South Island
The following sections provide information about various rabbit-related resources on South Island in New Zealand.
Rabbit rescues and shelters
See Adoption listings for more resources.
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Rabbit Rescue |
Rabbit veterinarians
See Choosing a rabbit veterinarian for more information on how to find the right rabbit-savvy veterinarian for you.
Canterbury region
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornby Veterinary Centre | 7 Tower Street | Hornby, Christchurch 8042 | 03-349-5311 | [1] |
| Vetcare Kaikoura | 57 Beach Road | Kaikōura 7300 | 03-319-5693 | [1] |
| Merivale-Papanui Veterinary Clinic | 375 Papanui Road | Papanui, Christchurch 8052 | 03-352-9279 | [1] |
| Prebbleton Veterinary Hospital | 56 Blakes Road | Prebbleton 7604 | 03-349-9946 | [1] |
| Selwyn Vet Centre | 829 Jones Road | Rolleston 7614 | 03-347-7419 | [1] |
| At The Vets | 406 Brougham Street | Sydenham, Christchurch 8023 | 03-332-6632 | Drs. Remnant and Keane see rabbits.[1] |
| PAWS Pegasus and Woodend Veterinary Services | 71 Main North Road | Woodend 7610 | 03-312-2669 | [1] |
Marlborough region
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Vet Centre Marlborough | 7 Redwood Street | Blenheim 7201 | 03-577-9822 | [1] |
Nelson region
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Vets | 179 Vanguard Street | Nelson South, Nelson 7010 | 03-546-9646 | [1] |
Southland region
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waikiwi Vet Services | 299 North Road | Waikiwi, Gladstone 9810 | 03-215-9237 | [1] |
Tasman region
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town & Country Vet | 35 McGlashen Avenue | Richmond 7020 | 03-544-1200 | [1] |
Otago region
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balmoral Veterinary Services | 34 Essex Street | Balclutha 9230 | 03-418-3377 | [1] |
| VetEnt Cromwell | 6 Kawarau Gorge Road | Cromwell 9384 | 03-445-1229 | [1] |
| Green Island Veterinary Clinic | 185A Main South Road | Green Island, Dunedin 9018 | 03-488-2690 | [1] |
| Murrays Veterinary Clinic | 10 Dukes Road South, Rd 2 | Mosgiel 9092 | 03-489-5540 | [1] |
| Pet Doctors The Gardens Veterinary Clinic | 14 Bank Street | North East Valley, Dunedin 9010 | 03-473-0387 | Dr. Kelly sees rabbits.[1] |
| Humanimals | 44 Rankeilor Street | South Dunedin, Dunedin 9012 | 03-456-2345 | [1] |
| Helensburgh Veterinary Clinic | 218 Balmacewen Road | Wakari, Dunedin 9010 | 03-467-2346 | [1] |
West Coast region
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Vets Greymouth | 2 High Street | Greymouth 7805 | 03-768-0370 | Dr. Couper sees rabbits.[1] |
| West Coast Vets Hokitika | 40 Brittan Street | Hokitika 7810 | 03-755-8361 | [1] |
Rabbit emergency clinics and specialists
Please first call to make sure there is a rabbit-savvy veterinarian on call or on duty at the emergency clinic before you leave.
See Veterinary emergencies for more resources on rabbit veterinary emergencies.
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| After Hours Veterinary Centre | 90 Disraeli St | Addington, Christchurch 8024 | 03-366-1052 | 24/7 emergency services. |
Low cost rabbit spay/neuter clinics
See Low cost spay/neuter clinics for more resources.
Rabbit boarding and bunny sitters
For more information on going on vacation with a rabbit, please see Going on vacation.
This information is provided only for your convenience and in no way should be considered an endorsement by the website. The following table has been compiled from reliable resources that have indicated that the listed businesses will take care of rabbits. We cannot guarantee your satisfaction with any business – please call and ask your own questions before using a business listed below.
Wildlife rehabilitation facilities
See Wild rabbits for more information about what to do when you find a wild rabbit.
Hay sources
See Hay for more resources on what types of hay to choose.