CareVets vs Pet Doctors:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Pet Doctors had more branded searches than CareVets among Hamilton veterinary clinics in New Zealand. Pet Doctors had about 1,590 branded searches, while CareVets had 1,430. Pet Doctors made up 34.8% of all Hamilton veterinary clinic searches we track, and CareVets accounted for 31.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Hamilton veterinary clinics, Pet Doctors appeared in all three answers and CareVets in none.
Who do people search for more?
Pet Doctors, about 11% more searches than CareVets
Who does AI mention more?
Pet Doctors, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Pet Doctors, the only one of the two named
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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. CareVets 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.
- 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.
Is CareVets or Pet Doctors more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CareVets and Pet Doctors by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six Hamilton veterinary clinics we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Pet Doctors, CareVets. 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% |
How has the CareVets and Pet Doctors comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: CareVets took it in February 2026, Pet Doctors took it in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CareVets’ share of searches among Hamilton veterinary clinics in New Zealand moved from 34.2% to 31.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 1.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pet Doctors’ share of searches among Hamilton veterinary clinics in New Zealand moved from 34.4% to 34.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.6K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Hamilton veterinary clinics in September 2026?
2 changes
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%.
How are branded searches counted?
16 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CareVets’ 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.
CareVets
8 branded search terms
- care vets
- care vets kapiti
- carevets
- carevets beach road
- carevets hamilton
- carevets horsham downs
- carevets kapiti
- carevets rototuna
Pet Doctors
8 branded search terms
- gardens pet doctors
- pet doctors
- pet doctors gardens
- pet doctors hamilton
- pet doctors hillcrest
- pet doctors tristram
- petdoctors
- tristram pet doctors
Other head-to-heads among Hamilton veterinary clinics
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- CareVets vs Companion Vets: compare popularity
- CareVets vs Waikato After Hours Veterinary Hospital: compare popularity
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