Upper Hutt Vets

Veterinary clinic in Upper Hutt, New Zealand

Upper Hutt Vets is a veterinary hospital located in the Trentham suburb of Upper Hutt, caring for dogs, cats and companion animals. The centre presents itself as the first veterinary clinic established in the Upper Hutt area, in 1982, and notes that it receives patients from Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt and the Wellington region. Among the localities its clients come from, it mentions Trentham, Wallaceville, Silverstream, Ebdentown and Heretaunga.

Veterinary services and diagnostics

The clinic offers annual health checks and vaccinations, minor and major surgeries, desexing, dentistry and microchipping, as well as cancer care and consultations. For diagnostics it has ultrasound, digital x-ray, electronic blood pressure monitoring and an in-house laboratory, which according to its presentation helps reduce the time the pet spends away from home and allows faster treatment.

The hospital has separate cat and dog wards, with the aim of reducing the animals' stress during their stay.

Specific patient programmes

In addition to general care, the centre states that it offers complementary programmes: Golden Oldie Care, aimed at senior pets; Pet Plunket, and dietary nutrition clinics.

Professional team

The veterinary team consists of Raewyn as lead vet, together with Margaret, Saskia and Júlia as veterinarians. The support area includes Chanelle as lead vet nurse, Brooke, Riley, Theresa and Dannielle as vet nurses and Hannah as casual nurse. Amy holds the position of practice manager, and Caitlin, Stacie and Ella work at reception.

Consultation hours

Consultation hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 19:00, Saturdays from 9:00 to 17:00, and it remains closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Location and contact

578 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt, Wellington 5018 · Phone: (04) 528 4788 · Email: reception@upperhuttvets.co.nz · Hours: Monday to Friday: 08:00-19:00; Saturday: 09:00-17:00; Sunday: closed; public holidays: closed