Queensland Veterinary Specialists

QVS was established in Brisbane in 1982 to provide specialised patient care across a range of disciplines via referrals from veterinarians. Surgeons at QVS provide a range of soft tissue, oncologic and orthopaedic procedures including: + Joint replacement and arthrodeses (fusion) + Simple and complex fracture management + Arthroscopy + Congenital limb deformities + Various joint diseases + TTA, TPLO and TWO options for cruciate ruptures + Abdominal and thoracic surgery + Laparoscopy and thoracoscopy + Correction of congenital cardiovascular defects + Portosystemic shunt management + Reconstructive surgery + Intervertebral disc disease + Spinal trauma + Fractures + Wobbler syndrome + Lumbosacral disease Internal Medicine accepts referrals seven days a week and commonly perform procedures such as bone marrow aspirates, CSF collection, endotracheal washes, joint taps and feeding tube placement. Services available include: Ultrasound, MRI, Digital Xray and Endoscopy. QVS has a complete range of endoscopes, enabling us to perform endoscopy of the gastrointestinal, respiratory (rhino, broncho), and urogenital tracts. Our Reproduction service was founded by reproduction specialist, Dr Philip Thomas in 1990 and offers assistance with: + Infertility + Subfertility + Promotion of fertility + Diagnosis and management of diseases of the reproductive system + Artificial breeding in male and females Services are available all hours We accept all referrals in oncology, most commonly for lymphoma, mast cell tumours, osteosarcoma and soft tissue sarcomas. We provide all aspects of treatment, including diagnosis, staging, surgery and chemotherapy. Dermatology for Animals provides services including: + Allergen-specific immunotherapy for atopic skin disease and feline asthma + Treatment of immune-mediated and neoplastic skin conditions + Diagnosis and treatment of ear diseases Our centre is available 24/7 for all emergencies.