Fox Street, 4102, 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 consistently praised the team for being caring, friendly, professional and genuinely gentle with both pets and people. Many reviews describe vets and nurses going the extra mile, communicating clearly, listening carefully, and helping animals feel calmer during stressful visits. There is strong praise for knowledgeable care, successful treatment outcomes, urgent help when pets were very unwell, and particular confidence around rabbit care and surgery.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, but a small number raise serious concerns. A few owners felt dismissed, poorly communicated with, or unhappy about treatment recommendations, including one case where surgery was suggested before adequate checks were described. Pricing is mixed: several owners found the clinic affordable or fair, while others felt costs or estimates were too high, and one review reported a painful wait despite having an appointment for a very unwell dog.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Rabbit and small-animal medicine
- Urgent and emergency vet care
- Surgery and post-operative care
- End-of-life and palliative support
- Cat and dog general practice
- Rescue kitten care
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#friendlyStaff#knowledgeableVets#rabbitSavvy#clearCommunication#emergencyCare#surgeryCare#gentleHandling#supportiveTeam#highlyRecommended#affordableForSome#pricingConcerns#appointmentDelays#professionalService#loyalClients
Overall Ratings
🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- If your pet is very unwell, call ahead and explain the urgency; several owners said the team fitted urgent cases in quickly.
- Rabbit owners may find this clinic especially worth considering, as multiple reviews mention strong rabbit knowledge and care.
- Ask for a clear estimate before procedures, especially surgery or after-hours care, as pricing experiences were mixed.
- For complex treatment recommendations, ask what checks or tests support the plan so you understand the options.
- If you value calm, empathetic handling, many owners describe the team as gentle with nervous, elderly or very sick pets.
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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Hours notice
Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Parking
Evers Swindell Reserve
202mClive 4102, New Zealand
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.
Clive Cottage Veterinary Clinic is in Clive, Hawke's Bay 4102. No train, ferry or light-rail station was found within easy 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 search data; street parking is typically available in this suburb, but check local signage before leaving your car.
Clive Cottage Veterinary Clinic is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, and Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Sunday hours were not listed in the provided information, so check the clinic's website before visiting outside normal hours.
You can contact Clive Cottage Veterinary Clinic by calling (06) 651 2345. The clinic's website is http://www.clivevets.co.nz/.
To book an appointment at Clive Cottage Veterinary Clinic, use the clinic's website or call to enquire. If your pet is very unwell, explain the urgency when booking, as reviews mention the team helping urgent cases when possible.
Consultation fees at Clive Cottage Veterinary Clinic are set by the clinic and can vary, because veterinary fees in New Zealand are not regulated and there is no government-published fee schedule. Call the clinic for a current quote, and ask for an itemised written estimate before procedures such as surgery or urgent treatment. ACC covers human personal injury only and does not cover pets, so owners usually rely on private pet insurance or payment-plan options in general terms, where available.
Most New Zealand vet clinics commonly accept EFTPOS, Visa / Mastercard, contactless tap-and-go such as payWave or PayPass, Apple Pay / Google Pay, and sometimes cash, but you should call ahead to confirm what Clive Cottage Veterinary Clinic currently accepts. Some clinics may also support pet-insurance claims or payment-plan options, but this was not specified in the provided clinic data.
Clive Cottage Veterinary Clinic is associated in the review summary with rabbit and small-animal medicine, urgent and emergency vet care, surgery and post-operative care, end-of-life and palliative support, cat and dog general practice, and rescue kitten care. Rabbit owners may especially want to enquire, as multiple reviews mention strong rabbit knowledge and care.
Clive Cottage Veterinary Clinic is rated 4.8 out of 5.0 from 256 reviews. Pet owners often praise the team as caring, friendly, professional, knowledgeable and gentle, with strong feedback for communication, urgent help, rabbit care and surgery; a small number of reviews mention concerns about communication, appointment waits and pricing, so it is sensible to ask clear questions and request estimates before treatment.
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Last updated: 16 July 2026