Northlands Animal Care Hospital

Northlands Animal Care Hospital Northlands Animal Care Hospital is a purpose-built companion animal veterinary hospital in Papanui, Christchurch. We also offer ultrasound imaging.

We are open 7 days a week, including public holidays, and pride ourselves in our caring, quality service. Northlands Animal Care Hospital was first established in the Papanui area in 1981. We then outgrew our original
location (opposite Northlands Mall) and in 2000 moved into a brand new purpose built hospital, which complies
with strict “American Animal Hospital Association Standards” and is loca

ted on the corner of Cranford Street and Main North Road. Your pet’s health and well-being are our highest priority! It is our goal to preserve and strengthen that,
using modern veterinary medicine with good old-fashioned care, compassion and respect!! Your pet has the benefits of the latest medical technology at Northlands Animal Care Hospital. Our caring Veterinarians and staff have a fantastic level of expertise. Our commitment for all of our staff is to continuing education, with training in superior technology and the latest medicines, diagnostics and procedures. We are happy to answer all questions about your pet’s health anytime! Our surgical procedures use state of the art equipment in which we perform a wide range of procedures from soft tissue and cancer treatment to more advanced orthopaedic and reconstructive operations. We have a modern onsite lab that gives us a complete blood picture and internal profile in less than 15 minutes. Our radiology suite provides while you wait x-rays. We can then develop an appropriate treatment plan for your pet. We welcome all new puppies and kittens into our practice and we have wellness plans for pets of every age. We believe that client education is the first and most important step to promoting excellent pet health. We offer up to date educational material for clients to take home. So feel free to give us a call, drop us an email, or call in we are sure you will like what you see!!

Miss Kaia with the most beautiful eyes!
19/03/2025

Miss Kaia with the most beautiful eyes!

We hope you are staying as snuggly as Roxy with the oncoming autumn weather!
17/03/2025

We hope you are staying as snuggly as Roxy with the oncoming autumn weather!

Did you know we have an online portal where you can manage your details, check your invoices and book appointments??? If...
14/03/2025

Did you know we have an online portal where you can manage your details, check your invoices and book appointments???

If you're not already on there, comment below and we will email you a link to sign up!

12/03/2025

🚨PARVOVIRUS!!!🚨

To everyones horror we are again dealing with a new surge of Canine Parvovirus in Christchurch, and our area is also affected. As a responsible dog owner, it's essential to ensure your pet is protected against this highly contagious and life-threatening disease.

Parvovirus affects dogs of all ages, but puppies under 6 months are most susceptible. However 3 of the dogs seen in our clinic in the last week have been 9 months old and one was 13 years old.
The virus is shed in the faeces of infected dogs and can survive in the environment for extended periods long after the infected dog is no longer there.

Symptoms of Parvovirus include:
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Lethargy
- Loss of appetite
Sadly not all dogs survive this awful disease 😢

Check your dogs vaccination books or give us a call if you need us to check their vaccine status.

Stay safe Paw-some pals!

BRAVECTO QUANTUM has landed in New Zealand!!! BRAVECTO QUANTUM is the first year-long flea and tick treatment protection...
12/03/2025

BRAVECTO QUANTUM has landed in New Zealand!!! BRAVECTO QUANTUM is the first year-long flea and tick treatment protection for dogs in the country! We are currently taking a show of interest to see how much we should order in. If you're interested or want to know more, comment below or give us a call!

Handsome Beau has had a busy few months! He was having some trouble urinating, and after some x-rays, we discovered mult...
10/03/2025

Handsome Beau has had a busy few months! He was having some trouble urinating, and after some x-rays, we discovered multiple bladder stones! Dr Keryn was able to successfully remove them, and Beau is feeling so much better. He did incredibly well and has very much earned a bravery award!

Happy birthday to Tatanya on maternity leave! We hope you are having a wonderful time with your baby boy, and we miss yo...
07/03/2025

Happy birthday to Tatanya on maternity leave! We hope you are having a wonderful time with your baby boy, and we miss you lots!

Happy birthday, Courtney!
05/03/2025

Happy birthday, Courtney!

We are so lucky to have so many clients who make and bring us delicious treats! Thank you for the beautiful cookies!
03/03/2025

We are so lucky to have so many clients who make and bring us delicious treats! Thank you for the beautiful cookies!

Have you ever wanted to take your pets on holiday with you? Purchase a Nexgard Spectra single or triple pack between Mar...
28/02/2025

Have you ever wanted to take your pets on holiday with you? Purchase a Nexgard Spectra single or triple pack between March 1st and April 30th and go in to win a holiday around New Zealand with up to two pets! 100 minor prizes are also up for grabs.

Enter online at www.winwithnexgard.co.nz once you've purchased your product, and make sure to keep your receipt!

Did you know that Cjay, Courtney and Erica often have veterinary and vet nursing students learning off them? These three...
26/02/2025

Did you know that Cjay, Courtney and Erica often have veterinary and vet nursing students learning off them? These three are an amazing team who have enough knowledge between them to start teaching the next generation of veterinary professionals!

Yoda is investigating Dr Keryn's computer nook, what will he find?
23/02/2025

Yoda is investigating Dr Keryn's computer nook, what will he find?

Does your pet hate having their teeth brushed? Dental wipes might be the solution for you! The new Plaqtiv+ dental wipes...
21/02/2025

Does your pet hate having their teeth brushed?

Dental wipes might be the solution for you! The new Plaqtiv+ dental wipes provide the mechanical action of a toothpaste, without the frustration of using a toothbrush. Simply wrap the wipe around your fingers and rub gently across your pet’s teeth and gums.

They help to get pets used to contact with their teeth and gums, making it a good stepping stone to toothbrushing.

Pooka was recently neutered, and his family came up with a wonderful DIY towel collar to stop him licking his surgical s...
19/02/2025

Pooka was recently neutered, and his family came up with a wonderful DIY towel collar to stop him licking his surgical site!

Major Key you were a champion For those who know him, Grizz is Bree's gorgeous blood donor boy 💙
18/02/2025

Major Key you were a champion
For those who know him, Grizz is Bree's gorgeous blood donor boy 💙

Chai looks rather festive in her Christmas onesie! A onesie or t-shirt can be a great alternative to an e-collar after s...
17/02/2025

Chai looks rather festive in her Christmas onesie!

A onesie or t-shirt can be a great alternative to an e-collar after surgery to keep cats and dogs from licking the surgical site! And they look pretty cute, too!

Happy birthday to the wonderful Cjay! Can you spot her amongst her pile of plushies?! We so love your enthusiasm, experi...
14/02/2025

Happy birthday to the wonderful Cjay! Can you spot her amongst her pile of plushies?!

We so love your enthusiasm, experience and bright personality around the clinic! Have a beautiful day celebrating.

Knowing when to say goodbye to your furry friend can be a tricky task. Our team are always available to have a chat, but...
12/02/2025

Knowing when to say goodbye to your furry friend can be a tricky task.

Our team are always available to have a chat, but there are some things you can track at home, too. Monitoring your pet's happiness, appetite, pain, mobility, and ability to look after themselves can help you track how fast they are declining, or if they need some more support from their veterinary team.

It can also be helpful to compare their 'good days' to their 'bad days'. We want our senior and unwell pets to have more good days than bad days, but when the bad days get too frequent, it may be time to talk to us about humane euthanasia.

You can also do a 'quality of life check' here, and track your furry friend's score over time, to see if they are declining https://www.lapoflove.com/quality-of-life-assessment

If you have any questions or want to talk about your pet, don't hesitate to give us a call.

Address

160 Main North Road
Christchurch
8051

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+6433524335

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Sitting on scales can be weird for dogs who are not used to it! Even if they know how to sit, dogs can get a little confused in new contexts, but luckily there are things we can do to help. Toast has been trained to sit on a towel at home, and her towel can be brought along and placed on the scales at the vet so she knows where she is going! This is a great trick for dogs who don't like to keep their butts on the scales at the vet. It can also help them feel more relaxed in the waiting room or in consult as they have a familar bed and place to sit. #northlandsanimalcarehospital #vetclinicchch #nzcatsanddogs #vetclinic #christchurchvet #christchurchvetclinic

Erica and Toast are back again to teach you how to brush your dogs teeth! Remember to start small. Get your pup used to their teeth being touched - with lots of rewards every time they wait - before introducing a brush or toothpaste. Use a treat (or regular kibble) or toy that they love, and start off small. If they already know the command 'wait', touch their lip or teeth for a few seconds before rewarding them. Repeat this process several times, rewarding them for each time they allow you to touch their teeth without pulling away. Eventually you can try rubbing their teeth with your finger or a baby toothbrush, slowly building up the whole process! Go slowly and work with your pup to make this fun, and let us know if you are having trouble. #northlandsanimalcarehospital #vetclinicchch #nzcatsanddogs #vetclinic #christchurchvet #christchurchvetclinic #cooperativecare

Sweet Toast has had several foot injuries already in her young life and is quite worried about her feet being touched. Dr Erica has started working with her to make nail trimming a positive experience. If your dog doesn't like nail trims or is anxious about their feet being touched, you can start training them to voluntarily participate in this process! Use a treat (or regular kibble) or toy that they love, and start off small. If they already know the command 'wait', touch their foot for a few seconds before rewarding them. Repeat this process several times, rewarding them for each time they allow you to touch their feet without pulling away. Eventually you can try picking up their foot or holding the nail clippers to their claws, slowly building up the whole process! Go slowly and work with your pup to make this fun, and let us know if you are having trouble! #northlandsanimalcarehospital #vetclinicchch #nzcatsanddogs #vetclinic #christchurchvet #christchurchvetclinic

We have so many three layers brown paper bags from our daily stock delivery if anyone would have any use for them as they can't be recycled! Great as firestarters, kids craft paper or pot plant holders. Call us or comment if you're interested!

VEGGIEDENT® FR3SH® Tartar Control Chews for Dogs deliver fresh breath and more. They also have a great taste that dogs love. In an open field trial of palatability: 100% of dogs accepted the chew and 92% of dogs consumed the entire chew! These chews have 3-way performance that cleans teeth, freshens breath and supports proper digestion. CLEANSE - Just one chew daily reduces tartar and plaque, the oral causes of bad breath. FRESHEN - Freshens breath with every chew. BALANCE - Contains a prebiotic known to support proper digestion.

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