Recommended Vets

Here you will find a reliable list of vets Australia-wide that guinea pig owners have recommended as cavy friendly, knowledgeable and reliable. If you know of a vet that you would like to recommend to have placed on the list below please feel free to email the ACS with their full contact details and location and we will add them to the list. Email: fizzygirl28@hotmail.com

Queensland

Albany creek vet
Stephen Lindores
739 Albany Creek Road, Albany Creek, 4035.
07 3264 1222
Consult - $28.00
Website: www.albanycreekvet.com.au/home/index.cfm
Stephen lindores has 15 yrs UK experience with small animals and has extensive knowledge on small animals. Explains every step of the way regarding your guinea pigs condition. Very reliable with full dental work and surgery. The trusted regular ACS vet.

Camp Hill Veterinary Surgery

Dr. Deborah Pears

435 Old Cleveland Rd, Cnr Bennetts Rd, Camp Hill QLD, 4152.

07 3395 3303

Consult - $40.00

Deborah has studied guinea pigs their genetics and health in depth for many years and is one of Brisbane's most knowledgeable vets with guinea pigs and small animals. Deborah has done a lot of work with natural medicines and also can provide medical care with guinea pig teeth and dental work.

West Toowoomba Vet Surgery
( Appointments also available at UQ Clinic at St Lucia in Brisbane on Tuesdays )
Dr Bob Doneley
194 West Street Toowoomba, 4350.
07 4636 2027

Consult - Varies

Bob is an exotics vet and comes highly regarded with his extensive experience and work with small animals. Bob has worked in London, United Kingdom, Brisbane and Toowoomba. Bob also currently works at the University of Queensland in the veterinary department. Bob has extensive surgical experience with small animals.

Oakey Flat Road Veterinary Surgery
Dr Aaron Moles or Dr Danni Brown ( exotic vets )
Cnr Oakey Flat and Williamson Roads, Morayfield.
07 3886 6565

Consult - Unknown

Although no recommendation has been made we have placed this information here as we have spoken to the surgery over the telephone and are aware of the equipment available and have been told of the extensive knowledge both these veterinarians have with the smaller animals, reptiles and birds.

New South Wales

Russell Vale Animal Clinic
Dr Liz Chmurycz
Cnr Bellambi Lane and Northen Distributor, Bellambi, NSW, 2518.
(02) 4284 5988 A/H: 4227 9988
Consult Fee - $38

Website - http://www.animalclinic.com.au/
Liz is a member of the Australian Small animal veterinary association and has had great reports by guinea pig owners that have visited the clinic. Liz is a wonderful vet with over 15 years experience. She accepts online enquiries and consults via her website.

Crown Street Veterinary Hospital
Dr Matt Brown
424 (Upper) Crown Street, West Wollongong, NSW, 2500.
4228 3777

Consult Fee - Unknown
Matt is very experienced in de-sexing cavies.

North Shore Veterinary Specialist Centre
Dr David Vella ( exotics vet )
64 Atchison Ct Crows Nest NSW 2065.
9436 4884
Website - http://davidvella.com.au/
David has exclusive experience with small animals and exotic animals he has worked in the United Kingdom and Sydney. David is also involved in foster care, handling, rescue and rehabilitation of animals.

Balgownie Veterinary Hospital
156 Balgownie Rd Balgownie NSW 2519.
(02) 4285 5210
Website - http://www.balgownievet.com.au/
BVH is a small animal hospital which was opened in 1991 by Mark and Stephanie Allison. Both have traveled to the UK and had many years of study before opening their practice in Australia. Mark has a certificate in small animal cardiology. Their hospital offers many series and is a highly regarded clinic. The website has over 900 pages of information.

Dr Alex Rosenwax
Shop 3 Block D , 1 Hunter Street, Green Square 2017
Ph: (02) 9319 6111
Website - http://www.birdvet.com.au/
Alex is president of the Australian Avian Veterinary Medical Association. We have not received any recommendations of this particular vet although after reading through the website believe that one of the staff could be of great help for guinea pig medical treatment. Please ring the clinic to talk to the vets if you require more definite information on their experience with guinea pigs.

Victoria

Warranwood Veterinary Centre
1 Colman Road Warranwood 3134
Ph: (03) 9879 0900
Website - http://www.warranwoodvet.com/index.htm
Warranwood is a clinic that specializes in exotic animals and small pets including guinea pigs. The clinic contains an updated range of medical facilities and equipment and has a highly regarded team of staff/vets.
 

Tasmania

No Tasmania vets have been recommended as yet.

South Australia

No South Australia vets have been recommended as yet.

Western Australia
 

The Rabbit Shop and Medical Clinic

Booragoon
10/ 20 Shields Cres, Booragoon WA, 6154
08 9330 2321
Mon-Fri 8am to 5.30pm
Sat 8am-2pm

Consult - Varies

Gnangara
10 Madeley St, Landsdale WA, 6065
Mon, Wed and Fri 9 to 12,
Tues, Thurs 8am to 5.30pm
Sat 11.30am-4pm
Mob A/H - 0419 851 015
Two clinic locations and also provide pet boarding for small animals.

Northern Territory

No Northern Territory vets have been recommended as yet.

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