An independent, locally owned companion animal clinic in Opawa, Christchurch, close to the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River and Hansen Park. It is run around the idea of compassionate care, and the team says it takes the time to listen to owners before it agrees a treatment plan for their pet.
The clinic does wellness checks, medical care, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, and de-sexing of cats and dogs. It offers laparoscopic spaying for dogs, dental work including ultrasonic scaling and tooth extractions, and in-house blood testing, urine analysis and cytology. Digital X-rays and ultrasound scans are also done here. It offers a gentle natural approach to chronic pain and mobility problems in dogs and cats, and it runs acupuncture clinics for pets.
The team includes staff with long experience in companion animal care, including one with particular training in dermatology and another with a focus on chronic pain and rehabilitation. The clinic also offers a quiet space for owners who need to say goodbye to a pet.
The clinic is at 122B Opawa Road, Opawa, and the phone number is 03 337 5445. Our pick in Opawa for a dog or cat that needs a full check-up, dental work or pain management in one place.