Whether it’s the family cat, a lame horse or a mob of calves, the Maunu Road Vet Clinic is set up to help. It’s the busy central clinic of the Northland Veterinary Group, which has three clinics around Whangārei (Maunu Road, Onerahi and Hikurangi), and it looks after companion animals, farm animals and horses. It’s also the group’s equine base.
The clinic is open seven days and there’s a vet on call 24 hours a day for emergencies.
Why locals choose the Maunu Road clinic
- Open 7 days: weekday clinics plus weekend hours.
- 24/7 emergencies: an on-call vet after hours.
- All animals: pets, farm animals and horses.
- Well equipped: an on-site lab, X-ray, ultrasound and a surgical suite.
- Separate wards: cats and dogs recover in their own quiet, warm areas.
- Easy parking: out front and in a large area behind the building.
Pet care
Health checks and vaccinations
Annual health checks to pick up problems early, and vaccinations to protect cats and dogs from common diseases. They can add your pet to a reminder list.
Diagnostics and surgery
X-ray, ultrasound and in-house lab testing, plus a sterile operating suite with anaesthetic monitoring and qualified nurses.
Dental care
Dental checks, scale and polish, and extractions when needed, for dogs, cats and even rabbits.
Desexing and weight management
Desexing for pets not being bred, and a pet slimmers club run by the vet and nursing team.
Hospitalisation
Air-conditioned wards with heated cages and special bedding to keep patients comfortable while they recover.
Farm animals
Advice and services for farmers and lifestyle block owners, including drenching and worm management programmes, vaccinations (which you can do yourself or have a vet come out for) and help when stock aren’t thriving.
Horses
Lameness examinations on your property, endoscope exams for breathing problems, digital X-rays (including on site at stables or the racetrack), ultrasound, vaccinations and surgery.
Opening hours
Weekday clinics run from early morning to late afternoon, with late nights on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Weekend clinics run on Saturday and Sunday, with a surcharge. After-hours emergencies are seen by appointment through the on-call vet.
Finding them
The clinic is on Maunu Road, close to the city centre. Online bookings are available.
Good to know
- Desexing is usually recommended between six and 12 months, depending on breed.
- Worms are most problematic for stock in spring and autumn.
- Use email for non-urgent questions only; phone in an emergency.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Maunu Road vet open at weekends?
Yes. There are clinics on Saturday and Sunday, with a weekend surcharge.
Do they offer emergency care?
Yes. A vet is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Do they treat horses?
Yes. The Maunu Road clinic is the group’s equine base.
Can they look after farm animals?
Yes, including drenching programmes, vaccinations and farm visits.
Where are the other Northland Veterinary Group clinics?
In Onerahi and Hikurangi.
