CareVets is a New Zealand-owned and operated veterinary group that began operating in 2008 with just a few clinics, under the direction of Dr Keith Houston, Dr Alistair Kirkby and Nick Cooper. Since then, the group has grown across the North Island, both welcoming existing clinics into the CareVets family and opening brand-new hospitals.
What makes CareVets unique in New Zealand, by its own account, is that each of its clinics is owned by its directors. The team is made up of qualified and experienced veterinarians, veterinary nurses, veterinary technicians, groomers and pet carers, offering a wide range of services spanning wellness and preventative care, full surgical services, diagnostics, and everyday medical concerns.
CareVets now operates around 20 clinics across the North Island, spanning Auckland (Beach Road, Glen Eden, Hobsonville, Mt Wellington, Oratia, Pukekohe, Remuera, Te Atatu and Waiuku), Waikato (Chartwell, Hamilton South, Horsham Downs, Pokeno and Rototuna), Wellington (Johnsonville, Kapiti, Kilbirnie, Porirua and Wainuiomata), Bay of Plenty (Cameron Road), Gisborne and Hawke's Bay (Napier). The group also runs the CareVets Charitable Foundation Trust, and accepts Q Card, Visa, Mastercard and Afterpay as payment.
CareVets began operating in 2008 with just a few clinics, under the direction of Dr Keith Houston, Dr Alistair Kirkby and Nick Cooper. Since then, the group has grown steadily, both welcoming existing veterinary clinics into the CareVets family and opening brand-new hospitals across the North Island.
CareVets describes itself as proudly New Zealand owned and operated, with each of its clinics owned by its directors — a structure the group says makes it unique in New Zealand's veterinary landscape. Behind that ownership model sits a team of qualified and experienced veterinarians, veterinary nurses, veterinary technicians, groomers and pet carers, all working toward the group's stated aim of providing the best possible professional veterinary service, care and advice.
CareVets' service list covers the full spectrum of pet care: general veterinary services, vaccinations, desexing, microchipping, kitten and puppy care, emergencies, radiology and diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, weight management, senior care, and behavioural consultations. The group also caters to more specific needs through exotics care, pet export services, specialist referrals, pet food and nutrition advice, flea and worm treatment, grooming, cattery boarding, and puppy preschool for young dogs starting their socialisation journey. For those with larger animals, a dedicated lifestyle, large animal and equine service is also available.
CareVets operates a substantial network of clinics spanning several regions. In Auckland, clinics can be found at Beach Road, Glen Eden, Hobsonville, Mt Wellington, Oratia, Pukekohe, Remuera, Te Atatu and Waiuku. The Waikato region is covered by clinics in Chartwell, Hamilton South, Horsham Downs, Pokeno and Rototuna, while Wellington has clinics in Johnsonville, Kapiti, Kilbirnie, Porirua and Wainuiomata. Further afield, CareVets also has a presence in the Bay of Plenty (Cameron Road), Gisborne, and Hawke's Bay (Napier).
Beyond day-to-day veterinary care, CareVets runs the CareVets Charitable Foundation Trust, reflecting a broader commitment to giving back as the group has grown.
CareVets accepts a range of payment methods, including Q Card, Visa, Mastercard and Afterpay, giving pet owners some flexibility when it comes to settling the cost of care, particularly for larger procedures.
With clinics spread across such a wide area, CareVets makes it straightforward to find the nearest location through its clinic finder, or to reach the team directly on the group's freephone number, 0800 227 383, for the best possible pet care advice and support.