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The Unusual Pet Vets Chermside

Formerly Brisbane Bird Vets, our clinic is now welcoming all exotic pet species.

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(07) 3359 2233

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  • Monday-Friday: 8:30am-6:00pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Public Holidays: Closed

Our Services

Keeping unusual pets can be a fascinating and rewarding experience. However, it is important to ensure that your pet is healthy and that their husbandry requirements are met. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of misinformation about exotic pets. Many people need to be made aware of the unique needs of exotic pet care. Our veterinary practice is among the few that have experience and expertise in the healthcare and husbandry needs of extraordinary animals.

To prevent the spread of deadly diseases, ensure that your pet receives its vaccinations on schedule. Vaccinations involve giving your pet a small injection under the skin; this method allows the body to become familiar with the inactivated disease particles so that if an exposure occurs, the body can fight off the disease. We routinely vaccinate rabbits and ferrets in our local clinics and recommend it as an important part of their preventative health program.

Microchipping your exotic pet is the safest and most reliable form of permanent identification. The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and stores a unique code connected to your information. This code is then registered in the national registry so that if your pet gets lost, it can be quickly reunited with you.
Surgery is often necessary to treat a range of diseases that affect exotic pets. We reduce the risks of anaesthesia as much as possible to ensure a comfortable, safe and smooth procedure for your pet. The patients we see are unique, and having the right anaesthetic equipment and surgical knowledge is essential for optimal patient outcomes and a smooth and comfortable recovery.

Sterilisation (otherwise known as desexing or neutering) is recommended for many exotic pets to prevent a variety of illnesses, health problems and behavioural issues later in life.

We recommend that rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs and rats be routinely desexed to prevent various issues. In some cases, sterilising your reptile or bird is also indicated for preventing some diseases.

Our pet dental care checks for rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and dragons are provided using specialised equipment that allows us to carry out a wide range of dental procedures on exotic pets to stop the buildup of dental disease and to treat impacted, overgrown, infected, and abscessed teeth. We highly recommend regular dental checks to keep plaque and tartar buildup to a minimum.
When people own multiple pets, they often need to determine the sex of their animals so that they can avoid breeding or allow breeding to occur. There are many different methods used to determine the sex of a pet, and these methods depend on the age and species of the animal.
We provide services for regular nail clipping for rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, many birds, some reptiles, and some rats. These pets, particularly those kept indoors, often don’t wear down their nails as they would if they were out in the wild. Nail clipping is a necessary and highly recommended practice that can prevent sharp, overgrown nails and painful curling.
Wing clipping is a service that requires careful consideration, which is why we suggest you talk to your avian veterinarian about the reasons you are clipping the wings, and what outcome you are hoping to achieve. We provide free wing-clipping with a health check consultation, or we can do it alone for a small fee.
Our beak correction procedure is second to none – we use a specialised burr that mimics natural erosion to gently and accurately sculpt the beak to its ideal state, where the top and bottom beaks meet in perfect alignment. With this technique, you can be sure that you are getting the best care for your bird!
Our pet dental care checks for rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and dragons are provided using specialised equipment that allows us to carry out a wide range of dental procedures on exotic pets to stop the buildup of dental disease and to treat impacted, overgrown, infected, and abscessed teeth. We highly recommend regular dental checks to keep plaque and tartar buildup to a minimum.
Our clinics are equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory and imaging technology, making diagnosing your pet’s health issues quickly and more efficient. These cutting-edge tools allow us to quickly and accurately assess your pet’s health, providing peace of mind and ensuring that your pet receives the proper care and treatment they need.

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Dr Tom Vowell

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Dr Zak Jaques

Dr Zak Jaques

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Practice Manager Eloise

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Dr Catherine Apuli

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Vet Technician Brittney

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Trainee Vet Nurse Amalia

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Trainee Vet Nurse Kirsty

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Receptionist Sarah

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Trainee Vet Nurse Taylah

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Why Choose Us?

With a proud history of caring for avian companions, our clinic is excited to expand our services to welcome all exotic pet species! While birds will remain at the heart of our practice and core focus, we’re bringing the same level of care, compassion, and skill to a broader range of exotic pets.

Whether your companion is a reptile, guinea pig, rat, mouse, fish, amphibian, or one of our cherished avian friends, we’re here to help.

At The Unusual Pet Vets Chermside, our experienced team is committed to using the latest medical advancements in diagnostics, treatments, and surgery.

We value building strong partnerships with exotic pet owners, providing personalised care, education, and exceptional service to ensure the health and happiness of every unusual pet we see.

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Providing Brisbane's pet owners with the best care

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Our team of highly qualified and dedicated experts are here to help you and make sure your pet receives the best medical care available.

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Provide the best advice to ensure your furry friends and exotic pets receive a healthy diet and environment.

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Our Chermside clinic is equipped and supported by on-site, state-of-the-art laboratory, surgical and anaesthesia facilities.

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Convenient access to a range of vet services, ensuring your exotic pet enjoys optimal health and wellness.

Voices of Trust

Witness the excellence of our services through the eyes of those who matter most – our clients.

Each review offers invaluable insights into the exceptional quality of care and expertise shared by those who entrust us with their exotic companions.

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Cannot speak highly enough of the caring and lovely staff at UPV Osborne Park. Particularly to Dr Kelly for the wonderful treatment and compassion she displayed caring for my much loved Bugz. Definitely recommend this practice. Simply the Best.

-Stephen Waddell

It’s a great vet for exotic pets, we would like to thank Dr Kiara and the nurses for all the help they have done for the bunnies especially when they have been unwell.

-Jayde Darton

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It’s a great vet for exotic pets, we would like to thank Dr Kiara and the nurses for all the help they have done for the bunnies especially when they have been unwell.

Gretel – Thankyou for all the tips and advice on what and what not to do with the bunnies.

We will definitely be recommending to all our exotic animal friends.

-Jayde Darton

Excellent service, caring and professional advice, and very good handling for our pet bird, on our first visit today at The Unusual Pet Vets, Jindalee. Very helpful, and they also provided further reading for us via email after our appointment regarding a few things we asked about. All staff were lovely and friendly – from the initial phone booking (you can do internet bookings too) to and including the consult. Thank you very much – we’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend.

-Lisa Hack

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