382 reviews
93 East Tamaki Road, Papatoetoe, 2025, New Zealand
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Owner Review Summary
Distilled from Google reviews — see what pet owners actually say
👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners most often praised the clinic for affordable care, with many describing consults, vaccinations, desexing, dental work and medication as much cheaper than elsewhere. Positive reviews also highlight caring staff, helpful communication by email, practical aftercare notes, and vets who are patient, professional and thorough. Several owners said their pets recovered well after procedures such as neutering, spaying, dental extractions, claw clipping under sedation and wound care.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
The reviews are strongly mixed despite many loyal and grateful customers. The most common concerns are very long waits, limited parking, difficulty getting through by phone, unclear opening or consultation hours, and the walk-in queue system. A smaller but serious group of reviews alleges poor communication, rushed discharge after surgery, inadequate aftercare advice, rude reception or vet interactions, cleanliness concerns, and adverse outcomes after procedures, so owners should weigh the low prices against these risks.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Affordable desexing and neutering
- Vaccinations and parasite treatment
- Dental checks and extractions
- Rabbit desexing and vaccination
- Wound care and basic treatment
- Sedated nail clipping
🏷️Keywords
#affordableCare#lowCostVet#walkInQueue#longWaits#limitedParking#busyClinic#emailCommunication#desexing#dentalExtractions#vaccinations#rabbitCare#mixedAftercare#phoneDifficulties#friendlyStaff#valueForMoney#seriousComplaints
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Arrive very early if using the walk-in service, as waits of several hours are repeatedly mentioned.
- Check current consultation hours before travelling, and consider emailing if the phone is not answered.
- Allow extra time for parking, especially during busy morning drop-off periods.
- For surgery or dental procedures, ask for clear written and verbal aftercare instructions before leaving.
- If your pet needs urgent or after-hours care, reviews suggest going directly to an emergency vet hospital.
Other areas this clinic treats
Common conditions in each area
Conditions commonly treated here
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Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Cats
Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Dogs
Abortion, Termination of Pregnancy
Breeding, Timing
Cryptorchidism
Eclampsia
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Opening Hours
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| 07:30〜17:00 |
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Hours notice
Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Great South Vets is in Papatoetoe, Auckland 2025. No nearby train, ferry or light-rail station was found within walking distance, so driving is likely the simplest option, or you can check Google Maps for the nearest bus route. No nearby paid parking lot was found in Google Places; street parking is typically available in the suburb, but check local signage and allow extra time because reviews mention limited parking.
Great South Vets is listed as open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. Hours can change, and reviews mention some confusion around consultation hours, so check the clinic's website or call ahead to confirm before travelling.
You can contact Great South Vets by phone on (09) 278 4165 or through its website at https://www.greatsouthvets.co.nz/. Reviews mention that getting through by phone can sometimes be difficult, so using email or the website may also help.
To book an appointment at Great South Vets, use the clinic's website or call to enquire about the current booking process. Reviews describe a busy walk-in queue system, so if you are using walk-in care, arrive early and allow for a long wait.
Consultation fees vary by clinic in New Zealand and are not regulated by a government fee schedule. ACC covers human personal injury only and does not cover pets, so call Great South Vets for a current quote and ask for an itemised written estimate before procedures such as surgery or dental work. Pet owners commonly rely on private pet insurance or payment-plan options in general, but you should confirm any available options directly with the clinic.
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 cash. Some clinics may also support pet-insurance claims or payment plans, but call ahead to confirm what Great South Vets currently accepts.
The provided hours list Great South Vets as open weekdays only, and the review summary suggests owners go directly to an emergency vet hospital for urgent or after-hours care. If your pet is seriously unwell outside normal hours, contact an emergency veterinary hospital rather than waiting.
Great South Vets is known in the review data for affordable desexing and neutering, vaccinations, parasite treatment, dental checks and extractions, rabbit desexing and vaccination, wound care, basic treatment, and sedated nail clipping. For any procedure, ask what is included and request written aftercare instructions before leaving.
Great South Vets has a 4.1 out of 5 rating from 1,591 reviews, with strongly mixed feedback. Pet owners often praise the clinic for affordable care, value for money, caring staff and practical aftercare notes, while common concerns include long waits, limited parking, phone difficulties, unclear hours, mixed communication and some serious complaints about aftercare or outcomes.
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