Veterinary care in Christchurch

“I took my critically ill Chihuahua to this vet on Friday morning after she had been under the care of another vet for a week with no idea as to what was wrong. Within 30 seconds a lump was found. Daisy, my dog, was operated on Friday evening and an earplug was removed from her intestine. The next day Daisy nearly passed away but the dedication of the vet saved her. I have no doubt that my dog would have died without the care of this practice. For that reason they have hero status in my mind. I will never have enough words and cannot recommend enough.”

“We got the appointment for our lovely Labrador at the VSA Christchurch swiftly after our vets referred us. The communication was great, we were well looked after by a professional and very caring team of vet specialists, nurses and receptionists. But most importantly - our dog feels so much better now. The CT scan prior to the surgery was the best decision and made the process easier for everyone. We're relieved and grateful for all the wonderful support and highly recommend the VSA Christchurch. Thank you so much.”

“Our dog Nox was shown such care, he's 15y and scared of being at the vet, but the vet came down to his level and we both sat on the floor while she was able to look at him while he paced around the room.”

“Great staff. Felt like no rush during the appointment. The vet explained everything very well. They also worked within my budget.”

“These guys are so lovely and helpful, especially for a first-time kitten owner with lots of questions! Great service, communication and care for the animals.”

“A big thank you to Andrew the horse dentist He has done a amazing job with my horses and really lovely to deal with Thank you very much Andrew I would highly recommend you to anyone”

“I would highly recommend these guys. Had to see them over a long weekend when our vet was closed and have since transferred our 2 dogs and cat over to them. They are all so helpful and go beyond expectations. They even rang to check up on our cat the following week to see how she was doing and have given us really great advice. They really care about your pets and very well priced. 10 out of 10 ⭐️”

“My dog, Charlie, is my life. A few weeks ago he became very unwell and needed to have emergency surgery after swallowing a piece of bark that lodged in his small intestines. We have used Shirley Vet Clinic for years as their staff are all so caring, knowledgeable, and friendly. Once again I was blown away by everything that the team did to save my boy. The aftercare was also top notch. Charlie is nearly back to 100%. I can’t thank the team enough for everything. They are amazing. If you are looking for a highly skilled team to look after your pets, call Shirley Vet Clinic.”

“Great service, very friendly staff, felt like they looked after my kitten very well and were very knowledgeable.”

“They are always so helpful even when we were in the north island. So efficient, thank you! Our wee Saffy is now pain free.”

“They've looked after my family of pets in stellar fashion. Professional staff with a real compassion when times get rough to help in every which way. Always accommodating with squeezing you in when the odd situation requires it and always make my loved fluffy ones care priority.”

“Took great care of my cat. Informed me of everything that was wrong with him and they are reasonably priced. I really appreciated the advice to make sure he stays healthy”

“Amazing staff! all are so positive, will definitely be a forever client. Thank you Halswell team ☺️”

“Hornby vets have been amazing to us over the years . Pure breeds and rescues . Bend over backwards to help us for well over 20 years now . Thank you”

“Came here for a second opinion for my dogs slowly deteriorating hips, and have since moved her out here as our full time vet due to the care and the fact my dog is excited about vet trips (a first ever). Gail does an amazing job and the treatment we are receiving is yielding some impressive positive results!”

“Reception ia always friendly and welcoming , ready to help when you ring for an appointment . Yasmin our vet has a lovely caring manner which makes you feel your pets are in safe hands.”

“As a cat breeder, we take all our cats here. The ladies are all wonderful and the Vet is excellent.”

“My go to vet! Awsome team, if you need help ask for Jessie,”

“Clean clinic and welcoming staff/vets. We had Harriet as our vet and she was very knowledgeable and lovely to our kitten. Would highly recommend.”

“Friendly and efficient, they looked after my 2 female cats with care. Clear and helpful information was given with after care. Would recommend!”

“The vet, nurses and staff were amazing. They were so gentle and the communication was amazing. Thank you team for looking after my boy (Border Collie).”

“Always a great experience with OurVets, they are accommodating with bookings and have fit us in last minute several times over the years, and the team really care about our dogs, always greeting them when we come in and the vets being very thorough with our consults. The reception team are lovely and I wish I knew their names but one of the ladies in particular has been so helpful with the process of transferring our dogs' info over as we move to Aus. Really appreciate it!”

“Great clinic, really friendly staff!”

“The staff are lovely to deal with, and the staff are happy to discuss the best care for the animal involved. Glad to call them my local vets”

“I can't thank the team at After Hours for Pets enough! When our dog suddenly became very ill late at night, we were frantic and didn't know what to do. Thankfully, their incredible team was available after hours and took immediate action. Thanks to their prompt and compassionate care, our dog's life was saved. Their professionalism, expertise, and genuine kindness made all the difference during a very stressful time. I highly recommend After Hours for Pets to any pet owner — they truly went above and beyond for our dog all thanks to the after hour.”

“We took our furry baby in to this vet. He is a 56.5 kg massive Rottweiler, who doesn’t trust Veterans. He came with us from overseas and the procedure to be here in NZ was so hard and stressful for him. They treated him very well. They took care of him just like a normal friendly dog. They were not afraid of him and he got very professional treatment. We will be back because he has ears infection but now I am happy to work together with a professional doctors and nurses. I highly recommend this place if your pets not just a pet, but family members. The place is tidy and clean.”

“This is a lovely local vet clinic which is beautiful and calming. The vets are thorough and have always been really sweet with my cat. I appreciate all the staff I've come across- they're doing a great job.”