Monday-Friday: 8:30am-6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am-3:00pm
Public Holidays: Closed
Our Services
General Health Check
Microchipping
Surgery and Anaesthesia
Sterilisation (Desexing)
Dentistry
General Health Check
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.
Microchipping
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 and Anaesthesia
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 (Desexing)
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.
Dentistry
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.
Sexing
Nail Clipping
Wing Clipping
Beak Corrections
Faecal Testing
Laboratory Testing & Diagnostic Imaging
Sexing
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.
Nail Clipping
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
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.
Beak Corrections
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!
Faecal Testing
We understand how important it is to accurately assess a pet’s health. As such, we offer four different types of faecal tests: a faecal gram stain, a faecal wet preparation, a faecal suspension, and a faecal float. By performing these tests together, we can get a more comprehensive overview of any issues your pet may be facing.
Laboratory Testing & Diagnostic Imaging
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.
Dr Sasha Miles (She/Her) BVSc (Hons) MANZCVS (Avian Health, Medicine and Surgery of Unusual Pets) Sasha knew she wanted to be a vet from a very early age, about three years old! He…
Dr Patrick Jones BVSc MANZCVS (Avian Medicine and Surgery, Medicine and Surgery of Unusual Pets) Dr Pat grew up in Cairns and has been a lover of nature and an avid birdwatcher sin…
Dr Brock Warren BVSc (Hons) After graduating from the University of Queensland in 2020, Brock worked in a small animal, avian and exotic practice in Brighton. In the last two years…
Dr Marianne Curran BVSc (Hons), MVM (Companion Animal) Dr Marianne graduated from the University of Queensland in 2016 and began working as a small animal and exotics veterinarian …
Dr Alex Mastakov BVSc MVM FANZCVS (Avian Medicine and Surgery) On April 14, 2023, we lost a dear friend, colleague, and remarkable veterinarian to an ongoing battle with cancer.&nb…
Meet Linda, Practice Manager Cert IV VN, Bachelor of Business Management (Human Resources) Linda began veterinary nursing in 2011 and worked in general practice for 5 years before …
I was lucky enough to grow up on acreage surrounded by animals and began my time in the industry in a small family-owned clinic 5 years ago. During my time in the clinic, I’ve…
Vet Nurse Cassidie (She/Her) Bachelor of Veterinary Technology (Hons) As a child Cassidie always had the dream of becoming a vet but as soon as she found out what a vet nurse was, …
Vet Nurse Amber (She/Her) Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and BSc in Environmental Biology Amber started studying Vet Nursing halfway through her bachelor’s degree as a way to comp…
Vet Nurse Tiana Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing, Bachelor of Science (BSc), TAE Assessor Skillset Tiana has always loved the feathered and scaled pets since she was young, so nat…
Our Sunshine Coast vet clinic, located in Buderim, opened in 2021 and is the leading edge in animal healthcare, with deep knowledge of exotic and unusual animal treatment, making us the preferred choice for pet owners all over Queensland.
From parrots and birds, reptiles, mice and rats, amphibians, insects and guinea pigs; we’re a practice of vets with specific experience in diagnosing and treating exotic pets. Our veterinary nurses are skilled in handling and caring for all exotic animals.
Our team of highly qualified and dedicated experts are here to help you and make sure your pet receives the best medical care available.
Provide the best advice to ensure your furry friends and exotic pets receive a healthy diet and environment.
Our Sunshine Coast clinic is equipped and supported by on-site, state-of-the-art laboratory, surgical and anaesthesia facilities.
Convenient access to a range of vet services, ensuring your exotic pet enjoys optimal health and wellness.
Testimonials
Received the Best Service
Received the best service from Dr Sasha at the Sunshine Coast clinic. She taught me so much in such a kind manner and was very gentle to my Guinea pig. She then followed up by emailing further information on Guinea pig general care. Highly recommend!
Kate Hunter
Client – Sunshine Coast
There is a great positive vibe felt when you walk in the door! The staff are friendly, caring, and welcoming. Highly recommended. Thank you, from Pepper Pig.
Brad Symons
Client – Sunshine Coast
The whole team at UPV Sunshine Coast are friendly, accommodating, professional, passionate, and caring! I have regular contact with the team as one of my parrots requires ongoing medication and they are always prompt with sorting out prescriptions and meds. Highly recommend.
Lee Stone
Client – Sunshine Coast
Thank you to the team at UPV for taking care of Oscar the Eckie! We had a wonderful first appointment and Dr Pat took good care of my little guy, even though he can be nervous and difficult. I really appreciate you guys for going the extra mile to keep Oscar safe and to give him a positive experience.
Kiah Nash
Client – Sunshine Coast
Dr Alex at Buderim clinic was extremely kind and caring. His knowledge about bearded dragons is incredible. He was successful in helping Kiko our bearded dragon get back to optimal health. I was also impressed that he kept me informed twice a day. Many thanks.