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1 Oliver Street, 3450, New Zealand
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Owner Review Summary
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners most consistently praised the team for being friendly, compassionate and professional, especially during stressful emergencies and end-of-life visits. Many reviews describe vets and nurses who explain what is happening, give useful advice, treat pets gently, and provide thorough care for cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, alpacas, cattle and other animals. Several owners also valued being fitted in quickly, including weekends, Sundays, after-hours or while travelling, and long-term clients repeatedly said they would keep returning.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, but a small number raise serious concerns around pricing, consent and unresolved diagnoses. A few owners felt costs were high or unexpected, wanted clearer estimates before treatment or medication, and one complained about a call-out fee; isolated negative reviews also describe insensitive front-desk handling and dissatisfaction after repeat visits without a clear answer. Pet owners who are cost-sensitive may want to ask for estimates and treatment options during the consultation.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Emergency and after-hours care
- Compassionate end-of-life care
- Dental examinations and cleaning
- Cat and dog general practice
- Large animal and farm animal care
- Bird, rabbit and alpaca care
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#friendlyStaff#professionalVets#clearAdvice#emergencyAppointments#afterHoursCare#endOfLifeSupport#thoroughCare#quickAppointments#longTermClients#reasonablePricing#unexpectedCosts#cleanPremises#goodFacilities#multiSpeciesCare#highlyRecommended
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Ask for a cost estimate for consultations, medication and procedures before treatment begins, as a few owners reported unexpected bills.
- If your pet needs urgent help, call even on weekends or after hours, as multiple reviews mention quick fitting-in for emergencies.
- For end-of-life appointments, let the team know what your family needs; reviewers described private, respectful and compassionate support.
- If you are new to the area or travelling, mention this when booking, as several first-time or visiting owners were accommodated quickly.
- For less common animals such as birds, rabbits, alpacas or farm animals, explain the species and issue clearly when booking so the right vet can be arranged.
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Conditions commonly treated here
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Deciduous Teeth, Persistent (Retained)
Dentigerous Cyst
Enamel Hypoplasia/Hypocalcification
Feline Stomatitis-Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis (FCGS)
Gingival Enlargement/Hyperplasia
Halitosis
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Opening Hours
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Hours notice
Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Parking
Te Koo Utu Lake Parking
538m47 Albert Street, Leamington, Cambridge 3434, New Zealand
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cambridge Veterinary Services is in Cambridge, Waikato 3434. No train, ferry or light-rail station was found within walking distance, so driving is likely the most practical option, or you can check Google Maps for the nearest bus route. No nearby paid parking lot was found in the provided data; street parking is typically available in the area, but check local signage before leaving your vehicle.
Cambridge Veterinary Services is open Monday to Wednesday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, and Sunday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Hours can change on public holidays, so call ahead to confirm before visiting.
You can contact Cambridge Veterinary Services by calling 07 827 7099 or visiting its website at http://cambridgevets.co.nz/. Calling is the best option for urgent veterinary concerns, appointment availability or current service information.
You can book an appointment at Cambridge Veterinary Services by calling the clinic or using the contact options on its website. When booking, tell the team your pet's species, symptoms, how urgent the issue is, and whether you are a new client or travelling through Cambridge.
Veterinary consultation fees in New Zealand vary by clinic and are not regulated by a government fee schedule. Call Cambridge Veterinary Services for a current quote, and ask for an itemised written estimate before procedures, medication or ongoing treatment. After-hours or emergency care is typically more expensive than a standard appointment. Pet owners may also want to ask generally about private pet insurance or payment-plan options, as these vary by provider and 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 sometimes cash, but payment options should be confirmed directly with the clinic. Some clinics may also support pet-insurance claims or payment plans, so ask ahead if you need that flexibility.
Cambridge Veterinary Services is associated with emergency and after-hours care in the provided review summary. If your pet needs urgent help, call to enquire before travelling so the team can advise whether to come in, wait for an appointment, or seek immediate emergency support.
Cambridge Veterinary Services is described as offering cat and dog general practice, dental examinations and cleaning, emergency and after-hours care, compassionate end-of-life care, large animal and farm animal care, and care for birds, rabbits and alpacas. If your animal is less common or needs farm-animal support, explain the species and issue when booking so the right vet can be arranged.
Street parking is typically available near Cambridge Veterinary Services, based on the provided parking information. No nearby paid parking lot was found in the Google Places search, so allow a little extra time and check parking signs for time limits or restrictions.
Cambridge Veterinary Services is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 245 reviews. Pet owners frequently praise the friendly, compassionate and professional team, clear advice, gentle handling, emergency support and end-of-life care, while a small number of reviews mention concerns about pricing, consent and wanting clearer estimates before treatment.
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Last updated: 16 July 2026