How popular isCentral Vet Hospital?
In September 2026, people searched for Central Vet Hospital by name about 1,090 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 34.7% of all New Zealand Wellington veterinary clinic searches, placing Central Vet Hospital first out of seven clinics. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Wellington veterinary clinics, Central Vet Hospital appeared in three of the four answers and was the second most recommended of the seven.
Central Vet Hospital is the most searched of 7 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
- Central Vet HospitalShare of searches 34.7%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
- Kelburn VetsShare of searches 24.1%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
- Wellington After Hours Vet ClinicShare of searches 19.5%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
CareVetsShare of searches 9.2%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- Crofton Downs Veterinary ClinicShare of searches 6.9%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top Wellington veterinary clinics in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Central Vet Hospital was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Central Vet Hospital is the second 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.
- Wellington After Hours Vet Clinic4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Central Vet Hospital3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Crofton Downs Veterinary Clinic3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Kelburn Vets2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Pet Doctors1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
CareVets0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Animates Vetcare0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about Wellington veterinary clinics
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which veterinary clinic should I go to in Wellington, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best veterinary clinics in Wellington, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best veterinary clinic in Wellington, New Zealand for a sick pet?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“emergency vet wellington”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wellington veterinary clinic”
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 Wellington veterinary clinics compete with Central Vet Hospital?
Share of searches by month for Central Vet Hospital, Kelburn Vets, Wellington After Hours Vet Clinic, CareVets, Crofton Downs Veterinary Clinic, Animates Vetcare, Pet Doctors. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Central Vet Hospital | Kelburn Vets | Wellington After Hours Vet Clinic | CareVets | Crofton Downs Veterinary Clinic | Animates Vetcare | Pet Doctors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.1% | 21% | 25.2% | 10.8% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.8% | 22.8% | 22.5% | 9.1% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.2% | 22.9% | 27.6% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.6% | 23.3% | 23% | 7.9% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.2% | 23.1% | 22.8% | 9.2% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.3% | 24.5% | 24.2% | 8% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.4% | 21.9% | 26.3% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| May 2026 | 30.9% | 24.1% | 23.8% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.4% | 27.5% | 18.2% | 8.3% | 8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.2% | 25.3% | 20.5% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 2.6% | 2% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.7% | 25.8% | 24.9% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 2% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.7% | 24.1% | 19.5% | 9.2% | 6.9% | 3% | 2.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 34.7% | 1.1K | 0% | +4.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.1% | 730 | -19.8% | -1.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 19.5% | 590 | -33% | -5.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.2% | 280 | +3.7% | +1.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.9% | 210 | -22.2% | -0.7 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3% | 90 | +12.5% | +0.7 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.6% | 80 | +14.3% | +0.7 points |
34.7%
Held 1st. 1.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +4.9 points.
24.1%
Held 2nd. 730 estimated branded searches, -19.8% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
Held 3rd. 590 estimated branded searches, -33% vs prior month. Share -5.5 points.
4.
CareVets9.2%
Held 4th. 280 estimated branded searches, +3.7% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
Held 5th. 210 estimated branded searches, -22.2% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
3%
Held 6th. 90 estimated branded searches, +12.5% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
2.6%
Held 7th. 80 estimated branded searches, +14.3% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
Compare popularity between Central Vet Hospital and its closest rivals
- Central Vet Hospital vs Kelburn Vets: compare popularity
- Central Vet Hospital vs Wellington After Hours Vet Clinic: compare popularity
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How has branded search demand for Central Vet Hospital changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Central Vet Hospital in New Zealand held steady at 1.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Central Vet Hospital’s share of searches among Wellington veterinary clinics in New Zealand increased from 31.1% to 34.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Central Vet Hospital’s share of searches among Wellington veterinary clinics in New Zealand peaked at 34.7% in September 2026 and was lowest at 29.2% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Wellington veterinary clinics in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Central Vet Hospital gained share of searches among Wellington veterinary clinics in New Zealand, from 29.7% to 34.7%.

In September 2026, CareVets gained share of searches among Wellington veterinary clinics in New Zealand, from 7.6% to 9.2%.

In September 2026, Animates Vetcare gained share of searches among Wellington veterinary clinics in New Zealand, from 2.3% to 3%.

In September 2026, Pet Doctors gained share of searches among Wellington veterinary clinics in New Zealand, from 2% to 2.6%.
In September 2026, Wellington After Hours Vet Clinic lost share of searches among Wellington veterinary clinics in New Zealand, from 24.9% to 19.5%.
In September 2026, Kelburn Vets lost share of searches among Wellington veterinary clinics in New Zealand, from 25.8% to 24.1%.
How are Central Vet Hospital’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Central Vet Hospital’s 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.
- central vet hospital
- central vet hospital wellington
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