Vets on Riverbank

23/04/2024

ANZAC DAY 2024

The clinic will be closed tomorrow for Anzac day. Our after-hours emergency service will remain available to registered clients on the usual number - 06 3646942.

Thank you,

The team at Vets on Riverbank

23/04/2024

FOUND LIVE KITTEN
We have had a very young kitten handed into the clinic.
- Found at Te Wananga O Raukawa, Otaki Campus
- Young entire male
- Tabby
- Not microchipped
If you are the owner of this cat, or know who is, please contact the clinic on 06 3646942. Or email us at [email protected]
Thank you,
The team at Vets on Riverbank

18/04/2024

It is with great sadness that we advise that Margaret Leyland has decided to hang up her stethoscope and will no longer work at Vets on Riverbank as at the end of May.

Please see the below statement from Margaret:

“I have been with the practice for ten years, and working as a horse vet for twenty years, and it’s time for me to explore some other options before I get too long in the tooth. I have many happy memories of the last decade and it has been a privilege to be part of the team that help look after your precious horses through good times and bad. It has been great to see relationships grow between you and your horses, and to play a small part in that journey… Thanks for being such supportive clients and friends. Wishing you and your horses continued health and happiness. Maybe see you on the trails!”

We do have a plan in place to cover Margaret’s clients, with the lovely Rachel stepping in, along with our other amazing equine vets, Ray and Erin to lend a hand. We are also lucky to have Lucy Russell helping us temporarily whilst we find a new permanent wonder woman/superman to join us!

Margaret, we will miss you dearly, as will your clients, and we wish you all the very best in your upcoming adventures!

17/04/2024

To all our equine clients:

From now until 31st July 2024 Vets on Riverbank are offering free ACTH testing for Cushing's disease. If your horse has not previously been diagnosed, or is not currently on any medications for Cushing’s, you may be eligible for a free ACTH test to be carried out.

Clinical signs of Cushing’s disease in a horse include:
• Long, curly coat that may not shed normally
• Increased drinking
• Abnormal fat distribution
• Laminitis
• Poor wound healing or recurrent infections
• Usually older horses/ponies (over 15 yrs old)

If you think your horse may qualify for this testing, please contact the clinic at [email protected] or 06 364 6942 to discuss with our large animal team.

Please note that a standard vet visit fee, mileage and courier costs for sending bloods to the lab will still apply.

10/04/2024

We will be closing the clinic today (Thursday 11 April) at 4pm for staff training

02/04/2024

FOUND CAT

Unfortunately we have had a deceased cat handed into the clinic.

- Found at the town end of Otaki Gorge road
- Young entire male
- Grey and white
- Not microchipped

If you are the owner of this cat, or know who is, please contact the clinic on 06 3646942. Or email us at [email protected]

Thank you,

The team at Vets on Riverbank

28/03/2024

A friendly reminder of our Easter weekend hours...

Friday 29/03 - CLOSED
Saturday 30/03 - Open 9:00am - 12:30pm
Sunday 31/03 - CLOSED
Monday 01/04 - CLOSED
Tuesday 02/04 - Normal hours resume

Our after-hours emergency service will remain available to registered clients throughout the long weekend on the usual number – 06 3646942.

We hope you all have a safe and restful long weekend!

The team at Vets on Riverbank

26/03/2024

🐰 EASTER WEEKEND HOURS 2024 🐰

Friday 29/03 - CLOSED
Saturday 30/03 - Open 9:00am - 12:30pm
Sunday 31/03 - CLOSED
Monday 01/04 - CLOSED
Tuesday 02/04 - Normal hours resume

Our after-hours emergency service will remain available to registered clients throughout the long weekend on the usual number – 06 3646942.

Thank you!

The team at Vets on Riverbank

21/03/2024

SEEKING OWNER

We are seeking the owner of an approximately 10 week old kitten, found alive on the road by Mainfreight Levin.

- Tabby
- Domestic long hair
- Female
- No microchip

If you know who this kitten may belong to, please contact the clinic on 06 3646942 or [email protected].

Thank you,
The team at Vets on Riverbank

18/03/2024

FOUND CAT
Unfortunately we have had a deceased cat handed into the clinic.
- Found on expressway in Te horo on Derham road
- Young Female
- Black
- No obvious markings
- Not microchipped
If you are the owner of this cat, or know who is, please contact the clinic on 06 3646942. Or email us at [email protected]
Thank you
The team at Vets on Riverbank

18/03/2024

Beardie x Huntaway puppies looking for homes!
10 weeks old

Beardie x huntaway. Mum is retired farm dog beardie. Have included photos from recent huntaway shemozzle. She has good bark and great rabbiter. She loves being a pet/builders dog now. Great with kids and all other animals. Dad is the main huntaway on te awiti station. Reece whitlock breeding and line are good working and trial dogs. 2 female puppies. One will be grizzly coat and is quieter more relaxed nature. Other 1 very clever and confident. Will be smooth coat. Will have first Vax and fully wormed etc.. socialized well.
Last two photos are of parents.
TO APPROVED HOMES ONLY.
Please call the clinic on 063646942 for any enquiries :)

15/03/2024

FOUND CAT
Unfortunately we have had a deceased cat handed into the clinic.
- Found on expressway in Te horo opposite the Winemakers Daughter
- Male, Entire
- Black
- Small white patch of fur on tummy
- Not microchipped
If you are the owner of this cat, or know who is, please contact the clinic on 06 3646942. Or email us at [email protected]
Thank you
The team at Vets on Riverbank

12/03/2024

SEEKING OWNER

We are seeking the owner of a 12-14 week old kitten, found on Moana street in Otaki.

- Ginger
- Domestic short hair
- Entire male
- No microchip

If you know who this kitten may belong to, please contact the clinic on 06 3646942 or [email protected].

Thank you,

The team at Vets on Riverbank

11/03/2024

🐴GASTROSCOPY CLINICS🐴

Vets On Riverbank are holding gastroscopy clinics in March to check or recheck your horse for gastric ulcers. The venues are yet to be confirmed depending on interest in the different areas, but one day will be in the Wellington area and the other will be in Otaki if there is enough interest.

Clinic dates:
-Tuesday 26th March @ venue to be confirmed
- Wednesday 27th March @ venue to be confirmed

The cost for the gastroscopy is $190.00 per horse, excluding sedation (sedation is approximately $50 per horse). Appointments will take approximately ½ to ¾ hour.

Please email [email protected] to register your interest. Please make sure you give us your preferred location (Wellington or Otaki) and your preferred time and we’ll do our best to accommodate when scheduling appointments.

Thank you

The team at Vets on Riverbank

11/03/2024

FOUND CAT

Unfortunately we have had a deceased cat handed into the clinic. We believe her name is 'Blackie'.

- Found in Otaki
- Female
- Black
- Is microchipped, however contact details on NZCAR are not up to date

If you are the owner of this cat, or know who is, please contact the clinic on 06 3646942.

Thank you

The team at Vets on Riverbank

05/03/2024

FOUND KITTEN 🐱

We have had a very young kitten handed into the clinic. It was found on Dodds Crescent in Otaki.

If you think you may know who this kitten belongs to, please contact the clinic on 06 3646942 or [email protected]. Proof of ownership will be required.

05/03/2024

We are happy to announce that we are now a collection point for Terracycle NZ, sponsored by Royal Canin - Used/empty food bags can be dropped off in clinic to be sent off for recycling.

TerraCycle is a world leader with over 20 years of experience in the collection, recycling and repurposing of complex waste streams. TerraCycle partners with leading consumer product companies to recycle products and packages that would otherwise end up being landfilled or incinerated.

❔ FAQS ❔

♻️ What can be recycled through this programme?
Any brand of cat or dog food packaging, including dry food bags and wet food pouches (these must be clean and dry).

♻️ What does TerraCycle do with the items?
Once collected, the product packaging is sorted, cleaned and melted into pellets that can be remoulded to make new recycled products.

♻️ What rubbish does the programme NOT accept?
🗑 Packaging still containing food
🗑 Wet food tins
🗑 Pet toys and accessories
🗑 Woven pet food packaging

For more information, please visit terracycle.com

22/02/2024

SEEKING OWNER

sadly, we have had a deceased cat handed into the clinic this morning.
-Domestic short hair
-Young female
-Dilute calico
-Female
-Not microchipped
-Found along Addington Road, Otaki

If you think you know who this cat belongs to please get in touch with the team on 06 364 6942.

21/02/2024

**REUNITED**

FOUND CAT

Does anyone recognise this cat?
This handsome elderly fella was found by a member of the community around the street of Atkinson Ave in Otaki.

He does not have a microchip. He is a very sweet and friendly dude and we are hoping to reunite him with his family.

Please get in touch with the team on 06 364 6942 if you can help in locating his owner.

19/02/2024

Unfortunately we have had two deceased cats brought into us this morning - both found on Tasman Road.

Cat 1:
- Female
- Black (tinged brown) long-haired
- Not microchipped

Cat 2:
- Male, not neutered
- Grey tabby short-haired
- Not microchipped

Please contact us if you think they may be yours.

15/02/2024

SEEKING OWNER
Sadly, we have had a deceased cat handed into the clinic.
-Domestic Medium hair
-Female
-Tabby
-Not Microchipped
-Found last night near the Peka Peka roundabout
If you think you know who this cat belongs to, please get in touch with the team on 06 3646942.
Thank you,
The Vet on Riverbank Team.

04/02/2024

***CLINIC CLOSED***
A friendly reminder that the clinic will be closed tomorrow for Waitangi Day. We will resume normal hours on Wednesday morning :)
As per usual, our emergency services are available - if required, please call the clinic on 063646942.
Have a great Waitangi Day - From the team at Vets on Riverbank

31/01/2024

Just a reminder that you can now book your appointments with us online!

🐶 Online bookings are now open! 🐱

We are excited to announce that you can now book your small animal appointments with us online!

Visit our website www.vetsonriverbank.nz on any of your devices and click the pop-up button to book.

Just a reminder to please phone the clinic to make any urgent or emergency appointments.

30/01/2024

SEEKING OWNER

Sadly, we have had yet another deceased cat handed into the clinic today.
- S*x unable to be determined
- Adult
- Solid black
- Not microchipped
- Found on the expressway adjacent to Te Hapua Road, Te Horo

If you think you know who this cat belongs to, please get in touch with the team on 06 3646942.

Thank you,
The team at Vets on Riverbank

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28/01/2024

SEEKING OWNER
Sadly, we have had another deceased cat handed into the clinic this morning.
- Female
- Adult
- Brownish Tabby
- Not microchipped
- Found around 147 Te Horo Beach Road, Te Horo
If you think you know who this cat belongs to, please get in touch with the team on 06 3646942.
Thank you,
The team at Vets on Riverbank

28/01/2024

SEEKING OWNER
Sadly, we have had a deceased cat handed into the clinic.
- Male Neutered
- Domestic Short Hair
- 6m -2 years old
- Tabby
- Not microchipped
- Found on Hokio Beach Road

If you think you know who this cat belongs to, please get in touch with the team on 06 3646942.
Thank you,
The team at Vets on Riverbank

25/01/2024

You may have seen a friendly new face around the clinic! We have recently had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Kaz Graham to our small animal team.

Kaz previously spent time as a paramedic in the Royal NZ Navy before choosing a career change to veterinary medicine. She has travelled extensively - her last trip was to Mongolia where she competed in a 500km endurance horse race through the Gobi Desert.

She currently lives with her partner in Otaki with her 4 dogs, 2 cats and 5 chickens. In her spare time, she enjoys competing her dogs in agility competitions, hiking, running and tending to her vege garden.

Kaz is looking forward to meeting you and your furry friends! 🐶🐱

24/01/2024

FOUND CAT

Does anyone recognise this cat? This lovely girl has been found by a member of the public in the Te Horo area.

We believe her name is Snickers; she does have a microchip number but the details appear to be incorrect.

Please contact us if you can help us with locating her owner.

23/01/2024

🐶 Online bookings are now open! 🐱

We are excited to announce that you can now book your small animal appointments with us online!

Visit our website www.vetsonriverbank.nz on any of your devices and click the pop-up button to book.

Just a reminder to please phone the clinic to make any urgent or emergency appointments.