Standard hours vet emergency
If you have an emergency during business hours, we will provide attention as soon as possible and no booking is required. Where possible, ask someone to call ahead and let us know you are on your way.
For non-emergency issues, please book online or call us to make an appointment.
Consultation Hours
- Mon-Fri
- 8:00am - 7:00pm
- Saturday
- 9:00am - 2:00pm
- Sunday
- CLOSED - Please head to Christchurch After Hours Vet Clinic
- Public Holidays
- CLOSED
After hours vet emergency
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Christchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre
What to do in an emergency
If your pet has had an accident or is showing any of the following symptoms, they require emergency care.
Signs of an emergency:
Distress or drooling after eating a bone or other object
Excessive coughing, vomiting or diarrhoea
Fatigue causing pet to collapse
Straining to urinate or defecate
Overheating or heatstroke
Ingesting of poison (rat bait, snail pellets, human medication)
Changes to breathing (faster breathing, harder breathing or panting excessively)
Steps to take
Stay calm and assess the situation
Remain calm and ensure you and your pet are removed from further harm.
Handle your pet carefully
Remember when handling your pet that they are in pain/distressed and may act unpredictably.
Call ahead if possible
Call us or the nearest emergency center for immediate first aid advice and to allow them to prepare for your arrival. *First aid does not replace veterinary treatment.
Help your pet safely to the car
Towels/bedding may make it easier for you to carry your pet into the car, especially if they are in pain or unable to walk.
Transport safely
Drive safely to the vet and take someone with you, if possible, to monitor your pet on the journey. Call the vet for assistance getting your pet out of the car if required.