CONSULTATIONS

At Halifax Veterinary Centre our consult rooms are designed with your pet’s comfort in mind.

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Our consult rooms are well-lit with natural light, and we sit together for as much of the consultation as possible. The examination table is lower and non-stainless steel, creating a less intimidating environment for your pet. If examining your pet on the floor is more convenient or comfortable, we’re happy to do so.

Our team doesn’t wear white coats; we want both you and your pet to feel at ease. We use Feliway and Adaptil pheromones throughout the clinic to help reduce stress and anxiety for our cat and dog patients.

Routine consultations are 20 minutes long, but we allocate extra time for first puppy or kitten visits or complex cases.

We conduct thorough examinations of your pet, often uncovering additional issues that may be more significant than the reason you initially visited. Many of these problems are interrelated, allowing you to get a full picture of your pet’s health and prioritise their care.

At our practice, you’ll receive a complete copy of your pet’s medical notes. We believe that understanding your pet’s health empowers you to provide the best care possible.

Consultations are by appointment, and we strive to stay on time. However, unexpected issues and emergencies can arise. Our reception nurses are trained in triage and can quickly assess priorities. Please let us know if your pet needs urgent attention.

If you’re unable to stay for an appointment or if no vet consultation is available, our nurse triage and admit service can assist. A nurse will see you and your pet for a nurse triage consultation and provide a comfortable stay in hospital with us until a vet can examine your pet. After the examination, we’ll call to discuss your pet’s needs and proceed with agreed-upon treatment. This service is offered at no extra charge.

Hear what our customers have to say

We choose to travel from Mapua to the Halifax Vet Clinic, Nelson with our pets because we find the vet team to be highly skilled and extremely professional. Their diagnostic skills are excellent, and their verbal explanations and written documentation ensure the pet owners are fully informed of the problems, subsequent treatment and aftercare.

Halifax has extremely sophisticated diagnostic equipment which enables fast, on the spot diagnosis, and hence quicker and more targeted treatment. The veterinary nurses also have a wide knowledge base and are extremely helpful, especially with phone queries.

In view of the above we are totally satisfied our loved pets will get the best care and attention possible.

Jill and Peter Smillie, Mapua

A big thank you to Josie’s extended family at Halifax Veterinary Centre. I wish to thank you all for making Josie feel special not just to me but also to yourselves as well. Your care for her over the years is something that I will always treasure and respect. She was my special friend for nine years and I feel we were all lucky to have a share in her friendship.

Wayne Greig

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