How popular isCareVets?
In September 2026, people searched for CareVets by name about 3,980 times in New Zealand, a 15.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 14.4% of all New Zealand vet clinic network searches, placing CareVets third out of seven networks. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about vet clinic networks, CareVets appeared in two of the three answers and was the fifth most recommended of the seven.
CareVets is the third most searched of 7 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
Pet DoctorsShare of searches 52.1%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Best for PetShare of searches 19.1%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
CareVetsShare of searches 14.4%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Animates VetcareShare of searches 9.1%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- VetEntShare of searches 3.1%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top vet clinic networks in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, CareVets was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. CareVets is the fifth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Animates Vetcare3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- VetPartners3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Best for Pet2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
CareVets2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Pet Doctors1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers- VetEnt0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Vet Services Hawkes Bay0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which vet clinic network should I go to in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best vet clinic networks in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best vet clinic network in New Zealand for a pet?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vet clinic”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pet vet nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which vet clinic networks compete with CareVets?
Share of searches by month for Pet Doctors, Best for Pet, CareVets, Animates Vetcare, VetEnt. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Pet Doctors | Best for Pet | CareVets | Animates Vetcare | VetEnt | Vet Services Hawkes Bay | VetPartners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.4% | 18.2% | 10.6% | 9.4% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 0.98% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.4% | 17.9% | 10.5% | 10.3% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.8% | 19.4% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 0.61% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.3% | 19% | 10.5% | 10% | 4.6% | 2% | 0.59% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.4% | 17.8% | 12.2% | 9.6% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 0.69% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.1% | 16.2% | 10% | 9.5% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 0.62% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.5% | 16.5% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 0.63% |
| May 2026 | 54.1% | 18% | 12.9% | 9.3% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.97% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.6% | 18.3% | 13.1% | 9.7% | 3.7% | 3% | 0.56% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.2% | 18.7% | 12.2% | 10.1% | 3% | 2% | 0.72% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.8% | 18.6% | 12.7% | 9.9% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 0.72% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.1% | 19.1% | 14.4% | 9.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0.59% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 52.1% | 3.5K | -4.1% | -0.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 19.1% | 1.3K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.4% | 980 | +10.1% | +1.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.1% | 620 | -10.1% | -0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.1% | 210 | -19.2% | -0.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.6% | 110 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.59% | 40 | -20% | -0.1 points |
52.1%
Held 1st. 3.5K estimated branded searches, -4.1% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
19.1%
Held 2nd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
3.
CareVets14.4%
Held 3rd. 980 estimated branded searches, +10.1% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
9.1%
Held 4th. 620 estimated branded searches, -10.1% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
5.VetEnt
3.1%
Held 5th. 210 estimated branded searches, -19.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
1.6%
Held 6th. 110 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.59%
Held 7th. 40 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between CareVets and its closest rivals
Every comparison with CareVets
21 comparisons
- Best for Pet vs CareVets
- CareVets vs Pet Doctors
- CareVets vs Hamilton Vets
- ARC Central vs CareVets
- Auckland Pet Hospital vs CareVets
- Animates Vetcare vs CareVets
- CareVets vs Companion Vets
- CareVets vs Central Vet Hospital
- CareVets vs Kelburn Vets
- CareVets vs Wellington After Hours Vet Clinic
- CareVets vs Crofton Downs Veterinary Clinic
- CareVets vs VetEnt
- CareVets vs Waikato After Hours Veterinary Hospital
- CareVets vs Vet Services Hawkes Bay
- Barkes Corner & Brookfield Vets vs CareVets
- Bay After Hours Veterinary Hospital vs CareVets
- CareVets vs Coastal Pet Vet
- CareVets vs Tauranga Vets
- CareVets vs VetCare Tauranga
- CareVets vs Welcome Bay Vet Clinic
- CareVets vs VetPartners
How has branded search demand for CareVets changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for CareVets in New Zealand fell from 4.7K to 4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CareVets’ share of searches among vet clinic networks in New Zealand increased from 10.6% to 14.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CareVets’ share of searches among vet clinic networks in New Zealand peaked at 14.4% in September 2026 and was lowest at 10% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand vet clinic networks in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, CareVets gained share of searches among vet clinic networks in New Zealand, from 12.7% to 14.4%.

In September 2026, Best for Pet gained share of searches among vet clinic networks in New Zealand, from 18.6% to 19.1%.

In September 2026, Animates Vetcare lost share of searches among vet clinic networks in New Zealand, from 9.9% to 9.1%.

In September 2026, Pet Doctors lost share of searches among vet clinic networks in New Zealand, from 52.8% to 52.1%.
In September 2026, VetEnt lost share of searches among vet clinic networks in New Zealand, from 3.7% to 3.1%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Vet Services Hawkes Bay in New Zealand fell 47.6% over 12 measured months, from 210 to 110 in September 2026.
How are CareVets’ branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CareVets’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- care vets
- care vets kapiti
- carevets
- carevets beach road
- carevets hamilton
- carevets horsham downs
- carevets kapiti
- carevets rototuna
- carevets tauranga
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Where does CareVets compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vet clinic networks | 3rd of 7 | 14.4% | Shown above |
| Auckland veterinary clinics | 4th of 6 | 12% | Show ranking |
| Hamilton veterinary clinics | 2nd of 6 | 31.3% | Show ranking |
| Wellington veterinary clinics | 4th of 7 | 9.2% | Show ranking |
| Tauranga veterinary clinics | 7th of 7 | 2.6% | Show ranking |

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