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Specialised veterinary care in North Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, now at three locations: Stafford Heights, North Lakes and Sunshine Coast.

17/06/2026

Yesterday marked one year since we opened the doors to QVS Sunshine Coast. 🎉

Over the past 12 months, we've had the privilege of caring for thousands of pets across the region, supporting local veterinarians with complex cases, growing our specialist team, and expanding the services available to Sunshine Coast families.

To the local veterinarians and clinics who have embraced us and trusted us with their most complex cases, and to the Sunshine Coast community who welcomed us with open arms, we're incredibly grateful. Most importantly, we're honoured to have been entrusted with the care of so many beloved pets over the past year.

We opened with a vision of bringing world-class specialist and emergency care closer to home, and we're proud to see that vision become a reality for Sunshine Coast pets and their families.

Here's to many more years. 🎉🐾

📍 Stafford | North Lakes | Sunshine Coast (Warana)
🌐 qvs.com.au
📞 1300 QLD VET | 1300 753 838

15/06/2026

Last week our own Dr Alecia Evans headed to Burpengary Veterinary Hospital for a Lunch and Learn with their wonderful team.

Dr Alecia, is one of our specialist surgeons and spent time covering the kinds of insights that make a real difference when it comes to recognising and managing these orthopaedic and soft-tissue cases in practice! 🫔🥪🏥📖

12/06/2026

World Blood Donor Day is this Sunday, June 14th and we are celebrating every single donor who has helped save a life at QVS 🩸

Did you know your pet can donate blood too?
Just like humans, cats and dogs have blood types and our patients need lifesaving transfusions more often than you might think.

If you have a healthy dog over 25kg or a cat over 5kg between the ages of 1 and 8, they could be exactly the hero we are looking for!

Find out more and register here:
qvs.com.au/blood-donor-program

📍 Stafford | North Lakes | Sunshine Coast
🌐 qvs.com.au
📞 1300 QLD VET | 1300 753 838

10/06/2026

Not all medical mysteries have obvious answers, and that's where Dr Richard Burchell comes in!

As one of our Internal Medicine Specialists at QVS Sunshine Coast, Richard is passionate about helping pets with complex medical conditions and finding answers when the cause isn't immediately clear.

From unexplained weight loss and ongoing gastrointestinal issues, to hormonal disorders and immune-mediated diseases, Richard loves the challenge of piecing together the clues and uncovering what's really going on. 🐶🐱

Richard works hand in hand with your family vet to piece together the full picture, find the answers your pet deserves and support them every step of the way - from diagnosis through to long-term care.

Ask your local veterinarian about a referral to our Warana team today!

📍 Stafford | North Lakes | Sunshine Coast
🌐 qvs.com.au
📞 1300 QLD VET | 1300 753 838

06/06/2026

🐾 Staff Pet Sunday - Meet Jasper!

Jasper is a 14 year old ginger tabby belonging to Bridget from our nursing team.

He is affectionately described as "very large, very orange, and having never formed a single thought in his life", so Jasper is still patiently waiting for his turn with the shared orange cat brain cell.

Until then, he spends his time enjoying life's simple pleasures: food, naps, and his collection of favourite Big W reusable bags.

Low expectations, unlimited snacks, and a favourite reusable bag.
Jasper has life figured out.🧡🐱

📍 Stafford | North Lakes | Sunshine Coast
🌐 qvs.com.au
📞 1300 QLD VET | 1300 753 838

05/06/2026

We want to let you know that our phone service is currently being upgraded. If you are disconnected, please try calling again as our lines may be experiencing higher than usual traffic during this time.

We are still open and available for all emergency presentations - please don't hesitate to come straight to us if your pet needs urgent care.

📞 1300 QLD VET | 1300 753 838
📍 Stafford | North Lakes | Sunshine Coast
🌐 qvs.com.au

04/06/2026

We're delighted to welcome back Dr Tiarni Johnston BVSc (Hons) MANZCVS (SAM) to QVS North Lakes, Sunshine Coast and Stafford.

Tiarni is a Small Animal Internal Medicine Registrar with deep roots in this organisation. She completed both her rotating and internal medicine internships here before working with us as an emergency vet, first as an Associate Veterinarian and later as Emergency Clinical Manager.

She left in late 2022 to pursue her internal medicine residency in Perth, and we're thrilled to have her back.

Tiarni graduated from UQ in 2017 and holds Membership of the ANZCVS in Small Animal Internal Medicine. Outside the clinic, she shares her home with two cats, Benedict and Henry.

It's always good when great people find their way back. Welcome home, Tiarni.
To refer, visit qvs.com.au/referrals

03/06/2026

We're thrilled to welcome Dr Fabian Trefny back to QVS, operating out of both our Stafford and North Lakes Hospitals.

Fabian is a newly appointed Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS), having completed his residency in Perth before returning home to Queensland. He brings particular expertise in fracture repair, neurosurgery, and thoracic, abdominal and reconstructive procedures.

Fabian first trained with us as an intern right here at Stafford, so we're glad to have him back on the team!

📍 Stafford | North Lakes | Sunshine Coast
🌐 qvs.com.au⁠
⁠📞 1300 QLD VET | 1300 753 838

28/05/2026

Itchy ears? Constant scratching? Sore paws that just won't clear up?

QVS offers a dedicated dermatology service, giving dogs and cats with complex skin, ear, and allergy conditions access to specialist care.

Led by Dr Aslan and Dr Hutt, our expert team can help with:
• Long-running itching, scratching and hair loss
• Ear infections that just keep coming back
• Suspected food or environmental allergies
• Skin lumps, rashes and sores that won't heal

If your pet has been struggling with their skin, talk to your primary care vet about a referral to our specialist team.

Available at Stafford, North Lakes and Sunshine Coast.

📍 Stafford | North Lakes | Sunshine Coast
🌐 qvs.com.au
📞 1300 QLD VET | 1300 753 838

23/05/2026

🐾 Staff Pet Sunday - Meet Ludo!

Ludo is a 6 year old Am-staff belonging to Krystal from our Client Services team.

Affectionately known as “Boof Head” and “Mr Woooodoh”, Ludo spends his days chasing the mysterious red dot, snoozing on his beloved beanbag, and sticking close to his favourite humans at all times.

Safe to say life is pretty good when you’re this loved. ♥️🐾

📍 Stafford | North Lakes | Sunshine Coast⁠
🌐 qvs.com.au⁠
📞 1300 QLD VET | 1300 753 838

Address

45 Hayward Street, Stafford
Brisbane, QLD
4053

Telephone

+61733590777

Website

http://www.qvs.com.au/

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