Twin Towns Vet

Twin Towns Vet, veterinary clinic in Coolangatta

Twin Towns Vet is a veterinary clinic located in Coolangatta, on Australia's Gold Coast, treating pets from the city itself as well as from neighbouring towns such as Bilinga, Tugun, Banora Point, Fingal Head and nearby suburbs, and also welcoming clients from Tweed Heads, in the neighbouring state of New South Wales. The clinic presents itself as a team of professionals dedicated to the medical, surgical and preventive care of companion animals.

Veterinary services

The service catalogue covers general and specialised care. The services described include general consultations, puppy and kitten checks, vaccinations, microchipping, dietary advice and nurse consultations. The clinic also offers flea and internal parasite treatments, as well as a specific senior pet program and a weight loss clinic.

In the surgical field, desexing, soft tissue surgery and orthopaedic surgery are performed, with the participation of a visiting surgeon specialising in orthopaedics and soft tissue. Dentistry is part of the offering, with treatment of periodontal disease, one of the most common conditions in adult dogs and cats according to the clinic itself.

Diagnostic imaging includes radiology and ultrasonography, the latter described as a non-invasive technique for examining the animal's body without the need for surgery. The clinic also has its own in-house blood tests.

Behaviour and dog training

The clinic offers behavioural consultation services and a puppy socialisation programme called The Puppy Club, aimed at early education. The team includes dog trainers and behaviour specialists.

Emergency and same-day care

Twin Towns Vet offers same-day appointments for non-life-threatening problems that require prompt attention. The clinic states that it has its own parking at its premises and presents itself as a popular choice for pets from Tweed Heads and Bilinga.

Wellness plan and payments

The clinic offers a pet wellness plan called Best for Pet, designed to spread the cost of preventive care. Regarding payments, the site mentions the GapOnly® system, which reviews and calculates the pet insurance claim while the client is still at the consultation, so that the owner pays only the difference between the veterinary bill and their policy cover.

Professional team

The veterinary team consists of Dr Gina Walker, Dr Andrew Warman and Dr Benjamin Kane, together with locum veterinarian Dr Laoise Ni Thuama and visiting orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeon Dr Dion Woodborne. The staff is completed by two dog trainers and behaviour specialists, Victoria Peers and April Hobbs, as well as nursing and administration staff: Leanne as practice manager, Shelly as head nurse, and Tee, Khiara, Abby and Nell as veterinary nurses, with one veterinary nursing work placement student.

Species and areas of care

The clinic treats dogs and cats, as well as birds and small animals. Its educational content is organised by species and by topics covering basic health, illness and injury, surgery, dental care, senior animals, behaviour and pet safety.

Location and contact

35 Garrick Street, Coolangatta QLD 4225 · Phone: (07) 5599 1090 · Email: reception@twintownsvet.com.au · Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 7:00-18:00; Saturday: 8:00-12:00; Sunday: closed