Tropical Queensland Cat Clinic
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the clinic’s feline-only expertise, gentle handling and clear explanations that put both anxious and senior cats at ease. Many cite excellent outcomes for issues ranging from desexing and routine care to complex injuries and end-of-life support, with staff showing exceptional compassion. Reviewers also highlight fair, often lower-than-expected pricing, a calm, clean environment, and well-run cat boarding that provides peace of mind.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive. The few minor notes include one account of a consult that felt rushed and concerns overlooked when the usual vet wasn’t available, and advice that boarding can book out and may need advance planning. Otherwise, people report short waits and good appointment availability, with no recurring complaints about costs or cleanliness.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Feline-only veterinary care
- Gentle handling for anxious cats and low-stress visits
- Desexing and routine vaccinations
- Surgery and injury management
- Senior and palliative care
- Cat boarding with medical oversight
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- If you have a preferred vet, request them when booking to ensure continuity, as one reviewer noted a better experience with their regular clinician.
- Book boarding well in advance, as multiple reviewers mentioned it’s popular and can fill quickly.
- For urgent issues, call ahead—reviewers said the team has fitted cats in even when fully booked.
- Bring a detailed history for anxious or elderly cats; the vets take time to explain tests and treatment options and tailor gentle handling.
- Ask about desexing and vaccination packages—many owners found the clinic’s pricing very competitive.
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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
Sturt Street Cutting
173mParking
176mAplin street car park
189mWilson Parking - Central Village, Townsville, QLD Car Park
240mFrequently Asked Questions
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Tropical Queensland Cat Clinic is at 5 Jones St, Townsville City QLD 4810. As there’s no nearby train or light rail, driving is usually easiest, or check Google Maps for the best local bus route. For parking, Sturt Street Cutting is about a 2‑minute walk, there’s another signed car park listed as “Parking” about 2 minutes away, and Aplin street car park is also roughly a 2‑minute walk.
They’re open Monday to Thursday 8:00am–6:00pm, Friday 8:00am–5:00pm, Saturday 9:00am–1:00pm, and closed Sunday.
You can call (07) 4772 2500 or visit http://www.tqcatclinic.com/ for general information and updates.
To book, call the clinic or enquire via their website. If you have a preferred vet, request them when booking; for urgent issues, call ahead, and for boarding, book well in advance as it can fill quickly.
Veterinary fees in Australia aren’t government‑regulated and vary by clinic, and Medicare doesn’t apply to pets. Please call the clinic for their current consultation fee, and ask for an itemised written estimate for any procedure or treatment plan. If you have pet insurance, check your cover; some clinics support gap claims or payment plans (e.g. VetPay/Afterpay), but availability varies, so ask when you call.
Australian vet clinics commonly accept EFTPOS, Visa/Mastercard and tap‑and‑go (Apple Pay/Google Pay), and some offer pet‑insurance gap claims or payment plans; options vary, so call ahead to confirm what this clinic accepts.
This feline‑only clinic focuses on low‑stress cat care, including gentle handling for anxious cats, desexing and routine vaccinations, surgery and injury management, senior and palliative care, and cat boarding with medical oversight.
Yes—it's a feline‑only, low‑stress clinic designed for cats. Reviews praise gentle handling, clear explanations, a calm, clean environment, and care tailored to anxious and senior cats.
Yes. Nearby options include Sturt Street Cutting (about a 2‑minute walk), a signed public car park listed as “Parking” (about 2 minutes), and Aplin street car park (about 2 minutes).
It’s highly rated at 4.9/5.0 from 174 reviews. Owners highlight feline‑only expertise, gentle handling, clear communication, fair pricing, short waits, great outcomes from routine care to complex injuries, compassionate end‑of‑life support, and well‑run boarding; minor notes mention one rushed consult when the usual vet wasn’t available and that boarding can book out.
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