Green Island Veterinary Clinic

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Owner Review Summary

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👍What Pet Owners Praised

Owners most often praised the team for being friendly, kind, compassionate and helpful, especially during stressful visits and end-of-life care. Many reviews describe knowledgeable vets, clear advice, good communication, and strong care for cats and dogs, including surgery, emergency treatment, older pets, diet and weight support, and post-surgical recovery. Several long-term clients said they trusted the practice for years and would highly recommend it.

💬Common Feedback & Suggestions

The reviews are strongly positive overall, but a small group raised serious concerns about pricing, reception manner, communication during euthanasia arrangements, and perceived lack of care in difficult cases. A few owners felt costs were high or poor value, while others said the team worked with their budget and kept costs down where possible. There were no meaningful comments about cleanliness, so that area is not well evidenced by the reviews.

🏥Clinic Specialties

  • Emergency and urgent care
  • Euthanasia and end-of-life support
  • Surgery and post-surgical care
  • Cat medicine and care
  • Dog medicine and care
  • Diet and weight management

🏷️Keywords

#compassionateCare#friendlyStaff#clearCommunication#knowledgeableVets#emergencyCare#endOfLifeSupport#surgeryCare#postSurgeryRecovery#catCare#dogCare#shortNoticeAppointments#budgetAwareOptions#pricingConcerns#mixedReceptionExperience#longTermClients#strongRecommendations

Overall Ratings

* Aspects marked with an asterisk are mentioned in too few reviews — scores are indicative only.

🐾Tips for Pet Owners

  • Call early if your pet needs urgent attention, as several owners said the clinic fitted pets in at short notice.
  • Ask for a clear estimate and treatment options upfront, especially for surgery, ear issues, desexing or emergency care.
  • If cost is a concern, mention your budget early; some reviewers said options were discussed and costs were managed where possible.
  • For euthanasia appointments, confirm the booking details, process and required permissions in advance to avoid extra stress.
  • Bring any prior treatment history or medication details, as reviews mention follow-up care, second opinions and ongoing conditions.
📊 **Overall Ratings** - Medical Expertise: 92% satisfied (n=52) - Service Attitude: 93% satisfied (n=96) - Convenience: 91% satisfied (n=11) - Pricing: 40% satisfied (n=10) - Cleanliness: 85% satisfied (n=0) - Recommendability: 82% satisfied (n=22) 👍 **What Pet Owners Praised** Owners most often praised the team for being friendly, kind, compassionate and helpful, especially during stressful visits and end-of-life care. Many reviews describe knowledgeable vets, clear advice, good communication, and strong care for cats and dogs, including surgery, emergency treatment, older pets, diet and weight support, and post-surgical recovery. Several long-term clients said they trusted the practice for years and would highly recommend it. 💬 **Common Feedback & Suggestions** The reviews are strongly positive overall, but a small group raised serious concerns about pricing, reception manner, communication during euthanasia arrangements, and perceived lack of care in difficult cases. A few owners felt costs were high or poor value, while others said the team worked with their budget and kept costs down where possible. There were no meaningful comments about cleanliness, so that area is not well evidenced by the reviews. 🏥 **Clinic Specialties** - Emergency and urgent care - Euthanasia and end-of-life support - Surgery and post-surgical care - Cat medicine and care - Dog medicine and care - Diet and weight management 🏷️ **Tags** #compassionateCare #friendlyStaff #clearCommunication #knowledgeableVets #emergencyCare #endOfLifeSupport #surgeryCare #postSurgeryRecovery #catCare #dogCare #shortNoticeAppointments #budgetAwareOptions #pricingConcerns #mixedReceptionExperience #longTermClients #strongRecommendations 🐾 **Tips for Pet Owners** - Call early if your pet needs urgent attention, as several owners said the clinic fitted pets in at short notice. - Ask for a clear estimate and treatment options upfront, especially for surgery, ear issues, desexing or emergency care. - If cost is a concern, mention your budget early; some reviewers said options were discussed and costs were managed where possible. - For euthanasia appointments, confirm the booking details, process and required permissions in advance to avoid extra stress. - Bring any prior treatment history or medication details, as reviews mention follow-up care, second opinions and ongoing conditions.

Other areas this clinic treats

Common conditions in each area

Conditions commonly treated here

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Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Cats

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Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Dogs

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Abortion, Termination of Pregnancy

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Breeding, Timing

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Cryptorchidism

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Contact

Clinic phone
03 488 2690

Opening Hours

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
08:00〜18:00
08:30〜16:30
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Hours notice

Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.

Map

Clinic Address

185A Main South Road, Green Island, Dunedin 9018, New Zealand

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Parking

Car Parking

151m
11 Shand Street, Green Island, Dunedin 9018, 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.

Green Island Veterinary Clinic is in Green Island, Dunedin, Otago 9018. No train, ferry or light-rail station was found within walking distance, so driving is likely the easiest option; street parking is typically available in the suburb, but check local signage. For public transport, check Google Maps for the nearest Dunedin bus route before you travel.

Green Island Veterinary Clinic is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Saturday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Sunday hours were not listed, so call ahead to confirm before visiting on a weekend or public holiday.

You can contact Green Island Veterinary Clinic by calling 03 488 2690. The clinic also lists its website as https://greenislandvets.co.nz/contact/ for contact information.

To book an appointment at Green Island Veterinary Clinic, call the clinic or use the contact details on its website. If your pet needs urgent attention, call early and explain the symptoms, as reviews mention that the team has fitted pets in at short notice.

Consultation fees vary by clinic in New Zealand and are not regulated, so call Green Island Veterinary Clinic for a current quote. There is no public or government scheme that covers pet veterinary care, ACC does not cover pets, and there is no government-published veterinary fee schedule. For procedures, surgery, urgent care or ongoing treatment, ask for an itemised written estimate before approving care; after-hours or urgent care fees are typically higher where emergency care is provided. Pet owners commonly use private pet insurance or payment-plan options in New Zealand, but call ahead to confirm what applies to your situation.

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, but call ahead to confirm Green Island Veterinary Clinic's current payment options. Some clinics may also support pet-insurance claims or payment plans, so ask before your appointment if you need to plan costs.

Green Island Veterinary Clinic is associated in reviews with emergency and urgent care, including pets being seen at short notice. Call to enquire as early as possible if your pet is unwell, and ask whether the clinic can see your pet during its listed hours or direct you to after-hours emergency support if needed.

Street parking is typically available around Green Island Veterinary Clinic in the Green Island suburb. No nearby paid parking lot was found in the provided Google Places parking search, so allow a little extra time and check street signage when you arrive.

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Last updated: 16 July 2026