VSS CARRARA

CARRARA VETERINARY HOSPITAL

Gold Coast Specialist Veterinary Care & 24/7 Emergency Support

Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS) Carrara is a state-of-the-art specialist referral hospital located in the heart of the Gold Coast. With on-site 24/7 emergency care through our partnership with Animal Emergency Services (AES), we offer fully integrated, round-the-clock support for pets in need, every day of the year.

Our hospital combines cutting-edge technology, an experienced multi-disciplinary team, and seamless collaboration with referring veterinarians to deliver outstanding patient outcomes across surgery, medicine, and advanced diagnostics.

Conveniently located just off the M1, VSS Carrara services the wider Gold Coast, Northern NSW, Tweed Heads and Beenleigh regions, with easy access from Robina, Varsity Lakes, Worongary, Mudgeeraba, Nerang and Reedy Creek. With plenty of parking out the front of the building.

Hospital Facilities

VSS Carrara is one of the most comprehensively equipped veterinary hospitals in the region, designed to support advanced surgical procedures and complex medical cases. Our facilities include:

  • 7 private consultation rooms
  • 3 Fully equipped surgical theathers
  • Dedicated Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • CT scanner (Siemens SOMATOM Scope)
  • X-ray and fluoroscopy imaging
  • Ultrasound:  MyLab Twice
  • Advanced anaesthesia capabilities
  • Separate cat and dog wards and waiting areas
  • On-site Animal Emergency Services (AES) for overnight and weekend care
  • Veterinary MRI access via our Underwood Hospital

24/7 Emergency and Critical Care

Emergency services at Carrara are provided through our VSS team and on-site partners, Animal Emergency Services (AES), meaning pet owners and referring vets benefit from 24-hour care, all under one roof. This includes:

  • Immediate access to emergency veterinarians and triage nurses
  • Direct handover between emergency and specialist teams
  • Continuous patient monitoring and care, 365 days a year
  • Full Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with ventilator support and advanced monitoring
  • Specialist oversight of hospitalised patients, day and night

From overnight stabilisation to long-term recovery, your patients receive the highest level of attention and support.

Our Team of Specialists

VSS Carrara is home to a large team of board-certified specialists and experienced clinicians, offering a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment. Our key services include:

Whether your pet needs ongoing medical care or a one-time surgical procedure, our team works closely with you and your referring vet to ensure the best outcome.

Our internal medicine team at Carrara has recently grown to better manage complex cases and reduce wait times on the Gold Coast. Together, our specialists offer a team-based approach to diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing patient care.

VETERINARY EQUIPMENT SIEMENS

Trusted by Local Vets

We work in partnership with general practice veterinarians to deliver seamless referrals and shared patient care. Our Vet Portal allows referring vets to: 

  • Book referrals directly
  • Access real-time patient updates and diagnostic results
  • Communicate with our specialists throughout the treatment process
  • Call our Emergency Vet directly

Referring clinics often choose VSS Carrara for our clinical expertise, transparent communication, and reliability, especially when continuity of care matters most.

Supporting the Veterinary Community

Our Carrara hospital is led by respected clinicians, including Dr Gordon Corfield and Dr Peter Barron, and we actively support referrer education through events, CPD sessions, and our free specialist scrub-in program - where local vets can observe and participate in procedures alongside our team.

Referrals & Enquiries

Need to refer a case or speak with one of our specialists?

We’re here to help, whether it’s an urgent case or an in-depth workup. Get in touch with the Carrara team today or log into the Vet Portal to book directly and access live updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hospital Visits & Care at Carrara

104 Eastlake St, Carrara QLD 4211

Veterinary specialist referral and emergency hospital Gold Coast Carrara

VSS & AES:  YOUR REFERRAL HOSPITAL

"SIMPLY THE BEST CARE FOR PETS"

CARRARA | UNDERWOOD | JINDALEE

1800 442 648

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