Business Details
37 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Toowoomba's Trusted Veterinary Care Since 1989
Established in 1989, Herriot House Veterinary Surgery has been dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care for pets in Toowoomba and Southern Queensland. Our practice combines a heritage-listed facility with modern medical advancements to deliver comprehensive general, surgical, and diagnostic services. With a team of experienced veterinarians, we operate six days a week and offer emergency care arrangements, ensuring accessibility for urgent pet health needs.Our commitment extends beyond clinical care through community initiatives like high school work experience programs, university student placements, and free veterinary support for local police dogs and wildlife. The practice maintains a reputation for compassionate treatment, evidenced by long-term client relationships and positive testimonials highlighting our staff's expertise and dedication.
Services
Puppy School
Cat Vaccinations
Dog Vaccinations
Microchipping
Desexing
Dentistry
Surgery
Preventative Care
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of veterinary expertise in Toowoomba
- Emergency care arrangements available outside regular hours
- Modern diagnostic equipment in heritage-listed facility
- Community-focused initiatives including police dog support
- Experienced team with university-affiliated veterinarians
What people say
Lovely compassionate people
Excellent service
Amazing staff
Highest quality care
Exceptional value
Services
Puppy School
Structured puppy training programs starting from 12 weeks of age. Focuses on basic obedience, socialisation, and establishing pack leadership. Courses run weekly with consistent trainer assignments for continuity. Graduation ceremonies celebrate training milestones while ensuring dogs develop good behaviour patterns.
Cat Vaccinations
Comprehensive vaccination programs protecting against feline panleukopenia, cat flu, chlamydia, leukaemia, and immunodeficiency viruses. Includes kitten vaccination schedules and annual boosters. Post-vaccination care guidance provided for common reactions and recovery support.
Dog Vaccinations
Protective vaccination protocols against parvovirus, distemper, hepatitis, coronavirus, and leptospirosis. Tailored schedules for puppies and adult dogs with booster recommendations. Post-vaccination monitoring and care instructions included for optimal immune response.
Microchipping
Permanent pet identification through subcutaneous microchip implantation. Quick, minimally-invasive procedure with lifelong registration. Facilitates rapid reunification with owners through national databases. Recommended for all companion animals including cats, dogs, and exotic pets.
Desexing
Routine surgical sterilisation for male and female pets. Includes pre-operative health checks, anaesthesia, and post-operative care. Recommends desexing from 4-6 months with benefits including population control, health improvements, and behavioural management.
People
Dr Celine Allen
Veterinarian
Experienced veterinarian providing comprehensive pet care with focus on preventative medicine and surgical interventions. Committed to maintaining high clinical standards through continuing education.
Dr Meg Bartlett
Veterinarian
Skilled veterinary practitioner with expertise in companion animal medicine and emergency care. Active participant in community veterinary education initiatives.
Dr Dion Woodborne
Veterinarian
Dedicated veterinarian offering surgical expertise and long-term patient management strategies. Involved in local animal welfare programs and shelter medicine.
Dr Lisa Sunners
Veterinarian
Compassionate veterinary professional specialising in geriatric pet care and chronic condition management. Contributes to community education through pet health workshops.
Questions
What are your emergency veterinary hours?
We offer emergency care arrangements outside regular hours. Please contact us directly for urgent pet health concerns.
Do you treat exotic pets?
While our primary focus is cats and dogs, we provide basic care for small mammals and can advise on exotic pet specialists.
How often should pets receive vaccinations?
Initial kitten/puppy vaccinations followed by annual boosters. Specific schedules depend on pet age, health, and lifestyle factors.
What puppy training options are available?
Four-week puppy school courses run weekly, covering basic obedience, socialisation, and owner-dog communication techniques.
Is microchipping painful for pets?
The procedure causes minimal discomfort, similar to a routine injection. Most pets show no reaction beyond brief momentary pressure.
