125 reviews
8 Richmond Street, 9710, New Zealand
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Owner Review Summary
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the team as caring, friendly, helpful and welcoming, with many comments about staff putting pets first and taking time to explain things. Several reviews point to capable veterinary care, including good advice, knowledgeable and experienced staff, careful handling of older or shy animals, and a puppy improving quickly after post-surgery nausea treatment. Convenience also came through positively where mentioned, with quick appointments, being seen within the hour, collection phone calls, easy location and plenty of parking.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, but there was one serious concern about a nail clipping being done in reception, with the dog reportedly muzzled, restrained by several staff and left frightened afterwards. Apart from that, common complaints were not evident. Pricing and facilities were barely discussed, so those areas have limited evidence beyond one owner calling it the best priced vet in Gore and no direct comments about cleanliness.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- General veterinary care
- Post-surgery follow-up care
- Pet health advice and explanations
- Care for older dogs
- Handling shy or anxious pets
- Cat care
🏷️Keywords
#caringStaff#friendlyTeam#helpfulService#clearAdvice#quickAppointments#easyParking#goodValue#experiencedStaff#gentleHandling#trustedVets#highlyRecommended#petFirstCare#postSurgeryCare#catCare#seniorDogCare#restraintConcern
Overall Ratings
* Aspects marked with an asterisk are mentioned in too few reviews — scores are indicative only.
🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- If your pet needs urgent attention, call as reviews mention quick appointments and even being seen within the hour.
- Ask the team to talk through treatment and aftercare, as owners often valued their advice and explanations.
- For anxious pets, discuss handling preferences before procedures, especially for nail clips or restraint-sensitive visits.
- Use the parking on site or nearby, as reviewers found the clinic easy to find with plenty of parking.
- Expect strong service and caring communication, but note that pricing evidence is limited to one positive review.
Other areas this clinic treats
Common conditions in each area
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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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Combined Vet Services (Gore) Ltd is in Gore, Southland 9710. No train, ferry or light-rail station was found within walking distance, so driving is usually the most practical option; street parking is typically available nearby, but check local signage, or use Google Maps to find the nearest bus route.
Combined Vet Services (Gore) Ltd is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. Opening hours can change on public holidays, so call ahead to confirm before visiting.
You can contact Combined Vet Services (Gore) Ltd by calling 03 208 0140 or visiting the clinic website at https://cvsgore.co.nz/.
To book an appointment at Combined Vet Services (Gore) Ltd, call the clinic or use the contact options on its website. Reviews mention quick appointments and being seen promptly, but availability depends on the day and the urgency of your pet's condition.
Consultation fees vary by clinic in New Zealand and are not regulated by a government fee schedule. Call to enquire for a current quote, and for procedures ask for an itemised written estimate before 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.
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 call ahead to confirm what Combined Vet Services (Gore) Ltd accepts. Some clinics may also support pet-insurance claims or payment plans, but this should be checked directly with the clinic.
Street parking is typically available near Combined Vet Services (Gore) Ltd in Gore. No nearby paid parking lot was found in the provided search data, so check local parking signs before leaving your vehicle.
Combined Vet Services (Gore) Ltd is associated with general veterinary care, post-surgery follow-up care, pet health advice and explanations, care for older dogs, support for shy or anxious pets, and cat care. If your pet has a specific condition or needs a procedure, call to enquire before booking.
Reviews suggest Combined Vet Services (Gore) Ltd has experience with older dogs and shy or anxious pets, with owners praising careful handling, clear advice and a pet-first approach. If your pet is sensitive to restraint, handling or nail clips, discuss your preferences with the team before the appointment.
Combined Vet Services (Gore) Ltd is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 74 reviews. Pet owners commonly praise the caring, friendly and helpful team, clear explanations, experienced veterinary care, quick appointments and easy parking, though one review raised a serious concern about a nail clipping and restraint experience.
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