No appointments
We operate on a first-come, first-served basis during opening hours.
After-hours care
We are open from 7pm – 10:30pm every evening.
Canberra region
We are a locally owned and operated veterinary clinic servicing the Canberra, ACT region.
While we do not take appointments, you can save time and fill out our
New Patient Form before you arrive!
Here when you need us
What makes WICA different?
We operate in the space between general practice and emergency referral clinics. We work closely with other Canberra region veterinary clinics to provide an after-hours veterinary service that suits your needs.
- Vaccinations
- Skin allergies
- Ear infections
- Minor wounds
- Check ups
- Bandage changes
- Euthanasia
- Mild gastroenteritis
- Unwell assessments
Urgent Care
We can help with all routine and non-life-threatening health concerns after-hours including vaccinations, insect bites, check ups, gastroenteritis, ear infections and much more.
Experienced vets & nurses
Our experienced vets and nurses can assist with all manner of illnesses and ailments.
Referral Hospitals
We work closely with Canberra’s emergency and referral hospitals and will refer your pet onwards if we think they need critical care overnight.
Quick Guide
Where should I go if my pet has a problem after-hours?
Suitable for a consultation at the Walk-In Clinic for Animals
Call us and let us know you are coming
- Ear, eye and skin irritations and infections
- Abscesses and lumps
- Mild traumatic injuries
- Soreness and lameness
- Coughing
- Sneezing and nasal discharge
- Anal gland issues
- Gastrointestinal upsets or changes in appetite
- Recent dietary indiscretion
- Recent ingestion or exposure to toxin/poison (if asymptomatic)
- Mild allergic reaction
- Urgent vaccinations
- Check-ups
NOT suitable for a consultation at the Walk-In Clinic
Proceed directly to nearest emergency hospital
- Collapse and loss of consciousness
- Not breathing or struggling to breathe
- Active choking
- Active seizure activity or neurological abnormalities
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Severe traumatic injuries, especially involving sensitive or internal tissues
- Sudden abdominal bloating
- Straining unproductively to urinate or defaecate
- Snake envenomation, and
- Tick Paralysis