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Shelter Road, Coombabah QLD 4216
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Happy Paws Veterinary Clinic
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the genuinely caring, friendly team and the vets’ thorough, clear communication. Many mention low‑stress handling for anxious pets, a spotless modern clinic, and feeling fully informed with follow‑up calls and photo/video updates during and after procedures. Long‑term clients highlight excellent outcomes across routine care, emergencies and surgeries, with pets often excited to return.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive. A small number of owners noted the clinic can be slightly on the pricier side, but they felt the quality, transparency and care represented strong value. No other recurring concerns were raised in the feedback.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Dentistry and complex dental surgeries
- Soft‑tissue surgery and desexing
- Tumour assessment and oncology guidance
- Emergency and same‑day care
- Senior pet care and end‑of‑life support
- Low‑stress handling and cat‑friendly facilities
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- If your pet is anxious, let the team know in advance — they use low‑stress techniques and have a separate cat area to keep visits calm.
- For surgery or day procedures, expect regular updates (often with photos/videos); keep your phone handy for calls and messages.
- Ask to see the same vet for continuity of care — many reviewers appreciated consistent follow‑ups and familiar faces.
- For urgent issues, call ahead — several owners were fitted in the same day or at short notice.
- Bring a list of questions; the vets take time to explain options thoroughly and welcome discussion about treatment plans and costs.
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Conditions commonly treated here
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Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Cats
Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Dogs
Abortion, Termination of Pregnancy
Breeding, Timing
Cryptorchidism
Eclampsia
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Opening Hours
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Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Happy Paws Veterinary Clinic is at Shop 20-21, 21 Hansford Rd, Coombabah QLD 4216 on the Gold Coast. There isn’t a train, metro or light-rail station within easy walking distance, so driving is usually easiest. Street parking is typically available nearby—check local signage. If you’re using public transport, plan a bus route via Google Maps to the Coombabah area.
They’re open Monday to Friday 8:00 am–5:30 pm and Saturday 8:00 am–12:00 pm; closed Sunday.
Call (07) 5577 5084 or visit https://happypawsvet.com.au/ for more information.
To book, call the clinic, or use the website to enquire and arrange a time; for urgent issues, call ahead as same-day fit-ins may be possible.
Consultation fees in Australia aren’t government-regulated and vary by clinic and case, so please call the clinic for a current quote. Ask for an itemised written estimate for any procedures. As they offer emergency and same-day care, be aware that urgent or after-hours visits typically attract higher fees. Pet insurance and third-party payment options may help with costs, but availability varies by clinic. Medicare does not cover pets.
Most Australian vets accept EFTPOS, Visa/Mastercard and tap-and-go (Apple Pay/Google Pay), and some support pet-insurance gap claims or payment plans—call ahead to confirm what this clinic accepts.
The clinic provides emergency and same-day care; call ahead so the team can prepare and advise availability. For life‑threatening emergencies outside opening hours, use a 24/7 emergency hospital on the Gold Coast.
They offer dentistry and complex dental surgeries, soft‑tissue surgery and desexing, tumour assessment and oncology guidance, senior pet care and end‑of‑life support, low‑stress handling with cat‑friendly facilities, and emergency/same‑day care.
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Last updated: 30 June 2026