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Rappaw Veterinary Care Rappaw Veterinary Care
Central Veterinary Hospital based in Kenepuru
*Tawa *Whitby* *Plimmerton*
0800 727 729 Welcome to our Rappaw Vets website.

Our purpose is to provide the best vet care to ensure that your pets are as healthy and happy as possible. That way you can enjoy the human-pet bond to its fullest. With our highly experienced team and four clinics based in Porirua, Plimmerton, Whitby and Tawa, we are proud to be a trusted choice for pet care. With nearly 20,000 pets seen annually, we strive to provide the best possible care for your beloved animals. Thank you for choosing Rappaw Veterinary Care for your pet’s healthcare needs. We have been running our own very successful Puppy Pre-School since 2002. During that time hundreds of puppies have graduated and gone on to be good pets and canine citizens.

01/10/2026

Please HELP; Amber is missing in Pauahatanui
Been missing since yesterday
Contact us if you see her or can catch her; this is Shantelle, fur niece woofie 🐾
#027 773 6863

🎉 Welcome Sam to the Rappaw Team! 🎉Sam is a Registered Vet Nurse and she’s based at Rappaw Central Clinic. With over 10 ...
11/09/2026

🎉 Welcome Sam to the Rappaw Team! 🎉

Sam is a Registered Vet Nurse and she’s based at Rappaw Central Clinic. With over 10 years of nursing experience, she’s especially passionate about your pet’s health and nutrition—plus she’s a pro when it comes to weight management. 🐾✨

Think “Weight Watchers, Pet Style!” for tailored plans that fit your pet’s needs. She can also administer regular medications like Pentosan and Cytopoint, making booking even more convenient. 💉📅

If you see Sam around, please say hello! 👋😊Special mention to Sam's dog Buddha!

Lucky Ducky! 🦆✨ It was a very happy 1st September for our duck friend from Whitby Lakes. Our Whitby team managed to catc...
01/09/2026

Lucky Ducky! 🦆✨ It was a very happy 1st September for our duck friend from Whitby Lakes. Our Whitby team managed to catch this elusive little fellow, who had been worrying a few people nearby. After minor repairs to its facial piercing—helped by a local handyman— it was carefully removed. Then it was released back to the lake with a quick waddle and right back to its duck crew! 💛 Thanks to the amazing Team Whitby for looking out! 🐾

Thanks everyone for the shares, unfortunately was not claimed and has had to go to Porirua Animal control, where they wi...
25/08/2026

Thanks everyone for the shares, unfortunately was not claimed and has had to go to Porirua Animal control, where they will continue to try and locate an owner

🐾 National Check the Chip Day is coming up on 15 August! 🐾Did you know that having a microchip isn't enough on its own? ...
13/08/2026

🐾 National Check the Chip Day is coming up on 15 August! 🐾

Did you know that having a microchip isn't enough on its own? A microchip only helps get your pet home if it's registered and linked to your current contact details.

Take a few minutes to check that your pet's microchip details are up to date with the NZ Companion Animal Register (NZCAR). If your pet ever goes missing, accurate information can make all the difference in getting them home safely.

✅ Check your contact details
✅ Make sure your phone numbers are current
✅ Confirm your pet's microchip is registered

Every pet deserves the best chance of finding their way home. ❤️

🎉🐶 Have a new puppy in your life? Our Puppy Preschool classes are starting next Tuesday, 28th July, and we still have a ...
24/07/2026

🎉🐶 Have a new puppy in your life? Our Puppy Preschool classes are starting next Tuesday, 28th July, and we still have a few spaces available! For pups aged 8–14 weeks with one vaccination already done. 📞 Call Rappaw: 04 233 8057 to book in today! 🐾✨

16/07/2026

You may have seen recent news that New Zealand has had its first detection of H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) in a single wild seabird found on Petone Beach.

The good news is that there is currently no evidence of spread to poultry or other wildlife populations in New Zealand, and MPI has advised that the risk to the public remains low.

As a sensible precaution, we recommend:

✅ Keep dogs and cats away from sick or dead birds
✅ Don't allow dogs to sniff, pick up, or eat dead birds
✅ Discourage cats from hunting wild birds where possible
✅ Avoid feeding cats raw poultry, raw pet food diets, or unpasteurised milk
✅ If your pet has had contact with a sick or dead bird, contact us for advice

If your pet becomes unwell after exposure to a bird, please seek veterinary care. Signs to watch for may include lethargy, reduced appetite, breathing difficulties, discharge from the eyes or nose, or neurological signs such as wobbliness or seizures.

If you come across three or more sick or dead wild birds together, please report this to MPI's Exotic Pest and Disease Hotline on 0800 80 99 66.

MPI continues to monitor the situation closely, and we'll share any important updates if advice changes. In the meantime, there's no need for alarm—just a reminder to be cautious around wild birds and keep an eye on curious pets.

🐾 If you have any concerns about your pet, please get in touch with our team on 0800RAPPAW

Little Olive came to us after eating hair ties—13 of them were found in her tummy (quite a few had been in there for som...
04/07/2026

Little Olive came to us after eating hair ties—13 of them were found in her tummy (quite a few had been in there for some time). 😟 After we cleared them out, Olive was so hungry and—best of all—made a full recovery. No more vomiting, and plenty of room for food again! 🐾💛

Not only dogs that swallow things they shouldn’t… 😿🐾 Guess the item little Olive had eaten! Signs of a foreign object in...
03/07/2026

Not only dogs that swallow things they shouldn’t… 😿🐾 Guess the item little Olive had eaten!

Signs of a foreign object in her belly included intermittent vomiting (which isn’t normal for cats) for some time—then she started eating less too.

Answer posted tomorrow—keep an eye out! 👀❤️

Oops! 🫣 Our automated email about overdue vaccinations was sent out in error this morning, if you have just had them don...
10/06/2026

Oops! 🫣 Our automated email about overdue vaccinations was sent out in error this morning, if you have just had them done recently. Sorry for any confusion caused! Rest assured, we're here to help keep your furry friends stay healthy. 🐶🐱

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73 Kenepuru Drive
Porirua
5022

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 7pm
Thursday 7:30am - 7pm
Friday 7:30am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

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