Kapiti Emergency Vets - KEV

06/08/2026

Our KEV website has had a little refresh!
We’ve updated our website to make it easier to find helpful information when you need it.
You’ll find useful advice about common pet emergencies, what to do, what to expect when you come to see us, and all the details on how to contact and find KEV.
Have a look here: https://kevets.co.nz/
It’s a handy page to bookmark - hopefully you won’t need us, but we’re here when you do.

When your pet needs urgent care, Kapiti Emergency Vets is here to help with experienced after-hours emergency and critical care across the Kapiti Coast.

27/07/2026

Advanced care starts with a team that keeps learning

The Kapiti Emergency Vets and Vets on Riverbank teams have recently been upskilling in the placement and management of central venous lines.

These specialised intravenous lines give our veterinary team safe, reliable access to the bloodstream, helping us deliver medications, fluids and nutrition while closely monitoring our most unwell patients. They are particularly valuable for critically ill pets and those needing intensive treatment or a longer hospital stay.
It is another step forward in the level of emergency and hospital care we can provide to pets across Kāpiti, Horowhenua and the surrounding region.

Skilled people. Advanced care. Better support for seriously unwell pets. 💚

06/07/2026

14/05/2026

Sweet little Matilda visited KEV this week after deciding a power cord looked like a good chew toy ⚡️😬
She badly burned her lower lip, but thankfully this gorgeous girl was very lucky! 🐾💕

04/05/2026

Naughty little Billie and Bowie the Frenchies needed some attention the other night after ingesting sheep pellet fertilizer!! 🙉🙈🐵

29/04/2026

Lovely Herb and his family presented to KEV last weekend in a tight situation!
Herb had tried to help himself to a chicken soup snack and got his head firmly stuck in the can.

Our team, vet Vicky and nurse Leigh, knew just what to do having previously freed a feline patient's head from a peanut butter jar.

They immediately provided oxygen support and pain relief, and with the help of plenty of l**e, he was gently eased from can - a little dazed and confused, but none worse for wear 🤎🐱🥫

22/04/2026

While we pause to reflect this ANZAC Day, emergencies don’t take a break.

17/04/2026

Sweet little 14-week-old Ellie spent some time with our after-hours team last month — and completely stole everyone’s hearts with those irresistible puppy-dog eyes! How could you not fall in love?

🐶💕Ellie’s lovely owners are thrilled she’s doing well and were incredibly grateful for the care she received overnight. It’s moments like these that make what we do so special 💖

17/04/2026