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CareVets Horsham Downs

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CareVets Horsham Downs is a companion animal veterinarian located in Rototuna North, Hamilton.

29/10/2026

🎃🐾 NUGGET AT WORK – EPISODE 2 🐾🎃

🚨 Today’s incident: Theft of Treats! 🍗😂

Well… it looks like our little Halloween bat has been caught red-pawed! 🦇🐱

Nugget was supposed to be helping out around the clinic, but instead, he’s been caught snooping through the treat stash and helping himself to the goods. 👀

Caught in the act? ✔️
Showing absolutely no remorse? ✔️
Blaming it on the Halloween costume? Probably! 😂🖤

Management will be reviewing our workplace snack security procedures following this incident. In the meantime, Nugget has been placed on probation… although we suspect he’ll be back at it before the end of his shift! 🐾

Employee of the month? Not looking likely, Nugget! 🤣🎃

Stay tuned for his next workplace shenanigan! 💚

22/10/2026

🐾 STAFF SPOTLIGHT: MEET BROOKLYN! 🐶🐱

We’re excited to introduce Brooklyn, our Lead Veterinary Nurse! 💚

Brooklyn joined our team in April 2025, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for animal care.

🎓 Brooklyn holds a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Nursing and has gained valuable hands-on experience working in veterinary clinics throughout the Waikato region, in both nursing and reception roles.

Growing up on a dairy farm in the Matamata-Piako region sparked Brooklyn’s love for animals from an early age and inspired her passion for providing the best possible care to every patient. 🐄❤️

🐾 A little more about Brooklyn…

At home, Brooklyn is kept busy by her two cats and two dogs! When she’s not caring for our furry patients, she enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending quality time with her animals, friends, and family. 🐶🐱📚

We’re so lucky to have Brooklyn as part of our team, and we know our patients and their families are in great hands with her! 💚🩺

Join us in celebrating Brooklyn in this week’s staff spotlight! 🐾✨

07/10/2026

🐾💚 Happy Vet Nurse Appreciation Week! 💚🐾

This week, we’re celebrating our amazing veterinary nurses and everything they do behind the scenes and on the front line to keep our patients happy, healthy and well cared for. 🐶🐱

From comforting nervous patients and assisting with procedures, to monitoring anaesthetics, caring for hospitalised animals, educating clients and keeping everything running smoothly — our nurses do it all! 🩺✨

Their compassion, dedication, knowledge and love for animals make such a difference every single day.

Thank you to our incredible vet nurses for all that you do! 🥰🐾

We’re so lucky to have you on our team! 💚

16/09/2026

🐾 Meet the Team! 👋

Ever wondered who’s behind the scrubs and caring for your pets? 🐶🐱

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing you to the wonderful people who make up our team! 💙

From our vets and veterinary nurses to our reception team, each person plays an important role in keeping your pets happy, healthy and well cared for.

Keep an eye on our page as we share a little bit about each team member — including what they do, their favourite part of the job, and maybe a few fun facts along the way! 🐾

First up… meet Dr Melissa McGinnis.

Melissa is a veterinarian who joined the team in September 2024. Originally from Wisconsin, USA, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin and practised in Arizona, working in general practice, emergency, and shelter medicine.
Melissa moved to New Zealand in 2022 and has been enjoying everything the country has to offer.
In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, camping, reading, and spending time with friends and their pets.

Say hi next time you’re in! 👋🐶🐱

08/09/2026

💛 Found Cat – Please Share

A deceased cat was brought into CareVets Horsham Downs today and we are hoping to find out if he has an owner.

He was found on the corner of Resolution Drive and Farringdon Drive.

- Male – entire
- Domestic Short Hair (DSH)
- Orange and white
- No microchip
- Estimated 3-5 years old
-Polydactyl (extra toes on his front paws)

We would really appreciate it if you could share this post to help us reach his owners .

If you think you may know this cat, or have any information that could help, please contact CareVets Horsham Downs on 07 855 5655.

07/09/2026

🐾 Nugget at Work – Episode 1 🐾

Meet Nugget, our newest (and possibly least qualified) member of the team!

Today’s important job? Laundry Quality Control. 🧺

While the team is busy looking after your furry family members, Nugget likes to make sure everything behind the scenes is running smoothly. And apparently, that means personally inspecting the washing machine. 🐱

We’re not entirely sure how much work he actually does… but he certainly keeps us entertained! ❤️

This is the beginning of our “Nugget at Work” series, where we’ll share some of the important jobs Nugget gets up to around the clinic.

Stay tuned for his next assignment… 👀🐾

19/07/2026

🐾 Did you know pets age much faster than we do? 🐾

A lot can change in just 12 months for our furry friends. Regular health checks can help detect issues like dental disease, arthritis, weight changes, and other health concerns before they become bigger problems.

✨ This winter, we’re encouraging all pet owners to book a wellness check for their dogs and cats. Ask us what this includes today!

Not sure if your pet is due? Give us a call—we’re happy to help!

📞 Appointments available now.
📩 Give us a call at the clinic on 07 855 5655 to book.

Your pet’s health is our priority, and we’re here to support them at every stage of life. ❤️

17/07/2026

🐦 Bird Flu: A reminder to stay vigilant

While bird flu (H5N1) has not been detected in the Waikato, it's important for all New Zealanders to know what to do if they come across a sick or dead wild bird.

If you see one:
❌ Don't touch or move it.
📞 Report it to MPI on 0800 80 99 66.
🐕 Keep pets, especially dogs, away from sick or dead birds.

If your pet has had contact with a sick or dead bird, please give your local CareVets clinic a call for advice before bringing them in.

Early reporting helps protect our native wildlife, livestock, pets and communities. Thank you for helping keep New Zealand safe. 💙

05/07/2026

🐾 Happy Monday! 🐾

Starting the week with a pet health check? We’d love to see you!

We have appointments available today, whether your furry friend is due for a check-up, vaccinations, has a new lump you’d like checked, isn’t feeling quite themselves, or just needs some extra TLC.

Our team is here to help keep your pets happy and healthy. 🩺❤️

📞 Give us a call to book your appointment on 07 855 5655. We’d love to help you and your pets this Monday!

24/06/2026

We're always looking for ways to improve the care we provide. Thanks to Dr. Crystal and Natalie for helping our teams grow their dental knowledge and skills. 🦷🐾

Address

1 North City Road, Rototuna Village
Hamilton
2381

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+6478555655

Website

http://www.carevets.co.nz/

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