CareVets Hobsonville

05/11/2024

✨Meet The Team - Amy✨

Amy is our lovely vet nurse assistant who you will see at reception on Mondays and alternate Saturdays. She also joins us on Wednesdays, where she develops her surgical nursing skills under the guidance of nurse Tia.

In November, Amy will finish her studies through Vet Nurse Plus, and join the team on a more regular basis. We love Amy for her calm presence, desire to learn, and the delicious home made snacks that she shares with the team.

Amy has a keen interest in animal behaviour and rehabilitation, while aiming to provide fear-free nursing care for animals in the clinic. Outside of work and study, she enjoys spending time with her dogs Marli & Shelby, going to the beach or forest, and is also a keen hockey player.

03/11/2024

31/10/2024

✨ Patient of the Week - Keeva ✨

Keeva spent the day at CareVets Hobsonville recently for Medial Patella Luxation (MPL) surgery to repair her bilateral luxating patellas.

The term luxating means out of place or dislocated. Therefore, a luxating patella is a kneecap that 'pops out' or moves out of its normal location. Pet owners may notice a skip in their dog's step or see their dog run on three legs; then, suddenly, they will be back on all four legs as if nothing happened. The condition is most common in small breed dogs and can lead to arthritis as they age.

Keeva was exceptionally brave and well mannered throughout her hospital stay. Since her surgery, she has started physiotherapy and is recovering well at home with her loving owners.

29/10/2024

Our Top Pet Safety Tips For Halloween

1) Steer clear of sweets
Many candies include toxic ingredients like xylitol, and should be kept out of reach of pets.

2) Careful with costumes
Watch out for smaller parts and loose threads that could pose a chewing or choking hazard.

3) Mind the decorations
Motion activated decorations and unpredictable lighting has the potential to startle a pet.

4) Watch the front door
Keep pets away from the doorbell and occupied with toys and treats.

5) Walk them before dark
Take your dog around the block before the trick-or-treaters flood the streets.

24/10/2024

✨ Patient of the Week - Winnie ✨

Winnie is a tortoiseshell Tonkinese who joined us recently for a day stay, where she had a full health check and annual vaccination.

Winnie, like most oriental cats, loves interacting with people. She chatted away to the team all day, and particularly liked her post vaccination treat.

22/10/2024

Hey, you! Heading away these holidays?

Make sure your pet is microchipped and that your contact details are up to date so that you can be reunited if your pet goes missing.

Call our friendly nursing team to check your pet's details 09 416 2277.

15/10/2024

Is your pet's parasite prevention up to date?

A reminder, as we head into the warmer months, to make sure your pet's flea and worm treatment are up to date. Come and see our friendly nurses for help with what to buy and how to apply 😁

10/10/2024

✨ Patient of the Week - Tiny ✨

Our lovely patient Tiny, alongside nurse Catherine, looking warm (and fashionable!) after his recent dental procedure.

08/10/2024

🎇Fireworks Season🎇

Today we are sharing Part 2 in our series of tips to help keep your pet calm during this time. There are lots of options available to help pets who are distressed by fireworks. Please give us a call if you would like to find out more 09 416 2277

03/10/2024

✨ Patient of the Week - Toastie ✨

Toastie is a 11 week old Shar Pei who came in for her first visit and a booster vaccination today. We are looking forward to seeing if she grows into those rolls!

01/10/2024

🎇Fireworks season is fast approaching🎇

Over the next 2 weeks, we will be sharing a series of tips to help keep your pet calm during this time. There are lots of options available to help pets who are distressed by fireworks. Please give us a call if you would like to find out more 09 416 2277.