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21 Hansford Rd Coombabah Q 4216

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Happy Paws Vet team

Your Local Friendly Vet Team

Gold Coast veterinarian and veterinary nurses taking care of the fur babies in your furry family!

Dr Vanessa Escott DVM

Principal Veterinarian

Dr Tiana
BVSc

Veterinarian

Ayana

Practice Manager

Georgie

Head Veterinary Nurse

Chloe

Veterinary Nurse

Amber

Veterinary Nurse

Emily

Veterinary Nurse

Kyla

Receptionist

Gold Coast Veterinary Clinic, Coombabah

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The Happy Paws Furry Family.

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Apollo
Ivy
Hector
Georgi
Vinny

Happy Paws Happy Clients

This was our first visit to Happy Paws Clinic and extremely happy with the care taken when checking our cats and giving vaccinations. Would not go past this clinic for care and attention!
Toni Gorman
Toni GormanGoogle review
So happy with our experience at Happy Paws. I got an appointment on the same day and Dr Tiana was kind, patient and very helpful. We felt heard and a plan was made to keep our senior dog happy and comfortable. Highly recommend
Sara Brown, client review
Sara BrownGoogle review
The team at was incredibly caring and professional, making us feel at ease throughout the entire visit. They took great care of our pet and provided clear guidance and support—I highly recommend their services!Thankyou x
Happy Paws Vet client, Brooke
Brooke MowettGoogle review
The staff at happy paws goes above and beyond with gold star service , my little Pomeranian had surgery and they made sure to keep me updated with photos of him and his well-being , Thankyou x
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Jemma ByrneGoogle review
The girls in Happy Paws are amazing ! I took my fur baby Pongo and I would not go anywhere else. The amazing care they put in , the clinic is beautiful and calming. Their customer service is 11 out of 10 . The vet really took her time and made Pongo feel calm and relaxed. I also got a follow up call just to check on him. I couldn’t recommend them more !
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Brani VasilevaGoogle review
The whole team at Happy Paws Veterinary Clinic are just amazing. Especially Tay at the front counter, bubbly, professional and full of energy. This is exactly the place you want to be taking your furry friends. My wife and I only just got a new puppy a week again and the team have been beyond helpful in ensuring our journey is smooth and stress free for first time puppy parents. This will be our vet for life. 11/10.
Ben's fur baby
Benjamin CavanoughGoogle review
5* is not enough. Dr Tiana has been incredible through our tough journey. She goes above and beyond. She has taken the time to explain all our options, she listens to us, she genuinely cares. The whole team genuinely care.
Happy Paws client, Leah
Leah FollettGoogle review
Amazing service ! Very attentive staff I would definitely recommend this clinic 🫶
Si Goularte
Si GoularteGoogle review
The staff are so cheerful and friendly. Tiana was so helpful when consulting about my girls broken toe. It was never a problem for her to call back for further talks on the prognosis of having a successful operation. I'm pleased I decided to choose Happy Paws for my puppies future well being.
Steve Gould
Steve GouldGoogle review
We could not have had better care and attention during our consult with our sick fur baby..Dt Tiana so caring and front counter awesome. Thank you so much!
David Cresswell
David CresswellGoogle review
Very friendly. My dog loves them too!
Cheek, visitor to Happy Paws Vet
Lyn Hutchins & CheekaGoogle review
I like Dr Emma and I cried a little bit when she stuck that big needle in me but she then gave me a bid cuddle. Everyone is so nice at Happy Paws I even sat still for my photo. Will get my hair done next time Love from Molly
Molly, Happy Paws vet visitor
Molly (and her hooman, Pat Fleming)Google review
So extremely happy with this vet. The vet came out and sat with my dog in the waiting room and bonded with her before her consult and my dog loved going there and loved the attention. The staff are so kind and caring and just go beyond in service.
Practice Manager, Ayana, Happy Paws
Leanne BennieGoogle review
Great practice and amazing staff who actually care and spend time giving your pet a good check over. We left happy knowing our cat has been given a good thorough check over.
Juliette Pawson
Juliette PawsonGoogle review
Happy Paws is the best vet on the coast! My cat Eddie has been going there since he was a little and even though he seems to have meltdowns every now and then, the whole staff makes us feel welcome and comfortable! Professional vets & nurses and Tay from the front desk is an absolute superstar!
Happy Paws Vet client, Soila Suomela
Soila SuomelaGoogle review
The team here is amazing, and went above and beyond to help our little kitty recover back to health. Their level of customer service and care is above any other experience I've had with local vets before, and they even called on specialist advisors to ensure a correct diagnosis. All of the staff who were involved were professional, highly knowledgeable, listened to our concerns and explained everything to us in really simple terms. They checked in a number of times afterwards to ensure the recovery and medications were all going okay. I would recommend their services 100%.
Isabella Galka happy paws review after treating her kitty
Isabella GalkaGoogle review
We took our 12weeks old puppy for the first time. Very informative and friendly. Look forward to coming back for a booster shot in couple of weeks.
Review by Chikako Honda for his fur baby Rastus
Chikako HondaGoogle review
My first time at Happy Paws. From the moment I walked in I felt welcomed with my 2 dachshunds. My vet Jess took things slowly and took the time to engage with my girls as my older one was a bit nervous. Jess listened to what I had to say and I felt very comfortable and valued. I cannot fault the service. It is now my go to vet
Review by Jane Wright Honda for her two dachshunds
Janet WrightGoogle review
So impressed after our visit to Happy paws! All staff were super friendly and helpful with my very excited and nervous dog! Jess the Vet was very thorough and patient with my dog! So glad I came to this clinic after being left unimpressed with the previous vets I was going too! happy paws is fabulous
Samantha Dwyer
Samantha DwyerGoogle review
We had to to take our dog Honey to Happy Paws last minute due to our regular vets unable to see us. Happy Paws exceeded all expectations and provided care to the highest standard and made both myself and Honey comfortable. They were caring, attentive and proactive in providing the best possible care to make sure Honey was better. I would recommend Happy Paws to anyone looking for an emergency visit or regular consultations. Massive thanks to the team who helped Honey bounce back. Special shout out to Vet Em and the team.
Why holding her dog inspecting for lump on the pet
Teegan ClarkGoogle review
The team at Happy Paws are awesome. They squeezed us in for a last minute appointment… we’re super thorough and informative, and did all of the work to source Winston’s (my dog) medical history! Thank you Vanessa and Tay!
Sam Jones, Happy Paws client
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Vanessa

Dr Vanessa has dreamt of being a vet for as far back as she can remember!

After she realized this dream in 1999 she developed a new dream – to own her own veterinary practice – a dream which became a reality with the opening of Happy Paws in October 2017!

She loves all aspects of general practice, so much so that even after 20 years in small animal practice she still loves talking about fleas! Her special interests include dentistry, soft tissue surgery and fostering the human-animal bond.

She lives in heaven (on the Gold Coast!) with her three non-furry children (Sebastian, Oscar and Darcy) and her furry children (Chicken and Noodle, the cats).

In her free time (ha, what’s that?!) she enjoys reading, watching The Block, pub lunches, and family time. She is looking forward to welcoming you and your fur babies to Happy Paws and getting to know you!

Dr Tiana

Meet Dr Tiana, our highly skilled and bubbly Veterinarian!

Dr Tiana graduated Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 2017 from James Cook University in Townsville.

Originally growing up on a farm in North QLD, she moved down to Victoria and worked as a mixed/dairy vet for 4 years before locuming around various parts of Australia for the last couple of years!

Tiana has gained many different and varied experiences throughout her locuming career but decided it was time to settle down in a permanent location and relocated back to the sunny Gold Coast.

She takes pride in nurturing special relationships with the clients and their fur babies, while creating a positive and fear free environment for all pets (and owners!).

Tiana recently completed an online course in Emergency Medicine which she has a special interest in.

Tiana is very bubbly and loves a good laugh! In her down time you will find her at the gym or soaking up the sunshine. She also loves to hike and go for long beach walks and you can’t forget about the coffee in her hand. She shares her household with two furry rascals named Bean and Floss.

Tiana is a highly valued team member due to caring nature and unwavering professionalism towards achieving positive outcomes as well as her willingness to always support fellow team members, clients and of course, their fur kids.

Ayana

Meet Ayana our amazing Practice Manager!

Ayana joined the Happy Paws team in 2020. With over 10 years’ experience as a Veterinary Nurse, she will also be taking care of your furry loved ones when she is not busy in the office. She is the clinic’s go-to Nurse for tricky blood collections and IV catheter placements!

Ayana was born in Japan and grew up on the Gold Coast from 6 years old. In her spare time, you will mainly find her at the beach soaking up the sun or being a couch potato with her Greyhound, Beanie. She has a new addition to the family, a tiny long coat Chihuahua named Pinto who is only 2kg! As she’s an early bird, you will also find her at the gym from 5am!

She has completed her 3 year Leadership Mastery Course through the Lincoln Institute, to further support her role as the glue behind the scenes keeping our clinic operating smoothly and effectively. She enjoys being able to support and lead the team in reaching their full potential and takes pride in facilitating a healthy and happy working environment.

When you are visiting the clinic, you’ll find Ayana is hard to miss with her loud, cheerful and highly contagious laugh!

Georgie

Meet Georgie, our vibrant, funny and exceptional Head Nurse!

Originally from Canberra, she made the move to the sunny Gold Coast after a stint in Darwin, eager for new experiences. Georgie brings nearly 6 years of industry experience, having completed her Certificate II in Animal Studies and Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing at the Canberra Institute of Technology in 2019.

Specialising in consult nursing, Georgie is passionate about building trust and forging positive and caring relationships with her patients and their hooomans. Her warm, outgoing personality shines through in her exceptional people skills, making her a favourite among clients and team members.

When Georgie isn’t in the clinic, she is likely to have her nose buried in a good book or can be found enjoying the outdoors embracing an active lifestyle, long walks along the beach and any opportunity to have a good catch up with friends.

With her wealth of knowledge, dedication, and infectious enthusiasm, you and your pet’s experience with Georgie is sure to be nothing short of excellent!

Chloe

Meet Chloe, one of our fabulous Veterinary Nurses.

Chloe has been with us since November 2021. Happy Paws was Chloe’s first stop after graduating Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in August 2021.

This brave soul isn’t one to shy away from the gross, dirty or smelly parts of this industry! With a super social personality, she loves chatting away and building strong relationships with our clients.

In her free time, Chloe loves going camping and taking her two Schmoodles, Wookie and Lacey, to the beach or cuddling up with her two furry mittens, Goose and Duck. A true lover of music concerts and going out for dinners and drinks with her friends.

We are always grateful for Chloe’s positive attitude, incredible work ethic, bubbly personality and truly contagious laughter.

Amber

Meet Amber, one of our fantastic Veterinary Nurses.

Amber brings 2.5 years of dedicated veterinary nursing experience to the Happy Paws team. Originally from New Zealand, she is currently completing her New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, expanding her skills and knowledge every day.

Amber has a special interest in consult nursing, where she enjoys working closely with the owners to care for their beloved fur babies. She is also passionate about ultrasonography! Known for her excellent people skills and compassionate nature, Amber helps both pets and their families feel comfortable and supported during every visit.

When she’s not at the clinic, you’ll likely find Amber soaking up the sun by the pool, heading out for long walks, or hitting the tennis court. Although she doesn’t have pets here in Australia, her heart is still with her two fur babies back home in New Zealand — Raven, a Ridgeback cross, and Harper, a Rottweiler cross. And here’s a fun fact: Amber is fluent in German!

Emily

Meet Em, one of our sweet and caring Veterinary Nurse!

Em is a Gold Coast local born and bred, beginning her nursing career 9 years ago in mixed practice out in the hinterland, before making the move to small animals and joining the Happy Paws team in July of 2021.

She has a keen interest in anaesthesia and all things surgery. Patient care post operatively is also a must so she can often be found snuggling your fur baby in recovery at any chance she gets.

Em is also our resident social butterfly and is more than happy to lend a hand on reception, answering any of your hard hitting questions or bonding with your littlest family members.

Kyla

Meet Kyla, our kind hearted Receptionist.

Kyla is a friendly and familiar face at the Happy Paws front desk, where she combines exceptional people skills with a genuine passion for animals. Since joining the team, Kyla has become an invaluable part of the clinic, offering warmth, compassion, and care to every client and their beloved pets.

With a Certificate III in Animal Studies under her belt, Kyla has grown in confidence and knowledge in her role, supporting both the veterinary team and our clients with professionalism and heart.

Outside of work, Kyla enjoys staying active. You’ll often find her at the gym, taking long walks along the esplanade with her energetic Border Collie x Kelpie, Chopper, or soaking up the sun at the beach. At home, she also shares her life with Oliver, her cheeky Domestic Shorthair cat.

We’re proud to have Kyla as part of the Happy Paws family, where she helps make every visit a positive experience for pets and their people alike.

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