NQ Care

NQ Care North Queensland Centre for Animal Referral & Emergency (NQ Care) is Townsville’s only privately owned Emergency and Referral Veterinary Hospital.

02/06/2026

Cringey? ✅
Accurate? Also ✅

We may have sacrificed our dignity for this reel, but never our standards of patient care. 🫡🐾

The acting deserves no awards.
The team behind it? Different story. ❤️

✨ DID YOU KNOW? ✨NQ Care is home to Australia’s Veterinary Nurse of the Year! 🏆🇦🇺🐾Earlier this year at the VNCA National...
29/05/2026

✨ DID YOU KNOW? ✨

NQ Care is home to Australia’s Veterinary Nurse of the Year! 🏆🇦🇺🐾

Earlier this year at the VNCA National Conference, our Head Nurse of Referral & Director, Kimberley Litster, was awarded the 2025 Veterinary Nurse/Technologist of the Year by the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia (VNCA).

This national award recognises outstanding contribution, leadership and dedication to the veterinary nursing profession and anyone who knows Kim knows just how deserving she is. 💙

From mentoring nurses and advocating for the profession, to delivering exceptional patient care every single day, Kim’s passion for veterinary nursing is at the heart of everything she does.

We are incredibly proud to have Australia’s Vet Nurse of the Year leading our team and helping shape the future of veterinary nursing. 👏✨

18/05/2026

Behind every emergency is someone’s whole world ❤️

The late nights, critical moments, tiny victories, wagging tails, cuddles, tears and recoveries….this is why we do what we do!

Veterinary medicine isn’t just about treating patients. It’s about being there for families on some of their hardest days and celebrating alongside them on the good ones too 🐾

Thank you for trusting our team with your pets, your emergencies and the moments that matter most. We never take that trust for granted 💞

✨ WE’RE HIRING ✨NQ Care is looking for a new full time Customer Care superstar to join our growing team 🐾This role is so...
14/05/2026

✨ WE’RE HIRING ✨

NQ Care is looking for a new full time Customer Care superstar to join our growing team 🐾

This role is so much more than reception it’s about supporting clients through stressful moments with kindness, empathy, professionalism and a calm presence.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Loves working with people and animals
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can learn quickly
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Wants to be part of a supportive, one-team culture

Experience in veterinary reception or customer service is highly regarded, but attitude, compassion, and willingness to learn matter most to us. 💚

📧 Send your resume to [email protected]

We’re proud to once again be a Gold Sponsor of Flynn’s Walk Townsville 💛🐾Flynn’s Walk was created to raise awareness for...
14/05/2026

We’re proud to once again be a Gold Sponsor of Flynn’s Walk Townsville 💛🐾

Flynn’s Walk was created to raise awareness for mental health within the veterinary industry and honour the memory of Dr Flynn Hargreaves. Veterinary professionals face incredibly high rates of burnout, compassion fatigue and mental health struggles which makes events like this so important.

Join us on Sunday May 24 at Jezzine Barracks for a morning of connection, support and community 🐶

☕ Free coffee cart
🌭 Free sausage sizzle
🎟️ Raffles + giveaways
🐾 Dog friendly event

We’d love to see our NQ Care community there supporting the people who care for our pets every day 💛

Calling all vet nurses - you’re invited! Join us for a CPD evening, presented by Kim Litster, exploring blood pressure m...
11/05/2026

Calling all vet nurses - you’re invited!

Join us for a CPD evening, presented by Kim Litster, exploring blood pressure monitoring in veterinary patients.

We’ll cover how to obtain accurate readings and confidently interpret results, with a focus on recognising and managing abnormalities during anaesthesia.

While this CPD evening will be tailored with a nursing focus, all members of the veterinary team are welcome to attend.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 19th May 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM Session Talk Starts
📍 Location: NQ Care, 232 Woolcock Street, Currajong

🍽 Food and refreshments provided - Served from 6:00 PM

Please RSVP to [email protected] by Monday, 18th May.

02/05/2026

Just a little snapshot of some of the beautiful patients we’ve seen this week 🐾✨
�Big personalities, tiny patients and everything in between. It’s never a dull moment around here.

We love what we do and we love being part of your pets’ lives 💛

Enjoy the long weekend with your pets 🐾 we’ll be here if you need us.
Open as usual, so you can relax knowing you’ve got...
01/05/2026

Enjoy the long weekend with your pets 🐾 we’ll be here if you need us.

Open as usual, so you can relax knowing you’ve got support close by if anything unexpected pops up.

Wishing everyone a safe, happy weekend!

*Please note a public holiday surcharge applies on Monday.

Welcoming SEVNQ Specialist Eye Vet North Queensland to NQ Care 👁️🐾Access to specialist care can make all the difference ...
27/04/2026

Welcoming SEVNQ Specialist Eye Vet North Queensland to NQ Care 👁️🐾

Access to specialist care can make all the difference and now our patients can receive advanced ophthalmology services right here at home, with SEVNQ visiting every 8 weeks.

Led by highly experienced veterinary ophthalmologist Dr Tony Read, who brings decades of specialist training and experience in diagnosing and managing complex eye conditions, this service allows us to offer an exceptional level of care locally.

From sore, squinty eyes to more complex conditions requiring surgery, this service means less travel, less stress and more support for all our furry friends


Get in touch with our team to learn more or contact SEVNQ directly to book

The next visits are confirmed for:

June – Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th
August – Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th

This morning, two of our directors had the honour of laying a wreath at the dawn service. Not only in memory of the fall...
24/04/2026

This morning, two of our directors had the honour of laying a wreath at the dawn service. Not only in memory of the fallen ANZACs, but also in tribute to the many service animals who stood beside them. From horses and dogs to carrier pigeons, their loyalty and sacrifice are a powerful part of this legacy.

At our core, caring for animals is what we do and today, that care extends to remembering those who served, both human and animal.

Lest we forget ❣️🕊️

As a sign of respect, NQ Care offers 10% off all services for all Defence Personnel

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232 Woolcock Street, Currajong
Townsville City, QLD
4812

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