Dr Nick Cleland

Dr Nick Cleland

Meet Dr Nick Cleland

BVSc (Merit) FANZCVS
Specialist Small Animal Surgeon

Nick grew up in Canberra and graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the University of Sydney in 2008.

He completed a 12-month rotating internship at Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS) in 2009 and then spent the next 7 years working in general practice in both Australia and the United Kingdom.

This included stints teaching at the University of Sydney in Camden and the Royal Veterinary College in London, as well as volunteering for animal shelters in Botswana and Greece.

Nick returned to VSS in 2016 and completed his surgical residency in 2019.

He is a Fellow of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists and a registered specialist in small animal surgery.

Nick is actively involved in training veterinary students and veterinarians. Nick has worked with the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists as an examiner for both the Membership and Fellowship examinations in Small Animal Surgery.

He enjoys all aspects of surgery but has a particular interest in minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, arthroscopy and interventional radiology.

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of veterinary services dedicated to feline health and care.

Personalised evaluations of your cat’s health & wellbeing.

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Consultations

Detailed evaluations to diagnose your cat’s symptoms.

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Investigations

Targeted therapy for thyroid dysfunction in cats.

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Radioactive Iodine Treatment

Cat Specialist Services is a cat vet referral practice offering specialist treatments like radioactive iodine, ureteral bypass catheter & sinus trephination.

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Specialist Treatments

We are the only hospital where specialists in feline medicine, surgery, cardiology and anaesthesia collaborate to deliver the highest standard of care.

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Surgery

Telehealth consultations are available through Cat Specialist Services.

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Tele Health Consultations

We offer a Feline Outpatient Ultrasound service, providing high-quality ultrasound examinations in a cat-friendly environment with specialist advice for ongoing case management.

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Out Patient Ultrasound

Contacting Us

Pet Owners
If you would like to talk about treatment for your cat, call us on 1300 228 377 or fill in the form.
In an emergency, please contact your local vet.

Vets and Nurses
To refer a patient or book a telehealth consultation please call us on 1300 228 377, book through the portal or fill in the form. For advice calls, please see the guidelines here.

Monday-Friday: 8 am-6 pm
Saturday/Sunday - Closed

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