Vetlife Wanaka

Wānaka · WanakaEmergency careAfter hours4.6(98)Google Verified June 2026

About

Vetlife Wanaka is a mixed-practice clinic on Balneaves Lane serving the Upper Clutha, treating companion animals alongside equine, lifestyle-block and production stock. It backs its small-animal work with full general and orthopaedic surgery, in-house diagnostics and 24-hour emergency cover, plus an on-site cattery and puppy preschool.

Services

This clinic's specialty: after-hours urgent care

Emergency and urgent care available outside standard hours.

Everyday & preventive 7
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.
House calls
Vet visits at your home.
Puppy classes
Socialisation and basic training.
Pharmacy
Prescription meds & parasite prevention on site.
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–6:00pm
Tuesday8:00am–6:00pm
Wednesday8:00am–6:00pm
Thursday8:00am–6:00pm
Friday8:00am–6:00pm
Saturday9:30am–1:00pm
SundayClosed

What pet owners say

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Benjamin Jamieson
8 months ago

We have always enjoyed the great, friendly, kind & caring customer service from all the team at Vetlife Wanaka. Highly recommend.

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Josie McGuinness
6 months ago

Always have the best experience bringing my lab here. The staff are very compassionate (especially Rachel) and responsive over the phone. We also did puppy school here which was super useful. Highly recommend!

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Jacqui Scott
4 years ago

The staff and vets are lovely unfortunately thy couldn't help my sam. Sam trusted the vets he would always just to walk in and just let them do what had to be done,vacation and any other issue he may had in this 10 years, the staff and vets are very caring and thoughtful of sam needs and mine. If I ever get another dog which wouldn't I would not hesitate taken it to vet life . 2011-2021

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Zoe Brock
3 years ago

Had to take a rescue duckling to a vet and couldn't have had a better experience. the Dr was kind, knowledgeable, and Charlotte made a full recovery. It was all very amusing having a duck in the clinic. Thanks, Vetlife!

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Andrew King
4 months ago

The team are fantastic and give our dogs the best care.

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