Professional Small Animal Care Services in Christchurch
Personalised Care That Adapts to Your Small Furry or Feathered Friends
First-Class Care for Your Very Important Small Pets
Your small pets deserve the same level of professional attention and care as larger companions. VIPets offers specialised small animal care services throughout Christchurch, providing expert cage cleaning, feeding, and companionship visits for your precious pocket pets.
With over 10 years of professional pet care experience, we understand that small animals have unique needs requiring gentle handling, species-specific knowledge, and meticulous attention to hygiene and environmental requirements.
Why Choose Professional Small Animal Care?
Specialised Knowledge Matters
Species-specific expertise: Small animals have vastly different needs from cats and dogs. Professional care providers understand the unique requirements of each species, from guinea pig vitamin C needs to chinchilla temperature sensitivity.
Health monitoring skills: Small animals often hide illness until it’s advanced. Professional caregivers recognise subtle changes in behaviour, appetite, or appearance that might indicate health concerns.
Safe handling techniques: Each species requires different handling approaches. Professional care ensures your small pets receive appropriate interaction without stress or injury.
VIPets Professional Standards
10+ Years Pet Care Experience:
Extensive background in professional pet care including specialised training in small animal behaviour and husbandry.
Fully Insured Services: Complete public liability coverage providing peace of mind for both your pets and property during care visits.
Emergency Preparedness:ย Clear protocols for handling small animal emergencies with established veterinary relationships and first aid knowledge.
What Makes VIPets Small Animal Care Different?
Individual Attention for Every Pet
VIPets provides:
- Dedicated visit time focused solely on your small pets
- Gentle, patient handling building trust with naturally cautious animals
- Detailed observation skills, noting any changes in health or behaviour
- Customised care plans based on your specific pets’ personalities and needs
Professional Environmental Management
Hygiene expertise: Small animals are sensitive to environmental conditions. Professional cage cleaning with appropriate products prevents respiratory issues and maintains optimal health.
Enrichment understanding: Providing appropriate mental stimulation and environmental enrichment that supports natural behaviours while maintaining safety.
Small Animals We Care for in Christchurch
Guinea Pigs
Guinea pigs are social, gentle creatures who thrive on routine and companionship.
Our guinea pig care includes:
- Fresh vegetables and timothy hay according to their specific dietary needs
- Cage cleaning with pet-safe products maintaining their healthy environment
- Gentle handling and socialisation respecting their naturally cautious nature
- Pair or group management for guinea pigs who live together
Rabbits
Rabbits require specialised care and understanding of their unique digestive and social needs:
- Fresh leafy greens and quality pellets following proper rabbit nutrition
- Litter box maintenance keeping their living space hygienic
- Gentle exercise opportunities in secure areas when appropriate
- Companionship for bonded pairs maintaining social relationships
- Dental health monitoring watching for signs of overgrown teeth
Rats
Intelligent and social, rats benefit from interactive care and mental stimulation:
- High-quality rat food and fresh treats supporting their active metabolism
- Cage cleaning with safe bedding maintaining respiratory health
- Social interaction and handling engaging their curious, intelligent nature
- Exercise and enrichment providing mental stimulation
- Multi-rat colony care for social groups living together
Mice
Small but requiring attentive care, mice need gentle handling and proper environmental management:
- Species-appropriate diet and fresh water in suitable containers
- Careful cage maintenance with appropriate bedding materials
- Minimal stress handling respecting their naturally nervous temperament
- Environmental enrichment providing appropriate hiding spaces and activities
Birds (Budgies, Canaries, Cockatiels)
Feathered friends require specialised knowledge of avian behaviour and environmental needs:
- Fresh seed mix and appropriate treats following species-specific diets
- Cage cleaning with bird-safe products maintaining respiratory health
- Fresh water and bath opportunities supporting their grooming needs
- Social interaction and mental stimulation appropriate for their intelligence level
- Environmental monitoring ensuring proper temperature and draft protection
Small Animal Care Prices in Christchurch
Standard Small Animal Care
$20-$30
Premium Small Animal Care: $35 per 45-minute visit
Enhanced care including:
- Extended play and socialisation time for interactive species
- Specialised dietary preparation for complex feeding requirements
- Multiple small pets cared for during single visits
- Detailed health reports with observations and recommendations
Premium Small Animal Care
$35
Comprehensive Small Pet Visits:
$20-$30 per 15-30-minute visit
What’s included in every visit:
- Fresh food and water according to species-specific dietary requirements
- Health monitoring noting any changes in behaviour, appetite, or appearance
- Gentle handling and socialisation appropriate for each species
- Exercise and enrichment activities suited to your pet’s needs
- Photo updates showing your small pet happy and well-cared for
Complete Enclosure Cleaning Service
$10 extra per cage
Complete Cage Cleaning Service: +$10 (in addition to visit price)
Professional deep cleaning includes:
- Complete bedding replacement with fresh, clean materials
- Food and water container sanitisation with pet-safe products
- Cage bar and surface cleaning, removing buildup and odours
- Litter box or toilet area deep clean, maintaining hygiene standards
- Toy and accessory cleaning ensuring all items are fresh and safe
- Environmental reset, creating an optimal living space for your small pet
Total visit examples:
Standard visit + cage cleaning: $35 total
Premium visit + cage cleaning: $45 total
Still Have Questions About Professional Small Animal Care in Christchurch? We Have Answers...
Do you have experience with small animals?
Yes, VIPets has provided care for a wide variety of small animals including guinea pigs, rabbits, and various other bird species. Each species receives care appropriate to their specific needs and requirements.
