We are a friendly, small animal based clinic located on Mill Road in Otaki. This all starts with a warm hello for you and a yummy treat for your pet.
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At Otaki Vets, we take pride in delivering personalised, compassionate care to our patients and their guardians in Otaki and surrounding areas. Our team strives to provide a comfortable environment for our patients and clients and we want everyone, either two legged or four, to feel welcome as soon as they enter our veterinary clinic. Our clinic consists of the two merged clinics Otaki Animal Heal
th & Otaki Veterinary Centre. We offer a wide range of medical services and surgeries for dogs, cats and other small pets in Otaki. We’re located at 269 Mill Road, and we have ample space for parking. Our patients are primarily cats and dogs, with a few rabbits, guinea pigs and birds. Our services include puppy preschool, radiography, ultrasound, laboratory blood analysis and specialised surgery such as bone surgery. For after hours emergencies we have a great working relationship with the team at Massey University - you can reach them at 0800 738 363.
23/04/2024
A friendly reminder that our clinic will be closed tomorrow Thursday, 25th April, for ANZAC day.
If you require emergency afterhours care, you can ring us on 06 364 6941, your call will be directed to our dedicated afterhours clinic.
Lest we forget ❤️
27/03/2024
The Otaki Vets team would like to wish you all a Happy Easter! 🐰🍫💚
We will be closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday, but open on Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm. If you require emergency afterhours care, you can ring us on 06 364 6941, your call will be directed to our dedicated afterhours clinic.
18/03/2024
Mill Road - Roadworks 🚧
Just a heads up that there are expected to be roadworks over the next 4 weeks down Mill road, please keep this in mind as it may cause slight delays when visiting us.
11/03/2024
GIVEAWAY 🐶🐱
Want to win a flea treatment for your pet?! Post a pic of your pet making you smile in the comments below and you could win a Nexguard flea treatment. We will pick both a dog and cat winner at the end of March.
Here are two of our Otaki team family members entertaining their guardians. Venom, the cat, decided to forgo all the gorgeous comfy beds her Mum purchased and chose rather an egg box as her bed. While the lovely Lola likes to spread out in the lounge and display her tummy to the world. How lucky are we to share our world with these special creatures. 💚
14/02/2024
🐾🐾🐾🐾 Kitten Found🐾🐾🐾🐾
Does this lovely young cat belong to you? This female cat was found on Bell Street and is with us at Otaki vet. No microchip.
04/02/2024
A friendly reminder that our clinic will be closed tomorrow Tuesday 6th February for Waitangi Day.
If you require emergency afterhours care, you can ring us on 06 364 6941, your call will be directed to our dedicated afterhours clinic. 💚
19/01/2024
Summer safetly - protect their paws 🐾☀️
Don't forget to check the tempertaure of the pavements or sand before heading out for a walk with your dog. If it's too hot to rest your hand on the pavement or sand for more than seven seconds, then it's too hot for their paws to handle a walk on it!
We recommend walking them first thing in the morning or waiting until the evening when it's a bit cooler.
18/01/2024
A friendly reminder that our clinic will be closed on Monday 22nd January for Wellington Anniversary.
If you require emergency afterhours care, you can ring us on 06 364 6941, your call will be directed to our dedicated afterhours clinic.
Enjoy your long weekend! 💚
16/01/2024
We’re back with some more summer safety tips! ☀️🌊
During the warm weather, the river becomes a popular place for people and their dogs to cool down.
Unfortunately, many waterways have lingering toxic algae (cyanobacteria), which can make you and your pets very sick. It is important to actively consider if your favourite swimming spot is a safe place to be by looking for signs of the blue-green algae in the water, and you can also refer to www.lawa.org.nz/swim before setting out.
We have certainly seen some warm days recently, which calls for some summer safety reminders 🥵☀️
Did you know that unlike us, dogs and cats do not sweat? They release heat through their tongues and, to a lesser extent, their foot pads and nose. As you can imagine, this is much less effective than sweating – so even if your comfortable, your pet may be too hot.
This means that when you leave your pet in an enclosed space such as a car, even if the vehicle is in the shade and even if the outside temperature is cool, the temperature and humidity build up very quickly once panting begins.
Heat stroke can be life-threatening, so don't take the risk.
🔹 Do not leave your pet in enclosed areas for any length of time, especially the car!
🔹 Big dogs (St Bernard), dogs with flat faces (Boxer, Pug), and overweight, older, dehydrated or anxious pets are more likely to develop heat stroke, so be extra cautious.
🔹If you’re traveling in the car with your dog, make sure they have plenty of ventilation and allow for frequent water stops throughout the drive
Otaki Vets, on the Kapiti Coast, is a community based clinic treating companion animals. We offer a warm, supportive team environment where patients are well cared for, and we know most of our clients and their pets. This is a full-time position, but we offer our special nurses flexible working hours. We would love to hear from you.
For a copy of the job description or more information, please email Amanda Pybus, Clinic Manager at [email protected]
Our holiday hours are below (normal hours resume on 3 January). We would like to take the time to thank you all for your continued support throughout this year and for entrusting us with the care of your pets.
If you require emergency afterhours care, you can ring us on 06 364 6941; your call will be directed to our dedicated afterhours clinic.
Happy Holidays 💚
14/11/2023
Christmas will be here before we know it! If your pet is heading into the boarding kennels or cattery, make sure they are up to date with their vaccinations.
Don’t forget that during the month of November, if you vaccinate and microchip your pet you will receive a FREE Milpro® worming tablet and you will also go in the draw to WIN a Petrek Pet Tracker!
We recommend booking in early as appointments fill up quickly!
Give us a call on 06 364 6941 to make an appointment! 💚
01/11/2023
Looking for an incentive to vaccinate and microchip your pet?
For the month of November, vaccinate and microchip your cat or dog and receive a FREE Milpro ® worming tablet, and you will also go in the draw to WIN a Petrek Pet Tracker!
Now is the perfect time to get your pet vaccinated and microchipped before the Christmas rush.
Give us a call on 06 364 6941 to make an appointment! 💚
25/10/2023
🐾🐾🐾🐾HELP US FIND HIS HOME🐾🐾🐾🐾
This gorgeous, friendly guy was found on Waerenga Road in Otaki. He is super friendly and we are sure he has a home. Please help us find his people by sharing this post.
19/10/2023
A friendly reminder that our clinic will be closed on Monday 23rd, October for Labour Day.
If you require emergency afterhours care, you can ring us on 06 364 6941, your call will be directed to our dedicated afterhours clinic.
Enjoy your long weekend! 💚
16/10/2023
With fireworks season quickly approaching, it’s a good time to start preparing our pets for what is often a stressful and frightening time.
The bright lights and loud bangs aren’t something our pets are accustomed to, so sadly, we see an increase in stress-related behaviours during this time.
Two very special pups graduated from Puppy Pre School at Otaki Vets this weekend, Lachie and Bonnie. These pups and their guardians worked so hard and it was wonderful to see the improvement every single week. Thank you for all the dedication.
A new Puppy Pre School course at Otaki vets starts on Monday 30th at 6pm so contact us [email protected] if you would like more information or to book.
10/10/2023
***** Superstar Nurses. *****
This week is Veterinary Nurses Appreciation week and we celebrate the incredible contribution that our nurses make to the care of our furry patients and each of their guardians. This committed team of experienced nurses makes sure that each patient is cared for the way they deserve!
Thank you team, we could not do it without you!
31/08/2023
If you haven't heard already! Otaki Vets now has a regular newsletter. Paws for thought is sent out monthly to all of our loyal subscribers.
If you want to be kept in the loop about seasonal issues, interesting cases, tips from our experts and what's been happening in the clinic, subscribe here: https://ow.ly/RF2t50PGbAW
21/08/2023
Join our team! 💚
We would love an energetic and outgoing customer services person to join our team at Otaki Vets, part of the Totally Vets Group. We are expanding, and a space has opened up for someone who is looking for a part time role in a busy companion animal clinic.
Working on a Thursday and Friday from 8am - 5.30pm and every third Saturday from 9:00am - 1:00pm, this role will suit someone who enjoys interacting with people and their pets and providing them with the best possible solutions.
We would love to hear from you!
To apply, please send your Cover letter and CV to Amanda Pybus, Clinic Manager, [email protected]
13/08/2023
What a wonderful start to the week!
07/08/2023
🐾Congratulations-Puppy PreSchool Graduates🐾
This awesome group of guardians and their pups graduated on Saturday from Puppy Pre School, at Otaki vet! So proud of how much this group achieved. We had a lot of fun but much was learned too!! Well done everyone 🐾🐾
02/08/2023
Join our team 🐶🐱🩺
We are expanding and have a vacancy for a Vet Nurse to join our busy companion animal clinic based in Otaki. We run a well-equipped Clinic offering a wide range of surgeries and treatment options for our lovely clients and their furry family members.
Otaki Vets is a client centric business where our customers and patients are at the heart of everything we do. You will be part of a friendly and caring team and will be provided with great benefits and CPD opportunities.
We welcome all vet nursing applications (including new graduates). Please apply with your CV and cover letter by going to this link: https://ow.ly/I3ao50PqqRo
For a copy of the job description or more information, please email [email protected]
31/07/2023
We have found the guardian-thank you everyone for sharing💜
🐾🐾🐾 FOUND 🐾🐾🐾
This lovely girl was found is Manakau. She is microchipped bu details are out of date. Do you recognise her? This super friendly girl is at Otaki vet. Please contact us to claim her.
30/07/2023
**** Found ****
A beautiful black, intact male cat with four white socks (he does not have a tail) has been brought in to Otaki Vets. He was found on Health Camp Road in Otaki Beach. Please contact us if you have a cat matching this description.
12/07/2023
Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed tomorrow, 14th July for Matariki.
If you require emergency afterhours care, you can ring us on 06 364 6941, your call will be directed to our dedicated afterhours clinic.
Ngā mihi o Matariki, te tau hou Māori 💚
21/06/2023
🐾🐾🐾 Found on Mill Road🐾🐾🐾
Does this furry belong to you? She is not microchipped and was found near the childcare centre on Mill Road. Please contact us at Otaki Vets urgently if she is part of your family.
14/06/2023
🐾🐾🐾 REUNITED WITH GUARDIAN 🐾🐾🐾
Does this handsome chap look familiar? Found on old State Highway 1 we would like to reunite him with his guardians. He is currently at Otaki Vets. Proof of ownership will be required as he is not microchipped.
01/06/2023
A friendly reminder that our clinic will be closed on Monday 5th June for Kings Birthday.
If you require emergency afterhours care, you can ring us on 06 364 6941, your call will be directed to our dedicated afterhours clinic.
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We are a friendly, small animal based clinic located on Mill Road in Otaki. Our staff team consists of several dedicated veterinarians and veterinary nurses. Even at reception you will only find highly qualified veterinary nurses to help you with your queries.
We endevour to provide the best care for both owners and pets.
Our services include puppy pre-school, digital radiography, ultrasound, laboratory blood analysis and specialised surgery such as orthopedic surgery.
We also stock some pet shop supplies ( leads, collars, toys etc ) and offer limited dog grooming services.
There is plenty of parking in front of the building on - and off-site.
For emergencies after hours you can contact us on the normal phone number 06 3646941.
So come visit us today for all your pets’ needs! :-)
Otaki Vets - We care to provide professional and friendly veterinary services to help Kapiti Coast pet owners and their pets.