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Owner Review Summary
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the team for being compassionate, patient and thorough, with vets who clearly explain options and provide attentive follow-up, even calling after hours. Many reported excellent outcomes from complex care and surgeries, including tumour and lump removals, dental work, knee repairs and life-saving feline urinary procedures, delivered at fair and often lower-than-expected prices. Nervous or reactive pets were handled gently with time, treats and calm manners, and the clinic often fit in urgent or same-day appointments.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with virtually no recurring complaints. A few notes reflected the emotional difficulty of end-of-life visits, though staff support and thoughtful gestures were warmly acknowledged. Practical details like parking or broader facility amenities were rarely mentioned, so first-time visitors may wish to ask when booking.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Soft tissue surgery and mass removals
- Orthopaedic surgery and knee repairs
- Dentistry and dental extractions
- Feline urinary blockage surgery (perineal urethrostomy)
- End-of-life and euthanasia support
- Fearful and anxious pet handling
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- For urgent issues, ring ahead as they often accommodate same-day visits, even close to closing time.
- If your pet is anxious or reactive, mention it when booking; the team uses gentle handling, time and treats to keep pets calm.
- Discuss treatment options and costs upfront; vets here explain clearly, aim for cost-effective plans and can teach helpful home-care skills (e.g., bladder expression).
- Keep your phone handy for updates, as the clinic provides thorough follow-up and may call after hours about your pet’s progress.
- If facing end-of-life decisions, ask about supportive keepsakes such as paw prints or memorial cards and flowers.
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Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Cats
Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Dogs
Abortion, Termination of Pregnancy
Breeding, Timing
Cryptorchidism
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Opening Hours
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Hours notice
Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Parking
Einbunpin Lagoon Park Car Park
150m3 Kennerley St Parking
234mSandgate Station Parking
266m2 Cobb St Parking
380mFrequently Asked Questions
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Third Avenue Veterinary Surgery is at Shop 1, 10 Third Avenue, Sandgate QLD 4017. The clinic is about a 4‑minute walk from Sandgate train station, and Deagon train station is roughly a 14‑minute walk. If you’re driving, nearby parking includes Einbunpin Lagoon Park Car Park (about 2 minutes’ walk), 3 Kennerley St Parking (about 3 minutes’ walk) and Sandgate Station Parking (about 3 minutes’ walk).
They’re open Monday to Friday 8:00 am–5:30 pm and Saturday 9:00 am–12:00 pm; closed Sundays. Hours may differ on public holidays, so call ahead to confirm.
You can call the clinic on (07) 3869 3347. For general information, visit their website: http://www.tavs.com.au/.
Call the clinic to book an appointment, and if it’s urgent, ring ahead as they often accommodate same‑day visits. You can also check their website for up‑to‑date clinic information.
Veterinary fees in Australia aren’t regulated by a government fee schedule and Medicare doesn’t cover pets, so consultation costs vary by clinic and case. Call the clinic for their current consult fee, and if your pet needs a procedure, ask for an itemised written estimate. If you ever require after‑hours emergency care, be aware fees are typically higher. Consider pet insurance, and note that some clinics offer gap claims or payment plans (e.g. GapOnly, VetPay, Afterpay) — ask the clinic what they can support.
Australian vet clinics commonly accept EFTPOS, Visa/Mastercard and tap‑and‑go (Apple Pay/Google Pay), and some may support pet‑insurance gap claims or payment plans; call ahead to confirm what this clinic accepts.
They don’t advertise a specific after‑hours emergency service, but they often fit in urgent or same‑day appointments during business hours if you ring ahead. For emergencies outside opening hours, search for a 24/7 veterinary emergency hospital in Brisbane and call ahead for advice.
Owners highlight skilled soft‑tissue surgery and mass removals, orthopaedic surgery (including knee repairs), dentistry and extractions, feline urinary blockage surgery (perineal urethrostomy), compassionate end‑of‑life/euthanasia support, and gentle handling for fearful or anxious pets.
Yes — Einbunpin Lagoon Park Car Park is about a 2‑minute walk, 3 Kennerley St Parking is about 3 minutes’ walk, and Sandgate Station Parking is about 3 minutes’ walk from the clinic.
Reviews are excellent, with a 4.9/5.0 rating from 135 reviews. Owners praise the compassionate, patient team, clear explanations, attentive follow‑up (including after‑hours calls), successful outcomes from complex surgeries and dental work, fair pricing, and calm handling of nervous pets; many note they were accommodated for urgent or same‑day visits.
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