News

As COVID-19, or Coronavirus, is continuing to spread worldwide, we would like to address the concern of the virus spreading from animals to humans or vice versa.

From the 9th March you may notice a new face in Ourvets Halswell, and Riccarton as Simon Howarth joins the team as our new lead veterinarian.

All pet parents need to be aware of the dangers of a hot summer to the pet. However, when it comes to our senior pets, the hot weather may present a more serious risk to their health. Your senior furry family member will thank you for taking the time to go through these summer senior tips!

It is during this time of year where our clinic receives phone calls from clients saying that they have found/rescued a baby bird, that has either fallen from its nest or has been caught by their cat, and they don’t know what to do. Little do people know that most of the time the baby bird is better to be left alone rather than being taken to your local Vet clinic.