About Veterinary Specialist Services

Brisbane and Gold Coast Veterinary Referral Hospitals

VSS provides the best possible care to our patients, owners and referring vets

Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS) is a leading veterinary referral hospital network established in 2000 to support primary care veterinarians across Australia. When your pet requires specialist care, your trusted family veterinarian will refer you to one of our Brisbane (Underwood and Jindalee) or Gold Coast (Carrara) hospitals. Whether your pet is facing a complex medical condition or a surgical emergency, we are the go-to hospital for emergencies and specialist veterinary care. We proudly serve families and referring vets throughout the Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Beenleigh, Darling Downs, Sunshine Coast, Tweed Heads and Northern New South Wales regions.

With state-of-the-art facilities at each of our clinics, we provide specialist veterinary care for small animals requiring advanced treatment. Our multi-disciplinary team of veterinarians and nurses work together to care for your pet holistically across surgery, internal medicineophthalmology, anaesthesia, oncology and dentistry streams of veterinary medicine. Our comprehensive scope of specialist knowledge, experience and skills in diverse areas of veterinary medicine ensures your pet will receive the best possible care when they need it most.

With the speed of advances in both human and small animal medicine, Veterinary Specialist Services appreciates the importance of continuing education for all team members. We maintain close connections with international specialists and cutting-edge research. Our work is regularly published in veterinary journals to add to the body of literature that improves veterinary practice world-wide. We provide regular continuing education for the wider veterinary community.

Comprehensive Veterinary Specialties Under One Roof


At VSS, your pet benefits from a collaborative team of board-certified specialists and experts in:

  • Small Animal Surgery (including minimally invasive, intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)/spinaltibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO), cruciate ligament (ACL), brachycephalic airway syndrome (BOAS)total hip replacements, canine laparoscopic spay, laparoscopy & laparoscopic gastropexy, arthroscopy, keyhole, abdominal, urinary tract, thoracic, cardiac (heart), head & neck (neurosurgery), gastrointestinal, gastropexy, liver biopsy/surgery, skin (including skin cancers & melanomas), tumour & carcinoma removal, surgical oncology services, reconstructive and plastic surgery)
  • Internal Medicine
  • Emergency and Critical Care
  • Intensive Care
  • Ophthalmology
  • Dentistry
  • Oncology
  • Dermatology
  • Feline Medicine
  • Brachycephalic Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Anaesthesia and Pain Management
  • Advanced Diagnostic Imaging
  • Advanced Nursing Care.

Our multidisciplinary approach ensures your pet receives holistic, evidence-based care tailored to their unique and complex needs.

Advancing Veterinary Medicine Through Research & Education


Veterinary Specialist Services is committed to clinical excellence and continuous learning. We stay at the forefront of veterinary innovation by:

  • Collaborating with international veterinary specialists
  • Publishing research in peer-reviewed veterinary journals
  • Hosting continuing education programs for veterinarians across Australia

Our dedication to continuing education and research helps elevate veterinary standards and improve outcomes for pets everywhere.

Locations and Hours

Veterinary Specialist Services Underwood (Brisbane) is open for consultations from 8.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. Emergencies are seen on Saturdays by appointment only. Our reception team is here to assist from 7.30am to 7.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Veterinary Specialist Services Carrara (Gold Coast) and Jindalee (Brisbane) are open for consultations from 8.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. Outside of these times, our phones are answered by Animal Emergency Services (who are located at the same premises).

All hospitalised patients of Veterinary Specialist Services are cared for by our veterinarians 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to ensure exceptional care for every pet.

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