Queensland Veterinary Specialists

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

🐾 From flood kitten to treat cupboard bandit!Meet Dougie, the 15-year-old lord of leisure belonging to our Specialist Su...
15/11/2025

🐾 From flood kitten to treat cupboard bandit!
Meet Dougie, the 15-year-old lord of leisure belonging to our Specialist Surgeon Dr Alecia and her husband Ben.

Dougie was rescued during the 2011 Brisbane floods after being found as a feral kitten, and he’s come a long way since his hissy street cat days. These days, he spends his time chewing anything noisy, raiding the treat stash, and keeping everyone in line at home.

Not bad for a senior kitty with arthritis and kidney disease.
Dougie’s still living his very best life! 💪🐾

Meet Cozmo ❤️‍🩹Cozmo is a 4-year-old French Bulldog who came to see Dr Lucas Beierer, Specialist in Small Animal Surgery...
13/11/2025

Meet Cozmo ❤️‍🩹

Cozmo is a 4-year-old French Bulldog who came to see Dr Lucas Beierer, Specialist in Small Animal Surgery at QVS Stafford, after developing progressive weakness in his back legs.

An in-house MRI identified the cause of his weakness as a spinal cord problem called a subarachnoid diverticulum. This rare condition causes constrictive myelopathy, meaning the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) around the spinal cord becomes restricted. This restriction causes fluid build-up and compression on the cord itself, which over time can cause pain, weakness, and loss of coordination.

After detailed discussion with his family, surgical treatment was elected. The procedure involved multiple complex steps that could only be performed thanks to the combined expertise of our specialist surgical team and QVS’s investment in state-of-the-art equipment.

Cozmo underwent a delicate operation, part of which involved removing a small window of bone over the spinal cord so that part of the spinal cord lining could also be removed (a durectomy), as well as a level-5 spinal stabilisation to restore strength and relieve pressure on the spine.

Cozmo was up and walking again just a few days after surgery, and we’re so proud of his determination and progress. We wish this brave little Frenchie and his family all the best as he continues to heal and regain strength!

📍 Stafford | North Lakes | Warana
🌐 http://qvs.com.au
📞 1300 QLD VET | 1300 753 838

Gino’s surprise bee sting! 🐝Gino the ginger cat visited Pet Emergency Sunshine Coast after suddenly refusing to walk on ...
11/11/2025

Gino’s surprise bee sting! 🐝

Gino the ginger cat visited Pet Emergency Sunshine Coast after suddenly refusing to walk on one of his paws.
After a careful examination, our team discovered the culprit - a bee sting!

Thankfully, with prompt treatment, Gino was soon back on his feet and feeling much more comfortable.

We love seeing our feline friends bounce back after these unexpected adventures! 🧡

📍 Stafford | North Lakes | Warana
http://qvs.com.au | 📞 1300 QLD VET

Look at little-miss Klio lending a paw at reception!While waiting for her mum to pick her up after her Outpatient Ultras...
10/11/2025

Look at little-miss Klio lending a paw at reception!

While waiting for her mum to pick her up after her Outpatient Ultrasound, she made herself right at home - helping our client services team take calls and greeting everyone who passed by! 💛

What a little star ✨

📍 Stafford | North Lakes | Warana
http://qvs.com.au | 📞 1300 QLD VET

After a hit by car, Milo’s been soaking up every bit of love (and belly rub) from the Pet Emergency Stafford team. 🐾We’r...
09/11/2025

After a hit by car, Milo’s been soaking up every bit of love (and belly rub) from the Pet Emergency Stafford team. 🐾

We’re so proud of your recovery!

📍 Stafford | North Lakes | Warana
🌐 http://qvs.com.au
📞 1300 QLD VET

🐾 This week’s Staff Pet Sunday star is Nancy, the beloved cat of Keely from our Client Service team at QVS North Lakes.N...
08/11/2025

🐾 This week’s Staff Pet Sunday star is Nancy, the beloved cat of Keely from our Client Service team at QVS North Lakes.

Nancy spends her life how we all wish we could: watching Judge Judy on the daily, sneaking corn chips from her family, splooting around the house, and showing off with Olympic-style zoomies after a trip to the litter box.

She might be scared of birds and grasshoppers, but that doesn’t stop her from ruling the house (and anyone who walks through the door!).

Nancy is a long-term patient with our Medicine Specialists for her recurring mosquito allergy and now has regular check-ins and medication to keep her nose healthy and happy.

Captain McLachlan fluttered into QVS Stafford on Halloween for his gastrointestinal review - looking absolutely fabulous...
07/11/2025

Captain McLachlan fluttered into QVS Stafford on Halloween for his gastrointestinal review - looking absolutely fabulous in his butterfly costume! 🎃🦋
He was such a good boy (and clearly best dressed) that he scored himself a well-earned treat 🐾

📍 Stafford | North Lakes | Warana
http://qvs.com.au | 📞 1300 QLD VET

✨ Meet Sora!This adorable 15-week-old Cavoodle pup had a big scare after an accident involving a horse, which left her w...
05/11/2025

✨ Meet Sora!

This adorable 15-week-old Cavoodle pup had a big scare after an accident involving a horse, which left her with multiple pelvic fractures.

Sora was referred to Queensland Veterinary Specialists, where our surgical team, led by Dr Lucas Beierer (Specialist in Small Animal Surgery) and Dr Daniel Poletto (Surgery Resident), performed emergency surgery to repair her pelvis using two bone plates and twelve screws.

In true puppy fashion, Sora was back on her paws and playing again within 12 hours. After a few nights recovering in hospital, she was walking, toileting, and ready to head home for some well-deserved rest. With a few weeks of recovery ahead, she’s expected to return to her playful, carefree self soon.

A big thank you to the wonderful team at Manly Road 24hr Veterinary Hospital for their excellent care in stabilising Sora before her transfer to QVS. ❤️‍🩹

📍 Stafford | North Lakes | Warana
🌐 qvs.com.au
📞 1300 QLD VET

Meet Milo!Milo attends his physiotherapy sessions at QVS Sunshine Coast like a true gentleman, patiently waiting in the ...
03/11/2025

Meet Milo!

Milo attends his physiotherapy sessions at QVS Sunshine Coast like a true gentleman, patiently waiting in the reception area and charming everyone he meets.

Whether it’s a tail wag or a soulful stare, he’s winning hearts one appointment at a time.

Ortho Club #2 - Tuesday, 18th of November⁠⁠Attention all Veterinarians! ⁠⁠We warmly invite you to participate with our...
03/11/2025

Ortho Club #2 - Tuesday, 18th of November⁠
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Attention all Veterinarians! ⁠
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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. ⁠
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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. ⁠
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Please scan the QR code to sign up.

🎣 Hook, line, but no sinker!Archer decided to take his fishing trip with Dad a little too literally and swallowed a bait...
30/10/2025

🎣 Hook, line, but no sinker!

Archer decided to take his fishing trip with Dad a little too literally and swallowed a baited hook. He came straight into Pet Emergency North Lakes, where our team worked quickly to locate the hook on radiographs and confirm it had made its way into his stomach.

From there, our QVS Internal Medicine team stepped in, performing a smooth endoscopic removal - no surgery needed!

It was the perfect example of collaboration between our emergency and specialist teams, working together to keep Archer safe and comfortable.
A few hours later, he was awake, wagging his tail, and ready to head home!

📍 Pet Emergency North Lakes
📞 1300 QLD VET
🌐 http://qvs.com.au

This isn’t an easy post to share, but it’s one that needs to be said.Social media often shows the highlights, with smili...
28/10/2025

This isn’t an easy post to share, but it’s one that needs to be said.

Social media often shows the highlights, with smiling faces, happy pets, and positive stories. But behind every emergency visit is a team working through long nights, emotional cases, and heartbreaking moments.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen a rise in emergency presentations (especially tick cases). With that, there’s also been an increase in aggression and threatening behaviour towards our staff.

We know how stressful it is when your pet is unwell. Waiting for answers is hard. The costs can be overwhelming. Saying goodbye to a pet is devastating. We understand that completely, because we’re pet owners too.

But aggression, yelling, or threats towards our team are never okay. Our staff come to work to help, not to be hurt. They deserve to feel safe, supported, and respected.

Everyone is welcome at QVS, but violent or threatening behaviour will not be tolerated. Anyone behaving aggressively may be asked to leave, and police may be called if necessary.

We’re all here for the same reason, to help pets. Please help us keep QVS a safe space for everyone. ❤️

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45 Hayward Street
Stafford, QLD
4053

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+61733590777

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