89 reviews
400d High Street, 7120, New Zealand
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Owner Review Summary
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the team’s compassion, kindness and calm communication, especially during stressful surgery, illness and end-of-life visits. Several reviews describe skilled, professional care with good outcomes, including surgery recovery, dental treatment for a tiny-mouthed dog, castration aftercare, nail care and practical travel advice. Front-desk and nursing staff were often noted for being warm, reassuring and gentle with pets, with treats, cuddles and clear explanations helping owners feel at ease.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
The reviews are overwhelmingly positive and do not raise recurring complaints. Only a few practical details are mentioned: pricing is discussed by just two owners, both positively, and convenience is only lightly evidenced through responsiveness, drop-in help while travelling and quick follow-up care. No review specifically comments on cleanliness or hygiene, so there is no evidence-based concern to report on that aspect.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Surgery and post-operative recovery
- Dental scale, polish and sealant care
- End-of-life and euthanasia support
- Small dog dental care
- Nurse-led nail care
- Urgent travel-related illness support
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#clearCommunication#kindStaff#professionalTeam#surgeryRecovery#dentalCare#endOfLifeSupport#reassuringNurses#friendlyReception#reasonablePricing#responsiveCare#followUpIncluded#highlyRecommended#smallDogCare
Overall Ratings
* Aspects marked with an asterisk are mentioned in too few reviews — scores are indicative only.
🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Expect a strong focus on emotional support during difficult appointments, including end-of-life care.
- If your pet is anxious, mention this early; reviews suggest staff are gentle, reassuring and attentive to nervous pets and owners.
- Ask the nurse or vet to talk you through aftercare, as owners valued the clear explanations after procedures.
- For costs and follow-up checks, confirm what is included at the time of treatment, as one owner was pleasantly surprised by included check-ups.
- Travellers with an unwell pet may still find the team responsive, based on reviews describing helpful advice and drop-in support.
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
Contact
Opening Hours
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| 09:00〜14:00 |
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Hours notice
Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Parking
Decks Reserve Car Park - free
230m151A High Street, Motueka 7120, New Zealand
Frequently Asked Questions
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Tasman Bay Vets is located in Motueka, Tasman 7120. No train, ferry or light-rail station was found within walking distance, so driving is likely the easiest option; you can also check Google Maps for the nearest bus route. Street parking is typically available in the area, but check local signs before leaving your vehicle.
Tasman Bay Vets is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, and Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The provided hours do not list Sunday opening, so call ahead to confirm availability before visiting.
You can contact Tasman Bay Vets by phone on (03) 528 4477 or visit their website at https://www.tasmanvets.co.nz/.
You can book an appointment with Tasman Bay Vets by contacting the clinic directly or using the details on their website. If your pet is unwell, recovering from surgery, or you are travelling through Motueka, call to enquire about the most suitable appointment time.
Veterinary consultation fees in New Zealand vary by clinic and are not regulated by a government fee schedule. There is no public scheme, including ACC, that covers pet veterinary care, so call Tasman Bay Vets for a current quote and ask for an itemised written estimate before procedures. Pet insurance and payment-plan options are available in New Zealand generally, but you should confirm directly what applies to your visit.
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 sometimes cash. Some clinics may also support pet-insurance claims or payment plans, so call ahead to confirm what Tasman Bay Vets currently accepts.
Reviews mention Tasman Bay Vets helping with surgery and post-operative recovery, dental scale, polish and sealant care, end-of-life and euthanasia support, small dog dental care, nurse-led nail care, and urgent travel-related illness support. Ask the clinic directly whether the service your pet needs is available for your pet's specific case.
Tasman Bay Vets is rated 4.9 out of 5.0 from 16 reviews. Pet owners praised the team's compassion, kindness, calm communication, professional care, reassuring nurses and friendly reception, especially around surgery, dental treatment, nail care, travel-related illness and end-of-life visits.
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