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Working with you for happy, healthy & productive animals in the south.

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Pets

We’re pet lovers. Highly trained, vastly experienced and fully devoted to caring for your special family member in our vet clinics.

Farms

Farming is what we live for. We’re specialists in production animals and lead the industry in knowledge & experience.

Equine

With some of the best known and most experienced Equine vets in Southland, we’ll make sure your horse is in the very best of health.

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We don’t provide jobs. We provide a home for the skilled, the passionate, the aspiring and the forward thinking. This is a home for those who want a sense of belonging, to be part of a community and a culture committed to science and smiles. It’s a good place. It’s home.

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Tina, an unusual kitten

During her examination, the vet noticed a few unusual signs. Tina was unusually subdued, and her body shape wasn’t quite right for her age. Her legs were shorter than expected, and her head wasRead more

What's inside a cow's hoof?

At our recent on-farm lameness training sessions, we’ve been inspecting some live cows’ feet – and also looking at some dead cows’ ones! Being able to look inside a cow’s foot really helpsRead more

Discussing Johne’s disease

At the end of last year, VetSouth teamed up with LIC for two workshops in Winton and Gore about Johne’s disease. Local farmers at various stages of their ‘Johne’s journey’ joined some of ourRead more

Delivering to your farm

We know being a farmer is busy work. Our friendly Farm Distribution drivers are on the road every weekday to help get you the products you need without having to leave the farm. Our two main drivers,Read more

Reducing lambs’ pneumonia risk

One of the most common issues seen in lambs around weaning is chronic, non-progressive pneumonia (commonly known as ‘viral pneumonia’).  This can be caused by bacteria, mycobacteria andRead more

Vitamin B12 for lambs

Lambs low in vitamin B12 can have reduced growth rates, ill-thrift, dull coats, and reduced appetite. Although they may not appear clinically unwell, these lambs often fail to reach theirRead more

What causes Yersiniosis?

Yersiniosis is a highly infectious disease that affects deer. It is characterised by scours that rapidly leads to death if untreated. Early clinical signs of the disease include a green, watery, smelRead more

Arthritis in pets – how we can help

Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes chronic pain.  It affects one in five adult dogs and is more common in older dogs. Cats can also develop arthritis as they get older, withRead more

Keep your furry friend smiling

Nothing warms your heart more than your happy, smiling dog welcoming you home at the end of the day.  Just like us, to keep that happy smile, cats and dogs rely on healthy teeth and gums for theirRead more

Preparing your pet for stress-free vet visits

Getting any sort of treatment can be stressful for your pets, no matter how great our vets are! Travelling to the clinic and being exposed to a new environment can be challenging for some of ourRead more

Preventative testing

When you take your pet to the veterinarian for a check-up, they may suggest tests or procedures to ensure your pet is in optimal health. This type of testing is called preventative testing. PreventatRead more

A healthy guide to feeding pets

When feeding your beloved pet, whether it be a new puppy or kitten, or an older cat or dog, there is such a thing as ‘loving them too much’. Overindulging your pet can lead to health problems ifRead more

We are a member of XLVets, who represent the most progressive and innovative practices in New Zealand. Our aim is to progress rural veterinary services.

Welfarm is a country wide initiative developed by XLVets in conjunction with Fonterra to measure annual welfare and productivity.

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