CareVets Pokeno has a suite of medical, diagnostic and surgical facilities along with a range of pet food and supplies. Our small friendly team can help with a sore tooth, a mystery lump, an itchy paw and everything in between. We work closely with our nearby sister clinics and can therefore assist with puppy preschool bookings, farming needs and more.
Address:
14A Great South Road, Pokeno 2402
Phone: (09) 283 8642
Email: pokeno@carevets.co.nz
Or contact us here.
Opening Hours:
| Monday | 8:30am – 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am – 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am – 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am – 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:30am – 5:00pm |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
| Public Holidays | CLOSED |
If you require veterinary attention outside of our opening hours please contact your nearest After Hours Vet:
Manukau After Hours Veterinary Clinic: 09 277 8383
Waikato After Hours Veterinary Hospital: 07 839 5656
Holiday Hours
We will be closed for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and the 2nd of January. Normal hours for all other days.
Our Team:
Elango graduated from Madras Veterinary College in India. She later worked in an abattoir before moving to Canada for his masters. He cleared his NAVLE and CPE through the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. Elango carried on to work in Singapore until COVID hit and he returned to India until the borders opened. He was able to move to New Zealand in July 2022. He loves to travel and looks forward to camping, hiking, and exploring New Zealand.
Originally from the Philippines, Dr Mishi was vacationing in New Zealand when the COVID-19 lockdown hit in 2020 — and ended up staying much longer than planned. Making the most of the situation, she continued her veterinary career by working as a vet nurse and later teaching vet nursing students. Her passion for animal care never wavered, and in 2024 she successfully completed the Australasian Veterinary Exam, enabling her to practise as a veterinarian in New Zealand. In her free time, Mishi enjoys road trips and peaceful walks through scenic landscapes.
Haylee has 15 years’ experience in the Veterinary industry and joined the team in May 2022. She is now older and wiser and after having her children and enthusiastic about returning to an industry she loved. Haylee lives locally with her partner and two children, who attended Pokeno School until recently. She looks forward to meeting you all and your pets.
Fiona has been part of the veterinary world for more than 20 years and continues to discover new things to love and learn every day. She has a special passion for puppy preschool and is always eager to expand her knowledge of animal behaviour and diagnostics.
Outside of work, Fiona enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and pets. In recent years, she has also developed a love for tropical fish keeping, enjoying the fascinating world beneath the water’s surface.
Milly graduated as a Veterinary Nurse in 2024, pursuing the career she had always dreamed of after her son started school. Growing up surrounded by animals—from guinea pigs and rabbits to goats and ducks—Milly developed a lifelong passion for animal care, which she now brings to her role every day. Her love for animals has clearly rubbed off on her 6-year-old son, who is already set on becoming a vet himself. Outside of work, Milly enjoys spending weekends with her family and attending dog shows with her beloved dogs.
Rosika is studying for a Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing at Unitec. Originally from Nepal, her love for animals has been a part of her life from an early age, making a career in the veterinary field a natural choice. She is particularly passionate about ensuring animals receive the best care and comfort during treatment and recovery.
In her spare time, Rosika enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring new places, and trying out new recipes in the kitchen.