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Monday 8am - 7pm Tuesday 8am - 7pm Wednesday 8am - 7pm Thursday 8am - 7pm Friday 8am - 7pm Saturday 9am - 1pm

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Our veterinary clinic is a purpose-built, modern small animal practice located in the beautiful garden city of Christchurch, New Zealand.

We are ecstatic to provide veterinary services for your pets in Avonhead and surrounding areas. Our veterinary clinic is a purpose-built, modern small animal practice situated in Avonhead, Christchurch. At Avonhead Vets we treat our patients with as much care and attention as if they are our own treasured pets. We are committed to providing high-quality medical, surgical and nursing care to our an

imal patients, superior service to our (human!) clients and a safe, enjoyable environment for everyone. Our staff are caring, compassionate and knowledgeable, focused on meeting the needs of all our pet owners. We are dedicated to providing client education, preventative care, and open and honest communication. We aim to provide professional excellence in veterinary service whilst forming a close long-term relationship with pets and their owners.

08/06/2026

Oscar needs a loving home 🏡 💕

04/06/2026

Sweet Maple 🍁

Maple visited us for her spey procedure and nail trim, spending her day all snuggled up in our beautiful hand-knitted blankets 🧶✨

These cosy blankets were lovingly made by a very sweet client and friends, to help keep our patients warm, comfy, and extra cuddly during their stay with us 🥹

03/06/2026

Boundaries matter 👌🏽

Credit: bettyandbadger

02/06/2026

✨ Bravecto Promotion Alert ✨

From now until the end of June, purchase a pack of Bravecto Chews or Bravecto Cat Spot-On and receive a FREE worming tablet 👏🏽

Did you know Bravecto also has a loyalty program? Purchase four of the same Bravecto products and receive your fifth one FREE 🙌🏽

Bravecto provides long-lasting flea protection for both cats and dogs — meaning fewer treatments to remember and more convenience for you 👏🏽

Pop into the clinic and our team can help you find 🔎 the best Bravecto option for your pet, while helping you make the most of this paw-some deal

01/06/2026

Exciting News 🔬 ✨

We have a new addition to our in-house diagnostic laboratory, adding the Skyla AI Multifunctional Morphological Analyzer 👏🏽

This advanced AI-powered analyser allows our vets to examine blood, urine, and 💩 faecal samples in incredible detail.

Meaning, it helps them to detect 🔍 infections, inflammation, parasites, crystals, bacteria, and abnormal blood cell changes more efficiently.

Using advanced digital microscopy and AI technology, the VM100 automatically analyses samples that would traditionally require manual 🔬 microscope assessment = helping support quicker diagnostics and treatment decisions for our patients.

We are over the 🌙 moon to have another tool in our diagnostic tool belt, helping us provide faster, smarter insights into your pet’s health.

Our laboratory diagnostics just got a serious upgrade 🙌🏽

31/05/2026

We’re closed today for King’s Day 👑

We hope everyone enjoys the day, and we’ll see you tomorrow from 8am.

If your pet needs urgent 🚨 care in the meantime, the team at Afterhours Veterinary Centre are available 🙌🏽

📞 03 366 1052
📍 146 Antigua Street, Addington

30/05/2026

Poor Romeo the Husky had quite the adventure this long 👑 King’s Birthday weekend - and not the kind anyone wants!

After becoming quite unwell, it was discovered that Romeo had developed an intestinal blockage from 🪾sticks he had chewed and swallowed. This meant an urgent exploratory surgery was needed today.

We were incredibly fortunate to have Dr Jameson in the clinic today, discharging his hospitalised patient 🐱 and catching up on clinical notes after a very busy Friday. When Romeo needed urgent surgery, Dr Jameson was able to scrub in, allowing Dr Grace to focus on her fully booked consult day 🙌🏼

Meanwhile, our two amazing vet nurses juggled reception, hospital patients, and Romeo’s emergency surgery like the superstars they are ✨

Talk about team work! 👏🏽

A huge thank you to our wonderful clients for your kindness, patience and understanding while we managed an unexpected 🚨 emergency.

The good news? Romeo is now back at 🏡 home this long weekend, and on the road to feeling like himself again 💕

29/05/2026

Meet Saffa 👋🏻

How adorable is Staffa, the Miniature Dapple Pied Dachshund puppy?! 😍🐾

We are completely obsessed with her stunning markings - especially her gorgeous little face with two different shades 🤎

Her family, originally from South Africa, love to believe it represents both her Kiwi side 🇳🇿 and her South African side 🇿🇦

26/05/2026

Paw-don for the interruption... it's a royal long weekend coming up. Here are our King's Birthday opening hours 👑

25/05/2026

Why is cytology so important? 🔬

Cytology is the study of cells - by taking a small sample (often with a fine needle or a simple swab) and our vet examining it under the 🔬 microscope.

What can we learn? 💭🤔

Helps us assess lumps and bumps: is it fatty, inflammatory, or something more concerning.

Identifies infections: bacteria, yeast, or parasites such as ear infections or skin infections.

Distinguishes inflammation vs infection: which affects our vet’s treatment plan!

The best part? It’s quick, minimally invasive, and often done during the 👩🏻‍⚕️ consult - meaning we can start the right treatment sooner, rather than guessing.

Not every case leads to a final diagnosis, but it helps guide us and decide whether further 🧪 testing (like a biopsy) is needed.

Sometimes, a tiny sample can make a big difference in your pet’s care 👏🏽

Address

207 Withells Road, Avonhead
Christchurch
8042

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+6433584407

Website

http://www.avonheadvets.co.nz/

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