RSPCA NSW provides veterinary care to both animals in need and pets of private patients. Home What we do Veterinary Services RSPCA Hunter Veterinary Hospital (Rutherford) What we do Adoptions Dogs and Puppies Cat and Kittens Cat Care Guide Cat Care Guide: Cat Friendly Homes Cat Care Guide: Introducing The Family Cat Cat Care Guide: Petting and Cat Communication Cat Care Guide: Your New Cats Home Pocket Pets Birds Livestock Adoption fees Exceptional Owners Seniors for Seniors Program Home Ever After Intensive Breeding Taskforce Donate to support our IBTF Finding a Good Breeder Legal Implications The Animals The Business of Cruelty The Team Tip-Off Form Our Impact Social Return on Investment Sydney Education Centre Auditorium Meeting and Training Rooms Veterinary Services RSPCA Sydney Veterinary Hospital RSPCA Hunter Veterinary Hospital (Rutherford) RSPCA Broken Hill Veterinary Hospital Rescue and Rehabilitate Behaviour Pet Rehabilitation Program Lost and Found I’ve lost my pet I’ve found a pet Care for Animals Owning a Pet Costs Veterinary Care Adopting a New Pet Locating a Lost Pet Pets and Rental Properties Disaster Management Plans Enrichment Dog Care Dog Walking Guidelines Parvovirus in Dogs Barking Bathing and Grooming Identification Veterinary Care Housing Breeds Enrichment Nutrition Puppy Care Cat Care Kitten Care Identification Veterinary Care Keeping Wildlife Safe and Your Cat Happy Housing Breeds Bathing and Grooming Training Nutrition Pocket Pets Livestock Birds Housing Identification Veterinary Care Nutrition Bathing and Grooming Training Pet Hazards Toxic Plants for Pets Christmas Season Fireworks and Storms Heat Stress Snake Bites and Pets Bushfires and House Fires Droughts Education School Education School Holiday Program Kids’ Corner Youth and Animal Program Teacher and Educator Portal Community Engagement RSPCA AWARE (free education resources) Training ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care ACMGEN309 Provide Basic Animal First Aid ACMMIC401 Implant Microchip in Cats and Dogs Introducing Your Pet to a New Baby Basic Animal First Aid Introduction to Animal Enrichment Introduction to Animal Welfare Animal Welfare Our Inspectorate Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (1979) Working in Communities Community Aged Care Program Community Domestic Violence Program Community Homelessness Program Outreach Animal Assistance Programs Indigenous Community Companion Animal Health Program (ICCAHP) Community Branches and Programs Bushfire Response Disaster and Alerts Hot weather Fireworks and Storms Bushfires and House Fires Droughts RSPCA Pet Insurance Veterinary ServicesRSPCA Sydney Veterinary Hospital RSPCA Hunter Veterinary Hospital (Rutherford) RSPCA Broken Hill Veterinary Hospital Hunter Veterinary Hospital Since 2005, the Hunter Veterinary Hospital has provided the highest level of care to shelter animals, injured strays, impounded animals, private clients and animals who have been victims of cruelty. The hospital offers a range of services, including: advice and support for pet owners an in-house laboratory a separate hospital area for animals of private clients a special ambulance bay four isolation wards four other wards for isolating animals with infectious diseases microchipping referrals two consultation rooms two operating theatres with four surgical tables veterinary retail products X-rays The hospital is partnered with many organisations, including four local councils, Kurri Kurri TAFE, the University of Sydney and other universities for veterinary training opportunities. There are also opportunities available for foster carers and volunteers. The hospital is complemented by the RSPCA Tighes Hill Veterinary Hospital. In the event of an out-of-hours emergency, please call the main phone number and you will be directed to the appropriate after-hours veterinarian. Where we are Contact Details 6-10 Burlington Place Rutherford, NSW, 2320 Phone: (02) 4939 1500 Fax: (02) 4939 1511 Opening Hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Closed Sunday Appointments are necessary. Veterinary Hospital FAQsWhich RSPCA NSW shelters have a veterinary hospital onsite? Our Sydney Shelter, Hunter Shelter and Broken Hill Shelter have veterinary hospitals onsite. In addition, we have a veterinary hospital located at Tighes Hill. How much is a consultation? Is RSPCA NSW cheaper than other veterinary hospitals? RSPCA NSW prices are very competitive and we aim to be as affordable as possible. For more information, please contact your local veterinary hospital for more information here. Are all of the profits used to help RSPCA NSW animals in need? Yes, 100 per cent of the profits go back into the organisation to help the animals in our care. They are used to provide enrichment, nutrition, rehabilitation, shelter and veterinary care for the animals who come into RSPCA NSW’s facilities.
