Far North Vets (Ltd)

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👍What Pet Owners Praised

Owners consistently praised the team as friendly, helpful, compassionate and professional. Several reviews describe pets being well cared for through surgery, dental work, triage, routine treatments and difficult health situations, with owners feeling supported and reassured. People also valued the clinic’s willingness to accommodate nervous owners and animals, and several reviewers said they would keep coming back or highly recommend the team.

💬Common Feedback & Suggestions

The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with no repeated complaints about care quality, staff manner or outcomes. Only one review touched on cost, noting that paying the bill could be tough but praising the team for helping find a workable solution. Cleanliness was not specifically mentioned, and convenience feedback was limited mainly to praise for after-hours support.

🏥Clinic Specialties

  • Major surgery recovery care
  • Dental surgery
  • After-hours triage and urgent care
  • Flea treatments and vaccinations
  • Family pet and livestock care

🏷️Keywords

#friendlyStaff#compassionateCare#helpfulTeam#professionalCare#surgeryRecovery#dentalSurgery#afterHoursService#clearSupport#nervousPetSupport#paymentFlexibility#routineVaccinations#fleaTreatments#loyalClients#highlyRecommended#livestockCare

Overall Ratings

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

🐾Tips for Pet Owners

  • If your pet or you are nervous, let the team know, as reviewers found them accommodating and reassuring.
  • Ask early about payment options if the bill may be difficult to manage, as one owner praised their flexibility.
  • For urgent concerns, check their after-hours arrangements, which were specifically praised for triage and calm care.
  • This clinic appears well suited for both routine care such as flea treatments and vaccinations, and more stressful procedures such as dental or other surgery.
📊 **Overall Ratings** - Medical Expertise: 100% satisfied (n=10) - Service Attitude: 100% satisfied (n=16) - Convenience: 100% satisfied (n=1) - Pricing: 100% satisfied (n=1) - Cleanliness: 100% satisfied (n=0) - Recommendability: 100% satisfied (n=5) 👍 **What Pet Owners Praised** Owners consistently praised the team as friendly, helpful, compassionate and professional. Several reviews describe pets being well cared for through surgery, dental work, triage, routine treatments and difficult health situations, with owners feeling supported and reassured. People also valued the clinic’s willingness to accommodate nervous owners and animals, and several reviewers said they would keep coming back or highly recommend the team. 💬 **Common Feedback & Suggestions** The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with no repeated complaints about care quality, staff manner or outcomes. Only one review touched on cost, noting that paying the bill could be tough but praising the team for helping find a workable solution. Cleanliness was not specifically mentioned, and convenience feedback was limited mainly to praise for after-hours support. 🏥 **Clinic Specialties** - Major surgery recovery care - Dental surgery - After-hours triage and urgent care - Flea treatments and vaccinations - Family pet and livestock care 🏷️ **Tags** #friendlyStaff #compassionateCare #helpfulTeam #professionalCare #surgeryRecovery #dentalSurgery #afterHoursService #clearSupport #nervousPetSupport #paymentFlexibility #routineVaccinations #fleaTreatments #loyalClients #highlyRecommended #livestockCare 🐾 **Tips for Pet Owners** - If your pet or you are nervous, let the team know, as reviewers found them accommodating and reassuring. - Ask early about payment options if the bill may be difficult to manage, as one owner praised their flexibility. - For urgent concerns, check their after-hours arrangements, which were specifically praised for triage and calm care. - This clinic appears well suited for both routine care such as flea treatments and vaccinations, and more stressful procedures such as dental or other surgery.

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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
09 408 0405
Official website
farnorthvets.co.nz/

Opening Hours

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
08:00〜17:00
09:00〜12:00
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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

20 Empire Street, Kaitaia 0410, New Zealand

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Parking

Old Pak'n'Save Car Park

324m
116/118 Commerce Street, Kaitaia 0410, New Zealand

Public carpark

326m
16 Matthews Avenue, Kaitaia 0410, New Zealand

Frequently Asked Questions

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Far North Vets (Ltd) is in Kaitaia, Northland 0410. No train, ferry or light-rail station was found within walking distance, so driving is likely the simplest option; you can also check Google Maps for the nearest bus route. Street parking is typically available nearby, but check local signage before leaving your vehicle.

Far North Vets (Ltd) is open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, and Saturday from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Sunday hours are not listed, so call ahead to confirm availability before visiting.

You can contact Far North Vets (Ltd) by calling (09) 408 0405 or by visiting their website at http://www.farnorthvets.co.nz/.

To book an appointment at Far North Vets (Ltd), call the clinic during opening hours or use the contact options on their website. For urgent concerns, ask about their after-hours triage arrangements.

Veterinary consultation fees in New Zealand vary by clinic and are not government-regulated. There is no public scheme or ACC cover for pet veterinary care, and no government-published vet fee schedule. Call Far North Vets (Ltd) for a current quote, and for surgery, dental work or other procedures, ask for an itemised written estimate. After-hours or urgent care fees are typically higher. Pet owners often use private pet insurance or payment-plan options in general, but you should confirm directly what payment support is available.

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 cash. Some clinics may also support pet-insurance claims or payment plans; call ahead to confirm the current options at Far North Vets (Ltd).

Far North Vets (Ltd) is praised in reviews for after-hours triage and urgent care support. If your pet needs urgent help outside normal opening hours, call to enquire about their current after-hours arrangements before travelling in.

Far North Vets (Ltd) is associated with family pet and livestock care, flea treatments, vaccinations, dental surgery, major surgery recovery care, and after-hours triage or urgent care. For a specific concern, call to check whether the clinic can provide the service your animal needs.

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Last updated: 16 July 2026