Animal and Bird Hospital vs Avonhead Veterinary Clinic:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Animal and Bird Hospital had more branded searches than Avonhead Veterinary Clinic among Christchurch veterinary clinics in New Zealand. Animal and Bird Hospital had about 1,300 branded searches, while Avonhead Veterinary Clinic had 320. Animal and Bird Hospital made up 11.1% of all Christchurch veterinary clinic searches we track, and Avonhead Veterinary Clinic accounted for 2.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch veterinary clinics, Animal and Bird Hospital appeared in all three answers and Avonhead Veterinary Clinic in none.
Who do people search for more?
Animal and Bird Hospital, about 4 searches for every 1 for Avonhead Veterinary Clinic
Who does AI mention more?
Animal and Bird Hospital, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Animal and Bird Hospital, the only one of the two named
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Top Christchurch veterinary clinics in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Animal and Bird Hospital appeared in all three answers. Avonhead Veterinary Clinic did not appear in any of the three answers.
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.
Takurua Vets3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Animal and Bird Hospital3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Shirley Veterinary Clinic2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Cashmere Veterinary Clinic1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
McMaster & Heap Veterinary Practice0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
At The Vets0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Aldwins Road Vet Clinic0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Avonhead Veterinary Clinic0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Christchurch veterinary clinics
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which veterinary clinic should I go to in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best veterinary clinics in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best veterinary clinic in Christchurch, New Zealand for a sick pet?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“christchurch vet”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“veterinary clinic christchurch”
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 20, 2026.
Is Animal and Bird Hospital or Avonhead Veterinary Clinic more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Animal and Bird Hospital and Avonhead Veterinary Clinic by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight Christchurch veterinary clinics we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Animal and Bird Hospital, Avonhead Veterinary Clinic. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | McMaster & Heap Veterinary Practice | Shirley Veterinary Clinic | Takurua Vets | At The Vets | Animal and Bird Hospital | Cashmere Veterinary Clinic | Aldwins Road Vet Clinic | Avonhead Veterinary Clinic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 25% | 17.3% | 8% | 17.7% | 14.6% | 8% | 5.8% | 3.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 24.7% | 17.5% | 8.1% | 18% | 14.7% | 8.1% | 6% | 2.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 22% | 19.7% | 10.7% | 16% | 13.1% | 8.2% | 7.1% | 3.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 23.7% | 17.7% | 9.3% | 18.1% | 12.1% | 9.3% | 6.6% | 3% |
| Mar 2026 | 23.1% | 18.6% | 10.1% | 15.2% | 12.4% | 10.1% | 7.5% | 3% |
| Apr 2026 | 22.9% | 19.8% | 13.2% | 16% | 10.7% | 8.3% | 5.9% | 3.2% |
| May 2026 | 23.9% | 16.8% | 11.5% | 17.3% | 11.5% | 7.8% | 7.7% | 3.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 22.5% | 20% | 13.3% | 16.2% | 10.8% | 7.3% | 6.7% | 3.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 24.6% | 19.7% | 15.6% | 13.5% | 10.7% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 24.6% | 15.7% | 15.7% | 16% | 10.7% | 8.3% | 5.9% | 3.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 22.8% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 16.2% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 5.3% | 7.3% |
| Oct 2026 | 25.6% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 13.9% | 11.1% | 7.5% | 6.7% | 2.7% |
How has branded search for Animal and Bird Hospital and Avonhead Veterinary Clinic changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Animal and Bird Hospital was ahead of Avonhead Veterinary Clinic in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Animal and Bird Hospital’s share of searches among Christchurch veterinary clinics in New Zealand moved from 14.6% to 11.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Avonhead Veterinary Clinic’s share of searches among Christchurch veterinary clinics in New Zealand moved from 3.6% to 2.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 390 to 320.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Christchurch veterinary clinics in October 2026?
3 changes

In October 2026, Aldwins Road Vet Clinic overtook Avonhead Veterinary Clinic to rank 7th among Christchurch veterinary clinics in New Zealand, with 6.7% of the searches.

In October 2026, Animal and Bird Hospital gained share of searches among Christchurch veterinary clinics in New Zealand, from 8.3% to 11.1%.

In October 2026, Avonhead Veterinary Clinic lost share of searches among Christchurch veterinary clinics in New Zealand, from 7.3% to 2.7%.
How are Animal and Bird Hospital’s and Avonhead Veterinary Clinic’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Animal and Bird Hospital’s and Avonhead Veterinary Clinic’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Animal and Bird Hospital
1 branded search term
- animal and bird hospital
Avonhead Veterinary Clinic
1 branded search term
- avonhead veterinary clinic
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