CareVets Horsham Downs has a suite of medical, diagnostic and surgical facilities along with a range of pet food and supplies. With our separate cat and dog consultation rooms, we can help with a sore tooth, a mystery lump, an itchy paw and everything in between. We also offer puppy preschool to help teach your newest canine family member the basics and offer a safe environment for early socialisation.
Address:
1 North City Road, Unit B4, Rototuna Village, Hamilton 3281
Phone: (07) 855 5655
Email: horshamdowns@carevets.co.nz
Or contact us here.
Opening Hours:
| Monday | 8:00am – 5:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am – 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am – 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am – 5:30pm |
| Friday | 8:00am – 5:30pm |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
| Public Holidays | CLOSED |
If you require veterinary attention outside of our opening hours please contact your nearest After Hours Vet:
Waikato After Hours Veterinary Hospital: 07 839 5656
Our Team:
Dr Melissa McGinnis is a veterinarian who joined the team in September 2024. Originally from Wisconsin, USA, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin and practised in Arizona, working in general practice, emergency, and shelter medicine. Melissa moved to New Zealand in 2022 and has been enjoying everything the country has to offer. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, camping, reading, and spending time with friends and their pets.
Jo is our Clinic Coordinator and a Veterinary Nurse. Her life is filled with everything animals. She is a qualified Veterinary Nurse and has a degree in Animal Behaviour. Her family consists of 3 humans, 2 dogs, 2 cats and one beautiful horse. Jo’s passions include dog training (she runs puppy preschool classes at the clinic) and patient care. She’s all about advocating for her patients as they can’t speak for themselves but deserve the best treatment possible.
Brooklyn is our senior veterinary nurse who joined the team in April 2025. She qualified in 2023 and completed her Bachelor’s degree in 2024. Since 2022, she has gained valuable experience in various clinics across the Waikato region, working as a casual nurse and receptionist during her training. Brooklyn’s passion for animal advocacy and delivering the best care stems from her upbringing on a dairy farm in the Matamata-Piako region. She now shares her life with two rescued street cats and a heading dog, and in her spare time enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending time with animals, friends, and family.
Theresa has been a receptionist with CareVets since 2016. She has a background in Biological Sciences and completed her National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing at WINTEC in 2008. Theresa has worked in various animal industries including boarding kennels/catteries, breeding kennels, rescue shelters, racing stables, and dairy and research farms in the Waikato. She has a beautiful Rottweiler.
Stevie Wonder is our resident foster cat, currently staying with Clinic Coordinator Jo while he regains his health. He’s settled in beautifully to clinic life and can often be found helping Jo with her admin work (in his own unique way). In his spare time, Stevie enjoys chasing Jo’s dog Frankie’s tail, doing dramatic zoomies down the hallway, and occasionally falling into the water bowl. When he’s all tuckered out, he’s known for delivering face-smothering cuddles right on Jo’s neck. Once he’s back to full health, Stevie will be looking for a loving forever home. 💛