Just like in human medicine, blood donations can be life saving for pets in need.

Blood is a life saving therapy that is in constant demand by vet hospitals around Australia. Did you know that just one donation can save the lives of up to three critically ill animals? Pets may require a blood transfusion if they suffer from a severe trauma or illness.

Our Greencross Vets clinics work closely with our partner emergency and specialist hospitals and we are always looking for suitable dog and cat blood donors.

Could your pet save a life?

Suitable pet blood donors

There are some key requirements that these lifesaving donor animals must meet.

Dogs must:
• Weigh more than 23kg
• Be between 1-5 years old
• Be up to date on all vaccinations, tick prevention & heartworm treatments
• Be in good health and have no serious illnesses or long-term medications
• Have never received a blood transfusion previously

Cats must:
• Be of a larger build and weigh over 4kg
• Be between 1-5 years old
• Be up to date with vaccinations & prevention medications
• Be in good health and have no serious illnesses or long-term medications
• Have never received a blood transfusion previously

All donors should have a calm temperament

What's involved?

Blood donors will usually receive a free blood screen before each donation and complimentary blood typing (handy in the future if they require a transfusion themselves).

The donation procedure is performed in the comfort of our Stress-Free accredited hospitals, to ensure your pet is relaxed and content throughout.

Your pet will receive free intravenous fluid therapy for a period after their donation to ensure their comfort and wellbeing.

As a thank you for your kindness, first time donors also receive a Petbarn voucher or other thank you gift.

Please note that individual hospitals may have their own program requirements and procedures in place, so please contact your nearest participating hospital directly for more information.

Current participating hospitals

To donate or for enquiries, please call your nearest location

NSW

ARH Homebush 02 9758 8666

ARH Wollongong 02 4283 8432

ARH Gosford 02 4323 3886

VIC

VRH Dandenong 1300 385 874

GVH Werribee 03 8721 1414

CARE Collingwood 03 9417 6417

QLD

AEC Woolloongabba 07 3456 0500

AEC Gold Coast 07 5593 4544

AAERC 08 8371 0333

Pet Blood Donors

Just like in human medicine, blood donations can be life saving for pets in need.

Suitable pet blood donors

What's involved?

Current participating hospitals