Peregian Springs Veterinary Surgery

Veterinary Clinic in Peregian Springs, Queensland

Peregian Springs Veterinary Surgery is a local veterinary clinic located in the Peregian Springs Shopping Centre, in Peregian Springs, Queensland. It presents itself as a local team offering professional, progressive and personalised veterinary care for companion animals, including dogs, cats and birds. The clinic treats both puppies and kittens as well as senior animals, and covers everything from initial vaccinations to complex surgical procedures.

Veterinary Team

The professional team is led by lead veterinarian Kate Story, who graduated with honours from the University of Queensland in 2012. Working alongside her are veterinarians Barbara Kingston (graduated in 1996), Haley Giles (graduated in 2002) and Angela Askew (graduated in 2001). The clinic also has a visiting orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeon, Ben Clarke, who attends through a mobile surgical referral service, and a visiting veterinarian specialising in ultrasounds, Chris Small, with 17 years of experience in veterinary practice and 8 in ultrasound. The nursing and administration staff include practice manager Carly, veterinary nurse and puppy preschool instructor Jackie, veterinary nurses Tamri and Sally, trainee veterinary nurses Charlotte and Frieda, and nurses Keira, Jess and Lisa, currently on maternity leave.

Veterinary Services

The clinic offers a broad range of animal health and wellbeing services. These include ophthalmology, dentistry and dental care, orthopaedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, cancer care, ultrasounds, radiology and imaging scans, in-house blood tests, weight loss, behaviour consultations, effective flea control, microchipping, vaccination for dogs, cats and other species, and prescription food and diet. It also provides general health checks, nurse consults, worming and senior pet care. The clinic has in-house specialist referral for orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeries and for sonography.

Puppy and Kitten Programs

The clinic supports owners from the earliest stages of their animals' lives. It offers puppy and kitten start programs, covering initial vaccination, socialisation, nutrition and parasite control. It also runs a puppy school led by veterinary nurse Jackie, focused on early education and socialisation.

Emergency Care and Advice

The clinic includes an emergency veterinary service and a program called Best for Pet. It also publishes pet care advice content, with topics such as calculating pet age, knowing your parasites, senior pet check-ups and kitten dental and nutritional care.

Consultation Hours

Consultation hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm, Saturdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm, and it remains closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Location and Contact

Shop 13. Peregian Springs Shopping Centre, 1 Ridgeview Dr, Peregian Springs, QLD 4573 · Phone: (07) 5471 2006 · Email: info@peregianspringsvet.com.au · Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm; Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00pm; Sunday: closed; public holidays: closed