349 reviews
56 Fraser Street, South, Tauranga 3112, New Zealand
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners most often praised the team for being caring, gentle, patient and supportive with both pets and worried families, including during end-of-life visits. Many reviews highlight a holistic, integrative approach, with owners appreciating natural options alongside conventional treatment, clear explanations, follow-up calls and practical home-care guidance. Positive outcomes mentioned include diagnosis after uncertainty elsewhere, surgery and dental recovery, allergy and airway management, acupuncture support, and care for rescue animals, birds and small pets.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
The reviews are mostly positive, but there is a noticeable group of serious negative comments, especially around handling, euthanasia-related decisions, ethics and communication during difficult cases. A few owners also raised concerns about high fees, unclear value, being charged without answers, unexpected treatment reactions, or feeling that costs and injection details were not explained well enough beforehand. Convenience feedback is limited, though some reviews mention the clinic being heavily booked, short-staffed, or keeping owners waiting in the consult room.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Holistic and integrative veterinary care
- Acupuncture for pets
- End-of-life and palliative care
- Surgery and dental procedures
- Wildlife and native bird rehabilitation
- Care for anxious or reactive pets
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#holisticOptions#naturalRemedies#clearCommunication#followUpCalls#wildlifeCare#acupuncture#dentalCare#endOfLifeCare#anxiousPets#rescueAnimals#knowledgeableVets#fairPricing#pricingConcerns#ethicalConcerns#strongRecommendations
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Book ahead where possible, as at least a couple of reviewers mention the clinic being heavily booked or unable to help at short notice.
- If your pet is anxious, reactive, elderly or at end of life, explain this clearly when booking; many positive reviews describe patient handling and tailored support in these situations.
- Ask the team to talk through both holistic and conventional treatment options, as reviewers often valued having more than one pathway to consider.
- Confirm costs, injection details, possible side effects and follow-up steps before treatment, as the main negative feedback centred on unclear value or insufficient explanation.
- Use the follow-up support if offered; several owners specifically appreciated check-in calls and aftercare guidance.
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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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Actual hours may change on public holidays or unexpected situations. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Holistic Vets is in Tauranga South, Tauranga, in the Bay of Plenty 3112 area. No train, ferry or light-rail station was found within walking distance, so driving is usually 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.
Holistic Vets is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, and Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. No Sunday hours were provided, so call ahead to confirm availability before visiting outside regular weekday hours.
You can contact Holistic Vets by calling (07) 578 7054 or visiting the clinic website at https://www.holisticvets.co.nz/.
To book an appointment at Holistic Vets, contact the clinic directly or use the website to enquire. Booking ahead is a good idea, as some pet owners mention the clinic can be heavily booked or unable to help at short notice.
Consultation fees vary by clinic in New Zealand and are not regulated by a government fee schedule. Call Holistic Vets 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, where available.
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 Holistic Vets' current payment options. Some clinics may also support pet-insurance claims or payment plans, but availability needs to be checked directly with the clinic.
Holistic Vets is associated with holistic and integrative veterinary care, acupuncture for pets, end-of-life and palliative care, surgery, dental procedures, wildlife and native bird rehabilitation, and care for anxious or reactive pets. Ask the team which options are suitable for your pet's condition and whether conventional and holistic pathways can be discussed together.
Holistic Vets has a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 349 reviews. Pet owners often praise caring, gentle and supportive handling, holistic options, clear explanations, follow-up calls, and support for complex or emotional cases. Some negative reviews raise concerns about communication, fees, treatment explanations and difficult end-of-life decisions, so it is sensible to ask questions clearly before treatment.
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Last updated: 16 July 2026