After-hours emergency (when we’re closed) ARC Central: (09) 281 5815 .... Animal Emergency at VSA (Henderson & Sylvia Park): (09) 849 2121 .... Manukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic: (09) 277 8383

General & Urgent Vet Care in Auckland

Compassionate in-hospital care for cats and dogs.
Urgent care and advanced imaging including CT scanning.
24-hour care Monday – Friday • Referrals for advanced imaging & monitoring

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Compassionate Care for Your Pet

From routine check-ups to urgent medical care, we provide trusted in-hospital treatment for cats and dogs. Our experienced team combines advanced diagnostics with compassionate support to guide you and your pet through every stage of care.

Surgery • Dentistry • Preventative & Urgent Care


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Advanced Diagnostics & CT Imaging for Referrals

We partner with Auckland veterinarians to provide advanced imaging, hospital monitoring, and specialist-level diagnostics. Our team ensures prompt scheduling, thorough reporting, and clear communication to support your case management.

CT (Computed Tomography) imaging • Rapid report turnaround • Direct communication


Comprehensive Veterinary Services Under One Roof

From preventative care to advanced CT imaging, we provide complete medical, surgical, and diagnostic services for cats and dogs in Auckland.

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Surgery

Safe, modern surgical procedures from routine desexing to complex soft tissue operations, with advanced anaesthetic and pain management.

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Emergency/Urgent Care

Responsive medical care for sudden illness, injuries, and critical conditions during our opening hours.

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Diagnostic imaging

Digital X-rays, ultrasonography, and advanced CT imaging for accurate and timely diagnosis.

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Dentistry

Professional dental examinations, cleaning, digital dental radiography, and extractions to protect long-term health.

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End-of-Life

Compassionate home euthanasia and respectful post-mortem services when families need clarity and support.

📍 HOURS & LOCATION

Providing continuous in-hospital care from Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and public holidays.

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Clinic Hours

Open

Monday → Friday (24-hour care)

Closed

Weekends & Public Holidays
Two-week closure over Christmas & New Year

If your pet needs urgent care outside our operating hours, please contact one of the after-hours emergency clinics listed below.

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Address

Vets at 77

77 Great South Road

Papakura, Auckland

Phone: 09 299 9977

🚨 After Hours Emergency

We are closed outside our Monday–Friday operating window.
For urgent veterinary care during these times, please contact:

  • ARC Central – (09) 281 5815
  • Animal Emergency at VSA – (09) 849 2121
  • Manukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic – (09) 277 8383
  • Western After Hours (Avondale) – (09) 820 7273

⭐ WHY CHOOSE US

Advanced Care • Compassionate Approach • Trusted Results

🏥 24-Hour Care Monday to Friday

Continuous in-hospital monitoring and treatment from Monday 8am to Friday 8am, ensuring pets receive attentive care when they need it most.

🩻 Advanced CT Imaging Onsite

Access to modern CT (Computed Tomography) imaging allows precise diagnosis of complex medical and surgical cases without external referral delays.

🚑 Urgent & Emergency

With experience in both general practice and after-hours emergency medicine, our team is equipped to manage acute illness, injury, and critical cases.

🧪 Comprehensive In-House Diagnostics

Digital radiography, ultrasonography, laboratory testing, and surgical facilities enable faster answers and streamlined treatment plans.

🤝 Strong Referring Vet Partnerships

We maintain open clinician-to-clinician communication and provide clear, timely reporting to support collaborative case management.

🐾 Compassionate, Patient-Centred Care

Every pet receives individualised treatment with a focus on comfort, safety, and clear communication with families.

Services for Cats & Dogs

Comprehensive in-hospital care including general practice, urgent care, surgery, dentistry, and advanced diagnostic imaging (including CT). We also welcome referrals from other veterinary clinics.

Key Services Snapshot

Explore our core services — for pet owners and referring vets.

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Urgent & Emergency Care

Rapid assessment and treatment for sudden illness, injuries, pain, and critical conditions during our opening hours.

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Diagnostic Imaging

Digital radiography (X-rays), ultrasound, and CT scanning for detailed evaluation and accurate diagnosis.

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Surgery

Modern surgical suite with tailored anaesthesia, monitoring, pain management, and post-op care.

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Dentistry

Oral exams, professional cleaning, dental X-rays, and extractions when needed.

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Preventive Care

Health checks, vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutrition guidance, and early disease screening.

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End-of-Life Support

Compassionate home euthanasia and respectful post-mortem services when families need support and answers.

For Pet Owners

General care, urgent care, diagnostics and surgery — delivered with clear communication and compassionate support.

Urgent & Emergency Care

  • Same-day helpAssessment for sudden illness, vomiting, breathing issues, pain, injuries.
  • In-hospital monitoringObservation and stabilisation when your pet needs close care.
  • Clear planWe explain options and expected costs before proceeding whenever possible.

Preventive Care

  • Health checksRoutine exams to catch issues early.
  • VaccinationsTailored schedules for cats and dogs.
  • Parasite
    prevention
    Fleas, worms and ongoing protection.

Surgery

  • Modern theatreFully equipped surgical suite.
  • Anaesthesia monitoringTailored protocols and attentive monitoring.
  • Pain
    management
    Comfort-focused recovery planning.

Dentistry

  • Dental
    assessment
    Oral exam and treatment planning.
  • Cleaning +
    X-rays
    Professional scale/polish with imaging when needed.
  • ExtractionsWhen required to resolve pain and infection.

CT & Advanced Diagnostics

Onsite CT (Computed Tomography) supports detailed internal assessment and confident decision-making — including referred cases from other clinics.

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When a CT May Help

  • Complex casesWhen X-ray/ultrasound isn’t enough.
  • Head / spineNeurological signs, trauma, persistent pain.
  • Chest / abdomenMasses, internal injury, unclear disease cause.
  • Surgical planningBetter mapping before complex procedures.

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Referral Workflow

  • Step 1Referring vet submits case details.
  • Step 2We schedule promptly and confirm prep requirements.
  • Step 3CT performed + patient monitoring as needed.
  • Step 4Report + images shared with referring clinic.

End-of-Life & Post-Mortem Services

Respectful support when it matters most — with compassion, dignity, and clear guidance.

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Home Euthanasia

Gentle home euthanasia so pets can pass peacefully in a familiar environment. We provide respectful guidance and support.

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Post-Mortem Examinations

Post-mortem examinations can help provide clarity on illness or cause of passing, performed in a controlled, respectful environment.

Want a quick pricing guide?

View consult fees, revisit fees, vaccinations, desexing, microchipping, and more.

Pricing Structure

We believe in complete transparency. Below is a general guide to our most common services. Final costs may vary depending on your pet’s condition and specific needs. A detailed estimate will always be provided before treatment.

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Service Pricing
Consultation $ (Normal hours 8AM to 8PM)
Emergency $ (After hours 8PM to 8AM)
Revisit $
Vaccination from $
Desexing procedure from
$ Male Cats
$ Female Cats
$ Male Dogs
$ Female Dogs
Microchipping $

Explore Our Pricing

Consultations

General, revisit, and urgent consult options.

  • Standard consult
  • After-hours consult
  • Revisit consult

Preventive Care

Routine protection and early detection.

  • Vaccinations
  • Parasite prevention
  • Health checks

Procedures

Common procedures with “from” pricing guidance.

  • Desexing
  • Microchipping
  • Other add-ons

Pet Owners

Trusted veterinary care for cats and dogs in Auckland — general practice, urgent care, and in-hospital monitoring. We’re open 24 hours Monday 8am to Friday 8am.

How can we help today?

Choose the fastest option below — we’ll guide you from the first call to recovery.

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New client or first visit?

Register your pet in advance so we can help you faster when you arrive.

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Urgent concerns during our open hours

If your pet is in pain, unwell, or injured, call us for the next steps. Walk-ins may be possible depending on case severity.

  • Phone: 09 299 9977
  • If we’re closed: Use the after-hours emergency list below.
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Your visit

What to expect when you arrive — simple, clear, and focused on your pet’s comfort.

  • ArrivalBring any current medications and (if you have it) your pet’s medical history.
  • AssessmentWe triage urgent cases first, then perform a clinical exam and discuss options.
  • EstimatesWe provide a clear plan and estimate before treatment whenever possible.
  • Hospital careIf your pet needs monitoring, we have dedicated wards and in-hospital support.

Procedures & aftercare

If your pet has a procedure (e.g., surgery or dentistry), we’ll give written discharge instructions.

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Aftercare essentials

  • RestLimit running
    /jumping during recovery.
  • Pain reliefGive medications exactly as prescribed.
  • Wound careKeep the area clean/dry; use a cone if advised.
  • Food/waterFollow feeding instructions (especially after anaesthesia).

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When to contact us urgently

  • BreathingDifficulty breathing or collapse.
  • BleedingPersistent bleeding or swelling at a surgical site.
  • VomitingRepeated vomiting, severe lethargy, or not eating.
  • PainUncontrolled pain or distress.
Call 09 299 9977

After-hours emergency (when we’re closed)

We’re closed outside our Monday–Friday operating window (including weekends and public holidays). If your pet needs urgent care during these times, contact:

  • ARC Central – (09) 281 5815
  • Animal Emergency at VSA – (09) 849 2121
  • Manukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic – (09) 277 8383
  • Western After Hours (Avondale) – (09) 820 7273

Fees & payment

We aim for transparent pricing and will discuss estimates before treatment whenever possible.

Referring Vets

We welcome referrals for advanced imaging (CT), overnight monitoring, and urgent care support during our Monday–Friday service window.

At a Glance

A straightforward referral pathway with responsive clinician-to-clinician communication.

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What we can support

  • CT imagingDiagnostic CT for complex medical / surgical cases.
  • Overnight monitoringIn-hospital observation and ongoing treatment.
  • Urgent stabilisationSupport for acute presentations during open hours.
  • DiagnosticsX-ray, ultrasound, in-house testing to support decisions.

When to refer

  • Neurology / spineIVDD, seizures, neuro deficits, trauma work-up.
  • Head / ENTNasal disease, chronic otitis, suspected masses.
  • Thorax / abdomenComplex imaging needs beyond radiography/US.
  • Post-op / criticalPatients requiring overnight observation.

If unsure, call us to discuss the case and suitability before transferring.

How to Refer

Simple steps to help us triage, book, and proceed efficiently.

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Send referral

Submit the referral form with presenting complaint, history, and desired outcome (CT / monitoring / urgent support).

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Share records

Email clinical notes, lab results, and any imaging. The more complete the record, the faster we can confirm plan and estimate.

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Confirm timing

We’ll confirm triage priority, expected admission time, and next steps. For CT, we’ll advise on prep and fasting requirements.

Required Records Checklist

  • SignalmentSpecies/breed, age, sex, weight, microchip (if known).
  • HistoryTimeline, current meds, relevant comorbidities.
  • Clinical findingsVitals, exam notes, neuro findings (if relevant).
  • DiagnosticsRecent bloods/UA, radiographs/US reports, ECG (if done).
  • ImagesDICOM links/files where possible, or high-quality exports.
  • Anaesthetic riskConcerns, previous reactions, fasting status.
  • Owner consentConfirmation owner aware of referral + estimated costs.

Sending a complete record set reduces delays and helps us provide a clear plan and estimate.

CT Scan Pathway

We’ll advise per case, but these points help owners and teams prepare.

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Preparation

  • FastingTypically required; confirm case-by-case with our team.
  • IV accessMay be required for contrast studies.
  • Sedation/GAMost CT studies require sedation or general anaesthesia.

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What we send back

  • SummaryKey findings + clinical interpretation.
  • ImagesAccess pathway for images (format dependent).
  • RecommendationsNext-step suggestions (medical / surgical / referral).

Reporting & Turnaround

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Turnaround expectations

  • Urgent casesPhone update as clinically indicated.
  • CT casesFindings summary provided as soon as practical post-study.
  • DischargesClear discharge notes + medication plan where relevant.

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Communication

  • Direct contactClinician-to-clinician updates for shared decision-making.
  • Owner updatesWe keep owners informed during admission and after diagnostics.
  • Shared planWe aim to support continuity back to the primary clinic.

Case Discussion & Transfers

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Case discussion line

Call us to discuss suitability, timing, or stabilisation prior to transfer.

  • Phone09 299 9977
  • Address77 Great South Road, Papakura, Auckland
  • HoursOpen Monday–Friday (24-hour care); closed weekends & public holidays

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Urgent transfers

  • StabiliseShare vitals, interventions performed, and response to treatment.
  • Send recordsForward notes/labs/imaging before or during transfer.
  • Owner commsConfirm owner understands destination, timing, and estimate process.

Trusted Veterinary Care in Auckland

General, urgent & advanced medical care for cats and dogs — including in-hospital monitoring and advanced CT imaging for detailed diagnosis.

Who We Are

At Vets at 77, we are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate in-hospital care for your beloved pets. Our experienced veterinary team focuses on the health and wellbeing of cats and dogs, combining the trusted foundations of general practice with urgent and emergency care medicine to support your pet through every stage of life.

We also work closely with referring clinics across Auckland by providing advanced diagnostic support, including CT (Computed Tomography) imaging and hospital monitoring — with clear communication to support continuity of care back to the primary vet.

Hospital & Facilities

A modern, purpose-built clinic designed for comfortable hospitalisation, safe procedures, and accurate diagnostics.

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Purpose-built clinical space

  • Consulting roomsMultiple rooms for efficient consult flow.
  • Surgical theatresFully equipped for routine and complex procedures.
  • Hospital wardsDedicated wards to keep patients comfortable while monitored.

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Isolation & biosecurity

  • Isolation unitFor safe management of infectious cases.
  • Controlled environmentSupports strict biosecurity standards.
  • Post-mortem capabilityRespectful examinations in a dedicated space when needed.

Advanced Diagnostics

Modern technology helps us find answers faster — and build more precise treatment plans.

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Imaging (X-ray • Ultrasound • CT)

We provide digital radiography, ultrasonography, and advanced CT (Computed Tomography) imaging for detailed evaluation and accurate diagnosis — especially when timely answers matter.

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In-house testing & treatment planning

In-house diagnostics support fast decisions for urgent cases and help guide safe anaesthesia, effective medical care, and post-op recovery.

Veterinary Team

Experienced clinicians and nurses delivering safe, compassionate care — with clear communication at every step.

Dr. Jay — Senior Veterinarian

General Practice • Urgent Care • Emergency Medicine

Dr. Jay is a senior veterinarian in Auckland, providing comprehensive veterinary care for cats and dogs across both general practice and urgent medical cases. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Adelaide, Australia, and has been practising in Auckland since graduation.

With professional experience in both daytime general practice and after-hours emergency clinics, Dr. Jay has a strong interest in urgent care, emergency medicine, and preventative health. His clinical approach focuses on thorough diagnostics, clear communication with pet owners, and compassionate, patient-centred treatment.

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Our nursing & support team

Our veterinary nurses and support team play a key role in patient comfort, monitoring, recovery, and client support — helping ensure every pet receives attentive care throughout their visit.

Hours & After-hours Emergency

  • Open24 hours — Monday 8am to Friday 8am
  • ClosedWeekends & public holidays (and closed for 2 weeks over Christmas/New Year)
  • When closedPlease use the after-hours emergency clinics listed on our homepage

Contact Vets at 77

Bookings, questions, and referrals — we’ll help you get to the right team quickly.

Get in touch

For urgent care during our opening hours, call us. If we’re closed, use the after-hours emergency options.

📞 Phone

09 299 9977

For bookings, urgent care, and general enquiries.

📧 Email

reception@vets77.co.nz

Non-urgent enquiries and admin requests.

📍 Address

Vets at 77

77 Great South Road

Papakura, Auckland 2110

New Zealand

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Hours

Open: Monday 8:00am → Friday 8:00am (24-hour care)
Closed: Weekends & Public Holidays
Two-week closure over Christmas & New Year

If we’re closed and your pet needs urgent care, use our after-hours emergency guidance.

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Find us

Easy access from Great South Road with nearby parking.

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