Referrals & Specialists
Some cases need a specialist. When yours does we arrange it, send the full history across, and stay involved once your pet comes home to the Coast.
Scope of care
What we can help with
Common reasons owners book this service. If what you have noticed is not listed, call us and describe it.
Warana, Sunshine Coast — seeing pets from Kawana, Buddina, Bokarina, Wurtulla, Birtinya and Currimundi.
- Specialist surgical referral
- Internal medicine and oncology referral
- Advanced imaging such as CT and MRI
- Ophthalmology and dermatology
- Emergency and critical care transfer
- Shared care after a referral
A warm handover, not a cold transfer.
We know the specialists we send to, and we send them the history, imaging and results so your pet is not starting from scratch.
When the right answer is somewhere else.
We will tell you plainly when a case is beyond what general practice should attempt. Knowing the limit is part of the expertise.
- A procedure needs specialist equipment or training
- A diagnosis is not becoming clear
- Advanced imaging is required
- You would like a second opinion
We are still your vet afterwards.
Follow-up, medication, rechecks and the day-to-day management come back to us, which usually suits both you and your pet.
Common questions
The things owners ask us most.
We work with specialist centres on the Sunshine Coast and in Brisbane, chosen for the case.
Usually, yes. We will be upfront about that and about whether insurance is likely to contribute.
Of course. Tell us your preference and we will refer there.
We do, in step with the specialist. You should not be caught between two practices.
We don't just care for pets. We care for the people who love them.
Independently owned, open seven days, and the same clinicians appointment after appointment. Longer consultations, because explaining things properly takes time. Independently owned, open seven days, and the same clinicians appointment after appointment.
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Open 7 days · Warana
Come see the vets
Need a specialist? Start with us.
Open seven days. Call us if you would rather talk it through first.