We are privileged in Christchurch to have access to a multitude of specialist services. We frequently refer our patients to these incredible teams for second opinions, complex surgeries, advanced diagnostics and specialist medical care.
Adaptive Behaviour – Lavinia Tan
Lavinia has almost 20 years of education and work experience with animals in a wide range of areas, including psychology, zoology, animal care and training, learning and behaviour, scientific research, teaching, communication, and conflict resolution. She offers in-person and online training sessions for dogs with any behavioural issues, both private and in groups! Her training methods are adaptable, effective and fear-free for any behavioural or anxiety issues.
For more information please visit Lavinia’s website.
After Hours Veterinary Centre
The After Hours Vet in town operates whenever we are closed. Any patients who require intensive care outside of our operating hours are transferred to After Hours when we close, and return to us the following morning. We send all medications, fluids, medical notes and treatment plans with your pet for a seamless transition of care between our team and theirs. Our hospital receives your pet’s record the following morning from the After Hours team, for updating to our record system, so we know what procedure or treatment your pet has received.
For more information please visit After Hours’ website or talk to our team.
Animal Dermatology Canterbury
Animal Dermatology’s team of skin Veterinarians have considerable experience and expertise in the diagnosis and management of skin disease in animals. This includes allergic skin conditions, recurrent ear infections and unusual presentations of a dermatological nature. Their team deals solely with referrals of companion animal skin diseases but can provide fantastic diagnostics and treatment options for complicated cases.
For more information please visit Animal Dermatology’s website.
Animal Orthopaedics Christchurch (AOC)
AOC are an incredible local team with several specialist surgeons who we frequently refer our patients for complex orthopaedic surgeries that are beyond our capacity. Cruciate TPLO, patellar luxation, fracture repairs and dislocations are among the more common surgeries they perform.
For more information please visit AOC’s website.
Animal Physio NZ
The team at Animal Physio offer awesome treatments for patients with long term pain, those recovering from surgeries or accidents, or those with congenital abnormalities. They provide physiotherapy, rehabilitation, hydrotherapy and dozens of other fantastic treatments tailored to any patient’s specific needs.
For more information please visit Animal Physio’s website.
Dr K – Rehab Vet
Dr Karen Valu, who locums for us, has her own referral rehab service! She offers in-house consults for our clients as well as off-site consultations in her own home in Kaiapoi. Veterinary rehabilitation involves the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Principles from human physiotherapy are used that have been adapted to suit our furry friends.
For more information please visit Dr K’s website.
McMaster & Heap Veterinary Practice
We frequently refer patients with complex eye issues to Dr Steve Heap at McMaster & Heap, as the South Island’s only Veterinary Eye Consultant. They are able to provide specialist diagnostics, treatment plans and surgeries.
Dr Richard Lucy is available for imaging second opinions and referrals, including ultrasound, echocardiography, ECG interpretation, radiography, endoscopy, as well as interventional radiology, biopsies and liver surgeries.
For more information please visit McMaster & Heap’s website.
Rangiora Vet Centre (RVC)
RVC offer a wide range of referral services including internal medicine second opinions, complex soft tissue & orthopaedic surgery, on-site CT scanning, and advanced dental services beyond the scope of general practice. Their team of specialist vets can provide high quality care for all patients in their purpose-built facility out in Rangiora.
For more information please visit RVC’s website.
Pet Dentistry – Janine van Dam
Janine van Damn is a dental referral veterinarian at OurVets St Albans who we can refer your pet to if they have complicated extractions, require root canals, fracture repairs or many other tricky procedures!
For more information please visit Pet Dentistry’s website.
Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa (VSA)
The VSA team in Christchurch has a team of specialist surgeons able to perform complex surgeries across a number of disciplines including, but not limited to, orthopaedics, neurology, oncology, urinary and soft tissue surgeries. VSA also have on-site CT, radiography and ultrasound, as well as access to offsite MRI. They offer physiotherapy and rehab for patients recovering from surgery or injury, and we frequently refer complex medical cases to their internal medicine team for second opinions and advice.
For more information visit VSA’s website.
