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Central Vet Hospital vs Pet Doctors:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Central Vet Hospital had more branded searches than Pet Doctors among Wellington veterinary clinics in New Zealand. Central Vet Hospital had about 1,050 branded searches, while Pet Doctors had 80. Central Vet Hospital made up 34.7% of all Wellington veterinary clinic searches we track, and Pet Doctors accounted for 2.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Wellington veterinary clinics, Central Vet Hospital appeared in three of the four answers and Pet Doctors in one. Central Vet Hospital was mentioned before Pet Doctors in every answer.

Among Wellington veterinary clinics in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Central Vet Hospital, about 13 searches for every 1 for Pet Doctors

Central Vet Hospital 1.1K searchesPet Doctors 80 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Central Vet Hospital, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Pet Doctors in 1

Central Vet Hospital in 3 of 4Pet Doctors in 1 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Central Vet Hospital, named ahead of Pet Doctors in every answer

Central Vet Hospital first in 3Pet Doctors never first

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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. Pet Doctors was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Central Vet Hospital was listed before Pet Doctors in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Crofton Downs Veterinary Clinic1st
  2. Central Vet Hospital2nd
  3. Kelburn Vets3rd
  4. Wellington After Hours Vet Clinic4th
  5. Pet Doctors5th
  6. CareVets–
  7. Animates Vetcare–

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

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.

Is Central Vet Hospital or Pet Doctors more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Central Vet Hospital and Pet Doctors by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven Wellington veterinary clinics we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Central Vet Hospital and Pet Doctors among Wellington veterinary clinics in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Central Vet Hospital, Pet Doctors. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthCentral Vet HospitalKelburn VetsWellington After Hours Vet ClinicCareVetsCrofton Downs Veterinary ClinicAnimates VetcarePet Doctors
Oct 202531.1%21%25.2%10.8%6.3%3.1%2.4%
Nov 202532.8%22.8%22.5%9.1%6.6%3.4%2.8%
Dec 202529.2%22.9%27.6%9.7%5.3%2.8%2.5%
Jan 202634.6%23.3%23%7.9%6.8%2.6%1.8%
Feb 202633.2%23.1%22.8%9.2%6.6%2.5%2.5%
Mar 202631.3%24.5%24.2%8%7.1%2.7%2.2%
Apr 202631.4%21.9%26.3%7.8%7.8%2.7%2.1%
May 202630.9%24.1%23.8%7.6%8.7%2.7%2.2%
Jun 202632.4%27.5%18.2%8.3%8%2.8%2.8%
Jul 202633.2%25.3%20.5%7.4%9.1%2.6%2%
Aug 202629.7%25.8%24.9%7.6%7.6%2.3%2%
Sep 202634.7%24.1%19.5%9.2%6.9%3%2.6%

How has the Central Vet Hospital and Pet Doctors comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand Wellington veterinary clinics in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Central Vet Hospital gained share of searches among Wellington veterinary clinics in New Zealand, from 29.7% to 34.7%.

  2. In September 2026, Pet Doctors gained share of searches among Wellington veterinary clinics in New Zealand, from 2% to 2.6%.

How are branded searches counted?

8 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Central Vet Hospital’s and Pet Doctors’ 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.

Central Vet Hospital

2 branded search terms

  • central vet hospital
  • central vet hospital wellington

Pet Doctors

6 branded search terms

  • gardens pet doctors
  • pet doctors
  • pet doctors gardens
  • pet doctors tristram
  • petdoctors
  • tristram pet doctors

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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