Rappaw Central Veterinary Hospital

Kenepuru · PoriruaAfter hoursAccepting new patients4.8(60)Google Verified June 2026

About

Rappaw's Central hospital on Kenepuru Drive is the surgical hub of a four-clinic Porirua-Wellington group offering general small-animal care, digital X-ray and ultrasound, orthopaedic surgery, and an in-house lab. House-call visits and after-hours urgent care (coordinated with the Wellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic) extend cover beyond the consult room.

Services

This clinic offers after-hours care

Evening and weekend appointments available.

Everyday & preventive 5
Consultations
Check-ups, health advice and minor illness.
Vaccinations
Puppy, kitten and annual boosters.
Puppy classes
Socialisation and basic training.
Pharmacy
Prescription meds & parasite prevention on site.
House calls
Vet visits at your home.
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 1
After hours
Care available outside standard hours.

Opening hours

Monday7:30am–7:00pm
Tuesday7:30am–7:00pm
Wednesday7:30am–7:00pm
Thursday7:30am–7:00pm
Friday7:30am–7:00pm
Saturday9:00am–12:00pm
Sunday9:00am–12:00pm

What pet owners say

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Charlotte Cybart
11 months ago

I usually go to the Tawa practice (which is amazing!), but since they're closed on weekends when my cat became sick I called this one and the receptionist I spoke to was super quick to offer us a same-day appointment. I'm happy to report that everyone here is just as lovely as they are at the branch I usually use- thanks, team! I really appreciate you fitting us in and being so friendly and helpful (and reassuring to an anxious cat mum).

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Elaine O'Brien
11 months ago

Fantastic team of friendly professional people that really care about animals and their humans.Made a stressful day easier. Thank you from Jess and Bella.

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georgina hepi
6 months ago

Hello. I have brother and sister cat and very fluffy. How do I stop there furr knotting from underneath also I like female cat to be fixed. How much please? Thanku

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Jess Bryan
8 months ago

We had our very unwell pooch looked after by the Kenepuru team. They showed so much care, empathy and love to him over our time with them. Each time we came in he was excited to see all of them and hopefully get a treat or two. We dealt with many different people and had only really positive experiences. Really grateful for the care and empathy they extended to our family.

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Mark Goddard
5 months ago

Consistently excellent service. Incredibly accommodating and kind, especially when I’ve needed my cat seen at short notice on multiple occasions.

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