Opening 16 November 2026 at 8am 24 Weippin Street, Cleveland (07) 2809 1201

Care and services

Animal bite assessment

Same-day clinical assessment of suitable animal bites, including wound, infection and follow-up considerations.

Opening 16 November 2026 at 8am 24 Weippin Street, ClevelandWalk in for suitable urgent injuries and illnesses

An animal bite needs a proper check.

Fast Track can assess selected animal bites. The clinician considers the animal, wound location, depth, contamination, bleeding and relevant immunisation history before advising the next step.

Opening 16 November 2026 at 8am 24 Weippin Street, Cleveland

What assessment may cover

Some bites need hospital, specialist or public health follow-up. The right pathway depends on the individual assessment.

The animal and circumstances of the bite
Wound depth, location, bleeding and contamination
Movement, sensation and nearby structures
Tetanus and infection considerations
Cleaning, dressing, medication or referral when suitable

What happens when you walk in

Tell us what happened

Share the symptoms, timing, medicines, allergies and relevant health history.

Get clinically assessed

A clinician checks urgency and decides which examination, test or imaging may be useful.

Leave with a clear next step

The next step may be care at Fast Track, follow-up, referral or hospital assessment.

Still unsure?

Call Fast Track on (07) 2809 1201. The clinic team can explain whether to walk in, see a GP or seek hospital care. Call 000 for a life-threatening emergency.

Walk-in urgent care

Opening 16 November 2026 at 8am

Redlands walk-in care starts 16 November 2026. Please call for practical clinic enquiries.

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