Te Puke Veterinary Centre

09/09/2025

Hello everyone,
We had have had this sweet friendly girl turn up at our clinic last night, as we were looking for another cat.
She is roughly young adult 1-3 yrs old.

If she is yours please call the clinic to arrange pick up other wise we will release her where we found her by tomorrow.
Ph: 075737606

26/08/2025

We are still looking for dogs for this trial - so if you or anyone you know is interested, call us at the clinic today!

Over 130 dogs have been screened in NZ already, and we still need more to ensure we can complete this exciting trial to hopefully bring this product to market in NZ :)

All dog breeds are eligible including those with osteoarthritis or showing signs of it.

14/08/2025

We have been notified of a scam going around targeting pet owners via email, falsely claiming that their pet’s microchip registration has expired.
These emails appear to come from Petchip and may include the pet’s name, microchip number, and other personal details to make them look legitimate.
The Dog and Cat Management Board has confirmed there has been no data breach of the official Dogs and Cats Online database. Genuine emails from them will never include that level of personal information.
Please do not follow any links or provide any personal details.

04/08/2025

Book a FREE dental check with one of our nurses and take advantage of our dental specials!
Ph: 075737606

23/07/2025

Do you value your vet team?

We absolutely love what we do, and you guys and your animals are why we show up every day.

There is an initiative currently being run by Boehringer Ingelheim, and proudly supported by the NZVA that is highlighting the work of the veterinary teams out there.
Part of the initiative was a survey done on over 600 pet owners in NZ, which showed the following:
- 97% of pet owners value the care provided by their vet teams
- 90% trust their vet teams to make the best choices for their animals
- 90% believe vets are important to New Zealand society

How cool is that?

However, fewer than one in four respondents were fully aware of the scope of what veterinary professionals contribute beyond the clinic. While many recognised the significance of clinical care, fewer knew about the profession’s work in areas such as public health, biosecurity, on-farm consultancy, animal welfare policy, and education. More than a third of pet owners admitted they had no awareness at all of veterinary contributions outside pet care.

The research also revealed that public perceptions of the profession do not always align with its day-to-day realities. While nearly half (45 per cent) of pet owners believe veterinarians enjoy a good work-life balance, only 63 per cent acknowledged that the job requires high levels of emotional resilience, a figure significantly lower than that attributed to doctors or police officers. The demands of the job, both emotional and physical, are often underestimated.

So we love this video and that there is increasing awareness of what we do, so that we can all continue to feel appreciated and engaged - so we can show up every day for you guys and your awesome animals.

Thank you to the greater Te Puke community for all being fantastic supporters of us here at Te Puke Vets, and we hope that we can continue to make you proud to work with us.

23/07/2025

23/07/2025

Keep your furry friends safe, warm, and healthy this winter! From noticing the first signs of arthritis to keeping your pets comfortable with our new osteo beds, we have expert tips to help them thrive during the colder months. We also have 10% off dentals coming up in August/September and huge discounts on Hills and Royal Canin pet food.

🩷 The Team at Te Puke Veterinary Centre

26/06/2025

We are part of this exciting trial, so if you are interested and think you may be eligible, call the clinic and have a chat!

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/dogs-on-cannabis-world-first-clinical-trial-to-recruit-pets-for-cannabinoid-pain-relief/K2CNVAH3IRCO3B4COX65IJRJQM/ Dogs on cannabis: World-first clinical trial in NZ to recruit pets for cannabinoid pain relief

All dog breeds are eligible including those with osteoarthritis or showing signs of it.

20/06/2025

Happy Matariki!

Wishing everyone all the best for the weekend, we are getting super excited about the Super Rugby Pacific Crusaders v Chiefs sold out final tomorrow - we have some avid Chiefs followers in the clinic, all getting excited for the big game! So sorry you can’t be there Dan as you are on call, but proud that you have got into the spirit at work anyway! 🤣

Go the mighty Chiefs!! It’s gonna be a cracker of a game and we are all behind you! (Well most of us 😜)

18/06/2025

Our super special one-day only, discounted cat castrate day on Tuesday went incredibly well, with the community now having 28 less entire males in it! A big thank you to all for spreading the word and those that reached out and booked them in.

Desexing is important for numerous reasons - it eliminates or reduces urine spraying, decreases aggression (we see a lot of cat fight wounds), and not to mention the massive effect it has on cat population control!

Thanks again for all of your support, who knows - maybe we will have to do another one in the future - watch this space!

10/06/2025

We are now fully booked. 14/6/25

📣Spread the word - $60 Cat Castrates - One day only!!

Limited spaces available. Phone the clinic to book 075737606

04/06/2025

📣Calling all dogs with arthritis in the Bay of Plenty! TPVC is excited to be part of this clinical trial that is going to be happening in clinic over the next couple of months.
If you have a dog with arthritis and would be keen to participate in this trial (which will require some time and recording commitments from you as the owner) then click the link on the post below so we can assess your eligibility. Feel free to share to friends in the Bay of Plenty that may not use TPVC for their pets - this trial will be separate from day to day vet work so the super important normal vet-client relationship will still be maintained.

We’re looking for dogs in the Te Puke, Rangiora, Hamilton, and Waipa areas with diagnosed or suspected osteoarthritis to take part in a veterinary clinical trial. The study is investigating a new and exciting treatment that is not a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). To find out if your dog may be eligible, please click on this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6XKB8M2