Takurua Vets is an independent, low-stress, full-service veterinary clinic in Riccarton, Christchurch, caring for dogs and cats from everyday health care through to urgent care, diagnostics, surgery and on-site emergency support.
Whether you are choosing a new vet, planning routine care, worried something cannot wait, or looking for clear guidance after a diagnosis, we can help you find the right starting point.
Start well with puppies, kittens and newly adopted pets, including first health checks, vaccination planning, parasite prevention and practical early guidance.
Older pets often need pain-aware exams, mobility support, monitoring, medication reviews and quality-of-life planning that fits day-to-day life.
Scratching, paw chewing, sore ears, head shaking, rashes and overgrooming often overlap and benefit from a clearer veterinary plan.
Dental disease can affect comfort, eating, breath, infection risk and long-term wellbeing. Assessment helps decide what care is needed.
A new lump, changing mass or cancer diagnosis can raise urgent questions about sampling, surgery, monitoring and comfort.
Blood tests, x-rays, ultrasound, anaesthesia, surgery and monitoring help us make safer decisions when a pet is unwell or needs a procedure.
Browse the main services available at Takurua Vets, including preventive care, procedures, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry and specialised care.
Routine visits help pick up subtle changes in teeth, weight, skin, mobility, behaviour and internal health before they become obvious problems.
Changes in appetite, weight, drinking, toileting, movement, sleep, skin or behaviour can be worth discussing even when they do not look dramatic yet.
Ongoing scratching, licking, ear flare-ups, paw chewing or overgrooming may need more than repeated short-term treatment.
Stiffness, reluctance to jump, reduced activity, grumpiness or changed toileting can all be part of pain, arthritis or ageing changes.
Lumps and skin changes are easier to manage when we know what they are. Some can be monitored, while others should be sampled or removed sooner.
If your pet is very unwell, injured, painful, collapsed, struggling to breathe, unable to toilet, or you are unsure whether it can wait, start with emergency guidance.
Use online bookings for routine appointments and planned visits. If you are unsure what type of appointment fits, contact us first.
Practical information about arriving, checking in, consults, access, parking, payment, and what helps our team understand your pet's needs.
Find payment information, finance options, Easy-Claim, insurance and planning guidance before care becomes urgent.
After-hours emergencies need a different pathway. Use this page when a problem may be urgent or cannot safely wait.
Our online store gives you access to vet-recommended diets, parasite prevention, dental care, supplements and everyday pet-care products, with the clinic still here if you need advice.
Use the store when you already know what your pet needs, or contact us if symptoms, medication, prescription diets or product choice are unclear.
Start here for topic pathways that bring together home care, new pets, senior comfort, pain and mobility, cat care and practical next steps.
Read client-friendly veterinary articles about common symptoms, emergencies, prevention, behaviour, pain and decision-making.
Short videos can help you understand common veterinary topics, prepare for visits, and feel more familiar with the clinic before you arrive.
See the spaces you may move through at Takurua Vets, including reception, consult rooms, treatment, surgery and imaging areas.
