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Monday 8am - 7pm Tuesday 8am - 7pm Wednesday 8am - 7pm Thursday 8am - 7pm Friday 8am - 7pm Saturday 8am - 2pm

Hornby Veterinary Centre

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Hornby Veterinary Centre

http://www.hornbyvet.co.nz/
Lifelong service, expertise and compassion for your pet

We know your pet is a loved and important member of your family, and that you want them to enjoy a long and happy life. Our veterinarians and nurses provide the highest level of care whilst treating every pet with dignity and compassion. The hospital has been designed to make your pet's visit as comfortable as possible. Just as we don't always like going to the doctor, we know that pets don't alwa

ys like going to the vets! Our waiting room is light and spacious with separate dog and cat wards so your pet can recuperate in comfort. Our vets will discuss treatment options, provide transparent pricing and explain clinical plans, so you can make an informed choice about the treatment your pet receives.

13/01/2025

Who says glasses are just for humans?
Bastian is looking paws-itively studious with his new glasses prescribed by the vet of course. And Nurse Bella had to make sure they were the right fit! 🤓

06/01/2025

Some recent cuties to ring in the New Year! 🎊🐾

31/12/2024

Happy New Year! 🎊
Wishing you all the very best for 2025, bring it on!

30/12/2024

Unfortunately we have had a deceased cat brought into the clinic. Unneutered male tabby, no microchip. He was hit by a car last night at roughly 10pm at the Buchanans Rd intersection near Hei Hei. Please give us a ring on 03 349 5311 if you think it might be your cat.

28/12/2024

Just a reminder that we are closed Wednesday 1st January and Thursday 2nd January for the New Year statutory days. 🎉
In case of an emergency, please conact the After Hours Veterianary Clinic at 146 Antigua Street, Ph 03 366 1052.

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our lovely clients. Thank you for all your kindness and support this past year.
Lots of love from the team at Hornby Vet Centre. 🧡

22/12/2024

Christmas is right around the corner!! Paddington and Agnes came in for their annual Christmas photoshoot, don't they look adorable! 😍🎅

20/12/2024

Christmas is almost here! 🎄
Please note our opening hours over the Christmas/New Year period. After Hours will be open during this time so please contact them in case of an emergency.

16/12/2024

Meet Brandy ⭐️

Brandy has been an absolute super star recently when she has come in for regular bandage changes. Brandy managed to rupture her Achilles tendon which required an intensive surgery to repair. Luckily, she recovered very well and is on the mend! To brighten her day, we gave her some cute bandage art to make her and her family smile 🥰

11/12/2024

Here's some recent cuties who came to visit us at the clinic the past couple of weeks! 🥰

04/12/2024

Look at these delicious cuties that came to visit us this week! They had to be brought out the back for some obligatory cuddles of course. 😍

Maisie & Monty came to see us for their first ever kitten vaccinations and to have microchips administered.
It is very important to vaccinate your kittens to keep them protected from diseases that will make them sick and risk their lives. Normally kittens need 2-3 vaccination boosters 4 weeks apart until they are 16 weeks old, then they only need a booster once every year to keep them happy an healthy. This is also a great opportunity for the vet to give them a check over and make sure they are growing well and trucking along normally.
It is also essential to microchip your kitten, so that they can be registered on the New Zealand Companion Animal Register. This means that if they ever go walk abouts, they can be taken to the nearest vet clinic to have their microchip scanned and your details will pop right up!

Call us on 03 349 5311 if you are needing to book your kitten in for vaccinations or a microchip. 🩺

25/11/2024

Here are some ear mites we found crawling around in one of our patient's ears, gross!
Ear mites are tiny parasites that can be found in the ear canal, and can cause irritation and discomfort for your pet if left untreated. Here's what to look out for and how you can prevent them 🐜

🔎 Keep an eye out for:
▪️ Scratching ears
▪️ Shaking head
▪️ Smelly or dark waxy discharge
▪️ Redness or inflammation

✅ Make sure you:
▪️ Keep up to date with treatments that cover ear mites (Nexgard, Bravecto, Revolution Cat)
▪️ Checking ears regularly
▪️ Keeping ears clean & dry
▪️ Consulting the vet if you are unsure or need further advice

Keep your pets happy and healthy by staying on top of flea and worm treatments to prevent any discomfort before it sets in. Pop into clinic today and our lovely team will help you find the right treatment for your furry friend! 🐾

21/11/2024

Look at that little smile from Mr Teddy 🐻

Mr Teddy came to see us recently for his annual dental. Keeping on top of your pet's dental health is always important! Our dental procedures are grouped into packages depending on how many teeth need to be removed. This includes taking radiographs to see what's happening under the gum, as this is often what helps us indicate which teeth need to be removed. However, we need to see the pet prior to coming in for a dental so we can have a look at their teeth and get a rough idea of what to expect once they are under anaesthetic. 🦷
If you think your pet needs a dental, give us a call and book in a consultation so we can take a peek at their teeth and see what we're working with! ☎️ 03 349 5311

17/11/2024

Summer is almost here! ☀️ It's important to take care of your pet's skin during the warm weather. Here are some top tips on bathing your pet from Dechra, home of DermAllay, TrizChlor and Miconahex+Triz shampoo, sprays, wipes and mousses.

1. Wet the coat and skin
Thoroughly wet the coat and skin surface with clean water that has a mild/moderate temperature making sure that plenty of water reaches the surface of the skin. An extra tip: In a bottle, mix 4 parts water to 1 part shampoo. Diluted shampoo cuts through the coat easier, and is easier to rinse out!
2. Apply shampoo
Apply shampoo to the most affected areas first, then gently massage shampoo into the coat and skin all over the pet, avoiding the ears, eyes, nose and mouth.
3. Don’t forget the paws!
Shampoo each paw making sure to get in-between each digit (toe) and on/around the pad.
4. Rinse your pet
After the shampoo has been on the hair coat and skin for 10 minutes, thoroughly rinse your pet with clean mild temperature water. Allow your pet to shake itself, and then finish drying with a towel. Brush through coat and follow up with a spray conditioner for added benefit.

For more information, see www.dechra.co.nz

13/11/2024

Here are some cuties from the last couple of weeks to make you smile today! 🐾

12/11/2024

Just a reminder that we are closed this coming Friday 15th of November for Canterbury Anniversary Day.
Have fun at the show if you are attending! 🐑🐄🦙

In case of an emergency please contact the After Hours Veterinary Clinic located on 146 Antigua Street. ☎️ 03 366 1052.

30/10/2024

Happy Halloween! 🎃
One of our staff dogs Ripley dressed as a pumpkin this year, we would love to see what your pets dressed as in the comments if you celebrate! Stay safe this evening and enjoy the sunshine ☀️

29/10/2024

Meet Toby ⭐️
Toby came to see us with an upset tummy, so we prescribed with a healthy dose of cuddles from Nurse Bella to make him feel better! Oh, and some medication and IV fluid therapy helped too 😉 Isn't he just the cutest! Luckily he is feeling much better now and has made a full recovery ❤️

Address

7 Tower Street, Hornby
Christchurch
8042

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 7pm
Saturday	8am - 2pm

Telephone

03 349 5311

Website

http://www.hornbyvet.co.nz/

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Here are some ear mites we found crawling around in one of our patient's ears, gross! Ear mites are tiny parasites that can be found in the ear canal, and can cause irritation and discomfort for your pet if left untreated. Here's what to look out for and how you can prevent them 🐜 🔎 Keep an eye out for: ▪️ Scratching ears ▪️ Shaking head ▪️ Smelly or dark waxy discharge ▪️ Redness or inflammation ✅ Make sure you: ▪️ Keep up to date with treatments that cover ear mites (Nexgard, Bravecto, Revolution Cat) ▪️ Checking ears regularly ▪️ Keeping ears clean & dry ▪️ Consulting the vet if you are unsure or need further advice Keep your pets happy and healthy by staying on top of flea and worm treatments to prevent any discomfort before it sets in. Pop into clinic today and our lovely team will help you find the right treatment for your furry friend! 🐾 #earmites #PetHealth #Nexgard #Bravecto #vetcare

Ditch the discomfort There are revolutionary osteoarthritis treatments readily available and can offer significant relief. Call is now for an osteoarthritis check up!

This wee lady was bought into us tonight from Gilberthorpes Road. She is all tucked up for the night in the warm with some food. Can you help us get her home?

Here is Dr Emily 🩺 having cuddles with the biggest cat she has ever seen 👀 Isn't he handsome!!

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