Pet Doctors Palmerston North

Veterinary Clinic on Pitt Street, Palmerston North

Pet Doctors Palmerston North is a small animal veterinary clinic established in 2004 in Palmerston North, New Zealand. It handles general medicine, surgery, dentistry and preventive care consultations, and its team works with the stated goal of providing a professional and affordable service, with careful treatment of animals and their owners.

The veterinary team consists of Dr Laree, lead vet, and Dr Claudia, Dr Neran and Dr Stacy. The clinic shares space with Dr Andrew Worth of Massey University, a registered specialist in small animal surgery. The nursing and management staff include Sjaan as practice manager, Scott as head veterinary nurse, and nurses Annie, Josephine, Sacha-Lee, Kasia and Nicola.

Clinical and Surgical Services

The care offered covers general veterinary consultations, health checks and nurse consults, as well as desexing. In the surgical field, soft tissue procedures and orthopaedic surgery are performed, with referrals to specialists when the case requires it.

The clinic also provides dental care, with dental health services and dental care for pets, and includes in-house blood tests.

Diagnostic Imaging and Specialist Care

Diagnostic services include scans and imaging, ultrasounds and radiology. The clinic also provides senior pet care and offers veterinary cancer care for animals with cancer.

Wellbeing, Prevention and Nutrition

The animal wellbeing area includes effective flea control, microchipping, vaccination and programmes for puppies and kittens newly arrived home. Internal and external parasite issues, weight loss and nutritional advice are also addressed, with prescription food and specific diets.

Complementary Services and Training

Alongside its clinical activity, the clinic has cat boarding facilities, so that cats can stay during their owners' absences, and offers in-house grooming. It also runs puppy pre-school classes, aimed at early socialisation and education.

Team and Background

Dr Laree completed her Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Massey University in 2013. Dr Claudia comes from Argentina, where she obtained her first degree in veterinary science, and Dr Neran studied neuroscience before graduating in veterinary science from Murdoch University, in Western Australia. Dr Stacy joined the team in March 2025. The practice manager, Sjaan, has been part of the clinic since 2008, when she joined as a veterinary nurse, and the head nurse, Scott, has been practising veterinary nursing since 2014 in the small animal field.

The team states experience in small animal medicine, dentistry, general surgery, nutrition and geriatric care, and complements its care with education and advice for owners.

Location and Contact

84 Pitt Street, Palmerston North, PALMERSTON 4410 · Phone: (06) 357 5887 · Email: palmerstonnorth@nzpetdoctors.co.nz