Some of our friendly staff

Some of our friendly staff

The Ark Animal Hospital was established in Palmerston in 2006.

The Ark At a Glance

  • Established: 2006
  • Practicing high quality, up-to-date medicine
  • Modern, purpose-built, high tech facilities
  • We provide personal care for every patient
  • Best staffed Vet Clinic in Darwin area
  • Six Vets on staff
  • Provide after hours emergency services

We treat pets and wildlife from all over Darwin and the wider Northern Territory, including remote communities, Central and even Western Australia. We are conveniently located near the Palmerston Shopping Centre and are just a quick drive from Howard Springs and Berrimah, with plenty of parking.

We have many years of experience with a wide variety of domestic and exotic pets and wildlife including snakes, rodents, lizards, sea turtles, kangaroos, sugar gliders, crocodiles, and the list goes on.

Dr Ilana with a Sea Turtle

Dr Ilana with a Sea Turtle

We are widely recognised as leaders in the treatment of pets and wildlife in the region, with extensive skills and experience in animal care and treatment. We are versatile and adaptable, able to treat any animal brought to us and we use a holistic scientific approach to find the best treatment for your pet.

We are passionate about caring for our pets and their owners. An unwell pet is stress enough, we always do our best to ensure that you feel safe and supported and cared for in all your interactions with The Ark Vet. We are honest and reliable; there are no hidden charges, and our facilities are second to none in the region.

Dr Stephen doing surgery in a remote location

Dr Stephen doing surgery in a remote location

Our head vet and business owner Dr Stephen Cutter (BVSc(Hons)), raised in Alice Springs, has been working in the Territory for many years, and The Ark Animal Hospital as his own practice, to provide the best quality treatment for pets, and to support his work in remote and indigenous communities.

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