The Pet Practice – Vets in Christchurch
Clinic Overview
- Recent reviewers consistently describe a friendly, caring and professional team, with several owners saying their dogs and cats are relaxed at the practice and well looked after. - Quick access and efficient service remain a strong theme, with owners mentioning prompt appointments and being seen as soon as needed. - Communication is another positive, with reviewers highlighting clear explanations and being kept informed about costs.
The Pet Practice is a Christchurch veterinary practice caring for dogs and cats, with routine consultations, surgery and prompt access when pets need to be seen quickly. The clinic is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent feedback continues to highlight a friendly, reassuring team, clear explanations and pets being handled calmly.
Services
- •General veterinary consultations for dogs and cats, including ongoing care for pets seen from puppyhood and for multi-pet households.
- •Surgery, with owner feedback specifically mentioning spay procedures, along with clear communication before and after treatment and good recovery support.
- •Urgent care and rapid access, with several owners saying they were able to get appointments quickly and be seen promptly when needed.
- •Preventive care support, including a Pet Plus plan mentioned by one owner as offering extras and savings.
- •Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Ben Johnson (vet, founder): named as the founder of the practice.
- •Izzy (vet): praised for calmly managing a dog's pre-injection nerves.
- •Hannah: mentioned for being calming, professional and reassuring with dogs, including during a spay procedure.
- •Guy: repeatedly described as especially welcoming.
- •Wider team: often described as friendly, supportive, professional and good at putting pets at ease.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.9 stars from 87 reviews.
- •Recent reviewers consistently describe a friendly, caring and professional team, with several owners saying their dogs and cats are relaxed at the practice and well looked after.
- •Quick access and efficient service remain a strong theme, with owners mentioning prompt appointments and being seen as soon as needed.
- •Communication is another positive, with reviewers highlighting clear explanations and being kept informed about costs.
- •Specific examples include calm handling before an injection, ongoing care for households with several pets, and one owner recalling the practice saving their cat's life after a collapse.
