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As we head into the festive season, the Vets North team is looking forward to a well-deserved break — and a chance to celebrate a big year together. Below you’ll find all the details you need about our December and January hours, plus who to contact if you need urgent care outside these times.

Saturday 13 December – Early Closing for Our Team Christmas Celebration

To allow our entire team (and their families!) to come together for our end-of-year celebration, a few of our clinics will be closing slightly earlier than usual:

• Waimauku & Kumeu: Closing at 2:00pm (normally 3.00pm)

• Silverdale & Helensville: Closing at 12:30pm (no change)

Thank you for your understanding as we give our hardworking crew a moment to relax, connect, and celebrate another year of caring for your animals.

Christmas & New Year Public Holiday Hours

All Vets North clinics will be closed on the following statutory holidays:

• Thursday 25 December – Christmas Day

• Friday 26 December – Boxing Day

• Thursday 1 January – New Year’s Day

• Friday 2 January – Day after New Year’s Day

We’ll be back to normal hours outside of these dates.

After-Hours & Emergency Support

If your animals need help when our clinics are closed, here’s who to contact:

Large Animals

📞 0800 VTS NTH (0800 887 684) – Our on-call vets are available.

Small Animals

For urgent care, please contact:

• Animal Referral Centre (Albany): 09 281 5815

• VSA Animal Emergency (Henderson): 09 849 2121

These trusted emergency partners provide excellent care when we’re unavailable.

Wishing You a Safe & Happy Holiday Season

From all of us at Vets North, thank you for trusting us with your furry, fleecy, and feathered family members throughout the year. We hope you all enjoy a relaxing and joy-filled festive season — and we look forward to seeing you (and your animals) in 2026.

Warmly,
The Vets North Team