Rangiora Vet Centre - Pets

05/06/2026

Hands are full 💙 with 7 beautiful Blue Heeler puppies 🫶
These pups had a fun-filled visit to see the vet, and all did so well getting their vaccinations 🩺

04/06/2026

🎓🐾 A big high paw to our graduates Ribo, Tilly, Luna, Zoe, Monza, Clay, Delta, and missing from photos is Milo.

These pups have completed our Puppy Pre-School course that includes the following topics:

🐶dog behaviour
🐶puppy nutrition
🐶toilet training
🐶how to prevent biting and jumping
🐶basic obedience commands
🐶puppy health care and much more

Find out more or enquire about our next availability https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/puppy-pre-school

03/06/2026

During winter pets spend more time indoors keeping warm, so you need to be wary of keeping your rubbish bins locked and inaccessible to your pets.

Exploratory laparotomies are not something vets perform every week, however, sadly at this time of year, there is an increase. Among the offending objects removed during exploratory laparotomies are corn cobs and walnuts.

Please be careful about what your pet has access to and what it can swallow!

Look after your pet this winter and be aware of these precautions https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/winter-dangers-for-your-pet

01/06/2026

🚨 Career Opportunity | Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian 🐾

We're looking for a skilled and compassionate Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) Veterinarian to join the team at our NZVA BestPractice and Hospital Standards Accredited veterinary hospital in North Canterbury.

This is an exciting opportunity where you can focus on an emergency and hospital caseload, providing high-quality care to small animal patients. You'll work alongside experienced veterinarians, nurses, and support staff who are committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes and outstanding client care.

If you're passionate about an ECC career in a supportive hospital environment and want to be part of a team that lives by the values of Excellence, Empathy, Respect, Teamwork, Community, and Innovation - head to our website to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Are you passionate about emergency and critical care work? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment with a busy and varied caseload? We are looking for skilled and motivated Emergency & Critical Care Vets to join our team on a Sunday 8am–5pm shift, with the flexibility to take on additional cas

31/05/2026

Class is out 🎓 and our latest Puppy Pre-School graduates are ready to step out into the big wide world with confidence 🐾🌏💞

RVC Puppy Pre-School is a fun, interactive way to socialise your puppy, learn about training and lay a good foundation for their future.

Do you want a healthy, happy, well-behaved dog that is a valued member of your family? Enquire now about our classes https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/puppy-pre-school

29/05/2026

This long weekend we're open for routine vet care on SATURDAY as usual:
📍Kaiapoi Vet Clinic: 8am - 11 am
📍Rangiora Vet Centre: 9am - 4pm

The Emergency Vet team is available at the Rangiora branch;
📍SUNDAY: 9am - 4pm
📍MONDAY: 9am - Tuesday morning at 8am.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you experience an emergency with your pet this long weekend.

📞Please call first 03 313 7438

28/05/2026

We're smitten with this kitten 🐈🥰🐾

27/05/2026

Fleas rarely jump from one pet to another, instead cats and dogs pick them up from infested environments. This could be your garden, the local park, a friend’s house – any place where an animal that has fleas, such as a hedgehog, possum or another cat or dog, may be found. Infested animals leave flea eggs behind wherever they go. New fleas hatch from these infested environments once they sense the warmth, the carbon dioxide and vibrations an animal such as your pet creates and jump onto them.

Flea treatment is an all-year-round commitment because fleas can be active in all seasons. Treatment is based on the weight of your pet and is different for cats and dogs. Although you may be vigilant with your treatment plan, infestation may simply occur by an untreated passing animal, and the flea eggs falling off their coat into your pets environment, indoor or out!

Find out how to protect your pet from fleas https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/faq-how-did-my-pet-get-fleas

26/05/2026

Cosy snuggles are officially in session! ❄️🐾

The RVC staff pets have mastered the art of keeping warm 🔥🧣 From tiny jackets and fluffy blankets to prime fireplace spots and being tucked up in bed like the little royalty they are 👑🐶🐱

Swipe through for a series of peak pet winter comfort and show us in the comments how your pet is beating the winter chill 🐾😻💙

25/05/2026

❄️During winter antifreeze for vehicles are required. Unfortunately, both the smell and taste of anti-freeze is generally appealing to pets. Even in small doses the results can be fatal if ingested.

Many cars have some component of anti-freeze in their radiators and unbeknown to pet owners their pet may stop to lick or drink this sweet tasting liquid from a leak or puddle of inadequately disposed of fluid. The harmful ingredient in antifreeze is ethylene glycol, an extremely toxic chemical. Even the smallest amount can be fatal to a dog or cat.

Symptoms of antifreeze poisoning include a drunken appearance including staggering, lack of co-ordination, and apparent disorientation, vomiting and even seizures.

Take your poisoned animal to the vet as fast as possible. The faster the treatment the better the chances of recovery.

Look after your pet this winter and be aware of these precautions https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/winter-dangers-for-your-pet