Veterinary Hospital in Ormeau

When your pet needs more intensive care than can be provided at home, you want to know they’re in safe, caring hands.
At My Kind of Vet, in our veterinary hospital in Ormeau we provide hospitalisation for dogs and cats who require close monitoring, fluid therapy, or ongoing treatment after illness, injury, or surgery.

Our team understands that leaving your pet, even for a short time, can be emotional. That’s why we make every effort to create a calm, comforting, and fear-free environment — where every patient receives gentle handling, personalised attention, and the highest level of medical care.

What Is Veterinary Hospitalisation?

Hospitalisation means your pet stays with us for ongoing treatment and observation while they recover or stabilise.
During their stay, our team provides continuous care — administering medication, managing fluids, monitoring vital signs, and keeping your pet comfortable at all times.

Every hospitalised pet has an individualised care plan created by our vets and supported by our dedicated nursing team. This plan includes pain management, nutrition, hydration, and emotional wellbeing, because we believe true healing happens when both body and mind are cared for.

When Might Your Pet Need Hospitalisation?

Hospitalisation is recommended when your pet needs constant monitoring or medical support that can’t be safely managed at home.
Common situations include:

1. After surgery or anaesthetic procedures

• Recovery following dental, soft tissue, or orthopaedic surgery

• Pain relief and monitoring as they wake up from anaesthesia

• Wound care, bandage changes, and rest under observation

2. Serious illness or infection

• Vomiting, diarrhoea, or dehydration requiring IV fluids

• Fever or infections needing intravenous antibiotics

• Respiratory conditions needing oxygen therapy or nebulisation

3. Chronic disease management

• Unstable diabetes or blood sugar control

• Kidney or liver disease flare-ups

• Heart disease requiring medication adjustment or fluid balance

4. Accidents or trauma

• Hit-by-car injuries or falls

• Internal bleeding, fractures, or shock

• Pain management and stabilisation before further treatment

5. Toxin ingestion or poisoning

• Chocolate, rat bait, or medication toxicity

• Continuous monitoring and supportive care while toxins clear

6. Neurological or mobility issues

• Seizures needing control and observation

• Spinal injuries or paralysis requiring cage rest and nursing support

Hospitalisation ensures your pet receives continuous care, immediate medical attention, and gentle reassurance throughout recovery.

Our Fear-Free, Comfort-Focused Environment

We believe pets heal best when they feel safe and relaxed.
Our fear-free certified team focuses on creating a calm, quiet, and positive atmosphere for every patient.

We use:

• Soft bedding and familiar scents from home

• Low lighting and reduced noise for sensitive pets

• Separate cat and dog wards to minimise stress

• Pheromone diffusers and gentle handling to keep pets at ease

We also encourage you to bring comfort items such as a blanket, toy, or an item that smells like home — these small details make a big difference to your pet’s comfort.

Monitoring and Ongoing Veterinary Care

While hospitalised, your pet is continuously supervised and monitored by our veterinary and nursing team.
We record regular updates on:

• Temperature, heart rate, and respiration

• IV fluid rates and medication effects

• Appetite, hydration, and mobility

• Pain levels and comfort scoring

Our team communicates regularly throughout the day to ensure treatment plans are adjusted promptly as your pet’s condition changes. You’ll receive daily updates — or more frequently if needed — because we know how important it is to stay connected.

Why Hospitalisation Matters

Hospitalisation gives pets the best chance for a smooth recovery and protects them from complications that can develop at home without close supervision.

It allows us to:

• Provide rapid response to any change in condition

• Administer medication and fluids safely under monitoring

• Deliver advanced pain relief when oral medication isn’t enough

• Support fragile patients with oxygen or temperature control

• Ensure rest and recovery in a calm, controlled environment

Many pets only need to stay for a short time — sometimes just overnight — while others may require a longer stay to ensure they’re fully stable before going home.

Why Choose My Kind of Vet

• Fear-free certified hospital team focused on comfort and compassion

• Modern facilities designed for low-stress recovery

• Dedicated nurses providing one-on-one care and monitoring

• Open communication with daily updates and honest discussions

• Convenient Ormeau location easily accessible from Gold Coast and South Brisbane

At My Kind of Vet, every hospitalised patient is treated like one of our own. We know how much they mean to you — and we take pride in offering the kind of gentle, attentive care we’d want for our own pets.

Compassionate Care When Your Pet Needs It Most

If your pet requires hospital care, rest assured they’ll receive expert veterinary attention, compassionate nursing support, and a calm, healing environment throughout their stay.our