CareVets Horsham Downs is a boutique veterinary clinic offering gentle, personalised care in a calm, low-stress environment. From wellness exams and vaccinations to dental care and medical treatment, we provide compassionate veterinary services tailored to each pet and the people who love them.
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.
Paula is our Clinic Coordinator and a Senior Veterinary Nurse with over five years of experience in veterinary nursing. Her background includes work in both general practice and busy emergency veterinary clinics, where she developed strong skills in critical care, patient management, and supporting pets and their owners through stressful situations.
She brings a calm, compassionate, and highly organised approach to both patient care and clinic operations. Paula is passionate about creating a smooth and supportive experience for clients, patients, and the wider clinic team.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and relaxing at home with her senior cat, Maggie.
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.
Talia graduated in 2025 with a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing. She gained hands-on experience in clinics across Hamilton during her studies and began working as a junior veterinary nurse and receptionist shortly before qualifying.
She is passionate about animal wellbeing and enjoys all aspects of clinic life, particularly supporting patients and helping owners feel informed and reassured. One of her most memorable experiences has been rescuing a sick kitten, who is now a beloved family pet and a constant reminder of why she loves her work.
Outside of work, Talia enjoys fishing, camping, and spending time with her family and her cat. Her long-term goal is to support improved animal health and welfare within Pasifika and Māori communities through education and preventative care.