How popular isPet Doctors?
In September 2026, people searched for Pet Doctors by name about 3,710 times in New Zealand, a 6.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 34.8% of all New Zealand Hamilton veterinary clinic searches, placing Pet Doctors first out of six clinics. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Hamilton veterinary clinics, Pet Doctors appeared in all answers and was the joint third most recommended of the six.
Pet Doctors is the most searched of 6 competitors and the joint third most recommended in AI answers.
Pet DoctorsShare of searches 34.8%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
CareVetsShare of searches 31.3%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Hamilton VetsShare of searches 19.3%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Companion VetsShare of searches 10.5%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- Waikato After Hours Veterinary HospitalShare of searches 3.5%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top Hamilton veterinary clinics in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Pet Doctors appeared in all three answers. Pet Doctors is the joint third most recommended of the six.
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.
- Pet Doctors3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Hamilton Vets3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Companion Vets3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Waikato After Hours Veterinary Hospital3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- CareVets0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Animates Vetcare0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Hamilton veterinary clinics
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which veterinary clinic should I go to in Hamilton, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best veterinary clinics in Hamilton, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best veterinary clinic in Hamilton, New Zealand for a sick pet?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vet hamilton nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“veterinary clinic hamilton”
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 Hamilton veterinary clinics compete with Pet Doctors?
Share of searches by month for Pet Doctors, CareVets, Hamilton Vets, Companion Vets, Waikato After Hours Veterinary Hospital. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Pet Doctors | CareVets | Hamilton Vets | Companion Vets | Waikato After Hours Veterinary Hospital | Animates Vetcare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.4% | 34.2% | 13% | 13% | 4.4% | 0.88% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.9% | 32.1% | 15.8% | 10.5% | 4.2% | 0.44% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.1% | 33.1% | 16.4% | 11% | 3.6% | 0.75% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.4% | 29.6% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 4.8% | 0.83% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.1% | 34% | 18.9% | 11.1% | 4% | 0.94% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.3% | 31.2% | 17.7% | 10.5% | 3.4% | 0.89% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.8% | 30.8% | 19.3% | 9.3% | 3.9% | 0.97% |
| May 2026 | 37.4% | 33.5% | 14.9% | 9.9% | 3.5% | 0.83% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.9% | 32.3% | 18.9% | 8.4% | 3.4% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.6% | 31.5% | 18.8% | 8.4% | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.3% | 32.1% | 18.5% | 10.1% | 3.4% | 0.63% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.8% | 31.3% | 19.3% | 10.5% | 3.5% | 0.66% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 34.8% | 1.6K | -5.4% | -0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 31.3% | 1.4K | -6.5% | -0.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 19.3% | 880 | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.5% | 480 | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.5% | 160 | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.66% | 30 | 0% | 0 points |
34.8%
Held 1st. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -5.4% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
2.
CareVets31.3%
Held 2nd. 1.4K estimated branded searches, -6.5% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
19.3%
Held 3rd. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
10.5%
Held 4th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
Held 5th. 160 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.66%
Held 6th. 30 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Pet Doctors and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Pet Doctors
15 comparisons
- Best for Pet vs Pet Doctors
- CareVets vs Pet Doctors
- Hamilton Vets vs Pet Doctors
- ARC Central vs Pet Doctors
- Auckland Pet Hospital vs Pet Doctors
- Animates Vetcare vs Pet Doctors
- Companion Vets vs Pet Doctors
- Pet Doctors vs VetEnt
- Pet Doctors vs Waikato After Hours Veterinary Hospital
- Pet Doctors vs Vet Services Hawkes Bay
- Central Vet Hospital vs Pet Doctors
- Crofton Downs Veterinary Clinic vs Pet Doctors
- Kelburn Vets vs Pet Doctors
- Pet Doctors vs Wellington After Hours Vet Clinic
- Pet Doctors vs VetPartners
How has branded search demand for Pet Doctors changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Pet Doctors in New Zealand fell from 4K to 3.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pet Doctors’ share of searches among Hamilton veterinary clinics in New Zealand peaked at 37.4% in May 2026 and was lowest at 31.1% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Hamilton veterinary clinics in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Hamilton Vets gained share of searches among Hamilton veterinary clinics in New Zealand, from 18.5% to 19.3%.
In September 2026, CareVets lost share of searches among Hamilton veterinary clinics in New Zealand, from 32.1% to 31.3%.
In September 2026, Pet Doctors lost share of searches among Hamilton veterinary clinics in New Zealand, from 35.3% to 34.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Animates Vetcare in New Zealand fell 25% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 30 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Waikato After Hours Veterinary Hospital in New Zealand fell 20% over 12 measured months, from 200 to 160 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Companion Vets in New Zealand fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 590 to 480 in September 2026.
How are Pet Doctors’ branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pet Doctors’ 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.
- gardens pet doctors
- pet doctors
- pet doctors botany
- pet doctors gardens
- pet doctors hamilton
- pet doctors hillcrest
- pet doctors tristram
- petdoctors
- tristram pet doctors
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Where does Pet Doctors compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vet clinic networks | 1st of 7 | 52.1% | Show ranking |
| Auckland veterinary clinics | 3rd of 6 | 15.5% | Show ranking |
| Hamilton veterinary clinics | 1st of 6 | 34.8% | Shown above |
| Wellington veterinary clinics | 7th of 7 | 2.6% | Show ranking |
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