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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 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. 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.

12/11/2025

🌟 Supporting Our Veterinary Colleagues Worldwide 🌟
At Veterinary Specialist Services, we’re incredibly proud of our team’s dedication - not only to clinical excellence, but also to education and mentorship.
Recently, Dr. Raelene Wouda, one of our specialist veterinarians, contributed to one of the University of Sydney’s Centre for Veterinary Education distance education courses, which attract participants from all over the world.
Dr. Wouda updated the oncology module of the Feline Medicine course, moderated the participant discussion forum and delivered an engaging didactic webinar. Her commitment to sharing knowledge helps ensure that veterinarians everywhere have the tools and confidence to provide the best possible care to their patients.
We’re so grateful for team members like Dr. Raelene Wouda, who go above and beyond to support both animals and the veterinary community. 🐾

11/11/2025

🔍 VSS Conference 2026: Speaker Spotlight - Dr Jason Hoon
Ready to explore the world of laparoscopic surgery? Join Dr Jason Hoon, Specialist Small Animal Surgeon, at the 2026 VSS Conference for a beginner-friendly dive into minimally invasive techniques that are reshaping veterinary surgery.
🎯 Session: "Laparoscopy 101"
This is your chance to gain a clear understanding of what laparoscopy is, how it works and what it can achieve in your practice. Dr Hoon will guide you through the fundamentals - making this the perfect launchpad for veterinarians who are keen to expand their surgical skillset.
💡 What you’ll gain:
- A clear overview of laparoscopic surgery
- Insight into its practical applications
- Inspiration to take the next step in your surgical journey.
Don’t miss this foundational session at the 2026 VSS Conference - perfect for vets looking to level up with confidence.
📆 Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 March 2026
📌 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
🎟 BOOK NOW: www.vssconference.com 🔗

10/11/2025

Paws-itive Community Spirit at Bryants Road Vet Clinic! 🐾🎈
A huge thank you to everyone who braved the forecast inclement weather to join us at the Open Day!
Our team from Veterinary Specialist Services Underwood loved collaborating with our friends at and Animal Emergency Service (AES) for a wonderful morning! There was fun all around with giveaways, treats, fun activities and clinic tours.
At VSS, we are passionate about our community and client education and seeing so many enthusiastic faces (both human and furry) made it all worthwhile.
Pictured: Chantal Kriel, our Hospital Operations Manager at VSS Underwood and Gary Owen, Business Development Manager for AES & PetICU Underwood.
See you at the next event!

09/11/2025

Thank you to beautiful Misty and her family for their extremely generous and thoughtful gesture for the team at VSS Carrara. Your kindness means so much to our team, and we were honoured to care for Misty.

08/11/2025

🩸 Lifesaving animal blood donations at VSS Carrara this week!
Well done to the Gold Coast Animal Blood Bank team for another successful week of donations at VSS Carrara.
On Monday, Loki donated blood in our calming "Zen room", while Riddle contributed on Wednesday - both donors providing vital blood products that support critically ill patients.
These donor heroes looked fantastic in their bandannas and were true ambassadors for the power of community care.
Please join us in celebrating these incredible donors in the comments below👇

07/11/2025

Calling all referring vets and vet nurses: join us for a FREE evening of surgical insight and GI expertise at VSS Underwood on Monday 17 November!
You're invited to our upcoming GP Vet Seminar at Cat Specialist Services in Underwood for a night dedicated to advancing your clinical confidence in managing chronic GI disease.
🗓️ Date: Monday, 17 November 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: in Underwood
💸 Cost: FREE
🍽 Dinner provided
🎟️ BOOK NOW: https://www.vss.net.au/event/event/detail/event/74605
🔗 Events link in bio
👩‍⚕️ Dr Stephanie Colthurst will guide us through GI biopsies and practical exploratory laparotomy.
👩‍⚕️ Dr Else Jacobson will share a practical approach to dietary management in chronic GI disease.
Whether you're looking to refine your surgical technique or deepen your understanding of nutritional strategies, this seminar offers valuable, hands-on insights from two leading specialists.
Let’s learn, connect and elevate patient care together. See you there!

06/11/2025

🐾 Bella’s Cancer Journey 🐾
Meet the adorable Miss Bella, a three-year-old Cavoodle, who recently completed a CHOP-based chemotherapy protocol with the VSS Oncology Service.
Earlier this year, Bella’s groomer noticed some enlarged lymph nodes around her neck. Just six weeks before, at her annual check-up and vaccination, Bella’s physical examination had been completely normal - showing just how quickly lymphoma can sometimes appear and progress.
After further diagnostic testing with Dr. Raelene Wouda and Dr. Sarah Sheppard, Bella was diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma - one of the most common cancers diagnosed in dogs.
While there are lots of different forms of lymphoma, Bella had a higher-grade and generally more aggressive form of the disease. This specific type of lymphoma is most effectively treated with intensive chemotherapy.
Bella began a CHOP-based chemotherapy protocol in May, which combines four drugs that work together to destroy the cancer cells in different ways:
💊 C – Cyclophosphamide
💉 H – Doxorubicin (Hydroxydaunorubicin)
🌿 O – Vincristine (Oncovin)
🐶 P – Prednisolone.
A couple of weeks ago, marked Week 19 of Bella’s chemotherapy protocol. This was Bella’s FINAL treatment!
We’re so proud of Bella and her dedicated family for all their care and commitment throughout her treatment journey.

05/11/2025

Specialist Small Animal Surgeon and VSS Director, Dr Gordon Corfield has reached an incredible milestone… He has completed his 500th successful total hip replacement surgery!
This is a testament to years of precision, dedication and care for our patients.
Dr Corfield is the only surgeon performing total hip replacements on the Gold Coast, giving pets a second chance at happy, pain-free movement.
What an incredible achievement - congratulations, Dr Corfield! 👏
Please share your congratulations below👇

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04/11/2025

🎤 2026 VSS Conference: Speaker Spotlight - Dr Raelene Wouda
Dr Raelene Wouda brings unmatched expertise in veterinary oncology to the 2026 VSS Conference. From an Honours degree at The University of Queensland, to a Haematology and Transfusion Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania , to a second residency program in veterinary oncology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison , Dr Wouda has developed a deep commitment to clinical excellence, professional development, teaching, communication, diversity, equity, inclusion and leadership.
🎤 Talk topic: Chemotherapy in Cancer Care
Chemotherapy plays a vital role in veterinary oncology, but it brings significant management responsibilities. This presentation will explore best-practice approaches to the handling, administering and disposing of cytotoxic drugs to protect veterinary staff, patients and their owners. It will also cover the recognition and management of common chemotherapy side effects. The objective of this presentation is to improve communication around chemotherapy, and instill clinical confidence when overseeing, or even just being peripherally involved in the management of, cancer cases.
Whether you’re directly involved in oncology, or simply want to strengthen your clinical communication, this talk (alongside almost 90 other clinical talks) is simply not to be missed!
🎟 BOOK NOW for the 2026 VSS Conference at www.vssconference.com 🔗

03/11/2025

Real-world experience. Expert mentorship. Unmatched opportunities.
At Veterinary Specialist Services, our interns don’t just observe - they do. From assisting in complex surgeries to supporting community education, our internship program is built on immersive, hands-on learning.
Recently, two of our surgical interns, Dr Jason Wang and Dr Victoria Hudson, joined our Director/Specialist Small Animal Surgeon, Dr David Cook and Specialist Small Animal Surgeon, Dr Abbie Tipler at The University of Queensland to teach suture and abdominal surgery techniques to forty veterinary students.
This is just one example of the incredible opportunities our interns receive. We’re now accepting applications for our 2026 Internship Program.
Thank you to for this opportunity.
If you’re ready to learn, grow and be part of something exceptional, we’d love to hear from you.
Email: HR@vss.net.au for more information📩

31/10/2025

VSS Underwood recently had a spooky visitor, when Miu Miu, a ten-year-old Maltese, stopped by the VSS Oncology Service and got into the spirit of Halloween! 🎃👻
Miu Miu has been visiting VSS Underwood for over a year now. She was initially referred by her family vet, , for multiple lumps along her inner thighs and tummy, and some concerning changes to her bloodwork.
After a thorough workup with Specialist Oncologist, Dr. Raelene Wouda, Miu Miu's diagnosis was a small cell, B-cell, lymphocytic leukaemia - although with more significant involvement of lymphoid tissues outside of the bone marrow, which is atypical for this disease in dogs.
Miu Miu was initially commenced on high-dose injectable chemotherapy. This treatment resulted in a rapid and excellent response, where her white cell count decreased from nearly 200,000 cells/mL to

27/10/2025

Weekend & After-Hours Opportunity: Casual Veterinary Nurse/Technician
Are you passionate about animal care and looking for a flexible, fulfilling role that works around your life? Whether you're juggling family commitments or another job, this is your chance to step into a dynamic, hands-on veterinary nursing role that offers more than just a paycheck.
💼 About the Role
Our 24/7 hospitals are powered by an exceptional team of nurses who believe in gold-standard patient care. We’re looking for compassionate, skilled vet nurses/techs to join us casually on weekends/after-hours.
This isn’t just another nursing job - it’s a place to grow your skills, take on real responsibility and make a difference in the lives of patients every shift.
As an Inpatient Care Nurse, you’ll be an essential part of the team that sees patients through their hospital journey.
🐾 Monitor vital signs & patient wellbeing
💊 Administer medications & perform treatments on medicine/surgical, medical boarding & radioactive iodine patients
📋 Follow treatment plans alongside clinicians
🤝 Provide comfort and care to patients
Don’t be daunted by the specialist setting - our supportive team thrives on collaboration - you'll learn on the job every step of the way.
✨ What Sets Us Apart
Our facilities have been uniquely designed to hospitalise dogs & cats separately, providing stress-free, personalised care.
You’re not just another staff member - you’re part of a team that respects your experience, encourages development and celebrates wins together.
👩‍⚕️ About You
✔ Cert V in Veterinary Nursing or Veterinary Tech Degree
✔ Minimum 3 years' clinical experience
✔ Passionate about inpatient care & clinical standards
✔ Positive attitude & team-focused
✔ Organised, proactive & solutions-oriented
✔ Committed to growth, learning & supporting others.
This position is the perfect way to stay connected to your profession without compromising life outside of work.
Apply today to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.
📩Please submit your CV and a cover letter to HR@vss.net.au📩

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

Telephone

+61738417011

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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.