Petfirst Veterinary Queenstown

02/02/2025

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

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

The Queenstown team of 2024 would love to wish all the fur babies and their loving families a magical day.
We hope Santa Paws has treated you all well.

Meri Kirihimete 🎅

24/12/2024

Meowy Christmas! Wishing you and your fur friends a pawsome day! 🎄

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.

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

Chat to your local Petfirst Veterinary clinic team on WhatsApp or SMS 3489. Ask a quick question, order food, make appointments and more.

Plus, for a limited time, make your first online booking using our mypetfirst online pet portal to save $25 off a wellness or vaccination consultation for your pet.

Terms apply, ask our team for details.

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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

25/11/2024

Check out our holiday hours here. Emergency care is always available, phone the clinic on 03 442 9977 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!

24/11/2024

We make it easy with online booking and Afterpay, so you can keep your best fur friend living their best life with you.

Plus, for a limited time, make your first online booking to save $25 off a wellness or vaccination consultation for your pet. Book here: https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/mypetfirst-portal

Terms apply, ask in-clinic for details.

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

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

17/11/2024

Get it done when it suits you! Register for our mypetfirst online pet portal to register and book online, update details request repeat medication or pet products and more.

For a limited time, make your first online booking to save $25 off a wellness or vaccination visit for your fur friend. Book here: https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/mypetfirst-portal

Terms apply, ask in-clinic for details.

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.

10/11/2024

! Life is busy so manage your pet online with our mypetfirst online pet portal. Plus, for a limited time, makeyour first online booking to save $25 off a wellness or vaccination consultation for your pet. Book online here: https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/mypetfirst-portal

Terms apply, ask in-clinic for details.

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.

20/10/2024

Good Morning,

Due to a technical error, our phones are currently down. We are working on this in the background and hope to have them up as soon as possible.

If you have a veterinary emergency please just come straight to clinic. If you have any non-urgent enquiries, please send us an email. You can make prescription requests or make bookings on our website https://www.mypetfirst.co.nz/pages/mypetfirst-portal.

We apologise any inconvenience caused.

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.

18/10/2024

🙈Tear jerker incoming 🙈

For over 2 years we have been so incredibly lucky to call this young woman one of our vets. However, sadly today was Izzy’s last day with us at Petfirst Queenstown.

I’m sure you will all agree, her empathetic ways and caring touch has been invaluable for all the fur babies she has looked after.

Please all join me in wishing her well for the future.

Also a huge thank you to James and the team at Sundays for looking after us!

We will miss you, Iz 🐶🐱🐭🐹🐰

26/06/2024

🐾🌟 Calling all passionate veterinarians! 🌟🐾

Join our Queenstown team and be the hero pets and owners rely on during afterhours!

On-call:
• One weeknight per week, 5:45pm to 8:00am
• 1 in 4 weekends, Friday 5:45pm to Monday 8:00am

What you’ll do:

• Provide exceptional care and joy to our furry friends.
• Build client relationships with expertise and empathy.
• Set new standards in veterinary excellence.
• Grow with a positive, inclusive team culture.

Interested? Contact [email protected] to discuss more!

07/06/2024

***Update***

Mr Squidgy definitely had quite the adventure but he is now safely home with his loving family 🥰

Not our normal escape artist 🐢

Does anyone in Hanley’s farm recognise this wee one?
Found hitchhiking on Howden Drive.
As much as we would love to have them, I’m sure they would much prefer to be at home.

13/05/2024

To any one who lives around Coronet Peak, please see below.

10/05/2024

Good Afternoon,

Sadly, a beautiful light silver tabby has been brought into us. He is a young, fully grown, but uncastrated male with no microchip, so there is a chance he did not have a home.

He was found on Peninsula Road in Kelvin heights directly opposite the turning up to Deer Park Heights.

If you believe you know the owners please reach out to us.

We are so deeply sorry if this is your baby.

02/05/2024

Time for parasite protection for your fur friend? Head into Petfirst Veterinary Queenstown for Simparica Trio and grab a bonus Beco toy for FREE*! 🐕

*While stocks last, ask in-clinic for ts & cs

11/04/2024

IMPORTANT PET ALERT: Babesia gibsoni detected in NZ.

You may have heard about the recent detection of Babesia gibsoni in a dog in Canterbury this week. Here's what you need to know:

What is it? Babesia gibsoni is a protozoal parasite that damages red blood cells causing anaemia in dogs. It's transmitted by ticks and can also spread through blood transfusions and dog bites. Symptoms vary but can include fever, lethargy, anemia and blood clotting abnormalities. Severe cases may lead to organ failure and death.

Action Needed: To protect your fur friend, make sure their flea/tick prevention is up to date. If your dog shows symptoms or if you're not sure if their treatment is up to date, contact our team for advice.

Find out more here: https://www.mpi.govt.nz/biosecurity/exotic-pests-and-diseases-in-new-zealand/pests-and-diseases-under-response/babesia-gibsoni-a-tick-borne-parasite-affecting-dogs

21/03/2024

Our clinic is closed on Monday for Otago Anniversary Day. Emergency care is always available, call the clinic for details and advice.

19/03/2024

Warning… tears incoming 😭

From what started as a Saturday job in 2019, to full time during the tough times of covid, and ending on part time, bringing her smile to the end of our weeks, we are sadly saying goodbye to our Tegan.

We are so proud of her and so excited for her move back home to Australia with Mr Archie the adorable chihuahua and her cat Franklin.

We will miss her immensely. So please join me in wishing her well!

Good luck, T! Enjoy your last day! (With the help of Bakers Lane and Wendy’s incredible hot cross buns!)

We all love you, Chi and Frankie. ###