Vets On Balmac

07/07/2026

We will be closed this Friday for Matariki however the amazing team at the Dunedin Emergency and After Hours Vet Clinic will be there to help with any urgent pet needs. We will open as usual at 9am Saturday.

Wishing all our furry friends a happy and safe Matariki! 🌌

✨ Matariki Opening Hours ✨

As many local veterinary clinics take a well-earned break to observe Matariki, our team will be here to provide emergency and after-hours care for pets who need us.

Matariki Public Holiday Hours
🕕 6:00pm Thursday 9 July
➡️ 9:00am Saturday 11 July

We then continue with our regular weekend after-hours service:

🕔 5:00pm Saturday
➡️ 7:30am Monday

If your pet has an emergency at any time during these hours, please call 03 477 7233.

Matariki is a time to reflect, reconnect and look ahead with hope. Whether you're spending the long weekend with whānau, friends, or your furry family members, we wish you a safe, peaceful and happy Matariki.

💙 From all of us at Dunedin Emergency & After Hours Vet Clinic– travel safely, take care of yourselves and your pets, and enjoy the long weekend.

We'll be here if you need us. 🐾

30/05/2026

The compassionate team at Dunedin Emergency and After Hours Vet Clinic are there this weekend if you need them! Working out of our premises 220 Balmacewan Road 😀

King’s Birthday Weekend Opening Hours:

When your regular vet is closed, we're here for your pets when they need us most.

Our team will be providing emergency and after-hours veterinary care throughout the King’s Birthday long weekend:

From: 5:00pm Saturday 30 May
Until: 7:30am Tuesday 2 June

If your pet becomes unwell, is injured, or you have an urgent concern that can't wait, please contact us on:

03 477 7233

Whether it's a curious cat, an adventurous dog, or any unexpected pet emergency, our experienced team is ready to help.

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable King’s Birthday Weekend with their beloved pets.

Dunedin Emergency & After Hours Vet Clinic

03 477 7233

30/03/2026

⚠️ Rat Bait Alert – John Wilson Drive 🐾

We’ve been made aware that rat bait has been found on John Wilson Drive over the weekend. This poses a serious risk to pets, especially those who like to sniff, scavenge, or pick things up while out on walks.

If you’ve walked your dog in this area recently, please read the following carefully.

If your pet may have eaten rat bait, a blood test 3 days after possible ingestion can detect early effects—even before symptoms appear. Call your vet to see if this is an option for your pet.

🐾 Rat Bait Poisoning

🚨 Watch out for these signs:
• Lethargy or weakness
• Pale gums
• Coughing or difficulty breathing
• Bruising or bleeding (from the nose, gums, in the urine, or faeces)
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting or collapse

⏳ Important: Symptoms can be delayed by several days, especially with common anticoagulant rat baits.

🐶🐱 What to do if you’re concerned:
• Call your vet as soon as possible
• Don’t wait for symptoms if exposure is suspected
• Early testing and treatment can be lifesaving

📞 If you’re worried about your pet, give us a call—we’re here to help (03) 467 2346

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26/03/2026

A huge thank you to The Breeze Dunedin 98.2FM and Bayleys for the hot cross buns! They were very much appreciated on a busy morning! 🐈‍⬛

13/01/2026

Hi everyone
We've had an unwell stray cat brought in to us through the emergency clinic overnight. Female, black with a small white bib. She is very skinny and very unwell. No microchip. We would love to reunite her with her owners urgently. If you recognize this cat please contact us ASAP: Vets on Balmac (03) 467 2346
Thank you

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