Virginia Family Vet: small animal veterinary clinic in Virginia, Queensland

Virginia Family Vet is a full-service small animal veterinary clinic providing medical, surgical, preventative and dental care. It previously operated as Zillmere Vet Surgery and, after more than 25 years in operation, moved to a newly built facility in Virginia, where it reopened in March 2023. The clinic serves pet owners from Virginia, Nundah, Banyo, Geebung and Zillmere.

Facilities designed to reduce stress

The centre was designed to make visiting the vet as stress-free as possible for both pets and people. It has a spacious reception area and numerous consult rooms, so anxious animals can be quickly moved to a quiet area. It has cat-exclusive consult rooms and hospital wards, as well as a separate waiting area for cats.

The clinic has two sterile surgery suites, advanced dentistry capabilities, in-house radiology and laboratory, and closely supervised hospitalisation and recovery areas.

Veterinary services

The service list includes:

Cancer care treatment
Consultations
Dentistry
Pet desexing
End of life care
Health checks

Professional team

The veterinary team consists of Dr Karen (principal vet), Dr Louise, Dr Leonie and Dr Liyunqian (Jolly), along with Dion, visiting orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeon. Support staff include Yvonne (practice manager), vet nurses Katie, Dani, Georgia and Brianna, and Emma and Steph in client relations.

The clinic highlights its low staff turnover — Dr Karen has been with the practice since 1998 — and its commitment to high standards of care. The veterinary team has interests and expertise in medicine, surgery and animal behaviour.

Accreditations and approach to care

Virginia Family Vet has received Silver Cat Friendly accreditation from the International Society of Feline Medicine and its team is working towards achieving whole practice Fear Free accreditation. The clinic presents itself as an advocate for pets and is committed to collaborating with owners to make informed health decisions.

Informative content for owners

The clinic's website publishes articles with tips and news on pet care, including guides on how to prepare for a vet visit, caring for your pet after surgery, and the first six months of owning a kitten.

Location and contact

About Virginia Family Vet