1,384 reviews
431 Tanawha Tourist Drive, Tanawha QLD 4556
#compassionateCare#clearCommunication#frequentUpdates+13
Chancellor Park Veterinary Surgery
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Nora Effting · 2026-08-22 18:00
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the team’s kindness, empathy and attentive bedside manner across vets, nurses and reception. Many highlighted clear communication and thorough explanations of options, along with thoughtful touches like text/photo updates and follow‑up calls during hospital stays. Reviews also mention strong outcomes in surgeries and complex cases (e.g., broken jaws/legs, dental extractions, chemo support, tick paralysis) and note good value or reasonable pricing compared with other clinics.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with only a few concerns raised. A small number of reviewers felt discussions were too money‑focused or experienced bill/quote surprises, and one cited an upsetting front‑desk interaction with an elderly client. There were occasional comments about not being told how long a visit (e.g., for imaging) would take, a bit of waiting at times, and parking being a little tricky. One reviewer felt service dipped after a merger, but this was an isolated remark among many strong endorsements.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Soft‑tissue and orthopaedic surgery
- Dentistry and dental extractions
- Tick paralysis treatment and hospital care
- Oncology and chemotherapy support
- End‑of‑life and euthanasia care
- Emergency and after‑hours coordination
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#clearCommunication#thoroughExplanations#surgicalExpertise#dentalCare#oncologySupport#tickParalysisTreatment#endOfLifeSupport#followUpUpdates#friendlyStaff#reasonablePricing#priceTransparencyConcerns#quickWaits#trickyParking#afterHoursAdjacent#longTermLoyalty
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Ask for an itemised quote upfront to avoid any surprises, as a few reviewers mentioned pricing/quote clarity.
- If your pet is anxious or difficult to handle, discuss options in advance—the team have been patient and can work with sedation plans when needed.
- Allow a little extra time for parking; there is off‑street parking and a large waiting area, but some found parking a bit tricky.
- Ensure your contact details are current—clients report receiving helpful text/photo updates and follow‑up calls during hospitalisation or after procedures.
- Use the separate cat and dog waiting areas if your pet is easily stressed, and note there’s an after‑hours emergency service next door for urgent care.
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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
Contact
Opening Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| 08:30〜11:00 | |||||||
| 08:30〜17:30 |
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Hours notice
Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Chancellor Park Veterinary Surgery is at 431 Tanawha Tourist Drive, Tanawha QLD 4556 on the Sunshine Coast. There isn’t a train, metro or light-rail station within easy walking distance, so driving is usually best. Street parking is available nearby—allow a little extra time at busy periods and check local signage. If you’re using public transport, use Google Maps to find the nearest bus route and timings.
They’re open Monday to Friday 8:30 AM–5:30 PM and Saturday 8:30–11:00 AM, and closed on Sunday. Hours may vary on public holidays, so call ahead to confirm.
Call (07) 5445 5288 or visit http://chancellorparkvetsurgery.com.au/ for more information.
Book by calling the clinic to schedule a time that suits you. You can also check the clinic’s website for any online booking or enquiry options.
Consultation fees in Australia vary by clinic and aren’t government-regulated, and Medicare doesn’t cover pets. For the current consultation fee at this clinic, please call to enquire. For any procedure or hospital treatment, ask for a written, itemised estimate beforehand. If you need after-hours emergency care, be aware fees are typically higher than daytime rates. Pet insurance may help with costs, and some clinics offer payment-plan options or insurance gap claims—ask what’s available.
Most Australian vets commonly accept EFTPOS, Visa/Mastercard and tap-and-go (Apple Pay/Google Pay), and some offer pet-insurance gap claims or payment plans; please call ahead to confirm what this clinic accepts.
After-hours and emergency care is coordinated with a neighbouring emergency service next door; if your pet needs urgent help outside opening hours, call first for instructions on where to present. Note that after-hours fees are usually higher than standard daytime consultations.
Yes—street parking is available near the clinic, but it can be a little tricky at busy times, so allow extra time and check local signage.
The clinic is noted for soft‑tissue and orthopaedic surgery, dentistry and dental extractions, tick paralysis treatment and hospital care, oncology and chemotherapy support, end‑of‑life and euthanasia care, and coordination for after‑hours emergencies.
Pet owners rate the clinic 4.7/5 from about 230 reviews, praising compassionate care, clear communication and strong outcomes in complex surgeries and treatments. Summary scores include 95% satisfied with medical expertise and service attitude, 92% cleanliness, 88% convenience, 82% pricing, and 96% would recommend; a few mentioned price/quote clarity, occasional waits and parking being a bit tricky.
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Last updated: 30 June 2026