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Owner Review Summary
Distilled from Google reviews — see what pet owners actually say
👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners consistently praised the clinic for compassionate, animal-first care, with many describing the vet and team as knowledgeable, skilled, professional and honest. Several long-term clients mentioned years or even decades of trusted care, and reviews highlight good outcomes for dental work, surgery, abscesses, urinary issues, eye growth removal, nervous pets and end-of-life support. Staff were often described as helpful, caring, friendly and clear in their communication, with a strong sense that pets are treated as the priority.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, but there are a few serious concerns. One owner reported a rude and rough experience with a new puppy and said they would not return, while another complained that their cat smelled of urine after neutering and that they saw mould on the walls. Pricing was only mentioned by a small number of reviewers, but those who did mention it described the fees as reasonable or good value.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Compassionate small animal care
- Dental cleaning and tooth extraction
- Cat surgery and medical care
- Emergency and after-hours support
- Home end-of-life care
- Care for nervous or scared pets
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Overall Ratings
* Aspects marked with an asterisk are mentioned in too few reviews — scores are indicative only.
🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- If your pet is nervous, mention this when booking, as reviewers noted patient and accommodating handling for scared animals.
- Ask direct questions about treatment options; reviewers describe the advice as honest, blunt and focused on the animal’s health.
- For urgent situations, call as early as possible, as reviewers reported help outside usual hours in emergencies.
- If facility cleanliness is important to you, consider checking the clinic environment during your visit, as one review raised a concern about urine smell and mould.
- Discuss costs upfront; the few reviewers who mentioned pricing found it reasonable or good value.
Other areas this clinic treats
Common conditions in each area
Conditions commonly treated here
Note: this content is for general reference only — it is not a diagnosis.
Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Cats
Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Dogs
Abortion, Termination of Pregnancy
Breeding, Timing
Cryptorchidism
Eclampsia
Contact
Opening Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| 08:00〜18:00 | |||||||
| 09:30〜12:30 |
Hours notice
Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the questions pet owners ask most often — tap a question to read the full answer. For other concerns, please consult a licensed veterinarian.
Lakeside Veterinary Centre is in Whitby, Porirua, Wellington 5024. No nearby train, ferry or light-rail station was found within easy walking distance, so driving is likely the simplest option, or you can check Google Maps for the nearest bus route. Street parking is typically available in this suburb, but check local signage when you arrive.
Lakeside Veterinary Centre is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Saturday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. No Sunday hours were provided, so call ahead to confirm availability before visiting outside these times.
You can contact Lakeside Veterinary Centre by calling (04) 234 8944. No website was provided in the clinic data, so phone contact is the most reliable option listed.
To book an appointment at Lakeside Veterinary Centre, call the clinic to request a suitable consultation time. If your pet is nervous or scared, mention this when booking, as reviewers noted patient and accommodating care for anxious animals.
Veterinary consultation fees in New Zealand vary by clinic and are not regulated by a government fee schedule. Call Lakeside Veterinary Centre for a current quote, and for dental work, surgery or other procedures, ask for an itemised written estimate before treatment. After-hours or emergency help is typically more expensive, and pet owners may also wish to ask generally about private pet insurance or payment-plan options.
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, but call ahead to confirm the payment options available at Lakeside Veterinary Centre.
Reviews mention emergency and after-hours support from Lakeside Veterinary Centre. For an urgent situation, call as early as possible to check whether the team can help and what the after-hours process and fees are.
Lakeside Veterinary Centre is highly reviewed, with a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 61 reviews. Pet owners commonly praised compassionate, animal-first care, knowledgeable veterinary advice, helpful staff, dental and surgical outcomes, support for nervous pets, and end-of-life care. A small number of reviews raised concerns about rough handling or cleanliness, so owners who are sensitive to these issues may wish to discuss expectations during their visit.
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