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Monday 7:30am - 6:30pm Tuesday 7:30am - 6:30pm Wednesday 7:30am - 6:30pm Thursday 7:30am - 6:30pm Friday 7:30am - 6:30pm Saturday 9am - 2pm

The Ark Animal Hospital

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We also work in remote communities and offer online or phone consultations.

The Ark Vet provides 24/7 Veterinary Services to Palmerston, Darwin, Yarrawonga and Northern Territory for small animals, exotics and offers free wildlife treatment.

14/10/2026

🐾 A busy day in Batchelor! 🐾

Our team of two vets and two vet nurses had a busy day in Batchelor, completing 16 desexing procedures and seeing several animals for consultations. 🐶🐱

A big thank you to Coomalie Community Government Council for organising our community visit and helping us provide veterinary care to local pets.

We wish all the dogs and cats a speedy recovery and lots of happy, healthy days ahead!

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09/10/2026

Our team will be at the RSPCA Canine Carnival at the Botanical garden tomorrow from 8-12pm, Come along, say hello, ask questions....
We love to meet you and your dog!

08/10/2026

🐾 September Puppy Preschool graduates! 🐾🎓

What a lovely group of puppies we had in our September Puppy Preschool! 💕 They learned lots of important skills, built their confidence and, of course, made some new friends along the way. 🐶🐶

It was wonderful watching them grow and learn together over the four weeks. We hope they continue to be happy, confident and well-socialised puppies! 🥰

A big thank you to all their owners for helping them get the best start in life. ❤️

01/10/2026

🐕 Leptospirosis – protect your dog and yourself

Two hunters have recently been diagnosed with leptospirosis, a disease that can spread from animals to people.

Dogs can become infected through contaminated water, soil or wildlife and can pass the bacteria to people.

Vaccination is an important way to protect your dog. If your dog is due for a leptospirosis booster or didn't have one yet, book an appointment for the vaccination.

🐾 Especially important for hunting, working or active dogs that spend time around mud, wildlife and water.

30/09/2026

🐾 More puppies via caesarean! 🐾💕
We still needed to share another busy delivery for our team, with these beautiful puppies needing a little extra help to make their way into the world.
A caesarean is a very intensive procedure, and once the puppies are delivered, the work is far from over. At Ark, a caesarean requires one veterinarian and two veterinary nurses working together to give both mum and her puppies the best possible chance.
This time, nurse Nicky was on hand to help care for the newborn puppies, making sure they were warm, breathing well and getting the attention they needed. 🥰🐶
There is always plenty happening behind the scenes during a caesarean, and it really is a team effort!
Welcome to the world, little ones! ❤️

28/09/2026

Exotic pets are part of what we do! 💚
We are proud to be the main providers of veterinary care for exotic animals in the Darwin region, with experience caring for a wide range of birds, reptiles and other unusual pets.
Our nurse Perri recently gave this beautiful Black Cockatoo a wing clip. 🖤💛
Wing clipping is one of the routine services we provide for pet birds when appropriate. It needs to be done carefully and correctly to avoid injury and ensure the bird can still move safely.
If you have an exotic pet and need advice about its health or care, our experienced team is here to help.

27/09/2026

H5 Bird Flu – tips to help protect your cat

Cats are naturally curious, but when it comes to H5 bird flu, keeping them away from wild birds is important. 🐦

In our latest video, Dr Stephen Cutter and Happy the cat share some simple tips to help keep your feline friends safe. ❤️

🏠 Keep cats indoors where possible
🐦 Keep cats away from sick or dead birds
🍗 Don’t feed cats raw poultry or raw meat
🧼 Wash your hands after handling birds or potentially contaminated items

🎥 Have a look at the video and share it with other cat owners!

26/09/2026

❤️ Happy International Rabbit Day! ❤️🐰

Meet Mochi and Yuki! 🥰 These two adorable bunnies were our Patients of the Day yesterday after coming in to be desexed.

They were both very brave and are now recovering well. 🐇✨

Today is the perfect day to celebrate these wonderful, gentle and sometimes very cheeky little companions! 💕🐰

Happy International Rabbit Day from all of us at Ark Animal Hospital! 🐇

20/09/2026

🦤 H5 Bird Flu – tips for pet emu owners

Pet emus are part of the family too, so it’s important to know how to help protect them from H5 bird flu.

In this video, Dr Stephen Cutter and our very special guest, Mr Gruen the Emu, share some simple tips for emu owners. 🐦❤️

🎥 Have a look and learn how you can help keep your birds safe.

Remember: Avoid – Record – Report if you see multiple sick or dead birds.

15/09/2026

❤️ Meet Charlie!

This beautiful galah came to Ark Animal Hospital with heavy metal poisoning. Thankfully, with prompt treatment and lots of care, Charlie is now recovering. 🩺💚

Birds love to chew, so it’s important to regularly check their toys, cages and accessories. Make sure they are made from bird-safe materials and replace anything damaged, rusty or with exposed metal.

🔍 Not sure if a toy is safe? Talk to us,
We’re experienced in caring for birds and other exotic pets. 🦜🐢🐰

Address

56 Georgina Cresent
Palmerston, NT
0830

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 6:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday	9am - 2pm

Telephone

+61889329738

Website

http://www.thearkvet.com/

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