PETVET Lower Hutt

Veterinary clinic in Lower Hutt, Wellington

PETVET Lower Hutt is a veterinary clinic located in Lower Hutt, in the Wellington region. It serves pet owners from Lower Hutt, Petone, Waterloo, Woburn, Alicetown and Epuni. Its work ranges from preventative care and everyday health care to cases where a pet's health requires specialised diagnosis or treatment.

Medical, surgical and dental care

The clinic is equipped to provide diagnostic, medical, surgical and dental care. Its team of veterinarians and technicians performs surgical procedures and dental treatments, including complex soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures. It also serves as a base for referral services in Catmed Feline Medicine, Animal Dermatology and Veterinary Dentistry, among others, for the Greater Wellington region.

Services and programmes for pets

Published services include behaviour consultations, cancer care treatment and general consultations, as well as dentistry. The clinic also offers a Senior Pet Programme, a Porky Pets Group for overweight animals, a Puppy School and the sale of pet food and products.

Professional team

The veterinary team consists of Geraldine as Lead Vet, together with Urthe, Charlotte, John, Romy, Amber and Krisha. The support area includes De-Anne as Practice Manager, Tanya as Head Nurse, and nurses Kylie, Chelsea, Charlotte and Deva. Completing the staff are Blair, Matthew and Helen in reception and veterinary nursing, Meghan, Jen, Hannah and Bianca in reception, and Shona as Animal Attendant.

The clinic notes that qualifying as a veterinarian requires five years of university study and a lifelong continuing education programme to stay up to date, and that the combined experience of its current veterinary team exceeds one hundred years. The nursing staff are responsible for preparing animals for surgery, administering and monitoring anaesthesia, fluid therapy and post-operative pain and wound management plans, as well as taking and processing radiographs, collecting and processing samples for laboratory analysis, performing dental cleanings and polishing and carrying out nurse consultations. The customer care team manages bookings, channels urgent and emergency cases, maintains the database and helps clients follow recommended treatments, such as vaccinations and parasite control.

History and certification

The PETVET brand dates back to the 1990s, although the clinic states that its history and client relationships date back to the 1950s. The centre holds Silver certification as a Cat Friendly Clinic awarded by the ISFM, a goal driven by one of its nurses, who led the team through the training process required to achieve it.

Practical information

The clinic allows you to book an appointment online and request medication through its website. Its consultation hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 7:00pm, Saturdays 9:00am to 5:00pm, and it is closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Location and contact

53 Rutherford Street, Lower Hutt, WELLINGTON 5010 · Phone: (04) 569 8830 · Email: reception@petvet.net.nz · Hours: Monday to Friday: 08:00-19:00 | Saturday: 09:00-17:00 | Sunday: closed | Public holidays: closed