In an ideal world pets would get sick in the business hours of their usual vet. Actually, ideally…read morethey'd never get sick at all. But Murphy is a bugger and you can bet your bottom dollar they're going to get sick on a Saturday afternoon when it's a visit to the after hours vet. Thankfully, Pet Emergency operates out of Queensland Vets at Stafford Heights and before midnight charge a lower fee for after hour consults. The pooch and I were seen to relatively promptly for what was a busy weekend of consults and injured animal drop offs for the clinic. The vet that saw to us was warm and friendly. There was no hard sell for product -- just honest advice and diagnosis. These guys are firmly in the pet black book. You hope you never need to call upon them but you're thankful they're there if needed.

Very pricey place for a bunch of vets who stand around doing testing all day. The point of taking…read moretests is to find the problem and rule out what could be. Unfortunately the vets here are not about the doing all they can for your pet but rather what they can do as a business. They will go the latter because it's, and I quote, "worthless" as our dog's doctor, Phillip Thomas, so nonchalantly expressed in a conclusion meeting about our beloved dog, Bentley, who passed away. We still do not know what the cause of her death was and we have no answers. However, we did manage to be invoiced a nice hefty bill. Their staff are not properly trained and don't have very good phone manner especially when communication is their way of conveying the updates of your pets conditions. Not to mention the staff there know absolutely nothing and never have an answer and aren't to enthusiastic in finding out. A loss is a loss, pets are no less worthy than a human life and animals become a part of peoples lives and journeys. This clinic is insufficient in their work, their research and their communication. If you do take your pet here - don't believe everything they tell you and get a second opinion.

Central New Farm Veterinary Surgery is an excellent place to take your poorly pets…read more My poor baby, Miss Lola, broke her leg when she was just four months old. Being a first-time owner, I naturally freaked out beyond belief but the extremely calm and professional staff put me at ease. Their level of care is superb - they really look after the pets AND the owners, which is very important. A great vet to take your beloved furry friends to, whether it's for emergencies or routine vaccinations.

In all the years and the various dogs I've owned I have never come across a vet that my dog 'wants'…read moreto go in to. Until I found Wilston Vet. Instead of the usual cajoling and dragging while they put the brakes on, my dog is busting to get inside! Once in she is always warmly greeted like an old pal by the front staff -sometimes even given a little treat much to our delight! This veterinary practice feels so caring and inviting I'm sure any anxiety the owners or pets could possibly feel, disappears immediately. In the past I have bought a dog in after being mauled and although it was a very touch or go situation, in the expert care of Dr Meredith the difficult surgery was a success and my faithful boy made a full recovery. He was cared for expertly through out his whole life by Wilston Vet and they were marvellous and compassionate till the end. Happily my new pup is also under their expert care. I always feel I can be guided by them in any situation with any advice needed. I have recommended Wilston Vet to friends in the past who have remarked how much they like it there too. I write this review to help guide anyone who is looking for a beautiful practice with skilled veterinarians who will provide expert care for your pet when needed.

With my new puppy arriving, I was in search of a local vet. After doing some research on the…read moreinternet and visiting a number of places, Wilston Vet, by far stood out. Their prices are competitive with others however the warm smiles you get in entering their nice clean shop, you know that this is more than a vet surgery, its a community of pet lovers and professionals. The friendly staff went out of their way to explain to me all the health requirements needed for my new puppy without any expectation of joining. This was also reinforced a week later when I dropped past and the friendly staff provided me with some well needed answers and relief prior to picking up my puppy. I have since selected Wilston Vet as my vet for my puppy, Napoleon and have loved coming in for our check-ups and vaccinations.

People's pets are REALLY important to them, and it makes sense that those of us who are pet owners…read moreare pretty careful about who we take them to when they're sick. I've had many vets over the years, and I can vouch for the fact that some vets view pets as products while some vets view pets as important parts of peoples lives. No big surprises what camp the Alderley Enoggera Veterinary Practice falls into. From the moment I walked in there I felt at home, the clean and cheerful surgery is housed in the front of a renovated Queenslander with a pet access ramp at the front. My dog had put her back out chasing a ball (I didn't even know it was possible) and due to the potential dangers of paralysis ticks the vet gave her a thorough going over. The whole examination took almost an hour, and I must admit I was mentally calculating the bill at astronomical. Imagine my surprise when they only charged me $60 for the vet's time! The pain medication was also reasonably priced, and the vet also took care of a little cyst my dog had for free. The vet nurse then spent time with me talking about flea medication and she recommended one she uses for her 6 dogs which has been a great solution for us. I've since found out that other people I know have routinely driven their dogs across the city to this vet due to their level of care. I was lucky enough to move into the area which is how I found them, but now they're mine I'm never letting them go. If you love your animals then this is not only the vet for you but, more importantly, it's the vet for them.

It is a sad state of affairs when your dog gets a spa day and you don't. *folds arms and stomps…read morefeet*. Yet, off the four-legged member of our house went this morning to Auchenflower Vet for his grooming session with the other half of this dynamic duo, Gary. The process is as simple as dropping your pet in on your way to work and wait for them to call and say they've finished. We were able to pick up our fur-monster just after lunch. For $38.50 he was washed, clipped, and nails tended to (no, there was no nail painting). He's come home sans novelty bows in hair (thank goodness) and I'm yet to see any other dog actually be excited to walk into their vet. A day of adventure for your pet, and a day of dog-free activity for you (seriously, have you tried vaccumming with a puppy around!?!)

All of my fur kids love going to the Auchenflower Vet Surgery to see Dr Sally and Gary. Have been…read moreseeing them for nearly 20 years - excellent care, professional service, friendly and super clean environment, state of the art equipment - I know all of my fur kids are in the best hands when they are with Dr Sally and Gary!! Thank you so much!!

We went here because we had tried all the other vets in the centenary area and heard this one might…read morebe a winner. Our dog Budhi (Japanese Spitz) had just come to live with us (we adopted her at 1.5 years old) and she had started throwing up her food every morning. Being a bit worried, and the consult fee here is pretty comparative $55-$59 we thought we'd give them a try. Dr Antje Costanzo saw our dog and was very good at telling us what to do, how to fast and other options to make her feel better. I also wanted to know a bit more about Advantix verses the Advocate that I had been using because they didn't cover worming... and Andrew at the counter was very good at pointing me in the right direction. We left feeling pretty good about our visit. Having said that, we usually feel pretty good about vets when we leave unless we're going there to put a dog down. What really blew us away was the follow up call 2 days later from Antje herself asking us how we were going and if everything was okay. And if there was anything please let her know... we had never received a follow up call from a vet before nor our own pet folder. So this definetely impressed us and we will definetely be back.

Deciding on a good vet can be confusing. I decided on Monier Vet because it's right next to a big…read moreWoolies I go to and I am so glad I did. I couldn't of made a better choice! Every time we walk in, my puppy Churro and I are happily greeted by the staff. Churro particularly likes Andrew (the cool guy at reception) and whenever they see each other at the vet, my pup does a little pee because of all the excitement. The staff are so friendly and helpful. They always play with Churro while we wait for our appointment and love to exchange tips and share stories about other pets they've met. Dr Lucilla Pratt is Churro's vet. She is very patient with my impatient puppy who squirms- a lot! On the first visit we had, Churro was so anxious and seemed scared, Dr Lucilla gave him a dried pigs ear treat for him to teethe on- after that, they became best of friends. Dr Lucilla is always happy answer all the questions I have and even writes little notes to help me. After every check up, Churro is guaranteed cuddles and playtime with Dr Lucilla, which is just so heart warming to see. It's great to go to a vet who seem to love and care about your pet as much as you do. They have a lot of goodies in stock for your pet and great products. Andrew at reception is very helpful, if you're stuck with any questions I'm sure he'd be happy to help.

My cat is a scrappy little thing. He refuses to stay indoors at night, preferring instead to roam…read morethe neighborhood getting into mischief. On one occasion he got into a dust-up with a feline foe and after a couple of days of limping around tragically we bit the (financial) bullet and took him into Grange Vet Surgery for a look- over. The girl on reception was great to deal with when booking and on arrival, and the vet we saw is brilliant- my Max fell in love with her. I wish I could remember her name to recommend her. Thankfully his injuries were nothing to be concerned about and after a quick antibiotic injection and a (very reasonably priced, thankfully) payment we were on our way. I'll definitely bring him back next time he decides to have a biff, but I hope it's not for a while.

Friendly service but a little pricey…read more My silly bird (that I'd only had for a few weeks) broke a feather and started bleeding all over the place. He was still chirping but I was freaking out! I hurriedly booked in after checking that they look after birds (via their website). When I arrived I was informed they rarely see birds, but recommended a great vet practice that did (The Bird Vet, Chermside) - but they also did a quick 5 minute check on my squealing cockatiel and assured me he'll live after finding he just split a blood feather. I was reassured and happy, and a little surpised that a simple quick consult was $40 worth. Would certainly take a dog or cat there if I had them. (I can't, the cat would eat the bird and the dog would eat the cat!)

I have been attending Clayfield vet for well over 10 years with my fur-babies and I would never…read moreconsider going anywhere else. All the staff at Clayfield Vet are friendly, helpful and explain things in a clear manner. They all have a wonderful bedside manner and can even manage to control my 'big boy' who does not liked being held or patted. They give you options based on a case by case basis. They will often consult each other and/or other medical professionals on cases which I think is wonderful because you can get more information and better service this way. This is a family run business and they treat every one of their patients and their humans with dignity and respect. They will often do follow up calls in a few days to see how your pet is progressing after they leave the surgery. Boss, the resident cat is really cute (and cheeky) too and loves to be petted and have a game with you. If you do not want Boss near you or your pet, you just have to let the nurses know and they will move him to another room instantly. I cannot praise Clayfield Vet highly enough.

First things first. I love vets that have resident pets. In the case of Clayfield Vet Clinic, they…read morehave Boss, their charming tabby and white domestic short hair, who you'll find on their photocopier, lounging about in their in tray, or trying to break into the treats jar. Don't worry about bringing your pets into Boss's territory, he's quite friendly. If anything, he just hasn't figured out yet that not everyone wants to be friends with him. The vets will intervene if he ruffles anyone's feathers. There are four vets there who you can see, all of them have at least 10 years experience. You're onto the goods with these guys. I've only ever had an appointment with Dr Gray, and I'm happy to report that she gives down to earth, common sense advice. She's not going to suggest you spend more money than you have to on superfluous items for your pet if you don't need them. Her bed side manner with pets is second to none. She's relaxed, and she knows how to get things done. She won't waste your time. Also, she explains things in a way that makes everything seem as easy as A B C. For any international travellers, Clayfield Vet Clinic can help you out with all the checks you need to go through before your pet can be exported to another land. That's a service not provided by the majority of vet clinics as it requires special accreditation. Bonus! Clayfield Vet Clinic is quite popular, and so I'd advise making an appointment. You can usually get in the same day or the next day. Another good thing- it's an independent family owned practice- now if that doesn't get your vote, what does? Most importantly, It's obvious that all of the vets there are doing what they love. It's not the daily grind for these folk, that's fo' sho'.