Our hospitals

We stand behind our clinical networks, empowering them to deliver the very best in veterinary treatment and patient care. 

We are proud to support a vibrant team of highly-skilled veterinarians, veterinary technicians and nurses, and support staff to deliver the Sterling Standard, premium animal care. 

Our network

Queensland Veterinary Specialists

Australia's longest established veterinary specialist and emergency hospitals, with two hospitals located in Brisbane and one on the Sunshine Coast. QVS has been established since 1982 when it became the first private, specialist hospital in Australia. QVS has expanded since then to provide specialised patient care across a range of disciplines via referrals from veterinarians across Australia.
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Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa

VSA is New Zealand's leading veterinary specialist organisation with three hospitals, two on the North and one on the South Island.

VSA was New Zealand's founding specialist veterinary hospital and since its establishment has grown bringing new locations and new services and treatments including specialist surgical, imaging, medicine, physiotherapy and a 24 hour emergency service.
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Our network of emergency & critical care veterinary hospitals

Animal Emergency - Auckland

With two hospitals offering 24 hour emergency care for Auckland's pets, the team at Animal Emergency provide premium and compassionate emergency veterinary services. As an extension of the VSA specialist hospital, the emergency team have access to leading specialist advice, services and facilities to enable the very best outcomes for our patients.
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Pet Emergency - Brisbane

The Pet Emergency team offers world-class, 24 hour emergency and critical care services across two hospitals in Brisbane, and one on the Sunshine Coast. As part of the QVS team, our team have access to world-class facilities.
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Our animal orthopaedics and rehabilitation referral services

Animal Orthopaedics

Animal Orthopaedics (AO) operates referral-only outpatient clinics in Christchurch and on the Kapiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand, delivering advanced orthopaedic surgical care supported by diagnostic and peri-operative services. Led by an experienced team of surgeons and clinical professionals, AO provides high-quality, specialised treatment for complex musculoskeletal conditions.
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Animal Physio

Animal Physio (AP) provides veterinary physiotherapy and rehabilitation services across its New Zealand locations, supporting patients through structured recovery and performance care. Working closely with AO, AP plays a critical role in delivering integrated, end-to-end treatment pathways that optimise patient outcomes.
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FAQ

If you are in Brisbane or Sunshine Coast, contact Pet Emergency on (+61) 1300 753 838

If you are in Auckland, contact Animal Emergency on (+64) 09 849 2121

We are always keen to hear from veterinary professionals looking to advance their career in a day hospital, specialist or emergency hospital. You can see out current vacancies here, or please get in touch with our recruitment manager, Bridget Cassidy on Careers@SterlingVetGroup.com.

We have hospitals in Queensland, Australia, and in Auckland and Christchurch, New Zealand. We have clinics that focus on orthopaedics and physiotherapy in Christchurch and Wellington, New Zealand.

To arrange a confidential conversation about joining our group, please get in touch with us at support@sterlingvetgroup.com.