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Specialised veterinary care in North Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, now at three locations: Stafford Heights, North Lakes and Warana

22/10/2025

See the invisible.

Hidden disabilities and invisible challenges exist everywhere, often in silence. This week, we acknowledge our colleagues, clients, and community members living with conditions that aren’t always visible but are deeply real.

Whether it’s physical, mental, or emotional, you are seen, valued, and supported.
Let’s take a moment to show kindness, patience, and care, because visibility starts with empathy.

Learn more about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and what it represents: hdsunflower.com/au

🐾 QVS Pet Emergency & Specialist Hospitals
📍 Stafford | North Lakes | Warana
🌐 qvs.com.au
📞 1300 QLD VET (1300 753 838)

21/10/2025

Ortho Club #2 - Tuesday, 18th of November

Attention all Veterinarians!

We warmly invite you to participate with our Specialist Surgeons Dr. Tim Pearson and Dr. James Crowley on Tuesday, November 18th, as we delve into surgical issues related to the hip, sharing the latest research and unique case studies.

We welcome you to attend in person at our newly established hospital on the Sunshine Coast, or you can opt to partake in the conversation virtually.

Please scan the QR code to sign up.

21/10/2025

🎉 Huge Congratulations to Annie Smith & Rebecca Brangwynne-Smith! 🎉

We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate Annie Smith and Rebecca Brangwynne-Smith for passing their VTS exams and becoming the first Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS) in Anaesthesia and Analgesia at QVS! 🩺✨

This is an incredible achievement that reflects their dedication, countless hours of study, and unwavering commitment to excellence. We are so proud of you both and feel incredibly lucky to have such talented professionals on our team.

19/10/2025

Guess what hopped in today? 🦘💛
While we don’t normally see joeys at QVS, we were happy to support the team with this little one. He came in for a check-up and some x-rays, and our team made sure he was safe, healthy and on track to grow strong!

📞 1300 QLD VET
🌐 http://qvs.com.au

18/10/2025

Staff Pet Sunday - Meet Mr Darcy & Mr Bingley! 🐾

These two dashing gents have been keeping Courtney on her toes for years!

Mr Darcy, the big, loveable tabby, found his forever home with Courtney six years ago after two previous adoptions didn’t stick. He is a true gentleman and he LOVES a shower! He may be low maintenance in many ways, but don’t be fooled, breakfast and dinner are non-negotiable in his house, and he will meow (scream) until he is fed. Known affectionately as Moose, Moo-Moo, or Caboose, he’s as chunky and charming as they come ♥️

Then there’s Mr Bingley, the little whirlwind of energy. This ex-RSPCA kitten had Courtney smitten from the start, but someone already had their eyes on him. After a twist of fate (he unfortunately caught ringworm), the adoption fell through, and Courtney was able to bring him home! BUT she soon discovered he is ADHD in cat form. He skids, zooms, and bounces around the house with endless enthusiasm. He’s also very smart, having mastered sit, shake, high five, spin, and even the “meerkat sit” (which shows off his fluffy pantaloons), and he loves to curl up on laps for purring cuddles

Together, these two have played big roles in raising over 50 foster kittens in Bundaberg before moving to the sunny coast (Darcy as the mother hen, Bingley as the mischievous helper)

Life with these cheeky chaps is never dull for Courtney! 🫶🏻

17/10/2025

You are welcome here 🌈♥️

At QVS, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and valued.

Our hospitals are proud to be part of the Welcome Here Project, celebrating diversity and inclusion across our teams, clients and communities.

We proudly welcome people of all backgrounds, identities and orientations, because kindness, compassion and respect have no boundaries.

Whether you visit us at Stafford, North Lakes or Warana, you’ll always be welcome here.

http://qvs.com.au | 1300 QLD VET

14/10/2025

This is Brian the Trooper!

Brian was referred to QVS by our friends at Greencross Vets Maroochydore after an ultrasound revealed a large mass deep in his abdomen.

A CT at QVS confirmed the suspicion, and surgery was performed to remove a retroperitoneal haemangiosarcoma - an aggressive cancer with a very limited prognosis. At the time, Brian’s family were told he might only have a couple of months.

With surgery by Dr Alecia Evans and follow-up chemotherapy managed by our Oncology team, Brian has truly beaten the odds! More than a year later, he’s still here, still strong, and his most recent abdominal ultrasound shows no evidence of metastatic disease. 🎉

Brian’s journey is a reminder of the importance of timely referral and specialist care - and the strength and resilience our patients can show.

He is a living testament that sometimes they write their own prognosis. 🐾💛

14/10/2025

Exam Success for our QVS ECC team!

We are proud to congratulate Dr Tess O’Keeffe, Dr Cameron Morris, and Dr Hannah Brodie on successfully passing their board certification examinations and earning the prestigious title of Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.

This accomplishment reflects years of dedication, perseverance, and exceptional commitment to the field. Dr O’Keeffe and Dr Morris are QVS’s first ECC residents, while Dr Brodie completed her internship with QVS and has now rejoined the Critical Care team on the Sunshine Coast.

We are incredibly proud to have supported them throughout their journey and are delighted to now have four board-certified Specialists in Emergency and Critical Care across our three QVS hospitals, providing expert patient care and leadership in our ICUs and emergency departments.

12/10/2025

Behind the Scenes at QVS: Hip and Elbow Scoring 🦴

When it comes to giving pets the best start in life, every detail matters. That’s why breeders and owners trust QVS with advanced hip and elbow scoring to help safeguard the long-term health and wellbeing of future generations.

Hip and elbow dysplasia are developmental conditions that can lead to arthritis, pain, and reduced mobility.
Screening radiographs help:
• Breeders make informed choices to reduce the risk of passing on joint disease.
• Owners gain insight into their dog’s joint health and whether early management or lifestyle adjustments may help.
• Vets identify changes that aren’t always obvious on examination alone.

Behind the doors of our radiology suites, every patient is treated with kindness and care.
Our specially trained nurses and vets work together to capture high-quality diagnostic x-rays, having undergone specific training in patient positioning to ensure each radiograph meets the strict criteria for accurate assessment. These are then submitted to accredited specialists for official evaluation.

While ANKC Hip and Elbow Scoring evaluates for evidence of pre-existing joint disease and is commonly used for breeding dogs, the PennHIP radiographs are recommended for younger dogs to allow prediction of the development of hip dysplasia based on the degree of laxity (looseness) of their hip joints. As a result, PennHIP Screening is recommended for all dogs at risk of developing hip dysplasia, and potentially allows our vets to recommend procedures which may further reduce the risk of developing hip arthritis later in life! PennHIP radiographs are best performed in puppies between 16-20 weeks of age to ensure we can identify any abnormalities as soon as possible.

Want to learn more?
Our Specialist Surgeon, Dr Alecia Evans, will be speaking on hip and elbow scoring alongside our Reproduction Specialist, Dr Xavier, at the upcoming Australian Breeders Conference in October.
Click through for details and ticket info!

🌟 Hip and Elbow Scoring is available at all QVS hospitals.
qvs.com.au | 1300 QLD VET

11/10/2025

Staff Pet Sunday, Meet Quill! 🐾

This handsome boy is Quill, the 4-year-old German Shepherd who lives with Caitlin, one of our wonderful General Ward nurses at QVS Stafford.

Quill is a working line Shepherd, full of brains and boundless energy - a big leap from Caitlin’s first show line pup and definitely not for the faint-hearted! Together, they’re always busy mastering tricks and exploring advanced obedience, because a clever dog like Quill never runs out of ideas and loves learning new things.

Quill LOVES exploring the world with Caitlin, always sticking faithfully by her side. When he’s not busy learning new tricks, he enjoys special celebrations - including birthdays with his favourite “cake”… a can of i/d! 🎂

With all his brains, energy, and charm, Quill makes every day with Caitlin an adventure - and we think you’ll agree he’s as handsome as he is clever 💛

10/10/2025

It is Vet Nurse Day, and today we are celebrating the incredible humans who make QVS what it is. ♥️

Our nurses bring skill, empathy, and humour to every shift. They support each other through long nights, tough cases, and the moments that matter most.
They are the calm in chaos and the reason so many pets go home to their families.

We are so grateful for every single one of you.
Thank you for everything you do.

📍 Stafford | North Lakes | Warana
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http://www.qvs.com.au/

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