Not the Closest Vet to Paddington — But Worth Knowing About

If you live in Paddington, South Brisbane Vet on Hardgrave Road isn't going to be your closest option — it's roughly 15 to 20 minutes away via Coronation Drive. We're upfront about that. But a growing number of Paddington pet owners make the trip anyway, usually for one of three reasons: they want a second opinion on a dental quote before committing to it, they've come across Dr Nic Cher through his NicFoundLand YouTube channel or one of his media appearances and want to see him directly, or they've looked at the rising cost of vet care in Brisbane and found our pricing is still genuinely affordable.

This page is for those owners — not a claim that we're the local option, but an honest case for why the extra ten minutes can be worth it.

Reason One: A Second Opinion Before You Commit

Dental and surgical quotes vary enormously between Brisbane clinics, and it's not always obvious why. Some clinics itemise every component of a dental procedure, others charge a flat per-grade fee, and some price per extraction — the total can look very different for what's actually the same treatment. If you've been given a quote elsewhere and it feels high, or you're just not sure what's included, we're happy to talk it through and give you a genuine second opinion, with no pressure to book with us instead.

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Reason Two: Dr Nic Cher, In Person

A number of our Paddington clients first come across Dr Nic Cher through his NicFoundLand YouTube channel, or from his media appearances on Channel 7, 9 News, the Courier Mail, Totally Wild, ABC Radio or SBS, and want to bring their pet to see him directly rather than a clinic they haven't heard of. Dr Nic Cher, BVMS, is Principal Veterinarian across both South Brisbane Vet and Fortitude Valley Vet, with 14 years of clinical experience and a particular focus on preventive care and pet longevity — three of his own dogs lived to 18, 19 and 20 years old, which shapes how seriously we take early detection and prevention for every pet we see.

Reason Three: The Cost of Vet Care Is Rising — Ours Doesn't Have To

Veterinary costs have climbed across Brisbane in recent years, and it's a real source of stress for a lot of pet owners deciding whether to delay treatment. We publish plain-dollar pricing so you can see exactly what things cost before you book, rather than finding out at the counter:

• Dog dental scale & polish (standard): from $540 — includes pre-anaesthetic health check, general anaesthetic and monitoring, IV fluids, full ultrasonic scale and polish above and below the gumline, dental X-rays and pain relief

• Cat dental scale & polish (standard): from $490 — same inclusions as above

• Free Nurse Dental Check — available year-round, no cost, no obligation, so you know whether treatment is needed before you commit to anything

• Extractions, if required, are only ever confirmed with you after assessment under anaesthetic — never a surprise on the invoice

If you've been putting off a dental clean because of what you've been quoted elsewhere, it's worth checking our pricing before deciding.

What Paddington Pet Owners Can Expect

• A full oral health check as part of every consultation, at no extra charge

• Transparent, unconditional pricing with no hidden conditions

• A genuine second opinion on quotes from other clinics, without pressure to switch

• Dr Nic Cher's preventive-care approach, focused on catching problems early rather than treating them once they're advanced

• Easy access via Coronation Drive, with parking near Hardgrave Road

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