The Cat Vet
The Cat Vet is a veterinary practice in Christchurch, Canterbury. Phone number, posted hours, directions and a map are below, along with the nearest alternatives if they are closed or full.
Contact & location
- Address
- Christchurch, Canterbury
- Phone
- +64 3 595 1184
- Website
- https://www.thecatvet.org
- Hours
Monday 8am–8pm, Sa–Su 10:00–2pm Tuesday 8am–8pm, Sa–Su 10:00–2pm Wednesday 8am–8pm, Sa–Su 10:00–2pm Thursday 8am–8pm, Sa–Su 10:00–2pm Friday 8am–8pm, Sa–Su 10:00–2pm Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
Data status: Compiled from public sources on 2026-07-27 and not yet independently verified — call ahead to confirm hours, services, and availability.Spot an error? Report a correction.
If The Cat Vet is closed
General practice, not an emergency hospital. Posted hours show it closed on Sunday and Saturday. For anything that cannot wait, use one of the emergency hospitals below.
Nearest 24-hour emergency hospitals
- Kaiapoi Veterinary Clinic — Kaiapoi, ~15 km away, roughly a 17 min drive · (03) 327 8387
- Springlands Vet Clinic — Springlands, ~248 km away, roughly a 3 hr 5 min drive · (03) 578-0661
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not live traffic.
Other vets near Christchurch, Canterbury
Useful if The Cat Vet is booked, closed, or not taking new patients. Ordered by distance.
- Straven Road Veterinary CentreChristchurch · ~3 km · 🚗 ~5 min
- Shirley Vet ClinicChristchurch · ~3 km · 🚗 ~6 min
- Aldwins Road Vet ClinicChristchurch · ~4 km · 🚗 ~7 min
- Wairakei Road Veterinary ClinicChristchurch · ~4 km · 🚗 ~7 min
- Northlands Animal Care HospitalNorthcote · ~4 km · 🚗 ~8 min
- VetCallChristchurch · ~4 km · 🚗 ~8 min
Suspected poisoning: call Animal Poisons Helpline on 0800 869 738 (free call) on the way in.