Halifax Veterinary Centre

Halifax Veterinary Centre We treat your pets as if they were our own. We have been accredited at this level since March 2000. Our pets are very good at masking pain and illness.

Halifax Veterinary Centre is the first veterinary practice in New Zealand to be be accredited to the top level (Hospital Standards) of the New Zealand Veterinary Association's quality assurance program – BESTPRACTICE™. Everything at Halifax Veterinary Centre is centered on improving the the relationship you have with your pet. More than twenty years ago we set the scene for the Halifax Veterinary

Centre of today when we made that relationship the heart of our mission. Our mission: “to enrich our community by enhancing the relationship people enjoy with their pets, by helping them live happier, healthier and longer lives.”

That means we have to be much more than than an ambulance at the bottom of the cliff. We need to be proactive and prevent problems or at least detect them early. They don't complain like people would. Many pet owners don't look in their pet's mouth, or don't know the significance of what they are seeing

Many hundreds of pets in each veterinary practice in NZ suffer the consequences of poor oral health. Hundreds have unrecognised or untreated musculoskeletal pain. Scores are rehomed or killed because of behaviour issues. Scores have the gritty eyeball discomfort of early 'dry eye' (KCS). Hundreds have lives shortened by the effects of obesity. Scores succumb to chronic renal failure much earlier than if this disease had been detected early by screening tests. Scores have grumbling liver disease. It doesn't have to be that way! Starting out right is important. A foundation of good behaviour training. Sound nutritional advice. Keeping your pet healthy and 'nice to be near' with parasite control, skin care and good oral health. Maintaining a healthy weight and good mobility Growing old gracefully and without pain. Regular checkups are important, more so as your pet moves into middle age at 6-8 years. We will recommend screening tests to detect unseen problems early. We see our role as your partners in your pet's care, sharing our knowledge with you. A feature at Halifax is open-ness. All our open hours are visiting hours. Clear sightlines mean you can see through to our treatment areas from reception. Our policy is that all clients get a complete set of case notes after each visit, in hard copy or by email.

16/04/2025
13/03/2025

Unfortunately this morning we have had a young, black and white patches, entire male cat dropped into us who has passed away.
No microchip or collar.
Found by the warehouse in town.
Please give a call on 5483871 for more details.

Come join us this month for some sweet treats and to skip down memory lane😸🍎🏨🍰🐩
05/03/2025

Come join us this month for some sweet treats and to skip down memory lane😸🍎🏨🍰🐩

Purple Poppy Day is on Sunday 23rd February at 5pmYou and any pets you might like to take are invited to this special se...
21/02/2025

Purple Poppy Day is on Sunday 23rd February at 5pm
You and any pets you might like to take are invited to this special service at the Marsden Lawn Cemetery. It starts at 5pm but come 20-30 minutes earlier so you have time to walk up to the area. We have been asked to wear something purple. That goes for pets too!

UPDATE: thanks everyone for your inquiries, Mr rooster has a fantastic home. Has anyone got room for a new man in their ...
29/01/2025

UPDATE: thanks everyone for your inquiries, Mr rooster has a fantastic home.

Has anyone got room for a new man in their lives??
This fella has gotten evicted from his house - apparently not everyone appreciates his big voice! So he is moving on from big city living and wants a home of his own in the country side. If you think you could help him out with a new country home give us a call on 03 548 3871.

NOTE: it must be a rural address.

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27/01/2025

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🐾 Welcome, Frédérique! 🩺✨We're thrilled to have Frédérique with us for the next 6 weeks!She's in her final year of veter...
23/01/2025

🐾 Welcome, Frédérique! 🩺✨

We're thrilled to have Frédérique with us for the next 6 weeks!

She's in her final year of veterinary studies in Belgium, with a keen interest in internal medicine, wildlife, and diagnostic imaging. 🌿🦉

Our team is excited to learn and work alongside her 👋🐶🐱

For the rest of the year every Friday our stories are going to have an fun fact. Be on the look out for interesting fact...
02/01/2025

For the rest of the year every Friday our stories are going to have an fun fact.
Be on the look out for interesting fact about dogs, cats or the odd tuatara one...

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Probable owner found, awaiting collection.We have had this suspected elderly lady handed into the clinic today - Sunday ...
28/12/2024

Probable owner found, awaiting collection.

We have had this suspected elderly lady handed into the clinic today - Sunday 29th. She has been in the rain, she is ok but needs to get back to her family. Was found this morning on Manson Ave in Stoke, no microchip, has purple collar with bell.

The Halifax Team wish you and your pets a safe and happy holiday season! 🐾🎄For urgent care outside of our opening hours,...
23/12/2024

The Halifax Team wish you and your pets a safe and happy holiday season! 🐾🎄

For urgent care outside of our opening hours, please call our usual number 548 3871 to speak with a veterinarian.

Our usual hours resume from Friday 3rd January.

Back in early October, we introduced the adorable, Hippo and Penny, who visited us for their kitten vaccinations (and, o...
15/12/2024

Back in early October, we introduced the adorable, Hippo and Penny, who visited us for their kitten vaccinations (and, of course, plenty of cuddles—who can resist kitten cuddles?).
On Thursday, they were back at the clinic for their desexing surgeries, and believe it or not, they’ve gotten even cuter!
As always, Hippo was all about purring and cuddles, while Penny kept herself busy exploring the clinic. Both came through their surgeries brilliantly.
Afterwards, they enjoyed a snack, lots of pats, and even more cuddles before we (reluctantly!) sent them home.

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Elfie was up to more trouble this week. We're at our Christmas party tonight and Elfie started celebrating early. We h...
14/12/2024

Elfie was up to more trouble this week. We're at our Christmas party tonight and Elfie started celebrating early. We have a feeling they will make an appearance at the party as well - stay tuned!

We have been very spoiled by some of the fantastic students that we have had the pleasure of having at the clinic. Look ...
13/12/2024

We have been very spoiled by some of the fantastic students that we have had the pleasure of having at the clinic. Look at these delightfully yummy treats that have been made for us.
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Elfie has invaded the clinic and getting up to mischief and mayhem. Stayed tuned for more Elfie adventures throughout D...
07/12/2024

Elfie has invaded the clinic and getting up to mischief and mayhem. Stayed tuned for more Elfie adventures throughout December. He felt right at home with the Wild HQ food! WildHQPetFood

Our last student of the 2024Bridget is a final year vet student from Massey who is hanging out with us next week.
05/12/2024

Our last student of the 2024
Bridget is a final year vet student from Massey who is hanging out with us next week.

Congratulations to these clever kids for graduating their Preschool class. Nice job Suki, Pepper, Simba and Odin (and a ...
05/12/2024

Congratulations to these clever kids for graduating their Preschool class. Nice job Suki, Pepper, Simba and Odin (and a special thanks to Daisy for for coming in for the free play!)🐕🎓

Happy Birthday Hans from all the staff at Halifax Vet Centre. Over the many wonderful years we have been working togethe...
03/12/2024

Happy Birthday Hans from all the staff at Halifax Vet Centre.

Over the many wonderful years we have been working together we have all had the delight of a story or three from Hans - usually animal related. We are sure that just like us, you have heard a story or two from Hans over the years,

We would love for you to share a favorite Hans moment or story with us.

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205 Bridge Street
Nelson
7010

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+6435483871

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