WeimMe Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 I am looking to change vets as mine is just about impossible to get into, even in an emergency situation which I think is unacceptable. Does anyone living in the South West Brissie area have an amazing vet, that doesn't charge and arm and a leg that they could recommend? If such a thing exits, a clinic that will care for sick animals overnight instead of palming them off to the Animal Emergency Clinic would be ideal, but at this stage I would be happy just to be able to find somewhere that has great staff who are willing to see your pet when they are very ill and understand the concept of triage. I'm willing to travel for 30 minutes from Forest Lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) If you would head towards Redlands way Koala Park Vet clinic (Victoria Point) are wonderful and get amazing reviews! So cheap but their care is second to none. Jo and her husband own it and try and get in to see one of them if you can. I forget her husbands name! I used to travel from Morningside to see them, they're the best I've found and mum has been using them for 16 years with her dogs. Not sure if its too far a drive though in terms of Forest Lake. Edited July 13, 2013 by donatella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Might be slightly over 30 minutes (probably not in an emergency!)- Lena & the team at Marburg Vets are goddesses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsdog2 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Booval Vet Hospital - available 24/7. Google maps say 26 minutes from Forest Lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DobieMum Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I used to go to Springfield Lakes Pet and Vet. The team was wonderful with all of my animals and they used to give a CCCq discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsdog2 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I used to go to Springfield Lakes Pet and Vet. The team was wonderful with all of my animals and they used to give a CCCq discount. I know someone who uses this vet too and has nothing but praise for them - and yes I've seen their ad offering CCQ discount. I didn't know they were available 24/7 ........ not saying they don't just wondering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliwake Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I go to Springfield District vet - not sure if that's different to the ones mentioned above? The staff are all lovely! I know they usually have a vet in the hospital until 10pm, and from 7am, and they have vets on call all weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsdog2 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I go to Springfield District vet - not sure if that's different to the ones mentioned above? The staff are all lovely! I know they usually have a vet in the hospital until 10pm, and from 7am, and they have vets on call all weekend. Are they available after 10.00? they're not far from my place (closer than Booval) but advertise a/hrs to 10.00, so not sure if they're available AFTER? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliwake Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I don't think they are. In an emergency Booval would be a better bet. I've had to leave my pup overnight when he was on fluids, and I believe it's unattended from 10pm to 7am. I think if a pet is unstable after that they must have an arrangement for a 24hr vet to take over - possibly even Booval? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliwake Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) The only other one I know of that does 24hr care is the 24hr vet at UQ in St Lucia. You're probably right in between the 2 I guess?! http://www.uq.edu.au/vetschool/after-hours-emergencies Doesn't look like it will be open after early next year though... I wonder who will step up in the western suburbs?!! Edited July 15, 2013 by aliwake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DobieMum Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I used to go to Springfield Lakes Pet and Vet. The team was wonderful with all of my animals and they used to give a CCCq discount. I know someone who uses this vet too and has nothing but praise for them - and yes I've seen their ad offering CCQ discount. I didn't know they were available 24/7 ........ not saying they don't just wondering? No they don't do the after hours, but if you need it, they will talk to the after hours vets for you. But they hold really long hours 7am - 7pm I think. And there has been times where I have rung them just after 7pm and the vet would talk to me well after that. They looked after my fur kids fantastically!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) If you would head towards Redlands way Koala Park Vet clinic (Victoria Point) are wonderful and get amazing reviews! So cheap but their care is second to none. Jo and her husband own it and try and get in to see one of them if you can. I forget her husbands name! I used to travel from Morningside to see them, they're the best I've found and mum has been using them for 16 years with her dogs. Not sure if its too far a drive though in terms of Forest Lake. I second these vets (his name is Kevin, Donatella) If you make an appointment always ask to see either Kevin or Jo. Kevin saved Penny when she had a lump of pig-trotter cartilage stuck in her oesophagus, it was stuck right at the end and very difficult to get out without opening her up. eta...it's about 46k's from Forest Lake Edited July 15, 2013 by Boronia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsdog2 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I used to go to Springfield Lakes Pet and Vet. The team was wonderful with all of my animals and they used to give a CCCq discount. I know someone who uses this vet too and has nothing but praise for them - and yes I've seen their ad offering CCQ discount. I didn't know they were available 24/7 ........ not saying they don't just wondering? No they don't do the after hours, but if you need it, they will talk to the after hours vets for you. But they hold really long hours 7am - 7pm I think. And there has been times where I have rung them just after 7pm and the vet would talk to me well after that. They looked after my fur kids fantastically!! I prefer a 24/7 vet because I have lost a dog to bloat - the vet needs to be available any time of the day or night. You can't spend time trying to find a vet and unfortunately bloat often happens in the middle of the night. The reason I was interested is because Springfield Lakes are even closer than Booval :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seita Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I used to go to Springfield Lakes Pet and Vet. The team was wonderful with all of my animals and they used to give a CCCq discount. I used to use this clinic as well and never had a problem with them - I've moved now so don't go there any more. I don't think there are any 24hr vets in your area and the closest ones are UQ St Lucia or there is one in Calamvale as well I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeGee Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 We only trusted Greencross at Ellen Grove, until we moved out past Marburg. I'd go back to Greencross at Ellen Grove in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumof4girls Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I take my guys to Springfield district vets they are great and you can board them overnight etc . They have an on call service incase of emergencies and top notch equipment .. Never had an issue getting an appointment .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashka1 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Marburg are amazing, better than any vets I've seen in Brisbane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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