Helping pets and people through difficult moments
Emergency Care With Calm, Clear Guidance
When something feels wrong with your pet, it can be hard to think clearly.
KEV provides after-hours urgent, critical and emergency veterinary care for pets across Kāpiti and beyond, helping people navigate stressful moments with experienced care, clear communication and calm support.
If you are unsure what to do next, our team is here to help.
No referral needed
You do not need to be registered
Open 365 days per year
After-hours emergency care
Pets from Kāpiti and beyond welcome
Emergency support across the region
Emergency help starts here
Not sure if it’s an emergency?
Many pet owners are not completely certain when to seek emergency care. If your pet is suddenly unwell, injured, struggling to breathe, in pain, behaving unusually, or if something simply does not feel right, it is always okay to ask. Our team can help you understand what to do next.
Still unsure?
If something doesn't feel right.
it's always okay to ask.
We're here for local pets, visitors and travellers.
The call process
You don’t need to figure everything out before calling
Many people contact us feeling worried, overwhelmed or unsure how serious the situation may be.
You don't need to know whether it is an emergency before calling.
If you are worried, it is always okay to reach out.
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to what is happening.
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few questions about your pet and help assess the urgency of the situation.
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you on the next steps and let you know whether your pet should be seen immediately.
After-hours emergency support
Emergency care when it can't wait
Experienced emergency team, advanced facilities and support when your pet needs it most.
After-hours emergency and critical care for pets
KEV is a dedicated emergency veterinary hospital providing urgent and critical care for dogs and cats outside normal clinic hours.
- Sudden illness
- Injuries and accidents
- Breathing difficulties
- Toxicities and poisonings
- Pain and distress
- Surgical emergencies
- Ongoing medical care
Our hospital is equipped to provide emergency treatment, intensive monitoring, diagnostic imaging, surgery and supportive hospital care during evenings, overnight, weekends and public holidays.
Advanced facilities with a calmer approach to care
Our hospital is designed to support fast treatment while also helping reduce stress for pets and owners wherever possible.
- Dedicated ICU facilities
- Advanced monitoring equipment
- Onsite laboratory testing
- Diagnostic imaging
- Separate dog and cat areas
- Separate dog and cat areas
- Private consultation spaces
We combine emergency capability with thoughtful care designed around both pets and people, helping create a calmer experience during stressful moments.
We're here when you need us
Call our team any time for advice or to let us know you're on your way.
06 364 6942
We are open 365 days
Helping pets and people through difficult moments
Emergency situations rarely happen when you're prepared for them
Many people contact us feeling anxious, frightened
or unsure what to do next.
Our role is not only to provide emergency treatment, but also to help guide people through difficult situations with calm communication, clear information and experienced care.
We believe that good emergency care supports both pets and the people who love them.
Emergency & critical care
Always here when you need us
Experienced emergency team
Urgent and critical care when it matters most
Helping pets & people through difficult moments
Compassionate care and clear communication
Serving our community
Emergency care for pets across the region
We welcome pets from throughout Kāpiti, Horowhenua and surrounding communities.
Whether you live locally, are travelling through the area, or are visiting on holiday, you do not need to be an existing client to access our emergency services.
If your pet requires urgent care, our team is here to help.
Veterinary partnerships
Supporting local veterinary clinics and continuity of care
KEV works closely with veterinary clinics across the region to provide after-hours and emergency support when regular clinics are closed.
We accept patient transfers for overnight, weekend and public holiday monitoring and treatment, helping pets continue receiving care outside normal clinic hours.
Once stable, pets are referred back to their regular veterinarian, whenever possible, to help maintain continuity of care.
Trusted by pet owners across the region
Emergency support
Need emergency help for your pet?
If something feels wrong or you are unsure what to do next, our team is here to guide you.