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6 Hororata Road, Dunsandel 7657, New Zealand
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the team for being kind, patient, helpful and genuinely compassionate, especially with anxious pets and end-of-life situations. Many reviews describe skilled, knowledgeable vets who explain treatment clearly, give updates, offer sensible options and achieve good outcomes after procedures such as dental surgery, spaying and injury care. Several owners also valued being fitted in at short notice and felt the clinic offered fair or reasonable pricing.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with only a small number of concerns raised. One owner reported a significant price increase that was not explained until after the appointment, and another was unhappy with after-hours handling, the lack of apology afterwards and the manager's response. Cleanliness is not really discussed in the reviews, apart from one comment that pets felt comfortable there.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Dental care and extractions
- Desexing surgery
- Injury and wound surgery
- Senior pet and end-of-life care
- Anxious pet handling
- Small animal and calf care
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#patientTeam#friendlyStaff#clearCommunication#skilledVets#reasonablePricing#lastMinuteAppointments#dentalSurgery#endOfLifeSupport#anxiousPets#treatmentUpdates#goodOutcomes#costConsciousCare#highlyRecommended#afterHoursConcerns
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Ask for a clear quote before treatment, especially if you are cost-sensitive, as one review mentioned an unexpected price increase.
- If your pet is nervous, let the team know early; reviewers often praised their patience with anxious animals.
- For urgent issues, phone as early as possible, as several owners were fitted in quickly or at the last minute.
- Expect follow-up communication for some procedures, as multiple reviews mention updates or calls after treatment.
- If you need after-hours care, confirm exactly what support is available and where you may be referred.
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Selwyn Rakaia Vets - Dunsandel is in Dunsandel, Canterbury 7682. No train, ferry or light-rail station was found within walking distance, so driving is likely the most practical option; street parking is typically available in the suburb, but check local signage when you arrive. If you prefer public transport, check Google Maps for the nearest current bus route.
Selwyn Rakaia Vets - Dunsandel is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Weekend hours were not listed in the provided information, so call ahead to confirm if you need care outside weekday hours.
You can contact Selwyn Rakaia Vets - Dunsandel by phone on (03) 325 4444 or visit their website at http://www.srvets.co.nz/.
To book an appointment at Selwyn Rakaia Vets - Dunsandel, contact the clinic directly or use the website for more information. If your pet needs urgent attention, phone as early as possible, as reviewers mentioned the team sometimes fitted pets in at short notice.
Consultation fees vary by clinic in New Zealand and are not government regulated. There is no public scheme, ACC cover or government veterinary fee schedule for pet care, so call Selwyn Rakaia Vets - Dunsandel for a current quote and ask for an itemised written estimate before procedures. Pet owners commonly use private pet insurance or payment-plan options in New Zealand, but you should confirm any claim or payment arrangements directly with the clinic.
Most New Zealand veterinary clinics commonly accept EFTPOS, Visa or Mastercard, contactless tap-and-go such as payWave or PayPass, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and sometimes cash. Some clinics may also support pet-insurance claims or payment plans, but call ahead to confirm what Selwyn Rakaia Vets - Dunsandel currently accepts.
Selwyn Rakaia Vets - Dunsandel is associated with dental care and extractions, desexing surgery, injury and wound surgery, senior pet and end-of-life care, anxious pet handling, and small animal and calf care. Ask the clinic directly if your pet needs a specific treatment or procedure.
Selwyn Rakaia Vets - Dunsandel is highly reviewed, with a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 76 reviews. Pet owners often praise the team for compassionate care, patience with anxious pets, clear communication, skilled treatment, follow-up updates and reasonable pricing, although a small number of reviews mention concerns about unexpected cost changes and after-hours handling.
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Last updated: 16 July 2026