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.

If you are looking for good quality pet care at an affordable price than Northside Vet Care is for…read moreyou. Formally The Affordable Vet, this clinic offers exceptional service at a significantly lower cost than most other clinics in the area. I take my puppy dog here for her annual vaccination, it costs $70.00. I have paid up to $140.00 at other clinics over the years, which is double the price. The quality of service is by no means inferior to any other vet I have visited, in fact this is one of the best vets I have used over the years which is why I have been a loyal customer now for over three years. The clinic, in addition to veterinary care, offers a variety of other services including puppy pre-school, grooming services, health clinics and $5 hydro-baths on weekends, they also have a pet taxi available for house calls - so cute!

The kindness and professionalism of the staff are second to none. whether it was for a service for…read moreour dog or a grooming session the staff were lovely to our dog and us.

It's a sign of the times that we now have immunotherapy specialists for pets. I want to make fun of…read morethe fact but can't, because I love my dog (I'm not the highest in our pack hierarchy) and animals in general. I took Bubbles, a Pomeranian-Chihuahua mix with a bad skin allergy, to QVS earlier in the year. (I know it sounds precious, but it's not entirely what you think, I promise: she's named after the character from Trailer Park Boys.) The allergy was to the point that she was constantly digging her teeth into her skin and ripping out hair, especially around her tail base. It's a distressing thing for an owner to watch their pet in pain, so I'm eternally grateful to the staff at QVS and the vet that referred me here. Our vet - Dr Fiona Bateman - was a specialist from the Dermatology For Animals division of QVS. She was attentive, swift and correct in her diagnosis: Bubbles is allergic to flea saliva. The solution was inexpensive: Comfortis, a tablet that kills fleas immediately rather than over time like most flea killers do. The tablets cost the same as regular flea protection products but have the bonus of working well on highly allergic dogs. Considering how expensive vets in general are, I expected a higher consultation fee than the $158 charged given the amount of time Fiona spent in examining Bubbles and explaining to us, with whiteboard assistance, the possible issues surrounding Bubbles's symptoms and different paths to take. I was impressed by the way Fiona recognized Bubbles's probable issue - a common flea allergy - and diagnosed Comfortis immediately, rather than going through lengthy and expensive immunology testing first. The simple Comfortis treatment worked and our vet was so delighted she didn't bother charging us for our second and final session. And though my pet's problem was fixed fairly easily, the knowledge of the staff and nature of the organization indicate that even very difficult pet problems could be treated here. The staff also seem very dedicated to animals, with pictures of their own pets covering the wall in the waiting room. QVC also offers a surgery, internal medicine solutions for critically ill animals, an oncology ward, a reproduction specialist and is the owner of the only pet-specific MRI unit in Queensland. QVC's Pet Emergency service (07 3359 5333) is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year.

Excellent vet practice. We have been using this practice…read morefor over 10 years and wouldn't take our pets anywhere else.

First and foremost; this place is terrible. Avoid at all costs. Funny thing about that? Not…read moreavoiding it will cost you more than otherwise. Got quoted for a service I found other places for ~$400. Price here? $1100. Why was it that crazy high? Because they added in tons of needless services that EVERYWHERE else said was completely irrelevant! It's highway robbery! P.S. They sent out a bill that I had paid, telling me I am overdue. I got it today. Okay, I can deal with that. It's a mistake, right? ... I checked the date it was signed. THREE WEEKS AGO. Why send it so late? Why send it at all?

This is my local vet. I've been there multiple times now for my two cats, Arnie and Willow…read more They've helped with a check up for Willow after she had an abcess burst in her chest. They've helped with Arnie when he had a swollen paw, a FLUTD and with diagnosing and medicating him for his aggression/anxiety. All the staff here have been friendly, supportive, helpful and most importantly - they've listened. I recommend going there if you're in the area. They know what they're doing and will help you look after your furry friends :).

The realities of pet ownership are that you will, most certainly, become familiar with time spent…read morein a vet waiting room, in treatment rooms and having your beloved pet cared for by, hopefully, equally caring vets. Having moved to the area, the faithful pooch's care was recently transferred to Mitchelton Vets mostly due the their proximity. They're located on Blackwood Street and with on-site parking there's no need to worry about trying to find a street park. Much like doctors surgery, there's nothing too outwardly different than any other vet surgery and, much like a doctor surgery you hope you never have to spend a lot of time in them. On the two occasions I've taken our dog here, the team have been helpful, on-time and affordable. They'll even send your pet insurance claim on to your provider on your behalf.

I send the biggest thanks to Dr Shane Barrington and all the great staff at the clinic, the care…read morethat they showed to our very sick dog and the time they spent on talking to us was just amazing the costs i thought were very reasonable for what they did Once again big thanks for the great service

Excellent vet. Paul is a very caring vet and will go out of his way to help whilst keeping the cost…read moredown. We are pedigree kitten and puppy breeders and have been using this particular vet for many years and have always found that Paul explains what is wrong with your animal in a down to earth way and offers several options for care. He doesn't believe in expensive unnecessary tests but of course will offer them if he believes they're needed. His vet nurse Monica is always helpful on the phone or in person. Initially Paul can seem a bit eccentric, but after getting to know him and visa versa he a warm and generous person. Being a breeder of pedigree kittens and puppies we need to have a great vet and Paul definitely fits the bill. THE BELOW IS NOT SO MUCH REVIEW BUT SOME INFO ON HIS CARING NATURE. We had used Paul for a few years but lost track of him when he closed and moved his practice from a nearby suburb. Luckily we came across him again a couple of years later when frantically trying to find a vet open on a Sunday, we had an extremely sickly 2 week old puppy. Even though he wasn't actually open he was there checking on the animals and amazingly answered the phone. Paul got us to come to the surgery straight away so he could attend to the sick puppy and he literally saved the puppies life, and he wasn't even supposed to be working.

I would strongly recommend this vet for your pets. We have a dog and we've taken him to other vets…read morebut I felt they've only just tried to make us buy the more expensive medicines or treatments. Here, however, I felt that the vet in charge, a nice man named Paul, really does care for each animal. He didn't try to get us to buy anything expensive but rather told us what was available and the cheaper brands he thought worked well. My cousin who also has a dog lives in Indooroopilly has made this her go to vet because she loves the attention. The office is not at all flashy and the consultation room is simplistic so you might not think much of it but the service is impeccable. When compared to other vets out there this one is quite affordable. The flea shot for our dog cost around $30 less than another vet we had originally gone to. What's also great about this place is that you can call Paul and he'll answer your questions (with patience) and give advice. He also follows up to make sure everything is fine, which is great for any doubts or uncertainties you may have. I think this is a great place that really looks out for your pets.

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'.