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Veterinary Specialist Services

Visit www.vss.net.au/contact-us to find all hospital locations. Emergencies will be seen on Saturdays by appointment only.

Veterinary specialist referral services in Brisbane and the Gold Coast: Medicine, Keyhole/Surgery, Emergency, Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Oncology, Feline, Nursing, Advanced Diagnostic Imaging, Physiotherapy and Dentistry. Veterinary Specialist Services was established in 2000 as an extension of general veterinary practices all over Australia, particularly Queensland, and Northern N

ew South Wales in providing the best possible care for your pets at a specialist level. When your pet requires our expert attention, your primary veterinarian can refer the pet to either our Brisbane, Jindalee or Gold Coast Services via a simple referral process. Veterinary Specialist Services is open for consultations across all three hospitals from Monday to Friday. Our wonderful reception team is here to assist from Monday to Friday and until 12:00pm on Saturday. Outside of these times, our phones will be answered by Animal Emergency Services (a separate company within the same premise). All hospitalised patients with Veterinary Specialist Services will be cared for by our veterinarians 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to ensure exceptional patient care for every pet. Veterinary Specialist Services has a wonderful team of dedicated internal medicine and surgery veterinarians in conjunction with Animal Eye Services (Ophthalmology), Animal Physiotherapy and several Veterinary Specialist Consultants in the fields of cardiology, dermatology, oncology and dentistry. Our comprehensive scope of specialist fields ensures the depth of knowledge, experience and skills required to provide your pet with the best possible care are always close at hand. With the speed of medical advances and depth of scientific understanding rapidly increasing in both human and animal fields, Veterinary Specialist Services appreciates the inherent importance of continual education for all our team members as well as maintaining close connections with international Specialist and cutting edge research. Our facilities allow state of the art diagnostic work up and treatment options. For a comprehensive look at all the services and facilities we have available at VSS, please click on the links above. We all know ourselves, that is helps to see where your pet is going, so feel free to take the time to explore our Brisbane Hospital, via our virtual tour. If you require any further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us on: 1800 442 648, or email vss@vss.net.au.

18/04/2026

April is National Pet Month 🐾
At VSS, we see just how strong the bond is between pets and their people - especially when extra care and expertise are needed.
While general wellness is an important foundation, our role is to support pets requiring more advanced diagnostics and specialised treatment. From detailed imaging like CT scans and ultrasound, to ophthalmology services and brachycephalic care, we’re here when your pet needs a deeper level of investigation and support.
National Pet Month is a chance to celebrate every stage of your pet’s journey, and to recognise that when challenges arise, you’re not alone. Our team works closely with your primary vet to help provide answers, clarity and the highest level of care.
Here’s to the pets who mean everything and the dedicated people who support them.

17/04/2026

🐾 Rika’s Story: From Critical to Recovery 🐾
We’ve just published a new patient story on our website, sharing the incredible journey of Rika - a much-loved dog who presented to Animal Emergency Service Jindalee with sudden wobbliness, severe panting and profound lethargy.

What unfolded was a rapidly evolving medical emergency. Initial testing revealed changes highly suggestive of Red‑bellied Black snake envenomation. Despite early treatment, Rika’s condition deteriorated quickly. She became fully recumbent, lost her gag reflex and showed signs of neurological depression and possible acute kidney injury.

Given the seriousness of her condition, Rika was transferred to our VSS Jindalee team for intensive, round‑the‑clock care. There, she received oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids, urinary catheterisation and close monitoring by our critical care team.

After four days of intensive support, Rika made an extraordinary turnaround - and was finally able to return home to her relieved and very happy family. This case is a powerful reminder of how vital early recognition, rapid action and seamless collaboration between emergency and specialist teams can be.

🐍 Although peak snake season is easing, warmer days mean the risk remains. Staying alert to unusual signs in your pets can make all the difference.

✨ Read the full story on our blog and follow Rika’s journey from crisis to recovery.
(Blog link in bio 🔗)
📖 https://www.vss.net.au/blog/snake-bite-treatment

16/04/2026

🚨 GP SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT – JINDALEE 🚨
Vets and Vet Nurses, this is one you won’t want to miss!

We’re bringing you a FREE, high‑impact, joint CPD evening with Veterinary Specialist Services Jindalee and Animal Emergency Service Jindalee, designed to sharpen your clinical confidence in two challenging areas we all face in practice.

📅 Tuesday 23rd April
🕕 6PM–9PM
📍 Jindalee Hotel – Windermere Room
💲 FREE

Featured Speakers & Topics:
🔹Dr Julian Lunn (Small Animal Surgery Specialist, VSS)
“Topic: Wow… that’s a lot of blood!” – Surgical bleeding and how we manage it!
A practical, GP‑focused session on recognising, controlling and troubleshooting surgical haemorrhage.

🔹 Dr Luke Verbatten (Emergency Veterinarian, )
“He ate WHAT!!” – Management of intoxications.
A fast‑paced, real‑world guide to stabilisation, diagnostics and treatment strategies for common (and surprising) toxicities.

🥂 Food and drinks proudly sponsored by , Zoetis and .

🔗 BOOK NOW: https://events.humanitix.com/toxicology-and-surgical-bleeding-management-or-a-seminar-for-vets-and-nurses

Or scan QR code to book📱

14/04/2026

Did you know that VSS offers laparoscopic (keyhole) desexing procedures?
This minimally invasive technique is performed by our experienced surgical team. In this case, the procedure was carried out by our surgical resident, Dr Mitchell Graham at VSS Carrara.
Laparoscopic desexing uses small incisions, along with specialised instruments and a camera, to access the abdominal cavity.
Rudy, a Hungarian Vizsla puppy, recently underwent a laparoscopic ovariectomy, where her ovaries were removed using this keyhole approach.
Thanks to the minimally invasive nature of the procedure, Rudy recovered quickly and was able to go home the very same day. Keyhole surgery is associated with less post-operative pain and faster recovery times for patients.
VSS offers fixed pricing for this procedure, with laparoscopic desexing available for $1800.

For more information visit the Fixed price Surgery section of our website at www.vss.net.au 🔗

13/04/2026

This month, we celebrate something truly special; not just milestones in years, but the incredible people behind them.
A huge congratulations to Dr Gordon Corfield, Specialist Surgeon, for an outstanding 18 years with VSS and to Dr Peter Barron, Internal Medicine Specialist, for 13 remarkable years with VSS. These achievements represent far more than time served; they reflect unwavering dedication, compassion and an enduring commitment to excellence in patient care.
Over the years, both Dr Corfield and Dr Barron have made extraordinary contributions - not only through their clinical expertise, but through the way they show up every single day. Their professionalism, leadership and genuine care for patients and colleagues alike have helped shape the very foundation of our team.
What truly sets them apart is the culture they’ve helped build. Their positivity, support and sense of humour have created an environment where people feel valued, motivated and proud to be part of something bigger. The morale and atmosphere within the team today is a direct reflection of the standards they uphold and the example they set.
They’ve mentored, guided and inspired so many along the way, leaving a lasting impact that goes well beyond their individual roles. It’s this kind of legacy that defines a great team and we are incredibly fortunate to have them both as part of ours.
Thank you, Dr Corfield and Dr Barron, for your years of dedication, your leadership and the energy you bring to our workplace. Here’s to celebrating everything you’ve achieved and looking forward to many more successful years ahead!

11/04/2026

🐾 Happy National Pet Day 🐾
Today, we’re celebrating the companions who bring so much joy, comfort and unconditional love into our lives. Every pet is family and they deserve the very best care.
At VSS, we’re proud to support your pets at every stage of their journey. Whether it’s advanced diagnostics, complex surgeries, expert treatment or ongoing care, our team is here to help them live healthier, happier lives.
A few ways to celebrate today:
• Spend some extra quality time together
• Treat them to their favourite snack or enrichment activity
• A special visit to the pet store to pick out a new toy.
Give your furry (or feathered or scaled!) friend an extra cuddle today - they’ve earned it!

10/04/2026

Position Vacant: Hospital Veterinarian at VSS Underwood

Veterinary Specialist Services is a renowned small animal referral organisation based in Southeast QLD, with hospitals located in Underwood, Carrara and Jindalee. We offer a broad range of veterinary specialty services supported by advanced diagnostic modalities and therapeutic interventions.

At our Underwood hospital, we offer a comprehensive range of multidisciplinary services, including Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Feline Medicine, Emergency & Critical Care, Dermatology, Dentistry and Physiotherapy. Our dedicated team of veterinarians, veterinary nurses and support staff are integral to our mission to support our people to provide the best possible care for our patients, clients and referring veterinarians. We are deeply committed to the professional and personal growth of our team members, actively contributing to veterinary education and training programs across all levels.

The Opportunity
VSS is excited to offer a full-time Hospital Veterinarian position at our Underwood hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a dynamic team of specialists, providing high-quality care within our well-established internal medicine, emergency and surgery services.
This role is well suited to a veterinarian who is passionate about patient care and enjoys working across a variety of services. During weekday rostered shifts, this position will support our Emergency, Internal Medicine and Oncology teams with the assessment, management and ongoing care of hospital patients. On weekend rostered shifts, the role will focus on attending to Internal Medicine and Surgery discharges, while also helping to support inpatient care and providing clinical support to our nursing team. This is a hands-on role that is integral to maintaining continuity of care and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients, clients and referring veterinarians.

About You
✅Veterinarian with a BVSc or equivalent.
✅Registration to practice in Australia.
✅Minimum 2-3 years of clinical experience.
✅Strong interest in Emergency, Internal Medicine and Oncology.
✅Collaborative team player who can integrate smoothly within our specialist team.
✅Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to providing high-quality care to patients, clients and referring vets.

What We Offer
✅A full-time position with weekday and weekend rostered shifts, with no overnight work required.
✅Competitive compensation in line with your expertise.
✅Direct mentorship from veterinary specialists and the opportunity to work alongside internationally recognised professionals.
✅Access to internal and external professional development, including our prestigious annual veterinary conference.
✅A varied and challenging caseload that hones your skills in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Apply Now👇🔗
https://vss.elmotalent.com.au/careers/all/login/?redirectURL=Z2RzNGg2NEkzZ2nR29jjp6JlY7%2Bm2pfM0OCj3JegrqHbl8rT4GLJq2OslNnOzNbmY8mioHid1suWxeOk1K9jgFaW3NvJ42WnoKOrdMuyy6GqWsuelbehzNWkyeuozaiiqp%2BN3NbZ5ZfNc2Y%3D

09/04/2026

Otto, a 6-year-old Miniature Schnauzer, continues his second CHOP chemotherapy protocol under the care of Dr Natasha Alexander for relapsed multicentric large cell lymphoma. Otto was originally diagnosed in November 2024, before unfortunately relapsing six months after finishing his first CHOP protocol.
We always love seeing Otto come in, especially alongside his emotional support friend, Abby - both Schnauzers bring such a calm and positive presence to each visit, making his treatments that little bit brighter for everyone involved.
Since his most recent visit (week 16), Otto has been doing very well at home. He remains bright, active and comfortable, even enjoying a long walk over the weekend without issue. His appetite, thirst, toileting and energy levels are all normal, and there have been no gastrointestinal or respiratory concerns reported.
On examination, Otto continues to look clinically well with stable vital parameters. His peripheral lymph nodes remain within normal limits, consistent with ongoing good disease control. His known low-grade heart murmur and arrhythmia are stable and being managed with sotalol with our colleagues at VCA.
Bloodwork on the day confirmed adequate neutrophil and platelet counts, allowing chemotherapy to proceed as planned. He received vincristine intravenously without complication, along with anti-nausea support (maropitant), and continues to have ondansetron available at home if needed.
Overall, Otto is tolerating chemotherapy exceptionally well and remains in complete remission. The plan is to recheck his bloodwork in one week and continue with the next stage of his protocol (cyclophosphamide) if appropriate.

08/04/2026

Position Vacant: Oncology Veterinary Nurse at VSS Underwood

Veterinary Specialist Services is an established Small Animal referral practice in southeast QLD, with hospitals in Carrara, Jindalee and Underwood. We create environments where people can do their best work. Our teams are passionate about delivering patient care and support each other to do it. Our team have a very diverse skillset and can offer just about all specialities, diagnostic modalities and therapies across our practice group. We have residency training programs for vets, in-house training programs for nurses and internships where many of our interns have progressed to become registered Specialists. We are involved in the industry with wide participation in professional groups, universities and continuing education courses; and we run our own annual conference.

About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to become an integral part of our Specialist Veterinary Oncology team. You will work closely alongside our Oncology Specialists, supporting patients and their owners at every stage of their journey - from initial diagnosis through to treatment and ongoing care.
You'll collaborate across disciplines throughout the hospital, working in a niche service that holds patient welfare and client communication at its core. If you thrive on hands-on nursing, love building meaningful client relationships and have a keen eye for detail - this role was made for you.

Why You'll Love It Here
🔬Specialist-Level Work: Apply your nursing skills to complex, meaningful cases in a specialist environment.
🤝Real Client Relationships: Build lasting bonds with pet owners during their most important moments.
🌱Continuous Learning: Grow your oncology expertise alongside leading specialists with ongoing development.
🏥Collaborative Culture: Work across a multidisciplinary hospital with a team that genuinely supports each other.

About You
✅Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or Veterinary Technician Degree
✅Minimum 3 years of clinical experience
✅Commitment to high standards of patient care and clinical excellence.
✅Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to pitch in across all areas of patient care.
✅Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
✅Values team culture and looks out for the wellbeing of colleagues.
✅Loves to learn and is always looking to develop and refine new skills.

Apply Now: https://vss.elmotalent.com.au/careers/all/login/?redirectURL=Z2RzNGg2NEkzZ2nR29jjp6JlY7%2Bm2pfM0OCj3JegrqHbl8rT4GLJq2OslNnOzNbmY8mioHid1suWxeOk1K9jgVaW3NvJ42WnoKOrdMuyy6GrWsuelbehzNWkyeuozaiiqp%2BN3NbZ5ZfNc2Y%3D2Bm2pfM0OCj3JegrqHbl8rT4GLJq2OslNnOzNbmY8mioHid1suWxeOk1K9jgVaW3NvJ42WnoKOrdMuyy6GrWsuelbehzNWkyeuozaiiqp2Bm2pfM0OCj3JegrqHbl8rT4GLJq2OslNnOzNbmY8mioHid1suWxeOk1K9jgVaW3NvJ42WnoKOrdMuyy6GrWsuelbehzNWkyeuozaiiqp

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pets and their families, we’d love to hear from you.

07/04/2026

This Easter, the VSS Carrara team visited some amazing local clinics to hand deliver some goodies to some of our referring practices.
It’s our small way of saying THANK YOU for your continued support and for being such a big part of what we do.
We truly love being part of the continued care for local clinics and plan to make our way around to all our referring clinics over the coming weeks to say hello, catch up in person and drop off some VSS goodies🐾
Happy Easter from all of us at VSS! 🐣

06/04/2026

We’ve loved spreading a little Easter cheer this week 🐣💛
Together with our friends at Animal Emergency Service , we shared some Easter treats to some of our wonderful referring clinics as a small thank you for the care and trust they show our patients every day.
We’re also planning to make our way around to all our referring clinics over the coming weeks to say hello, catch up in person and drop off some VSS goodies.
We’re so grateful to work alongside such an incredible network of vets. Every referral, collaboration and shared case truly means the world to us.
From all of us at VSS and AES, thank you for everything you do, and wishing you all a very happy and safe Easter!

04/04/2026

🐣Happy Easter from Veterinary Specialist Services🐣
From our entire team across VSS, we want to wish all of our patients, clients, referring vets and the wider veterinary community a very happy and safe Easter.
Whether you’re spending the long weekend with family, friends or pets, we hope it’s filled with rest, joy and plenty of chocolate (for the humans only, of course!) 🐰🍫
Our vet specialist team has been getting into the holiday spirit with a fun Easter scavenger hunt around our clinics 🐾🥚
While we’re celebrating, it’s also a good time to remember that chocolate and pets don’t mix. 🍫❌ Chocolate can be toxic to dogs and cats, so please keep all Easter treats safely out of reach. If you think your pet may have eaten chocolate or grapes, don’t wait - contact your vet right away. If your vet is not open, please head straight to your nearest VSS hospita, where our colleagues at Animal Emergency Service are available 24/7 (including public holidays) for all emergencies.
To our incredible referrers, thank you for your ongoing trust and collaboration. To our clients, thank you for allowing us to care for your beloved pets. And to our patients, you’re the reason we do what we do every single day. We’re grateful for each and every one of you. Wishing you a wonderful Easter break from all of us at VSS 🐾💐

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Shop 14 Springwood Hometown Cnr Lexington And Logan Rds Shop 14
Underwood, QLD
4119

Telephone

+61738417011

Website

https://www.vss.net.au/, https://www.vss.net.au/latest-news.html, https://www.vss.net.au/qld-veterinary-training-events.

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Veterinary Specialist Services was established in 2000 as an extension of general veterinary practices all over Australia, particularly Queensland, and Northern New South Wales in providing the best possible care for your pets at a specialist level. When your pet requires our expert attention, your primary veterinarian can refer the pet to either our Brisbane, Jindalee or Gold Coast Services via a simple referral process. Visit www.vss.net.au/contact-us to find all hospital locations. Veterinary Specialist Services is open for consultations across all three hospitals from Monday to Friday. Emergencies will be seen on Saturdays by appointment only. Our wonderful reception team is here to assist from Monday to Friday and until 12:00pm on Saturday. Outside of these times, our phones will be answered by Animal Emergency Services (a separate company within the same premise). All hospitalised patients with Veterinary Specialist Services will be cared for by our veterinarians 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to ensure exceptional patient care for every pet. Veterinary Specialist Services has a wonderful team of dedicated internal medicine and surgery veterinarians in conjunction with Animal Eye Services (Ophthalmology), Animal Physiotherapy and several Veterinary Specialist Consultants in the fields of cardiology, dermatology and dentistry. Our comprehensive scope of specialist fields ensures the depth of knowledge, experience and skills required to provide your pet with the best possible care are always close at hand. With the speed of medical advances and depth of scientific understanding rapidly increasing in both human and animal fields, Veterinary Specialist Services appreciates the inherent importance of continual education for all our team members as well as maintaining close connections with international Specialist and cutting edge research. Our facilities allow state of the art diagnostic work up and treatment options. For a comprehensive look at all the services and facilities we have available at VSS, please click on the links above. We all know ourselves, that is helps to see where your pet is going, so feel free to take the time to explore our Brisbane Hospital, via our virtual tour. If you require any further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us on: 1800 442 648, or email vss@vss.net.au.