Auckland Veterinary Hospital

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Owner Review Summary

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👍What Pet Owners Praised

Owners most often praised the team’s compassion, friendliness and calm handling of pets, especially nervous, difficult or aggressive animals. Many reviews describe vets and nurses giving clear advice, thorough checks, follow-up calls and respectful support during euthanasia or end-of-life decisions. Long-term clients also repeatedly said they trusted the clinic, would return, and recommended it to other pet owners.

💬Common Feedback & Suggestions

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, but a small number raised serious concerns about communication, appointment access and payment handling in urgent situations. A few owners felt tests or treatment plans were not explained clearly enough, or that costs and charging arrangements were confusing. Pricing was mixed: several people called it reasonable or well priced, while others found it expensive or felt bills increased unexpectedly.

🏥Clinic Specialties

  • End-of-life and euthanasia support
  • Cat and dog general practice
  • Vaccinations and puppy care
  • Emergency and short-notice care
  • Cattery boarding
  • Handling nervous or aggressive pets

🏷️Keywords

#compassionateCare#friendlyStaff#clearAdvice#endOfLifeSupport#longTermClients#petHandling#followUpCalls#reasonablePricing#appointmentAvailability#parkingOnSite#catteryBoarding#communicationConcerns#urgentCareConcerns#knowledgeableVets

Overall Ratings

* Aspects marked with an asterisk are mentioned in too few reviews — scores are indicative only.

🐾Tips for Pet Owners

  • Ask the vet to explain the reason for any tests, medicines or follow-up plans before you leave.
  • Confirm costs and what is included in vaccination or treatment packages in writing, as a few reviews mentioned confusion over billing.
  • For urgent or weekend problems, ring early and ask directly about same-day availability or whether referral to an emergency clinic is needed.
  • If your pet is nervous, reactive or difficult to handle, let the team know when booking, as many owners praised their patient handling.
  • Consider asking about follow-up calls after procedures or illness, since several owners valued this support.
📊 **Overall Ratings** - Medical Expertise: 91% satisfied (n=58) - Service Attitude: 92% satisfied (n=86) - Convenience: 82% satisfied (n=22) - Pricing: 55% satisfied (n=11) - Cleanliness: 100% satisfied (n=2) - Recommendability: 98% satisfied (n=40) 👍 **What Pet Owners Praised** Owners most often praised the team’s compassion, friendliness and calm handling of pets, especially nervous, difficult or aggressive animals. Many reviews describe vets and nurses giving clear advice, thorough checks, follow-up calls and respectful support during euthanasia or end-of-life decisions. Long-term clients also repeatedly said they trusted the clinic, would return, and recommended it to other pet owners. 💬 **Common Feedback & Suggestions** Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, but a small number raised serious concerns about communication, appointment access and payment handling in urgent situations. A few owners felt tests or treatment plans were not explained clearly enough, or that costs and charging arrangements were confusing. Pricing was mixed: several people called it reasonable or well priced, while others found it expensive or felt bills increased unexpectedly. 🏥 **Clinic Specialties** - End-of-life and euthanasia support - Cat and dog general practice - Vaccinations and puppy care - Emergency and short-notice care - Cattery boarding - Handling nervous or aggressive pets 🏷️ **Tags** #compassionateCare #friendlyStaff #clearAdvice #endOfLifeSupport #longTermClients #petHandling #followUpCalls #reasonablePricing #appointmentAvailability #parkingOnSite #catteryBoarding #communicationConcerns #urgentCareConcerns #knowledgeableVets 🐾 **Tips for Pet Owners** - Ask the vet to explain the reason for any tests, medicines or follow-up plans before you leave. - Confirm costs and what is included in vaccination or treatment packages in writing, as a few reviews mentioned confusion over billing. - For urgent or weekend problems, ring early and ask directly about same-day availability or whether referral to an emergency clinic is needed. - If your pet is nervous, reactive or difficult to handle, let the team know when booking, as many owners praised their patient handling. - Consider asking about follow-up calls after procedures or illness, since several owners valued this support.

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Contact

Clinic phone
09 818 5697

Opening Hours

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08:00〜19:00
09:00〜13:00
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Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.

Map

Clinic Address

4143 Great North Road, Glendene, Auckland 0602, New Zealand

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the questions pet owners ask most often — tap a question to read the full answer. For other concerns, please consult a licensed veterinarian.

Auckland Veterinary Hospital is in Glendene, Auckland 0602. No train, ferry or light-rail station was found within walking distance, so driving is usually the most practical option, or you can check Google Maps for the nearest bus route. Street parking is typically available in this suburb, but check local signage when you arrive.

Auckland Veterinary Hospital is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. No Sunday hours were provided, so call ahead to confirm availability before visiting on weekends or public holidays.

You can contact Auckland Veterinary Hospital by calling (09) 818 5697. You can also visit the clinic website at https://www.vethospital.co.nz/vet-clinics/auckland-veterinary-hospital for more information.

To book an appointment at Auckland Veterinary Hospital, call the clinic or use the contact options on its website. If your pet is nervous, reactive or difficult to handle, mention this when booking so the team can plan the visit appropriately.

Consultation fees vary by clinic in New Zealand and are not regulated by a government fee schedule. Call Auckland Veterinary Hospital for a current quote, and for procedures or treatment plans ask for an itemised written estimate so you know what is included. ACC covers human personal injury only and does not cover pets, so owners generally rely on private pet insurance or payment-plan options in general terms. If urgent or after-hours care is needed, fees are typically higher.

Most New Zealand vet clinics commonly accept EFTPOS, Visa or Mastercard, contactless tap-and-go such as payWave or PayPass, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and sometimes cash. Some clinics may also support pet-insurance claims or payment-plan options, but call ahead to confirm what Auckland Veterinary Hospital currently accepts.

Auckland Veterinary Hospital is noted for emergency and short-notice care, but the provided hours list standard opening times only. For urgent or weekend concerns, call early to ask whether same-day care is available or whether your pet should be referred to an emergency clinic.

Street parking is typically available near Auckland Veterinary Hospital in Glendene. No nearby paid parking lot was found in the supplied Google Places parking search, so allow time to park and check street signage before leaving your vehicle.

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Last updated: 16 July 2026