Biddy the echidna came into the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital in pretty bad shape.
The Australian native had been found in a Maryborough backyard with cuts across the back, legs and spines and a minor rib fracture, injuries likely received during slashing work that was taking place nearby.
Vets at the hospital said Biddy's cuts were "quite severe" and difficult to treat and so had to give the injured animal a healing bubble bath.
A team of three worked to remove dirt and hair from around each spine before Biddy was de-ticked and a deep wound in the front right leg was stitched up.
Biddy's treating vet, Sharon Griffiths said Biddy was very lucky.
"Biddy came to us in distress with severe cuts and abrasions on the back and leg, as well as broken, missing and bent spines," Dr Griffiths said.
"Apart from the obvious injuries, Biddy is a healthy adult echidna who after a lot of care and attention should be ready to return to life in the wild."
Biddy will recover at the hospital's Intensive Care Unit is on a course of antibiotics and pain relief medication and will be released back into the Maryborough area when fully healed.
The echidna breeding season runs from June to September and Australia Zoo urges everyone to be responsible and drive safely through wildlife populated areas.
