Petfirst Veterinary Havelock North

12/02/2025

Friday 14th February marks two years since Cyclone Gabrielle devastated our region. As we reflect on the resilience of our community, family, colleagues and our animals, we invite you to once again wear your heart on your sleeve by dressing in Hawke’s Bay colours 🖤🤍

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱?
⚫️ Dress in black & white on Friday 14 February
⚪️ Decorate the town black and white; store windows, shop fronts, letterboxes (anywhere visible!)
⚫️ Tell your friends, whānau, colleagues and customers so they can wear their Hawke’s Bay colours too.

02/02/2025

Our clinics will be closed this Thursday, 6 February, for Waitangi Day. For emergency care, please contact your clinic.

02/02/2025

🌙✨We have a new after hours veterinary service in Hawke's Bay, so it's easier than ever to get veterinary care at night and over the weekend. Simply phone our clinic number after hours to be transferred.

For more information about the after hours service, visit https://hbah.co.nz/ or chat to us in-clinic. We're open 8am-6pm weekdays and 9am-1pm on Saturdays. 😺🐶

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! 🎄

23/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all of our amazing pet parents and your furry babies, we are open all throughout the holidays period and have our 24hour on call team available for emergency’s during the public holidays.
From us to you have a great holiday season 🎄 From Alanda, Eden, Hayley, Tanya and missing from picture Chase and Petra 🫶

23/12/2024

Come in and check out the new Nootie grooming range, waterless shampoo wipes, yummy smelling shampoo and spritz’s for dogs and cats 🐈‍⬛ 🐕

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

About time we introduce our new (ish) Clinic Coordinator Hayley Wakefield, with the adorable Japanese spitz puppies that came to visit today for their 1st Vaccinations. Hayley has come to us from a background in Retail management and Veterinary Reception. A proud pet parent of x2 Dogs, x2 Cats, x2 Ponies, and various fish. Her favourite dog breed is a Boxer and cat breed is a good old Tabby. Hayley, her fiancé and their Daughter live in rural Otane.

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.

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

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

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

September! Introducing Salem & Ivy! Ivy told us: "Salem is a great friend - he is cheeky, cute and always cuddly and we love to play in the garden". What a gorgeous friendship!

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

24/11/2024

Check out our holiday hours here. Emergency care is always available, phone the clinic on 06 877 8050 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.

23/11/2024

August! Introducing Jasper & Terry! I think you'll agree - Jasper is a real charmer! As comfortable patrolling in the garden as he is curling up on the couch with his family, this cat has it made!

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

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

22/10/2024

We will be closed this Friday, 25 October, for Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day, open 9am-1pm on Saturday 26 October and closed on Monday 28 October for Labour Day. Get out there and enjoy the long weekend with your fur friends!

For emergency care, please phone 06 877 8050 for advice.

08/10/2024

It’s vet nurse appreciation week!!!
Whether it’s deciding who gives the e***a or who gets to hold the cutest kittens, our nurses work extremely hard to look after your pets and we would like to thank them all very much!!

18/09/2024

Attention all farmers with working dogs, we now have in stock Royal canins 4800 working dog food. Formulated especially for working dogs. We also have the black hawk range of working dog food as well, so get it while you can. Ps. Dog not included 😊

12/09/2024

We are now pleased to offer for your pet, a weight management clinic!! If you are interested feel free to contact the clinic on “06 877 8050”

21/08/2024

If your doggo has been a good girl like maya here, bring them in to get some tasty doggy treats! We have lots to choose from!

08/08/2024

We now have greenies in stock!!! Tasty treats for cats which also cleans teeth and freshens breath 🐱 cats love them!

07/08/2024

It’s international cat day!!! 🐈‍⬛ Come in to the clinic to grab some treaties for your cats to celebrate their existence! ♥️

05/08/2024

Pet portraits!!!!
This service isn’t apart of Petfirst, but is based here at the clinic. So grab your fur baby and book in for a photoshoot!!

31/07/2024

Congrats to adam unger who had the closest guess with 1001 biscuits. The answer was 1254!

25/07/2024

We had a visit from Gauge today who picked out his favourite toy to purchase! We have a few here to choose from!

23/07/2024

We had a lovely visit from a litter of black lab pups today, getting their essential vaccinations. Goldie here is the only golden lab out of all of her siblings! ♥️