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146 Antigua Street, Addington, 8024, New Zealand
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised a highly skilled, professional team handling complex cases, emergency surgery, major operations, imaging, oncology-related procedures, orthopaedic and spinal surgery, physiotherapy and recovery support. Many reviews describe compassionate care, clear explanations, regular updates and thoughtful follow-up after discharge. People often felt their pets were treated like family during stressful or end-of-life situations, and several credited the team with saving their pet’s life or restoring quality of life.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with very few recurring concerns. The main caution is cost: one owner felt overcharged for an after-hours visit, while others said the care was expensive but worthwhile or appreciated upfront discussion of costs. A few reviews imply travel and accommodation may be needed for referred specialist care, so owners should plan ahead for both logistics and budget.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Emergency and critical care surgery
- Specialist surgical referrals
- Spinal surgery and slipped disc care
- Advanced imaging and CT scans
- Tumour and mast cell treatment
- Physiotherapy and recovery support
🏷️Keywords
#specialistCare#emergencySurgery#compassionateCare#clearCommunication#regularUpdates#skilledSurgeons#postOpFollowUp#complexCases#lifeSavingCare#costTransparency#expensiveCare#supportiveStaff#referralCare#physiotherapy#petComfort
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Ask for a clear estimate before treatment, especially for after-hours or specialist procedures.
- Expect detailed explanations and updates during hospital stays, including post-operative progress where relevant.
- If travelling from outside Christchurch, allow for transport time and possible nearby accommodation.
- Bring referral notes, imaging or history from your regular vet to support continuity of care.
- Use follow-up calls and discharge advice to clarify recovery timelines, medication and activity limits.
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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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Hours notice
Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Parking
232 Antigua Street
548m234 Antigua Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
238 Antigua St Parking
550m238 Antigua Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Veterinary Surgical Specialties (Vetspecs) is located in Addington, Christchurch, Canterbury 8024. 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 supplied search data; street parking is typically available in Addington, but check local signage before leaving your car.
Veterinary Surgical Specialties (Vetspecs) is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. No weekend opening hours were provided in the source data, so call ahead to confirm availability before visiting outside weekday hours.
You can contact Veterinary Surgical Specialties (Vetspecs) by phone on (03) 777 7645 or visit their website at http://www.vsahospital.co.nz/.
To book an appointment at Veterinary Surgical Specialties (Vetspecs), contact the clinic directly or use the website to enquire. Because this is a specialist referral service, bring or arrange referral notes, imaging and your pet’s medical history from your regular vet where relevant.
Consultation fees vary by clinic in New Zealand and veterinary fees are not government-regulated. ACC covers human personal injury only and does not cover pets, and there is no government veterinary fee schedule. Call the clinic for a current quote, and ask for an itemised written estimate before specialist procedures, surgery, imaging or hospital care. After-hours or emergency care is typically more expensive. Pet owners may also want to ask generally about private pet insurance or payment-plan options, without assuming a specific provider is accepted.
Most New Zealand vet clinics commonly accept EFTPOS, Visa / Mastercard, contactless tap-and-go such as payWave or PayPass, Apple Pay / Google Pay and cash, but payment options can vary. Some clinics may also support pet-insurance claims or payment plans, so call ahead to confirm what Veterinary Surgical Specialties (Vetspecs) accepts before your appointment.
Veterinary Surgical Specialties (Vetspecs) is described as providing specialist surgical referral care, including emergency and critical care surgery, spinal surgery and slipped disc care, advanced imaging and CT scans, tumour and mast cell treatment, and physiotherapy and recovery support. Reviews also mention complex cases, major operations, orthopaedic and spinal surgery, oncology-related procedures and post-operative follow-up.
Veterinary Surgical Specialties (Vetspecs) is highly reviewed, with a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 79 reviews in the supplied data. Pet owners frequently praise the team’s specialist expertise, compassionate care, clear explanations, regular updates and follow-up after discharge. The main caution in reviews is cost, especially for specialist or after-hours care, so it is sensible to discuss estimates and logistics in advance.
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Last updated: 16 July 2026