From the first person you meet at reception to our highly qualified specialists, everyone at The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University (TAHMU) is dedicated to providing an exceptional level of care for you and your pet.
The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University was established in 1974 as a teaching hospital to support the School of Veterinary Medicine and has helped to train generations of veterinarians from around the world. By supporting our hospital, you are making a significant contribution to the training and development of our future vets and veterinary specialists.
Our hospital offers a multidisciplinary referral service, providing a streamlined team approach to referred cases. With state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, along with our highly skilled team of Veterinarians, Veterinary Nurses, Veterinary Nurse Assistants and Animal Assistants, The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University can provide the range of medical support and care that your pet needs.
We also have Equine and Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care teams that are available 24/7, who are highly trained in triaging, treating and managing animals that require emergent and live-saving treatment.
The Animal Hospital is proud to have Fear Free certified professionals on our team. This means our staff have the knowledge and tools to not only look after a pet's physical wellbeing but also their emotional wellbeing.
Specialist-led team
Registered specialists including medicine, surgery, anaesthesia, critical care, equine and pathology.
Support around the clock
24/7 support teams and over 85 qualified vets and 150 support staff.
State of the art facilities
The very latest facilities and equipment, including MRI, CT, and an onsite pathology laboratory.
Find us
We are located at the Murdoch University South Street campus.
Partnerships
We are the proud supporter of several organisations, charities and initiatives.
Work at TAHMU
Join the TAHMU team.
Fees and payment
Our pricing and payment options.
Frequently asked questions
You will require a referral letter from your regular veterinarian to visit the following departments The Animal Hospital:
- Specialist small animal surgery
- Small animal medicine
- Small animal MRI and CT
- Equine MRI and CT
You do not require a referral from your regular veterinarian to visit the following departments:
- Emergency and critical care
- Large animal services (including Equine Medicine, Equine Surgery, Reproduction, Production Animal Services)
- Small animal primary Care
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