The Village Vet Paihia

06/03/2024

Calling all Bay of Islands cat and kitten owners!

We are partnering with the SPCA for this Snip and Chip running from the 6th of March to the 30th of June.

Please follow the link in the SPCA post below to obtain your $30 voucher to get your cat or kitten desexed and microchipped. This will be available in both the Paihia and Russell clinics subject to availability.

Help spread the word and let anyone who may be interested in this offer know to book their voucher through the SPCA Desexing site below https://book.spcadesexing.nz/

SNIP ‘N’ CHIP COMES TO NORTHLAND! 🙌 We are excited to be launching a new Snip ‘n’ Chip campaign for cat owners in Kaitaia, Kerikeri, Whangārei, and other areas in the Northland region.

From 6 March 2024 we are working with local participating veterinary clinics to offer this service to cat owners who are struggling with the cost of desexing and microchipping. Vouchers help those in need get their cat desexed and microchipped for $30.

PLEASE REMEMBER – a limited number of vouchers are available to help those who require financial assistance. Please, only get a voucher if you need one, and intend to use it. In the past, we have noticed some vouchers were never used, or bookings were made with vet clinics and never attended 💔 When this happens, it prevents someone else from using the voucher who might really need it.

Bookings are now OPEN, so head over to https://book.spcadesexing.nz/ to check if you’re eligible and register for your Snip ‘n’ Chip voucher. If you know someone who needs help with the online system, you can register on their behalf.

Thank you so much to our participating vet clinics, and Whangārei District Council for helping us to make this important campaign possible.

For more information, check out our dedicated desexing website spcadesexing.nz

30/01/2024

DENTAL PROMO FEBRUARY
For the month of February, 2024, we are offering a free nurse dental check, a 10% discount on dental procedures, and a free toothpaste sample and fingerbrush. As dentals are charged based on time, these will only be done by vets that have completed the NZVA sponsored dentistry workshop so that we can do these procedures quickly to reduce costs and with minimal trauma to reduce pain and discomfort. Limited spaces so book now to avoid disappointment.

24/01/2024

KARAKA BERRIES are highly toxic to dogs and can be found on the floor of our bush areas right now. I spotted many on a walk with my dog at Harrison's reserve this week. Please keep your dogs on a short leash or use a box muzzle when walking in these areas.

20/12/2023

UPDATE on RUSSELL CLINICS
We are making good progress with our shop in Traders Mall, York St, Russell! We will officially open Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 4 pm from 8th of January once we have all our staff back from holidays. However, we could run the odd clinic there for vet appointments over the next 2 weeks if needed so please phone 09 4026155 if you would like to make an appointment. Remember that we still have the Paihia practice at 43 te Haumi drive so please ring if you need us before the 8th, as you could be seen in Paihia.
Merry Christmas
The team at Village Vet the Paihia-Russell-Opua

09/12/2023

Opening in Russell Soon !
Hey Russellites,
Our Russell branch is going to be opening soon and will be located in shop 4 Traders Mall, York St. ie the salon.
We are hoping to open the doors on the 20th of December ie the Wednesday before Christmas.
Tabitha Bird, who is a much loved local in Russell, will be running the shop 8.30 am till 4 pm Monday to Friday but she won’t be starting till the 10 th of January so our hours will be reduced till then ( they will be displayed on the shop window)
Our Paihia nurses, Lesa and Kimberly will assist the vet when working in Russell, but can also offer nurse consultations by themselves ie nail clips, post- operative checks and stitch removal, basic grooming ie shaving cats with knots, booster vaccinations for puppies (not the first one nor annual ones : the vet does those). They can also administer beransa, solensia, cytopoint and synovan injections (arthritis and allergy medications). They are also a fountain of knowledge on nutrition, preventative care, ectoparasite and worming protocols and behaviour issues.
The vet present will either be myself, Natalie, or Bryan, Meg or occasionally another locum but there’s always the option of going to Te Haumi clinic if you want to see a particular vet.
We are winging this a bit so please bear with us as we get this baby off the ground.
You will be able to book appointments by phoning 0272344490 as this is the number we will use for Russell.
We will be doing some surgeries in Russell too but X rays will be only available in Te Haumi.
Thanks for your patience and ongoing loyalty. We appreciate you.

09/12/2023

19/11/2023

EXPANDING VETERINARY SERVICES IN THE BAY
Over the past 6 years we have had to turn away many clients and patients after we reached capacity here. In turn this created stress for the staff as we are all really passionate about helping animals. We realise that not all pets travel well, and sympathize with the logistics of having to travel to Paihia for our Russell clients.
Now that Covid is pretty much a speck in our rear view mirrors we are better able to procure additional veterinarians to help. Many of you will have met Bryan Gartrell who has locumed for us many times and is an excellent surgeon and very competent at orthopaedic surgery. Recently we have Meggie Bichard here for 4 weeks, a very experienced English vet with all-round impressive abilities (plus having been a professional mountain bike racer!).
Both of these exceptional vets are able to provide us with regular ongoing services so we are feeling confident about branching out.

We would like to open a BRANCH CLINIC IN RUSSELL and we are currently exploring potential sites in which to do this.

I would also like to move the Paihia practice out of my home in Te Haumi and into Paihia, Opua or Haruru but need a suitable commercially zoned premise. I would appreciate a call, email or PM if you know of anything.

We will be able to take on more clients so if you are interested in joining us please either phone the clinic on 094026155 or email on [email protected] or PM us.

We are also looking for additional vet nursing staff to join Lesa and Kimberly and will pay generous rates for the right person. This could be full or part-time and in Russell or Paihia.
Thanks in advance, Natalie, Lesa and Kimberly

06/08/2023

PUPPY PRESCHOOL CLASSES COMING!
Now that we have a professional dog trainer on staff we are able to
offer puppy preschool classes!

Learn skills such as:
Basic obedience (sit, down, come, etc)
Handling to prepare for vet and grooming appointments
Confidence building
Socialization
Basic leash manners
Recall
Toilet training
Puppy enrichment

Upon completion of the puppy preschool term your pup will be awarded with a graduation certificate and small puppy pack from our wonderful sponsors.

Classes will have a maximum of 5 puppies per term. Classes will be held in a safe indoor location in Haruru.

These classes are for puppies aged 8-16 weeks with the potential of a class for older puppies, if enough interest is registered.

Puppies must have had their first vaccination and proof of this needs to be provided before the first class.

The term will last five consecutive weeks. The cost for the term will be $250. This needs to be paid in advance to confirm your spot.

Book your spot by calling The Village Vet Paihia 094026155 during working hours 9-5 Monday - Friday.

We look forward to meeting you and your puppy!

07/07/2023

SPECIAL OFFER:
BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATIONS with Kimbi's K9's

Things we can help with:
Pulling on leash
Barking/yapping
Toilet training
Jumping up
Nipping/biting/aggression
And more!

Consultations are held onsite at The Village Vet Paihia in a private consult room.

30 minute session for $50

Dogs MUST be kept on leash at all times.
One dog per household per training consult.
Please ring The Village Vet Paihia during working hours on 09 402 6155 to make an appointment time.

19/06/2023

NEW TREATMENT FOR ARTHRITIS IN DOGS
We are thrilled to finally have Beransa available for arthritic dogs.
This monthly monoclonal antibody injection has been in use overseas for the past 2 years and acclaimed for the relief it gives arthritic dogs. It is a very safe monoclonal antibody injection with
no interactions with other drugs. Many dogs can come off some or all of their pain medications after even 2 injections. We can give you a quote on price as the dose is weight dependent. Already getting rave reviews from the few dogs we have used it on.

19/06/2023

EXCITING NEW TREATMENT FOR ARTHRITIS IN CATS; Solensia monthly injections
We are super excited to have another pain modality to use in cats as they often cannot tolerate the same pain medications as dogs and tend to suffer in silence with arthritis. This medication is cutting edge; a monoclonal antibody injection given monthly that is super safe, even in frail, elderly patients. It has no known interactions with other drugs and having used it on my 2 elderly cats I have seen big gains, even after just one injection. Cost at the moment is $81.80 a month. Worth a go?

09/03/2023

First training post from our dog whisperer, Kimberly

09/02/2023

NEW STAFF MEMBER; KIMBERLY WILLIAMS
We are thrilled to have been able to recruit the services of Kimberly Williams as a part-time vet assistant and dog handler/behaviourist.
Kimberly has over 8 years of experience in training dogs with a focus on Canine behavior and psychology. Kimberly also founded NZDR&R (New Zealand Dobermann Rescue and Rehoming) taking in Dobermanns that are misunderstood and /or becoming a danger to themselves or those around them. She then puts them through intensive training before rehoming to the most suitable home for each individual dog.This sparked a huge passion in Kimberly for working with highly strung and potentially dangerous dogs.

Kimberly completed training as a dog groomer in Melbourne, July 2019 through Dog Diversity. She is aiming to compete in breed specific grooming in 2023. Kimberly has her Certificate in Canine Behavior and Psychology, and also Certificate in Puppy Training. She is registered as a professional behaviourist with the PPN (Worldwide Pet Professionals Network).

She is a bright, bubbly addition to our practice and is a huge asset with her dog handling skills. She offers one on one dog training sessions, either here at The Village Vet or in your home, at the beach or wherever the problem behaviour is occurring upon request. This is additional to the services she provides for us, and is charged through her own business. She is also a dog groomer and works from a studio in Haruru Falls.

We are thinking of posting some training and behaviour modification tips on this site so feel free to reply with requests for topics eg. leading, crate training, socialisation , barking etc

28/12/2022

KARAKA BERRIES KILL DOGS
If you know where these are in your neighbourhood you can comment on here to warn others. There is no antidote for these, only symptomatic treatment. Keep dogs away please.

23/12/2022

BEWARE THE RAWHIDE CHEW
and treat with bull pizzles, pigs ears, liver treats or lamb lungs (marshmallows) sourced from NZ or Australia instead. Or reliable composite treats like veggiedents or greenies. Avoid jerky treats that are imported as they often come from China and some batches have a toxin that can cause kidney disease. These are sold in local supermarkets!
Buyer beware!

22/12/2022

Haha. Thanks Sarah Hudson!

Yep! 😂

21/12/2022

BRAVECTO PLUS FOR CATS PROMO: 2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1
We are able to offer a buy one/get one free deal on bravecto plus spot-on for cats. This product is now a world leader for flea and tick control and also contains a wormer. One vial on the top of the neck lasts 3 months. Cost is usually $71.20 but with the free extra vial it is costing $35.60 for 3 months of cover.
WHILE STOCKS LAST.

21/12/2022

HOLIDAY HOURS OF TRADE
We wish all of our wonderful clients and patients a very Merry Christmas. You are such a pleasure to work with and we hope you all get some well-deserved R and R after a hectic 2022.
24.12.22 -27.12.22 Sat-Tuesday; CLOSED FOR STAT HOLIDAYS
but Emily Li at Pets and Care Kerikeri will be covering for any emergencies on 09-407 7199
28.12.22-30.12.22 Wed-Friday; OPEN 9am-12pm
and Emily will again be covering after-hours over this time.
31.1.22-3.1.23 Sat-Tuesday; CLOSED FOR STAT HOLIDAYS
but we are available for emergencies at Village Vet Paihia over this time
4.1.23 Wednesday; business as usual from here-on-in.
Take care out there and REMEMBER; if you wouldn't eat it, don't feed it to your dog! And no cooked bones, no raisins, chocolate, onions, garlic, fatty foods, avocados, macadamia nuts....!!!!
Every Christmas we see many cases of pancreatitis, food poisoning and toxicities. And as much as we love to see you, we know you would rather not have to see us over the next 2 weeks!
Love from our team: Natalie, Lesa and Kimberly and our families ###x

17/11/2022

OUR HEARTFELT THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS FOR NIUE ROCK VETS CHARITY WORK!!
I would like to acknowledge the following clients of ours who donated so generously to The Rock Vets and enabled us to arrive with extra surgical provisions to help the dogs and cats of Niue.
Mandy Cleland
Sue and Chris Campion-Branson
James and Tracy Wakeford
Trish and Pete Baugh
Klaus and Adriana Kurz
Mark Baird
Sandy and Stewart Wright
Darran Sanders and Irene Bremner
Averil Duff
Louise Irvine
Pam Adams
Anne and Dave Hastings
Melva Rogers and Phillip Waye
Laura Jordan and Susan Perry
We were able to help more animals because of your kindness.
You guys ROCK!
There is another trip planned for late March, 2023 so if anyone else would like to contribute all donations will be gratefully received. No donation is too small, even $5 will buy a dog a collar!

02/11/2022

Nat and Lesa working and playing hard in Niue. See you soon!

18/10/2022

UPDATE. Puppy’s owner found…thanks everybody for caring.
Puppy hit by car on passing lanes Haruru Falls this afternoon. He is about 4 months old, has a retained testicle but is entire, is very badly hurt and we need an owner to come forward to make decisions about his care please. Was running with his mother on the Highway and she would have gone home without him. Please call Natalie 094026155 tonight please

18/07/2022

This is happening all too often in our community. Please be aware and safeguard your pets.

Northland Police are aware of discussions in the community earlier this year where concerns were raised about dogs going missing in the area.

We have been committed to making further enquiries into these incidents and we understand a missing pet is extremely distressing for their owners. We continue to urge the public to report any suspicious behaviour to us.

Here are some steps to keep your beloved furry family members safe:

🐾 Don’t leave your dog alone in public – treat them as you would your child. Don’t leave them un-attended while shopping – in your car or tied up.
🐾 Keep an eye on your dog at all times – dog parks, beaches – and as far as possible, keep them on a lead.
🐾 Secure you yard to keep thieves out and dogs in. Ensure the yards are well-secured, lock any gates, and keep your pets in an area not easily visible from the road.
🐾 Mix up walking times – walking patterns are prime opportunities for thieves to take a dog. They can cut the lead, scoop them up and just like that, your dog will be gone.
🐾 Don’t overshare information. Try especially to not reveal too much about your animal to people you don't know, or on social media.
🐾 Ensure dogs are chipped, tattooed and registered - and make sure their ID/chip is up to date.

Police welcome information from anyone who sees any suspicious behaviour in their communities, particularly if someone you know has recently acquired a dog and isn't forthcoming with information on where they got the dog from.

You can contact us on 105, or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.