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15 Whitford Road, Howick, 2014, New Zealand
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners most often praised the team for being kind, gentle and compassionate with anxious, elderly, sick and end-of-life pets. Many reviews describe vets who are thorough, knowledgeable and clear in their explanations, with strong confidence in treatment plans, surgery updates, aftercare and follow-up. Several long-term clients say they have stayed for years because their pets are treated with care and attention.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, but a small number of concerns were raised. Most issues relate to reception or front-desk communication, especially around lateness, emergency triage, payment handling and phone systems. A few owners also felt costs were high or poorly quoted, and there were isolated concerns about emergency availability, driveway access, and the clinic no longer seeing rabbits or other exotic pets.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Cat and dog general practice
- Dental checks and tooth extractions
- Vaccinations and puppy care
- Minor surgery and procedure aftercare
- Urgent sick-pet consultations
- End-of-life care
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#friendlyStaff#clearCommunication#knowledgeableVets#thoroughExams#gentleHandling#longTermClients#sameDayAppointments#urgentCare#dentalCare#surgeryAftercare#endOfLifeSupport#receptionConcerns#pricingConcerns#goodParking#petOwnerReassurance
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Ring ahead for urgent cases, as several owners were fitted in quickly but walk-in emergency availability can vary.
- Ask for a clear cost estimate before procedures, especially surgery or dental work, as pricing feedback is mixed.
- If your pet is anxious, mention this when booking; many reviews praise the team’s calm, gentle handling.
- Check whether the clinic currently treats your pet species before booking, as one review says rabbits and exotics were no longer seen.
- Confirm contact details and reminder settings at reception if more than one owner is linked to the pet’s record.
Other areas this clinic treats
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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
Contact
Opening Hours
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| 08:00〜18:00 | |||||||
| 08:30〜13:00 |
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Hours notice
Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Parking
Fencible Drive Car Park
558mFencible Drive, Howick, Auckland 2014, New Zealand
Rices Mall Car Park
586m1/21 Central Terrace, Howick, Auckland 2014, New Zealand
Moore Street Car Park
654mFencible Drive, Howick, Auckland 2014, New Zealand
Frequently Asked Questions
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Pet Doctors (Howick) is located in Howick, Auckland 2014. No train, ferry or light-rail station was found within walking distance, so driving or checking Google Maps for the nearest bus route is the most practical option. Street parking is typically available in the suburb, but check local signage before leaving your car.
Pet Doctors (Howick) is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Saturday from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. Sunday hours are not listed in the provided information, so check the clinic website or call ahead to confirm before visiting.
You can contact Pet Doctors (Howick) by calling (09) 537 1002. You can also visit the clinic website at https://petdoctorshowick.co.nz/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb for more information.
To book an appointment at Pet Doctors (Howick), contact the clinic directly or use the clinic website. If your pet is unwell, anxious, elderly, or needs urgent care, mention this when booking so the team can advise on timing and preparation.
Consultation fees at Pet Doctors (Howick) are not listed in the provided information, and veterinary fees in New Zealand vary by clinic and are not government-regulated. ACC covers human personal injury only and does not cover pets, so call the clinic for a current quote and ask for an itemised written estimate before procedures such as dental work or surgery. Pet owners may also wish to ask generally about private pet insurance or payment-plan options, without assuming the clinic offers a specific provider.
The specific payment methods for Pet Doctors (Howick) are not listed in the provided information. 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, but call ahead to confirm before your visit.
The provided information mentions urgent sick-pet consultations and same-day appointments in some reviews, but it does not confirm a dedicated after-hours emergency service. Ring ahead for urgent cases, as walk-in emergency availability can vary and the clinic can advise whether your pet should be seen there or referred elsewhere.
Pet Doctors (Howick) has a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 215 reviews. Owners often praise the team for compassionate care, gentle handling, clear explanations, thorough exams, dental care, surgery aftercare and end-of-life support, while some feedback mentions front-desk communication, pricing clarity and emergency availability concerns.
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Last updated: 16 July 2026