Selwyn Rakaia Vets Ltd.

Dunsandel · Central ChristchurchEmergency careAfter hours4.8(76)Google Verified June 2026

About

Selwyn Rakaia Vets is a mixed rural practice in Dunsandel serving the Selwyn and Rakaia districts, with a small-animal arm alongside its dairy, beef and sheep work. Pet owners get consultations, vaccinations, desexing, dentistry and radiography, backed by a 24/7 after-hours service for emergencies.

Services

This clinic's specialty: after-hours urgent care

Emergency and urgent care available outside standard hours.

Everyday & preventive 4
Consultations
Check-ups, health advice and minor illness.
Vaccinations
Puppy, kitten and annual boosters.
Microchipping
Permanent ID for lost-pet recovery.
Dental
Scale, polish and tooth extractions.
Surgery & diagnostics 3
Desexing
Spey and neuter surgery.
Surgery
Soft-tissue and routine operations.
Diagnostics & imaging
In-house bloods, x-ray & ultrasound.
Urgent & after-hours 2
Emergency care
Urgent help for sick or injured pets.
After hours
Care available outside standard hours.

Opening hours

Monday8:00am–5:00pm
Tuesday8:00am–5:00pm
Wednesday8:00am–5:00pm
Thursday8:00am–5:00pm
Friday8:00am–5:00pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

What pet owners say

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Robyn Fyfe
4 months ago

The most caring and empathetic vets I have ever been too. I could not give all these vets at this practice enough praise for how they looked after my Squeaky Boy (Cat-17). From the first day we came in when his health started going down hill to when he eventually passed away. The empathy, kindness and patience shown was beyond any vet care i have ever come across. They gave us time and keepsakes - little prints of his paws and fur cuttings to keep, particularly for my son who was out at camp when we had to take the decision to euthanize our special boy. My son will treasure those and they gave him a bit of comfort and closure. I then received a hand written card in the post, so beautifully thought out, from the pictures used to the words written. Their care and skills are exceptional and I will not take my pets elsewhere if I can help it. Thank you.

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Lewis M
5 months ago

Very Helful staff. Walked in at random for a tooth problem on my GSD and they took the time to help even though it was 5mins before close.

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Nicki Chambers
6 months ago

Thank you so much to Rachel and the rest of the team for their care and professionalism. Our dear old dog Bud ended up having to have 15 teeth removed and I was very worried about the process and the consequences of the procedure but he has been amazing. After the first 24 hours of recovery and getting over the anesthesia he is just back to being Bud. We really appreciate your care and passion for what you do.

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Margo Moffat
a year ago

Thank you to the staff for seeing my little dog at last minute on a Friday. I really appreciate it. Everyone was fantastic and helpful. I would highly recommend them.

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Angela Hastings
a year ago

Poor Miss Kitty had unfortunately had an accident,which required partial amputation. Phoned the vet and Thomas phoned my partner back and discussed in detail what would happen and a very reasonable quote. Appointment made for the next morning, and Thomas, the vet phoned to give update post surgery. Very impressed with the service, care and price to help Miss Kitty, who has high levels of anxiety. Recommend to anyone, as their price was $1000.00 less than thr local vet here, and they didn't have to be chased up to assist.

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