Animal Care Vet Clinic

11/02/2025

UPDATE. Kevin has a new home lined up 😊

Can you give this guy a home? Who can resist those stunning curly whiskers!? 🐈 😻

Kevin has been flourishing in foster care. He is living his best peachy life, working on his gains...
His fur is growing back, a cute peachy fuzz, and he loves to sunbathe in our occasional summer sun!

Kevin has become very bold and playful, he enjoys a good squeaky chat session when he greets you in the morning, and if you stay still for long enough, his favourite position is around your neck!

Kevin is looking for a home that will love on him, brush him every week, and give his face a clean every now and then.

Please contact the clinic if you would like to meet Kevin. He would love to find a loving home to call his own. 🥰

04/02/2025

The clinic will be closed tomorrow (6th Feb 2025) for Waitangi Day. If you have an emergency, please phone Hawke's Bay Urgent Care on 06 6517103, located at 103 Grays Rd, Hastings.
We hope you and your pets have a lovely day off! 🐾😊

27/01/2025

UPDATE - Grace now has a lovely new home! 🙌. Kevin is hoping it will be his turn soon 🥰

WE NEED NEW HOMES! 🙏 😻😻
Meet Kevin & Grace.

Kevin is a 4yr old, neutered male, long haired Persian. Initially Kevin was very timid, but with time and space, he has become a smoochy lap boy, and will follow you around. He likes to run and greet you with a squeaky meow. Enjoys getting his face cleaned, (needs doing as is very flat faced). Kevin has been shaved but will need regular bushing when his long coat grows back in. He is good with children and good around calm dogs. He has had a dental very recently, but his teeth will need to be checked regularly as he will likely need further dentistry in the future.

Grace is a 5yr old spayed female short-haired Persian. She is quiet and confident, enjoys a brush, and is very playful - string is her favorite. Her tongue is often slightly stuck out, but she still manages to look very wise (and cute!).
Grace tolerates children very well, and is ok with calm dogs. Grace has also had a dental very recently.

Both cats have been treated for fleas/worms, vaccinated and microchipped.
The cost to adopt these kitties is $150 for Kevin and $160 for Grace.

Kevin and Grace are currently being fostered. Please call the clinic if you would like to arrange a viewing. 😻😻

12/01/2025

Exciting news! A brand new, Hastings-based, emergency veterinary clinic is opening very soon! 🙌
From the 3rd of February 2025, all Animal Care patients requiring assistance afterhours, will be seen at Hawke's Bay Urgent Care, 103 Grays Road, Hastings.
Pet's will be cared for by experienced veterinarians and veterinary nurses in a purpose-built facility. Staff are on-site overnight, so patients can recieve non-stop emergency care and monitoring.
We are excited to work alongside Hawke's Bay Urgent Care and believe this new service will greatly benefit the pets of Hawke's Bay. 🐾🩺

01/01/2025

Wishing you and your pets a very happy New Year! 🥳

29/12/2024

It seems Cinderella paid us a visit on Saturday night and left her ‘slipper’ behind. Please collect from reception if this is yours…Prince not included sorry🤴🏻

18/12/2024

A big thank you to everyone who has brought us Xmas treats (this is just some of them)! We have been very spoilt! It is greatly appreciated, thank you! 🤩

18/12/2024

Here are our hours over the Christmas & New Year period. Availablilty for routine appointments may be limited during this time. Also, please note the early closing time on New Year's eve and Christmas eve of 5.30pm. The emergency service will be running throughout.
Thank you to everyone for your support this year. We wish you and your pets a safe and merry Christmas! 🐾🎄☺️

18/12/2024

⚠️ Toxic algae is back again

Health Warning – Algal Bloom in Tukituki River at Black Bridge and Walker Road

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning for Tukituki River at Black Bridge and Walker Road.

The warning follows finding moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae (Microcoleus *previously referred to as benthic cyanobacteria*) at both river locations following recreational water monitoring by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council.

People should avoid swimming in the area and animals, particularly dogs, should not be allowed near the water until the health warning has been lifted.

Dr Bridget Wilson, Medical Officer of Health for the National Public Health Service in Hawke’s Bay, says the algae looks like dark brown or black mats and can produce toxins harmful to people and animals.

“Exposure may cause skin rashes, nausea, stomach cramps, tingling and numbness around the mouth and fingertips.

“If you experience any of these symptoms, visit your doctor immediately, also let your doctor know if you’ve had contact with dark brown/black algal mats or water in this area,” Dr Wilson says.

There are also other access points along the Tukituki that may have the algae present. As we move into the hot summer months, people are advised to treat every low-flowing river cautiously by checking for the presence of the algal mats and avoiding contact.

Read more here https://www.ourhealthhb.nz/news-and-events/latest-news/health-warning-algal-bloom-in-tukituki-river-at-black-bridge-and-walker-road/

05/12/2024

Wow, it’s hot out there! 🥵 This weather can be hazardous to our furry friends.
❗️Please make sure your pets have plenty of shade and water available at all times. 🌳 💦 ❗️Don’t exercise dogs in the heat, especially on concrete, sand/stones. This can lead to burnt paws and also heat stroke.
🐦‍⬛ Spare a thought for the wildlife too. A dish of water on the lawn in the shade, will be greatly appreciated by the local birds.
Stay cool everyone! 😎 🐾 ☀️

27/11/2024

Sadly we have had a deceased cat brought into the clinic. Found on Havelock Road (outside 193). The cat is female, tabby and white, and short haired. We estimate she is at least 10 years old. Please get in touch if you think she might belong to you. 💔🌈

20/11/2024

An unusual animal was left outside our clinic today, not microchipped and keen to go back to his home. Please ring us/visit us if he belongs to you. 🦖😁

12/11/2024

As well as caring for your pets, we also care about our impact on the environment.🌱 In an effort to become more sustainable, we have installed a solar panel system! ☀ We rely heavily on electricity to run our diagnostic and surgical equipment, computers, lighting, heating/cooling systems and much more. The solar panels will generate a large proportion of the electricity required to run the clinic each day.

Other eco-friendly measures we take on a daily basis include recycling (plastics, paper/cardboard, metals etc),♻️ minimising waste wherever possible and reducing our use of single-use plastics.

We believe our efforts, however small, all help towards a more sustainable future for us all. 🐾🌞🌳

03/11/2024

This One Health Day, we urge you to consider the impact have on people, animals and the environment.

🔥 Since 2019, Fire and Emergency NZ has seen 676 fires caused by fireworks, 513 of which were vegetation fires.

🧓🏼 Fireworks can be a source of anxiety for many people, especially those with PTSD, autism or other conditions that cause sensitivity to light and sound.

🐎 Every year, vets are called to see horses that have been badly injured from fireworks-related stress. Horses often panic from the loud noises and try to run through fences, or onto roads (endangering themselves and motorists).

🐕 Cats and dogs often get anxious and try to flee when fireworks are going off. As a result, many pets are injured or go missing each year.

🐄 Large animals suffer from fear and stress related to fireworks.

🕊️ Fireworks can have a huge impact on surrounding wildlife, who can't retreat indoors when they're scared.

🐈 Around Guy Fawkes Night, vets often see cats that have developed stress cystitis because of the noise.

Read our media release about the effects of fireworks on animals at nzva.org.nz/news/fireworks-2024/

25/10/2024

UPDATE - Lilac is now on trial at a new potential home.

NEW HOME NEEDED. Lilac is a lonely bunny.

Having lost his brother, he needs a new companion or group of friends. He would prefer a home that has experience with bunnies, and has large cages or safe free ranging.

Lilac is a neutered purebred seal point mini lop. He is 2 years old, loves an ear rub, crazy full body zoomies, and eating his weight in his favorites greens, puha and parsley.

Lilac is free to the right home. He prefers a pat and being hand fed rather than being picked up. He is very tidy, and always toilets in one area only.

Please contact the clinic if you would like Lilac to join your family. 🐰🐇

21/10/2024

The clinic will be closed on Friday 25th (Hawke's Bay anniversary) & Monday 28th October (Labour Day). Our emergency service will be operating as usual. We hope you have a great long weekend! 🐾

02/10/2024

Yesterday a kind member of the public brought a very special patient to see us - a little blue penguin! 🐧❤️ This little cutie was suffering from neurological symptoms and exhaustion. After some supportive care from our vet Ellie and the nurses, he/she was transferred to Massey University’s Wildbase hospital in Palmerston North for specialist care. We all have our fingers crossed that this special little bird will recover🤞.
Below is some great information about what to do if you find an unwell seabird. Plus more photos in the comments. 🥰