VetEnt & Petfirst Veterinary Riverside

02/01/2025

It's BBQ season and it's the little extras that make the difference.

Treat yourself while you treat your fur friend! Buy Bravecto this month to be in to win* a Barkers Hamper.

*Terms apply, ask in-clinic for details.

24/12/2024

Meowy Christmas! Wishing you and your fur friends a pawsome day! 🎄

24/12/2024

🥳 Our colouring competition winner 🥳

Goes to Jackson! we hope you enjoy your prize.

Thank you to everyone who entered our colouring competition and came to our instore day on Friday, it was awesome to see everyone.

🎄We wish you all a very Merry Christmas 🎄

23/12/2024

☀️ Summer tips ☀️

Hot cars are deadly. Leaving your dog or cat in a hot vehicle for as little as 15 minutes can be fatal. Cracking the windows do not prevent animals from overheating – leave your fur babies at home, or take them out of the car when you get out.

22/12/2024

Black Hawk cat food is packed with the protein, vitamins and minerals that your cat needs to live their best life. Buy and 4kg bag this month and receive a free storage tin.

*Terms apply, ask in-clinic for details. While stocks last.

20/12/2024

🐾👀 SUPER Summer Saver👀🐾
Purchase any 3 pack of Nexgard Spectra and receive a free single to keep you covered for the entire summer !!!!!!!🌞☀

19/12/2024

Quality nutrition keeps your fur friend healthy, happy and living their best life right beside you. And this month, save $25* on Black Hawk 15-20kg dog food.

*Terms apply, ask in-clinic for details.

19/12/2024

Looking for the perfect gift for the dog on your nice list? Treat them with Yours Droolly treats and pick up a FREE* reindeer dog toy to get them into the Christmas spirit!

*Terms apply, ask in-clinic for details. While stocks last.

17/12/2024

Looking ahead is key to maintaining animal health and ROI too, so this month we look at some of the ways you can keep ahead of lameness, drench resistance, Johne's Disease and Yersinia at your place.

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In the lead up to Christmas, we look forward to gathering with family and friends while looking forward to the New Year. Looking ahead is key to maintaining animal health and ROI too, so this month we look at some of the ways you can keep ahead of lameness, drench resistence, Johne's Disease and Yer...

17/12/2024

In the lead up to Christmas, we look forward to gathering with family and friends while keeping an eye on simple measures for summer success, protecting your farm from Toxoplasmosis, Campylobacteriosis, Facial Eczema, heat stress and drought.

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In the lead up to Christmas, we look forward to gathering with family and friends while keeping an eye on simple measures for summer success, protecting your farm from Toxoplasmosis, Campylobacteriosis, Facial Eczema, heat stress and drought.

16/12/2024

🐾🎅 Santa Photo Reminder 🐾🎅

Don't miss your chance to get a festive photo with Santa!
Bring your pets and families along to our Instore Day this Friday 20th December from 10.30am til 12 and 3pm til 4.30 pm.
Txt us on 3489 or call 03 3082321 to book your time slot now

16/12/2024

🌞Summer Tips 🌞
Playing in the water on a hot day can be a fun way for your dogs to cool down, however a dog biting at running water from a hosepipe or sprinkler can swallow too much water. This could lead to water intoxication and could be fatal! Avoid playing with strong streams of running water - a paddling pool is a lot safer!

11/12/2024

🐾Ready for a Fun day out with the whole family. COME in on the 20th of December from 10am. 🐾

09/12/2024

Cats playing with Christmas decorations can be either annoying or cute – but did you know that eating baubles or strings of tinsel can be deadly? Keep Christmas decorations away from your fur babies and do not allow them to play with these objects!

05/12/2024

🎅🎅🎅 COMING INSTORE SOON 🎅🎅🎅

Santa is making a special stop at the clinic on Friday the 20th December between 10.30am - midday then again 3pm - 4.30pm for a photo shoot for your family including your pets!! txt SANTA to 3489 or phone 308 2321 to book your spot with Santa.

04/12/2024

🐈👀 Cats Look out 👀🐈
We have deal for you, Buy any 4kg bag of Black hawk Cat or Kitten and receive a FREE food storage tin. Perfect for keeping your fur friends meals fresh and safe.
(While stock last.)

03/12/2024

👀🐾 REWARDS prize pack 🐾👀

Buy any BRAVECTO products during December and go into our draw to win this BARKERS hamper pack to accompany your summer BBQs. 🌞🍴🍔🥗

02/12/2024

Ham, fruitcake, chocolate: What do these foods have in common? Popular on our Christmas menus, they can all cause serious poisoning in our furry friends! Please feed pet appropriate treats to your fur babies and keep these human foods out of reach!

01/12/2024

December: Introducing Minnie & Nigel! Adopted from the SPCA 12 years ago by Lidia and Nigel, Minnie has been living large ever since. She stays busy supervising chicken feeds and is a connoisseur of (much-deserved) treats!

Get your free Petfirst Veterinary calendar from your nearest Petfirst clinic now - while stocks last! https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/our-clinics

30/11/2024

✨🐾Be in with a chance to win this December🐾🎄
👀Purchase any BRAVECTO product and go into our monthly draw to WIN a BARKERS hamper 👀
(see in store for details)

29/11/2024

November! Introducing Yoda & Janez! Yoda is a wellbeing expert, bringing healing to his whole household. How does your pet make your life better?

Get your free Petfirst Veterinary calendar from your nearest Petfirst clinic now - while stocks last! https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/our-clinics

27/11/2024

Life is expensive! But Petfirst Wellness makes it easy to choose your fur friend, delivering the best proactive veterinary care for less than the price of a snack per week.

Find out more and join here:

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27/11/2024

🌞 Summer Tips 🌞
Dogs are not very good at cooling down and are almost entirely reliant on panting for this purpose. Avoid exercise during the hot parts of the day, scheduling walks, work and active play for cooler morning and evening hours to avoid heat stress.

27/11/2024

October! Introducing Coco & Vana! Coco has grown a bit since this photo but still competes with the cat for the best spot on her family's laps! She adores spending time with her extended family too!

Get your free Petfirst Veterinary calendar from your nearest Petfirst clinic now - while stocks last! https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/our-clinics

25/11/2024

25/11/2024

Check out our holiday hours here. Emergency care is always available, phone the clinic on 03 308 2321 for after hours assistance.

24/11/2024

LAST DAYS! Got an itchy dog at home? Get them in this week to see what's irritating them and receive a FREE Simparica treatment. But only until 30 November 2024!

Find out more and book online at

Itchy skin and allergies are among the most frequent reasons pet parents seek guidance from our Petfirst teams. The constant scratching, licking, and biting not only disrupt your pet’s daily activities but can also lead to skin infections and long-term discomfort. We can help!

23/11/2024

Register for mypetfirst pet portal to update your pet's details, add new fur-friends, view reminders, appointments and visits and even upload the CUTEST pic 📸 - all when it suits YOU.

Visit https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/mypetfirst-portal to find out more and register.

Mypetfirst portal for digital services including: Book online, manage your pet online, healthcare reminders, update your details, book an appointment, order prescription medication, buy petfood online and more. WhatsApp us or text 3489.

20/11/2024

If you have an itchy pet, talk to your local Petfirst Veterinary team about how targeted nutrition can help. Loaded with essental elements and low-allergen, high quality protein, these Royal Canin and Hill's diets will look after your fur friend inside and out.

Make the change this month with special offers - and a palatability guarantee. Find out more at

Itchy skin and allergies are among the most frequent reasons pet parents seek guidance from our Petfirst teams. The constant scratching, licking, and biting not only disrupt your pet’s daily activities but can also lead to skin infections and long-term discomfort. We can help!

20/11/2024

July! Introducing Hana & Filip! Hana is a fantastic Kiwi ambassador, welcoming Filip on a visit from overseas! Filip loves Hana - and so do the kids at Wanaka Primary, where Hana visits in her role as a therapy dog

Get your free Petfirst Veterinary calendar from your nearest Petfirst clinic now - while stocks last! https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/our-clinics

18/11/2024

Getting into Christmas shopping? Tick off the best behaved boys and girls on your list with a free Reindeer Droolly Dog toy with Yours Droolly 200g-500g treats!

Available while stocks last. Ts&Cs apply, ask in-clinic for details.

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18/11/2024

June! Introducing Bailey & Hannah! Mary told us that beautiful Bailey is an active playmate who also loves to cuddle - the perfect balance, we think!

Get your free Petfirst Veterinary calendar from your nearest Petfirst clinic now - while stocks last! https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/our-clinics

16/11/2024

May! Introducing Taika & Vikki! Vikki calls Taika her 4-legged guardian angel, lifting every day with his smile and mini-tornado zoomies! How does your pet make your day better?

Get your free Petfirst Veterinary calendar from your nearest Petfirst clinic now - while stocks last! https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/our-clinics