418 reviews
53 Rutherford Street, Melling, 5010, New Zealand
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the vets and nurses as kind, knowledgeable and calm, with many saying their pets were treated gently and thoroughly. Reviewers often highlighted clear explanations, careful discussion of treatment options, strong support during euthanasia and cremation, and good outcomes for sick or injured pets. Several also valued the team’s willingness to help at short notice, including urgent appointments, weekends and end-of-life situations.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, but a small number raised concerns about long waits, rushed appointments, difficulty getting follow-up from reception, and not being accepted as a new or referral client. Pricing was mostly mentioned in passing, with mixed views: some owners appreciated fair bills, payment plans or avoiding unnecessary costs, while others felt charges were high or unexpected. One review also described a poor access experience around mask exemption rules, and another felt front-desk manner could vary.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Cat medicine and senior cat care
- Urgent and short-notice appointments
- End-of-life care and cremation support
- Surgery and post-operative care
- Diagnostic work-ups and second opinions
- Behaviour-sensitive handling for nervous pets
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#knowledgeableVets#clearCommunication#gentleHandling#urgentAppointments#endOfLifeSupport#catFriendly#thoroughConsults#friendlyStaff#trustedLongTermCare#surgeryCare#paymentOptions#parkingAvailable#longWaits#pricingConcerns#receptionFollowUp
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Book ahead where possible, as a few owners mentioned busy periods and waits after appointment time.
- If your pet is anxious or fear-aggressive, ask about allowing extra consult time; reviewers reported patient, low-stress handling.
- For urgent illness, call promptly, as several owners were fitted in at short notice, including weekends or near closing.
- Ask for a clear estimate and confirm any extra charges, especially for medication preparation, food or follow-up care.
- Cat owners may appreciate the quieter cat waiting space mentioned in reviews.
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
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Opening Hours
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| 08:00〜19:00 |
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Hours notice
Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Parking
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Catmed is in Melling, Lower Hutt 5010. No street address was provided in the supplied data, and no train, ferry or light-rail station was found within walking distance, so driving or checking Google Maps for the nearest bus route is the best option; street parking is typically available in this suburb, but check local signage when you arrive.
Catmed is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Saturday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Sunday hours were not listed in the supplied data, so call ahead to confirm before visiting on a weekend.
You can contact Catmed by calling (04) 569 8830. You can also visit the clinic website at https://www.petvet.net.nz/ for online information before getting in touch.
To book an appointment at Catmed, call the clinic or use the contact options on its website. Reviews suggest the team may help with urgent or short-notice appointments when possible, but it is still best to book ahead because some owners reported busy periods and waits.
Consultation fees vary by clinic in New Zealand and are not regulated by a government veterinary fee schedule. There is no public scheme for pet vet care, and ACC covers human personal injury only, not pets; call Catmed for a current quote and ask for an itemised written estimate for procedures, medicines or follow-up care. Pet insurance or payment-plan providers may help owners manage costs, but confirm any options directly before treatment.
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 you should call ahead to confirm Catmed's current payment options. Some clinics can also discuss pet-insurance claims or payment plans, depending on their policies.
Catmed is associated in the supplied review summary with cat medicine and senior cat care, urgent and short-notice appointments, end-of-life care and cremation support, surgery and post-operative care, diagnostic work-ups, second opinions, and behaviour-sensitive handling for nervous pets.
Catmed is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 418 reviews in the supplied data. Owners often praise the kind, knowledgeable vets and nurses, gentle handling, clear explanations, support during euthanasia and cremation, and help with sick, injured or anxious pets; a smaller number mention waits, reception follow-up issues, pricing concerns or difficulty being accepted as a new or referral client.
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Last updated: 16 July 2026