Appointments and Pricing
All prices are in New Zealand dollars and include GST at 15 per cent. Prices are current as at September 2026 and are reviewed each July.
The prices below cover consultations and vaccinations only. Medications, tests, procedures and hospitalisation are quoted separately at the time of the visit.
How to book
- Phone: (06) 550 4470 during opening hours
- Online: through the booking page on our website, up to 60 days ahead
- In person: at reception
Online booking is available for standard consultations, vaccinations, puppy and kitten visits, and nurse appointments. Surgery, dentals and euthanasia appointments must be booked by phone so we can talk through preparation and cost.
What to bring
- Any previous vaccination certificate or records, if you are new to the clinic
- A list of current medications and diets
- Cats in a secure carrier; dogs on a lead, not a retractable one
- A faecal or urine sample if you have been asked for one
Typical wait for an appointment
- Urgent same-day illness or injury: same day, usually within a few hours
- Standard consultation: 1 to 3 business days
- Vaccination or health check: 3 to 7 days
- Dental or surgery: 2 to 4 weeks
Consultation fees
| Consultation type | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard consultation | 15 minutes | $85 |
| Extended consultation (multiple problems, or complex cases) | 30 minutes | $132 |
| Second pet in the same appointment | 10 minutes | $55 |
| Puppy or kitten first visit (health check, worming and vaccination advice) | 30 minutes | $95 |
| Recheck for the same problem within 10 days | 15 minutes | No charge |
| Recheck after 10 days, or for a new problem | 15 minutes | $48 |
| Post-operative recheck with the nurse | 15 minutes | No charge |
| Nurse consultation (weight, nutrition, dental coaching) | 20 minutes | No charge |
| Nurse appointment (nail trim, ear clean, anal glands) | 15 minutes | $38 |
| Telephone or video consultation (existing clients only) | 15 minutes | $58 |
| Senior wellness consultation (health check plus blood pressure) | 30 minutes | $145 |
| Second-opinion consultation, including record review | 30 minutes | $150 |
| Euthanasia consultation, in clinic | 30 minutes | $180 |
| Euthanasia at home, within 30 minutes' drive | 45 minutes | $290 |
After-hours fees
After-hours attendance is charged as a call-out fee plus the cost of the consultation and any treatment.
| Time | Call-out fee |
|---|---|
| Weeknights, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm | $150 |
| Overnight, 10:00 pm – 8:00 am | $240 |
| Weekends outside Saturday morning, and public holidays | $220 |
An after-hours consultation is charged at $132 regardless of length.
Vaccination fees
Every vaccination appointment includes a full physical health check by a veterinarian at no extra cost. A vaccination certificate is issued on the day and a reminder is sent by SMS and email before the next due date.
Dogs
| Vaccine | Protects against | Price |
|---|---|---|
| C3 | Distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus | $78 |
| C5 | C3 plus canine cough (parainfluenza and Bordetella) | $96 |
| Leptospirosis | Leptospira Copenhageni and Pomona | $54 |
| Kennel cough intranasal only | Bordetella | $62 |
| Puppy course — three visits from 6 to 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks | Includes all consultations, C5 at each visit, and a free microchip | $265 |
Adult dogs need a C5 booster every 12 months, and an annual leptospirosis booster if they have contact with stock, rivers or rats. Dogs boarding at a kennel or attending grooming usually need proof of a C5 given at least 14 days beforehand.
Cats
| Vaccine | Protects against | Price |
|---|---|---|
| F3 | Feline enteritis, herpesvirus, calicivirus | $78 |
| F4 | F3 plus Chlamydia felis | $94 |
| FIV — initial course of three, two to four weeks apart | Feline immunodeficiency virus | $84 each, or $228 for the course |
| FIV annual booster | Feline immunodeficiency virus | $84 |
| Kitten course — two visits at 8 and 12 weeks | Includes both consultations, F3 at each visit, and a free microchip | $185 |
Outdoor cats and cats that fight are the ones we usually recommend FIV cover for. Indoor-only cats generally need F3 alone.
Rabbits
| Vaccine | Protects against | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbit calicivirus (RHDV) | Rabbit haemorrhagic disease | $72 |
Rabbits in New Zealand are vaccinated with RHDV1-K5 every 6 to 12 months depending on age and local outbreak risk. We will advise the interval at the appointment.
Add-ons at a vaccination visit
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Microchip implant and NZ Companion Animal Register lodgement | $65 |
| Nail trim | No charge |
| Intestinal worming tablet, per dose | $12 – $26 by weight |
| Faecal worm egg count | $52 |
| Blood pressure check | $45 |
Cancellations and missed appointments
- Please give at least two hours' notice to cancel or move a consultation.
- Surgery and dental bookings need one business day's notice.
- A missed appointment without notice attracts a $40 fee, applied from the second occurrence onward.
- Surgery bookings missed without notice attract a $80 fee.
We run a short-notice cancellation list. Ask reception to add you if you need to be seen sooner than the next available slot.
Estimates and consent
We provide a written estimate before any procedure, and we will contact you for consent if costs are likely to exceed the estimate by more than 15 per cent. Estimates are valid for 30 days.
Concessions
- 10 per cent discount on consultation fees for Community Services Card and SuperGold Card holders
- 15 per cent discount for registered rescue and foster carers
- Free first consultation for any pet adopted from the SPCA or a registered rescue within the previous 14 days
- RiverCare subscribers receive included and discounted services — see
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