Best Practice

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Our Best Practice clinics

Welcome to Our BESTPRACTICE® Accredited Veterinary Clinics

We are committed to providing the highest standard of veterinary care for your beloved pets and valuable livestock. All our clinics strive to offer outstanding levels of veterinary care with ongoing training and development for our teams, access to modern equipment and safe, clean facilities. Four of our clinics tick all the boxes of the NZVAs exacting requirements and have been awarded as BESTPRACTICE® accredited veterinary clinics:

NZVA Best Practice accredidation mark from the NZVA

Why Choose BESTPRACTICE®?

The New Zealand Veterinary Association’s BESTPRACTICE® accreditation programme is the only quality accreditation programme in NZ that ensures the highest standard of service and professionalism for veterinary clinics in the country.

When you visit a BESTPRACTICE® accredited clinic, you can expect:

  • Service: Staff are well-presented professionals available for 24-hour emergency service.
  • Training: All staff are professionally trained and experienced in veterinary medicine, surgery, animal health and welfare, have access to up-to-date materials, and are allocated time to ensure continuing professional development.
  • Facilities: The veterinary clinic has modern, well-maintained facilities and equipment in an environment that is comfortable and safe for you and your animal.
  • Information: The clinic has well-organised data storage systems to ensure your animal’s health records can be easily accessed and updated.
  • Safety: Any medication dispensed is clearly labelled and appropriately packaged, so you know exactly what to do, and how.
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Trust and excellence

Choose BESTPRACTICE® for peace of mind and exceptional veterinary services.

Choosing a BESTPRACTICE® accredited clinic means choosing a veterinary clinic that voluntarily undergoes rigorous audits every two years. This commitment to excellence ensures you receive the best possible care for your animals. Trust in a veterinary clinic that meets the highest standards of care.