Overview

Taradale Veterinary Hospital has been established in Napier for 50 years. We have a strong commitment to maintaining the highest ethical and medical standards, and to treating our clients and colleagues with the utmost respect. Our Veterinarians Dr Clive, Dr Linda, Dr Carla, Dr Heather and Dr Rachel bring a wealth of knowledge and experiences in animal medicine, orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeries, ophthalmology, and more. Our Veterinary Nurses have interests and experiences in animal behaviour, physiotheraphy and weight management.

Our animal health care team are passionate about providing the best care for your pet and will offer education and advice to ensure your pet has the longest, happiest and healthiest life possible. As well as providing Veterinary care to your beloved pets, we also conduct fun and effective Puppy Pre-School classes.

We welcome you to bring your pet to meet our team at anytime.

Routine Services

  • Best for Pet Wellness Plan
  • General Vet Care
  • Cat & Dog Dentistry
  • Vaccinations
  • Microchipping
  • Desexing
  • Surgery
  • Onsite Pathology
  • Dietary Advice
  • Ophthalmology
  • Puppy Pre-School

This clinic offers the Best for Pet Wellness Plan providing care services essential for maintaining your pet’s health and wellbeing. Learn more

Meet the team

Dr Heather

Veterinarian

Heather grew up in Canterbury, always wanting to be a veterinarian. She graduated from Massey University with her Bachelor of Veterinary Science at the end of 2019 and joined the Taradale Vet Hospital team in 2023. Heather enjoys engaging with...

Dr Linda

Veterinarian

BVSc Linda graduated from Massey University and started out in mixed practice in Otago. After some time overseas, she returned to New Zealand, working in small animal practice. Linda enjoys all aspects of veterinary work, with areas of special interest...

Dr Rachel

Veterinarian

Rachel is a veterinarian who graduated in 2013. She moved to Hawke’s Bay after university and fell in love with the region so has been here ever since. She has a 4 year old daughter who keeps her on her...

Dr Clive

Veterinarian

BVSc Clive is senior veterinary associate and has worked at the clinic since 1996. He graduated from Onderstepoort, Pretoria University in 1982, after which he worked for a number of years in mixed practice in South Africa, and in the...

Dr Carla

Veterinarian

Carla grew up in South Africa where her love of animals began early in life. She graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Onderstepoort, University of Pretoria in 2018. She joined the Taradale Vet...

Customer reviews

Highly recommend this Vet Practice, very empathetic, nothing is ever too much, always a smile and beautiful greetings when we arrive. 100% have always looked after our pets and us for many years.... absolutely love and adore their team
Liv F.
Extremely positive experience. So great they offer afterpay!!
Liam B.
Amazing people work here. Always so very friendly and professional and compassionate. My beautiful furry family member was in the bestest of caring hands. She got through her surgery and has come home so much happier and in no more pain. Thank you x
F.J.M.

Opening hours

After hours emergency

Please call in advance for emergency services.

Opening hours

After hours emergency

Please call in advance for emergency services.

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