Manukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic

11/10/2026

❤️🐾 Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 – Belonging Matters 🐾❤️

Working in the veterinary profession is incredibly rewarding – but it can also be incredibly tough.

Behind every consultation, every emergency, every hospitalised patient and every late-night phone call is a team of people who care deeply about what they do.

Veterinary teams are there for some of the happiest moments in a pet owner's life, but we are also there for some of the hardest. We care for critically ill and injured animals, support frightened and grieving families, make difficult decisions, work long and unsociable hours and, sometimes, carry the weight of cases home with us long after our shift has finished.

And then we come back and do it all again – because we genuinely care.

This year's Mental Health Awareness Week theme is Belonging Matters, and it's a timely reminder of just how important connection and kindness are – particularly in our profession.

At MAHVC, we are incredibly fortunate to have a team who support one another through the difficult nights as well as celebrate the good ones.

It's the conversations in the treatment room at 2am, the coffee made for someone who hasn't stopped, stepping in when a colleague is overwhelmed, noticing when someone has had a particularly hard case, sharing a laugh when it's desperately needed, and simply asking “Are you okay?”

Those little things matter.

So this week, we'd like to acknowledge not only our own wonderful team, but everyone working across the veterinary profession – vets, veterinary nurses, receptionists, kennel hands, support staff and everyone behind the scenes.

Please look after yourselves, and please look after each other.

And to our clients – a little kindness towards the veterinary people caring for your much-loved animals can mean more than you may ever realise. ❤️

Because behind every animal receiving care is a human being who cares too.

Belonging matters. Kindness matters. And our people matter. ❤️🐾

06/10/2026

Veterinary Nurse Appreciation Week 2026

This week we are celebrating the incredible Veterinary Nurses who make up our nursing team at Manukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic.

Working in emergency and after-hours veterinary care is not an easy job. Our nurses are there through the busy nights, the emergencies, the critically ill patients and some of the most difficult and emotional moments our clients experience with their much-loved pets.

Behind every patient is a nurse bringing an enormous amount of clinical skill, knowledge and experience - monitoring patients, assisting with emergency procedures, running diagnostics, caring for hospitalised animals and constantly watching for the small changes that can make a very big difference.

But alongside that skill is something just as important; compassion.

Our nurses comfort frightened patients, reassure worried owners, support families through heartbreaking moments and advocate for the animals in their care when those animals can't speak for themselves.

We are incredibly proud of the wonderful nursing team we have at MAHVC. Their dedication, resilience, empathy and commitment to our patients, our clients and each other are at the heart of the care we provide every single day.

To our amazing nurses - thank you.

Thank you for the long nights, the hard work, the laughs, the tears, the teamwork and, above all, the extraordinary care you give to every patient who comes through our doors.

We see what you do, we appreciate what you do, and we are very lucky to have you. ❤️🐾
Happy Veterinary Nurse Appreciation Week!

05/10/2026

Snowy’s happy ending!

Snowy came into our care this evening after being found by a member of the public, but thanks to his microchip, we were able to track down his owner and reunite them!

A great reminder of why microchipping your pets is so important — it can make all the difference in getting them safely home.

25/09/2026

Don’t be fooled by these puppy dog eyes.
Breeze the mischievous Beagle snacked on 100g of raw macadamia nuts!
After a health check with Dr Mary-Ruth it was out to the treatment area where she was supported by our wonderful nurses while vomiting them all back up!

27/08/2026

🩻 Can You See What We See? 👀

X-rays are one of the most important diagnostic tools we have in veterinary medicine — helping our vets see what’s happening inside our patients 🐾

Our digital X-ray system allows us to quickly capture clear, detailed images that can help diagnose everything from foreign bodies and fractures to GDVs, chest and abdominal conditions, and all sorts of unexpected findings. 🔍🩻

And sometimes, what we see on an X-ray can make a huge difference to what happens next — helping our team decide whether a patient needs surgery, further diagnostics, or a different course of treatment.

Now it’s your turn! 👀

We’ve put together a few interesting X-rays — including foreign bodies, GDVs and some very cheeky puppies! 🐶

Can you see what we see? 🔎

Take a look through the images and see if you can spot what our vets and nurses are looking for!

25/08/2026

🐾❤️ Happy World Dog Appreciation Day! ❤️🐾
Today we’re celebrating all the good boys, good girls, wiggle-butts, couch potatoes, zoomie champions and loyal companions who make our lives so much better. 🐶
From puppy kisses to senior snuggles, we’re so lucky to care for your furry family members. 🥰
Give your pup an extra treat, belly rub and cuddle today — they deserve it! 🦴🐾

30/07/2026

🐾 Getting to Know our Team – 🩺

We’re excited to introduce one of our wonderful veterinarians, Dr Kate!

A little about Kate, in her own words:

I graduated from the University of Surrey in 2020 and worked for 3 years as a small animal GP vet in a busy hospital. I took a work sabbatical for 6 months and came to New Zealand only to fall in love with the country. So I went back to England only to pick up my dog and we relocated to Auckland where I have worked at Manukau After Hours ever since. Emergency and critical care is my passion and I love being able to provide care in the middle of the night to worried owners no matter how big or small the concern.
Outside of work I love to travel when I can, and when I can’t you can find me waterskiing, playing squash or hiking with my pup. I have a mini Pomeranian who is about 8 years old and only weighs 1.4kg - she gets lots of fuss out and about and definitely knows how cute she is! Despite her tiny legs she loves to come tramping with me, even up mountains!

Kate is a valued member of our veterinary team, and we’re delighted to share a little more about the person behind the scrubs. We hope you enjoy getting to know her!

16/07/2026

🌟 Veterinary Nurse Wanted – Ready for Something Different? 🌟

Are you an experienced Veterinary Nurse looking for your next challenge?

Do you love emergency nursing, thinking on your feet, working alongside experienced vets, and making a real difference to patients when they need it most?

We're looking for a full-time Veterinary Nurse to join the team at Manukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic.

What we offer:
🐾 Competitive pay (depending on experience)
🐾 A genuinely supportive team
🐾 Interesting and varied emergency cases
🐾 Modern equipment and a progressive approach to patient care
🐾 Opportunities to continue learning and developing your skills
🐾 A workplace where your contribution is genuinely valued

If you are thinking about a change—or even just curious about what emergency nursing at MAHVC is like, we'd love to have a confidential chat.

Relocation assistance may be available for the right applicant.

Please contact [email protected] for a confidential conversation.

Even if you're not actively looking, we'd love to hear from you.

Please feel free to share this post with anyone who you think may be interested.

Confident veterinary nurse for fast-paced emergency and critical care nursing.

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

✨ Matariki is almost here ✨

Tomorrow we celebrate Matariki, the Māori New Year—a special time to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future with hope.

As you enjoy the public holiday with your whānau and your furry family members, remember that Manukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic will be OPEN throughout the Matariki public holiday to provide emergency and after-hours care whenever your pets need us.

Whether it’s an unexpected illness, an injury, or an emergency, our experienced team is here to help when it matters most.

From all of us at Manukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic, we wish you a safe, peaceful, and meaningful Matariki.

⭐ Happy Matariki! 🐾

📍 15 Jack Conway Avenue, Manukau
📞 09 277 8373