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To check out the festive season hours for all branches, as well as emergency after hours information head over to our website:
https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/xmas-new-year-hours
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To check out the festive season hours for all branches, as well as emergency after hours information head over to our website:
https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/xmas-new-year-hours
Just like people, all pets can have allergic reactions to bites and stings. Although the risk of bee stings is present year-round, spring and summer bees are more active.
If your pet has been stung, you might see bumps, swelling of the skin (like Mila pictured), itchiness, and in severe cases vomiting or drowsiness.
In cases where your pet is showing signs of distress from a sting, they really need to be checked out by the vet as soon as possible.
For severe swellings, or if your pet is very distressed, the vet can prescribe an antihistamine or a steroid which can help to alleviate the effects of the sting.
'tis the season of giving ❤️
Rocky is a super duper star. He donated blood this week which will help save the lives of his fellow four legged friends over the Christmas period.
All our vets, nurses and doggies in need say a big thank you to him and his family.
We are always in need of blood donors, so if you think your dog is itching to be a super duper life saving hero like Rocky, please head over to our website for more information: https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/faq-canine-blood-donors
SantaPaws is in the clinic! These patients have gone home to rest and recuperate with a special festive bandage.
Before you head out to cool off today. Please check it is safe for the family and your pets.
https://www.lawa.org.nz/explore-data/swimming/
Toxic algae found in waterways are dangerous if your pet ingests it. Keep an eye out for algae in the water – if you are in doubt about the algae in your local water way keep your pet out.
Symptoms of cyanotoxin poisoning in dogs include:
🔸 Panting
🔸 Lethargy
🔸 Muscle tremors
🔸 Twitching
🔸 Convulsions
If your dog is showing these symptoms after being in contact with a waterway, contact us immediately.
Find the best places to swim from hundreds of recreational sites throughout Aotearoa.
Pop in and pick up a FREE Activity Book from any of our branches for the kids today and if you're quick you might get a wee treat too - if they haven't melted!
12 Days of Christmas continues at RVC.
Recent Puppy PreSchool graduates Maverick and Fern are relatively new to the world and are about to experience their first festive season. They were both pretty intrigued by the Merry Christmas badge at their graduation ceremony and are wondering what it's all about - we can only guess that they're hoping it means more treats!
And it's a wrap for this Puppy PreSchool class of 2023! Congratulations to our most recent graduates Prince Louis, Arthur, Milly, Fern, Maverick, Winnie.
Absent: Olive and Bentley
We wish you all a bright and merry festive season with your hoomans 💙🐾🎄
This is Bella, she frequently makes our nurses hearts skip a meow 😍. Every time she visits she makes her way to the window which looks out to the treatment room, where she watches over the nurses who are busy looking after other little munchkins with ouchies and whoopsies.
If you are looking for a last minute gift idea for a family with a cat - DO NOT GIVE LILLIES! Consider giving them a voucher for RVC instead to spend on their beloved pet.
Homes with cats should be kept lily-free at all times. Lilies are really toxic to cats because they cause kidney failure. Every part of the plant is harmful to a cat, including the pollen which may be ingested whilst grooming themselves.
Other festive plants that are harmful to pets include poinsettias, ivy and mistletoe.
If you would like to purchase a gift voucher as a last minute gift, please either call ahead on 03 313 7438 or email: [email protected] and we can prepare the voucher for you in advance.
Today is the day to pop in and get your Royal Canin pet food!
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS continues at RVC. Spend over $50 in any of our branches on Royal Canin today and you can pick a Lucky Dip - you might save money on your purchase, or even win a $50.00 New World Gift Card! Heaps of great Prizes.
We can't wait to see you 🎄🎉🎁🎄
If you are planning on adding a pet to your family this Christmas please head over to our website to check out all you need to know about puppies as gifts!
There is a wealth of information on this page, created by our team - and is the perfect place to start looking for the answers to your questions.
https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/faq-puppies-as-gifts-all-you-need-to-know
WARNING - BARLEY GRASS
If you've been out and about in grassed areas today, please check your pet thoroughly for barley grass and foxtail awns. They can stick to fur and can pass easily through the skin. ‼️ Because of the orientation of the minute barbs on the bristles, the awns can travel relatively quickly through the body ‼️
The best thing to do is to avoid it altogether. If you can’t, thoroughly examine your pet regularly, check coats, around foot pads and ears, clip fur as short as possible, brush and trim these areas frequently.
🔸 Pay attention to your pets’ behaviour:
🔸 Watch for shaking of the head
🔸 Investigate excess licking
🔸 Check for any abnormal holes and swellings
🔸 Keep an eye out for secretions or draining tracts.
If you suspect your pet has barley grass, contact your vet immediately.
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS continues at RVC. Today is Mix & Go Monday, thanks to our friends at Masterpet.
Spend over $80 in any of our branches today and automatically go in the draw to
WIN this Mix & Go PLUS you also get the chance to WIN AN INSTANT PRIZE from Santa’s treat bag!
We can't wait to see you 🎄🎉🎁🎄
Swimming is a great activity for your dog especially on hot summer days like today 🌞
Please be aware, if water in the ear doesn’t come out, it can lead to ear infections. If your pet has been swimming, watch for extra head shaking or scratching at the ear. If you suspect your dog has developed an ear infection, visit your vet.
Toxic algae found in waterways across the country are dangerous if your pet ingests it. Keep an eye out for algae in the water – if you are in doubt about the algae in your local water way keep your pet out.
Symptoms of cyanotoxin poisoning in dogs include:
🔸 Panting
🔸 Lethargy
🔸 Muscle tremors
🔸 Twitching
🔸 Convulsions
If your dog is showing these symptoms after being in contact with a waterway, contact us immediately.
For future water play days, we encourage you to visit the LAWA website, which is a great resource for checking which waterways are safe nearby for you and your pet. https://www.lawa.org.nz/
SATURDAY 16th DECEMBER - 12 Days of RVC Christmas continues.
When you checkout at reception today grab yourself a special sweet treat. Today's gift with purchase just for you! While stocks last.
Harley picked out her own pressie after being such a good girl posing for her mum by the Christmas tree.
We are meeting an increasing number of clients that have breed litters of puppies and kittens and are unable to find homes for them. These are both registered and unregistered breeders, involving all breeds. Sadly shelters throughout the country are overflowing and unable to assist with sheltering or homing these little ones.
🐶🐱If you are considering adding a pet to your family, PLEASE consider adopting from a shelter, and importantly, factor in the cost of desexing the new puppy or kitten before they themselves reach breeding age.
FRIDAY 15 DECEMBER - 12 Days of RVC Christmas continues.
Purchase Bravecto in clinic today at either Rangiora, Kaiapoi or Woodend branches and go in the draw to win one of 9 awesome prizes for the summer from Bravecto 🌞
Entry is automatic, winners will be drawn randomly & notified on Monday 18 Dec via your contact details on your customer records held with us, so make sure to double check we have the right details!
Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Woodend branches all have something special happening in clinic every day from now 'till Christmas 🎄🥰🥳🎀🎁🎈🎉
Congratulations to these Puppy School Graduates and their hoomans who passed with flying colours last evening. We wish them all the best for their entry into the big wide world and boundless days of doggie happiness.
Pictured are: Frankie, Rosie, Top, Sofie and Auggie
Absent: Jake, Reggie and Roxy 🐾🐶🎓
Make today the day you pop in to pick up your pet food at the Rangiora branch!
THURSDAY 14 DECEMBER - 12 Days of RVC Christmas continues.
When you pay for a purchase or service at the Rangiora branch today you'll receive a voucher for a large coffee or a real fruit icecream from The Delicious Market - our gift just for YOU this festive season!
Kaiapoi and Woodend branches have a festive giveaway in clinic today also🎄🥰🥳🎀🎁🎈🎉
What an absolute delight it was meeting Patrick today. He had his first vet visit and nailed it! Such a good, sweet boy 🥰
'tis the season! Such joy to see Marvel, Rogue and V***n with mum Natalie today, spreading the festive cheer at RVC 🎄🥰
Marty is getting in the festive spirit at the Kaiapoi Vet Clinic today posing on Santa's Sleigh 🥰
You can pop down to the Kaiapoi branch and take a snap on Santa's Sleigh at anytime. Don't forget to pick up an activity book for the kids too.
TUESDAY 12 DECEMBER - 12 Days of RVC Christmas continues.
When you checkout at reception today grab yourself some yummy fresh summer fruit. Today's gift with purchase just for you! While stocks last.
Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Woodend branches all have something special happening in clinic every day from now 'till Christmas 🎄🥰🥳🎀🎁🎈🎉
Take 5 minutes and check you have enough medication to get your pet through the festive season holidays 🎄🥳
📣 Please mention this reminder to family and friends not on social media
➡️ Email: [email protected]
➡️ Phone: Rangiora 03 313 7438 We can arrange for collection of your script from either branch, Rangiora, Woodend or Kaiapoi.
🚫 Our clinics will be closed for routine vet care 24, 56, 26, 31 Dec & 1, 2 Jan.
We all have people in our lives who are difficult to buy for. Have you thought about getting a voucher for them to spend on their pet 🐾 ?
Email your request to: [email protected] or call ahead and the team can prepare the gift voucher for you in advance and you can just pop in and pick it up! Easy ✅
12 Days of RVC Christmas starts Monday 11 December! To kick start the 12 days of treats, giveaways, prize draws and giveaways we've got a festive activity book to help keep the kids entertained while you're busy ticking off your festive to do list!
Let the festivities begin 🎄🥰🥳🎀🎁🎈🎉 Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Woodend branches all have something special happening in clinic every day from now 'till Christmas.
Please be careful out there everyone. Check it's safe before you let your pet's splash about!
Pet owners are being warned to keep their dogs away from two Canterbury rivers due to toxic algae. Community and Public Health has issued warnings...
Pop into the clinic and get your cat's parasites sorted for summer with this great 3 + 1 FREE deal on Nexgard! 🔶 This offer will keep your cat protected right right through 'till APRIL 2024🔶
NEXGARD SPECTRA for Cats delivers optimal parasite control for both internal and external parasites. It's a simple monthly treatment to protect against fleas, ticks, ear mites and worms – including tapeworm
• Kills fleas fast before they can lay eggs
• Kills and controls ticks
• Kills roundworms, hookworms, lungworms and tapeworms
• Kills and controls ear mites
• Easy spot-on application – no pills, no collars, no stress!
• Protection from 8 weeks of age and 0.8 kg bodyweight
Little furbabies being discharged from our hospital today, in time to spend the weekend with their hoomans, are leaving with a snuggly blankie 🥰 to help them feel better real quick! 💜💙
Thanks to our friends at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health.
Santa Paws is here! Head on down to Kaiapoi Vet Clinic (opposite McDonald's) and take a snap of your pet in Santa's sleigh 💓🐾🎄
While you're there buy a pack of Kiwi Grown treats from under the tree and get a FREE Dalmatian Xmas Droolly Dog!
Thanks to everyone for interacting with our page and congratulations to all the winners of our recent pet photo competition. Random winners were drawn to win a 🎁 to pop under the tree!
Pictured is one of the winners collecting their prize, super excited Kodak 😊🥰 We're not confident the present will stay under wraps 'till Christmas day!
Congratulations to all the other winners, Goondi, Miss Tara, Meredith, Hunter, Ebby, Finnegan and Tahlia’s special furry loves. We can't wait to see you and give you your pressie 💓🎁
Thanks so much to the sponsors
If you are yearning for a bit of 😊, gorgeous Christmas spirit, colour and lights galore 🌟, we encourage you to visit the fabulous Christmas Tree Festival display in the Waimakariri council foyer.
We’re proudly sponsoring Rachel's House Trust again this year to enable them to be part of this special event. The display is open from 4-15th December, 9am-4.30pm
There are over 30 trees decorated by schools, community groups and local businesses, a wishing tree for the children, and also a remembrance tree to remember those who we miss at Christmas. There is also a gifting tree, which is an opportunity for you to leave a gift for those less fortunate, unwrapped gifts preferred, the gifts will be distributed by Wellbeing North Canterbury
There are raffles to enter, including a lovely gift baskets and a Christmas cake.
Voting for the best tree is by gold coin, the winners will be announced on Friday 15th December.
All proceeds from this year’s festival will be going to Big Brothers, Big Sisters North Canterbury. Trees and lights are provided by Soroptimist North Canterbury.
Share your favourite pet pic from 2023 in the comments below 👇 and go in the draw to win a 🎁 to pop under the tree for your pet!
8 prizes to be won. Closes 9:00am Thursday 7th December.
If you are drawn a winner, you will need to be able to collect the pressie for your pet from one of our clinics, Kaiapoi, Woodend or Rangiora.
We're delighted to share the news that we've achieved accreditation yet again as a Cat Friendly Clinic and we're now celebrating 8 years!
We have two new cat friendly advocates, Kelsie and Sarah, who join Penny and Deb in the Feline Friendly Crew.
All our animal team members are trained and comply with internationally recognised feline handling and nursing guidelines. We pride ourselves on providing a separate feline-friendly cat ward which is warm, quiet and totally dog free. We have made the ward as relaxing as possible with environmental enrichment which is specifically modified depending on the patient and their length of stay.
Head over to our website to find out more: https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/cat-friendly-clinic
Milly arrived in style for her spey at the Woodend Vet Clinic 💓
Please note: ALL BRANCHES - Rangiora, Woodend and Kaiapoi - are CLOSING EARLY at 5:00pm this evening for a staff event.
🔺The Emergency After Hours team at the Rangiora branch, 181 Lehmans Road, Rangiora is taking over from 5:00pm for all animals, large and small. Please call first: 03 313 7438
A round of ap-paws for these recent Class of 2023 Puppy Preschool Graduates😍 👩🎓 🐾 🎉 👨🎓 🐶 Beau, Poppy, Buster, Poppy, Zoe, Kobe and Buckley. Absent was Ruby.
We wish these Puppies a furry and bright festive season full of confidence & doggie treats!
Paw yeah!! Cute little x-mas droolly dalmation dogs in clinic now - your free gift with purchase when you get a 220g pack of Kiwi Grown treats to put under the tree for your furry friend.
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Today we're celebrating our veterinary nurses, technicians, and animal healthcare assistants. They are dedicated, compassionate and skilled professionals who work tirelesly behind the scenes and provide vital support to our vet team, ensuring our region's beloved animals receive the best care possible. We’ve decided to share with you a couple of comments from our Vets, who 🥰 our nurses, techs and carers, they work closely with them and rely on them all day, and night long. #waimakariri #northcanterburynz #vetcliniclife🐾👀🐶🐕 #vetnurselife #vetnurseawarenessday2023 #NZVNZ
Meet our new Small Animal Head of Medicine, Veterinarian Sarah Montgomery.🩺 Sarah has a comprehensive medicine background and a special interest in ultrasound, oncology, neurology and cardiology.🐶🐱 She is looking forward to helping our small animal customers and their beloved furry companions with the challenging, puzzling, often never-ending cases. Watch the video to learn more about Sarah.
The third and final installment of this miniseries delves into all things enrichment!🧶 In prior episodes we have considered your new kitten's physical health and wellbeing, this episode is dedicated to providing insights into enriching your kitten's life. By incorporating these straightforward yet effective tips, you can elevate not only their mental and emotional well-being but also establish a strong bond with your kitty companion.🐈🥰
It's time for your kitten's first vet visit! What can you expect from this visit?🐈 Check out our informative video featuring Vet Nurse Anna and Vet Lynda as they guide you through your kitten's first veterinary experience.🐾🩺 Episode 2 - What to expect when you're expecting a new kitten. ________ #rangioravetcentre #rvc #vetnurse #vetclinic #kittenhealth #myfirstvetvisit #catsofnewzealand #canterburynz #northcanterbury
Lambing season is just around the corner! We have put together a comprehensive video on how to tube feed your lamb. Be prepared for lambing season with these helpful tubing tips and techniques.🐑🐑 ➡️Share this video with anyone who have lambs due this season. ___________ #rangioravetcentre #rvc #nzfarming #ruralnz #lambing #lambhealth #largeanimalvet #northcanterbury #canterburynz
Have you ever wondered what happens when a dog gets spayed? Follow Scruff's big day out at our Rangiora Clinic to find out!🐶🎀 ________ #rangioravetcentre #rvc #vetclinic #vetcare #dogspay #doghealth #dogsurgery #newzealanddogs #northcanterbury #canterburynz
Adding a new kitten to your family is a rewarding experience - it can also be a challenge! We have no doubt that you want to be the best pet parent for your kitten. 🐱 So to help with the journey, we've launched a new video mini series called "What to expect when you're expecting a new kitten." Episode 1 is all about preparation!🧶🐾 Please share this with anyone who is adding or thinking of adding a new kitten to their family. _______ #rangioravetcentre #rvc #kittenpreparation #newkitten #catsofnewzealand #northcanterbury #canterburynz #veterinarian
Did you know that pets can have a root canal!🦷 Are you now wondering what happens when a pet receives root canal therapy?🤔 Watch Sarge’s procedure to find out more! ___________ #rangioravetcentre #rvc #petrootcanal #dogrootcanal #rootcanaltherapy #dentalvet #PetDentistry #northcanterbury #canterburynz
A case of a calf born with extra legs!🐮 Our large animal team recently cared for an interesting case! Follow Spider's story, an Angus calf born with three additional limbs, and see the exceptional care provided by our dedicated large animal team, which even involved a CT scan!🩺 Watch this video to delve deeper into Spider's story. Find more information about Spider's condition here: https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/fah-the-weird-and-wonderful-a-case-of-a-calf-born-with-extra-legs #Notomelia #DevelopmentDuplication
Hands up who wants some infectious joy for a Tuesday.🙌 Mollie the tail-wagging superstar couldn't contain her excitement as she walked into our clinic. Such a sweet girl!💓
Our RVC vets get up to some pretty cool things…. This case had our large animal vets John & Jevan scaling to new heights at Canterbury Museum.🐘
Handsome boy Sarge recently visited our clinic for a health check.🐶 Follow his morning at our clinic to see what happens when a dog comes in for a health check!🩺
Did you know that today is Respect Your Cat Day? Follow Tina the kitten as she visits our clinic, see what happens when a cat comes in for a health check.🐱 Cats require respectful and appropriate gentleness when being handled. Our Rangiora Branch is a ISFM Gold Cat Friendly clinic, which means cat friendly principles are always adhered to during the care and restraint of cats.🥰
If your dog has ingested grapes in any form, you need to contact your vet immediately. To give your pet the best chance of recovery, diagnosis and treatment needs to be sought before all the toxins from the fruit have been absorbed..🐶🍇
During Poison Prevention Week we are highlighting Calf Milk Replacer - or more specifically Coccidiostats. They are found in some calf milk replacers, calf meal and chick crumb. Watch this video to learn about them and what to do if your pet ingests some.🐱🐶
The next topic we are covering for Poison Prevention Week is paracetamol, this pain killer is a very common medication that can be found lying around the house. It is highly toxic for cats and at the wrong dose can cause significant harm for dogs. As ever, keep paracetamol out of paws-reach!🐶🐱
Meet Vet Lynda, and Vet Nurses Anna and Nicola, the friendly, dedicated team who take care of the patients at RVC's Woodend Vet Clinic. Take a virtual tour of the clinic's peaceful facilities and learn about the personalised vet services they can offer you and your pets.🥰 All companion animals are welcome here - if you would like to meet the team, and experience what the Woodend Vet Clinic offers, feel free to call the clinic on (03) 312 8387 or visit www.woodendvetclinic.co.nz for more information.🐶🐱🐰 #rangioravetcentre #vetclinic #vetnurses #vet #catsofnewzealand #newzealanddogs #vetnurse #woodendvetclinic
Socks was being very helpful assisting the nurses with his bandage removal after his procedure today.🥰🥰 #rangioravetcentre #kittenlife #vetclinic #cutekitten
Have you ever wondered what happens when your cat comes in for a dental? Follow Maz' big day out at our clinic and find out what's involved for a scale and a polish with our Dentist Marcella.🥰🦷 **Maz is a lucky wee girl to have such devoted parents who take good care of her health, including her eye defect which she has had since birth.❤
Vet Marcella has a very special interest in dentistry.🦷 Since graduation she has worked in predominantly small animal practice and developed a passion for veterinary dentistry early on in her career. Watch this video to learn her top dental tip for pet owners!🐱🐶🐰
Watch this video to learn about the dangers of chocolate.🍫 Symptoms usually occur 6-12 hours after eating the chocolate. Watch for the following signs and contact your vet immediately: ➡️Increased water intake ➡️Vomiting and diarrhoea ➡️Swelling of the abdomen ➡️Restlessness ➡️Hyperactivity ➡️Increased urination ➡️Unsteadiness, rigidity, tremors and seizures ➡️Changes in heart rate, rhythm and blood pressure ➡️Purple or blue tinged to gums that are normally pink ➡️Coma ➡️Increase in temperature
Christmas pies, puddings and cake are found almost everywhere and eaten at all times of the day during the festive season.🎄 Watch this video about the three main dangers of these treats to your pet and how you can keep them safe.
Watch out for stone fruit this festive season! Many pets like the flavour of stone fruit. However, the stones contain the toxic chemical cyanide which can cause serious illness for your pets. Stones and pips in fruit can also cause blockages which can be very dangerous for our pets. Find out more by watching this video!
Did you know that grapes can cause kidney failure in dogs and cats?🍇 Always keep these out of paws-reach; this includes grapes present as dried ingredients like sultanas, currants and raisins, recipes containing them and grape juice.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! With Christmas decorations everywhere now, please keep in mind that if you suspect your pet has ingested tinsel, it can cause intestinal obstruction or severe damage. Symptoms to watch for include: 🚩Pawing at the mouth 🚩Vomiting and diarrhoea 🚩Lethargy and weakness 🚩Dehydration 🚩Abdominal pain If your pet is presenting with these symptoms, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your concerns.
To celebrate World Radiology Day we've made a video to showcase our NEW CT scanner located here at our Rangiora Clinic. In this video we hear from Vet Bryn and Vet Nurse Nicole, they talk about our CT scanner, how it works, and how it will improve diagnostic and pre-surgical planning for pets in the Canterbury region.🐈🐕🐇 _______________ #worldradiologyday #rangioravetcentre #CTscanner #vetclinic #animalimaging #canterburynz #CTscan
Gus, the little rescue kitten whose story we shared a few months back has now grown into a happy, healthy boy under the watchful care of the Woodend Vet Clinic team. Recently, he visited Vet Lynda, and cat whisperer Nurse Anna to be desexed - follow along and watch his big day out!🥰🐱 ___________________ #rangioravetcentre #vetclinic #catdesex #vetnurse #veterinarian #bts #canterburynz #rescuecat
Happy Veterinary Nurse Awareness Week! This week is a time to celebrate the vital role Vet Nurses perform in our veterinary team. Our nurses are extremely hard-working, dedicated and compassionate. Watch this video to see some of our nurses in action across our three clinics and the varied roles they each perform. 🥰🙌 Drop a comment below to show your appreciation for our nurses. ❤ ______________ #VNAW2022 #veterinarynursing #vetnursing #veterinary #celebratingalliedveterinaryprofessionals #nzvna #nzvna2022 #rangioravetcentre #canterburynz
****Today is International Dog Day!**** Over the past week we have been sharing a four part video series about the pooches who make up our staff's families! Today is the final installment. Happy Dog Day!🐶🥰 Keep you eyes peeled for one of our Canine Blood Donor heroes in this video.👀 #internationaldogday
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