Stoke Veterinary Hospital

Companion animal veterinary clinic in Stoke, Nelson

Stoke Veterinary Hospital is a veterinary clinic located in Stoke, in the Nelson region (New Zealand), serving the companion animal needs of families in the area and surrounding communities. The centre has been operating for over three decades in a purpose-built facility on Songer Street and provides service seven days a week.

Its clientele comes mainly from Stoke and nearby towns such as Nelson, Richmond, Tahunanui, Atawhai and Monaco, making it a popular choice for pet owners in this area.

Veterinary services

The clinic offers a range of services covering general consultations and the treatment of various conditions, including the following areas:

• Veterinary consultations
• Surgery
• Dentistry
• Cancer care treatment
• Behaviour consultations
• Preventive medicine

The veterinary team has strong surgical capabilities and places emphasis on preventive medicine. A visiting orthopaedic surgeon from the North Island regularly visits the clinic to provide specialist surgical skills.

Clinical approach and patient care

The clinic states a strong emphasis on up-to-date clinical practice techniques and the latest clinical standards, with the aim of making procedures as pain-free as possible for the animals. Preventive medicine is one of its main areas of work.

Professional team

The veterinary team is led by Ingrid, Clinical Lead Veterinarian, and includes veterinarians Kate, Cam, Suzy, Meg, Jenny and Claire. The support team includes Lisa as Referral Co-ordinator, Victoria and Carmen as Senior Vet Nurses, Nicola as Head Nurse, Trish as Vet Tech, Jenny as Practice Manager, Diane as Team Leader - Veterinary Nurse, Debbie, Shari, Vicki, Donna and Lauren in client relations, and Tracey and Chloe as Vet Nurses.

Many of the team have been at the clinic for over ten years, which according to the centre provides extensive knowledge and enables a community-based approach to care, with relationships that are maintained over time.

Practical information

Consultation hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The clinic is closed on public holidays. The centre has an emergency service and offers the option to book an appointment online.

Location and contact

214 Songer Street, Stoke, Nelson 7011 · Phone: (03) 547 7891 · Email: reception@stokevets.co.nz · Hours: Monday to Friday: 08:00-18:00; Saturday and Sunday: 10:00-16:00; public holidays: closed