on Saturday 7 November, for a free day of family-friendly entertainment

Enjoy live entertainment, inspiring talks, hands-on workshops and guided tours - plus great food and the chance to explore campus with your friends and family.

Drop in to see us with your pets in the Quadrangle’s Internal Lawns for free health checks and advice from our expert veterinarians and veterinary science students.

Register now and start planning your day: https://community-festival.sydney.edu.au/2026/10819038?ref=soc-g-o-advocacy

19/10/2026

Join us for an evening of surgery and emergency medicine insights, presented by the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney.

Open to veterinarians at all stages of their careers, from new graduates to experienced practitioners, this in-person event offers an opportunity to connect with colleagues, share knowledge, and engage with the veterinary community.

Our specialist clinicians and veterinary team will present practical, case-based insights into the management of surgical and emergency patients, exploring current approaches, clinical decision-making, and strategies to optimise patient outcomes. We hope to see you there!

Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026
Time: 6pm arrival for 6:30pm start
Location: Veterinary Science Conference Centre, The University of Sydney
CPD points: 2 structured CPD points

Registration is essential: https://bit.ly/4eh2xSm

Join the Surgery and Emergency & Critical Care teams at UVTHS for an evening of clinical discussion, case-based learning and networking with

19/10/2026

Hospital stays can be stressful, especially for cats. That's why we've recently installed purpose-built cat condos throughout our feline ICU, treatment area and critical care unit. Designed for feline comfort and wellbeing, these condos feature elevated perches, separate toileting areas, under-floor heating and adjustable lighting to help create a calmer, less stressful hospital experience.

Because great patient care is about more than diagnosis and treatment. By creating spaces designed specifically for cats, we're helping our feline patients feel safe, comfortable and secure throughout their time with us, whether they're here for routine, emergency or ongoing specialist care.

Learn more about our veterinary services for cats at UVTHS: https://www.sydney.edu.au/vet-hospital/small-animals/cats.html

12/10/2026

When was the last time you checked your dog for ticks?

Ticks can be small and easy to miss, so knowing where to look is key.

Watch as our team demonstrates how to perform a tick search on a dog and learn some of the most common places ticks like to hide.

Daily checks, combined with veterinarian-recommended tick prevention, offer the best protection against tick paralysis.

Learn more about tick prevention and signs of tick paralysis in dogs:
🔗 https://www.sydney.edu.au/vet-hospital/small-animals/dogs/preventative-health/parasites/ticks.html

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02/10/2026

Paralysis ticks pose a serious risk to dogs in Sydney throughout the year, with activity often increasing during the warmer months. That's why year-round tick prevention is recommended.

If you find a tick on your dog, contact your veterinarian for advice as soon as possible, especially if your dog is showing any signs of illness. Tick paralysis symptoms can continue to develop or worsen even after a tick has been removed.

We provide personalised advice on tick prevention and parasite control, tailored to your dog's lifestyle, environment and level of tick exposure. 24/7 emergency veterinary care is also available for dogs requiring urgent assessment and treatment for tick paralysis.

If you're concerned about your dog or would like advice on tick prevention, please get in touch with our team.

https://www.sydney.edu.au/vet-hospital/small-animals/dogs/preventative-health/parasites/ticks.html

30/09/2026

When was the last time you checked your cat for ticks? Ticks can be small and easy to miss, so knowing where to look is key. Daily checks, combined with veterinarian-recommended tick prevention, offer the best protection against tick paralysis.

Learn more about tick prevention and signs of tick paralysis in cats:
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28/09/2026

Could your pet help save another animal's life?

Our Blood Bank at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney supports cats and dogs in need of lifesaving blood transfusions following trauma, surgery, illness and other medical emergencies.

We're always looking for suitable canine and feline blood donors to help ensure blood is available when it's needed most. Every donation has the potential to save a life. ❤️

Learn more about becoming a donor: 🔗

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30/07/2026

When should we intervene to help wildlife? And when might intervention do more harm than good?

In a new The Conversation article, School of Veterinary Science academics Associate Professor Michelle Campbell-Ward and Dr Anne Quain explore the complex decisions behind wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.

Drawing on their recent research published in Animal Welfare, they examine the ethical challenges of wildlife triage, treatment and rehabilitation, and why deciding to intervene is not always straightforward.

Read more below. 👇

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Helping distressed wildlife without seeking advice may sometimes do more harm than good – as two experts explain.

21/07/2026

Urgent canine blood donor needed!

We currently have a critically unwell dog in hospital who urgently requires a blood transfusion.

To donate, your dog must:
• Be fit and healthy.
• Be between 1 and 8 years of age.
• Weigh at least 20kg (lean body weight).
• Be up to date with vaccinations.
• Be up to date with heartworm, intestinal worm, flea, and tick prevention.
• Have a good temperament.
• Have never travelled outside Australia.
• Have never been pregnant.
• Not be receiving any medications (other than routine flea, tick, and worm prevention).
• Not have had a blood transfusion (including tick antiserum treatment).

Could your dog help save a life?

Contact us on (02) 9351 3437 if you think you may be able to help.

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09/07/2026

With the confirmation of H5 bird flu in a giant petrel on the NSW mid-north coast on the weekend, we wanted to provide an update on the situation and the ongoing activities at UVTHS.

The NSW government has activated its H5 Bird Flu Response Plan which includes increased monitoring. Bird flu has not been detected in local resident wildlife or other birds in NSW at this time and there have been no mass mortalities.

As always, but particularly during this time of heightened awareness, we encourage our community to play their part in protecting our wildlife and other animals by:
- Continuing to avoid contact, record and report any sick or dead birds to the emergency animal disease hotline 1800 675 888
- Reporting injured, sick or orphaned wildlife in need of safe transport to veterinary care to your local licensed wildlife rehabilitation organisation
- Keeping your footwear and clothing clean when out and about
- Avoiding interfering with wildlife, instead observing them from a stress-free distance

While we do not see native species and exotics kept as pets, we continue to accept injured or sick wild avian patients for assessment.

We kindly ask that you call us before bringing any wild birds to UVTHS (02) 9351 3437.
- Please advise the species of bird and circumstances.
- This helps our staff to prepare for the bird’s arrival and to ensure there is a safe space to conduct an initial assessment efficiently.
- This is especially important at the moment as we implement some precautionary measures to allow us to provide a high level of professional care to our patients.

Thank you for working with us to help Australia’s wildlife remain as resilient as possible to this disease threat.