About Us
Our Community, Our Animals
At Vet Services Hawke’s Bay & Dannevirke, we believe great veterinary care is built on trust.
It’s about knowing our clients, understanding their animals and being there through the good times and the challenging ones.
Proudly local, committed to our communities and trusted to care for your animals — today and for generations to come.
Our History
Our story is deeply connected to the rural communities we serve.
Vet Services Hawke’s Bay was established in 1949 as the Central Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Veterinary Club, providing essential veterinary services to the region’s farming community. Renamed Vet Services Hawke’s Bay in 1974, the practice has continued to grow and evolve, expanding its expertise and services to meet the changing needs of our clients.
Meanwhile, veterinary care in Dannevirke has equally strong roots. The Bush and Southern Hawke’s Bay Districts Veterinary Club dates back to the 1940s, when veterinarians travelled throughout the district, often working out of the boots of their cars to care for livestock across the region.
What began as two organisations supporting their local farming communities has grown into a connected network of veterinary professionals, united by a shared passion for animals, people and rural New Zealand.
While much has changed over the decades, our commitment to our communities remains as strong as ever.
Locally Owned, Locally Run
We’re proud to be locally owned and operated, with shareholders who live and work in the communities we serve.
Unlike corporate-owned veterinary groups, our owners are actively involved in the day-to-day running of our practices, working alongside our teams and caring for our clients and their animals.
We understand the unique needs of our region because we live here too. From the challenges facing local farmers to the changing needs of pet owners, our decisions are made locally, with our clients, animals and communities at heart.
For us, being local means more than having a clinic nearby. It’s about building lasting relationships, supporting our communities and being there when we’re needed.
Complete Veterinary Care, From Paddock to Pet
As a truly mixed veterinary practice, we offer a comprehensive range of services across companion animals, production animals, equine and lifestyle properties.
Companion Animals: From routine health checks and vaccinations to advanced diagnostics, surgery, dentistry and orthopaedics, our experienced veterinary teams provide compassionate, high-quality care for your pets at every stage of life.
Farm & Production Animals: Our production animal veterinarians and rural technicians work alongside sheep, beef, dairy and deer farmers to support animal health, productivity and performance. Combining practical experience, preventative medicine and modern technology, we provide tailored advice and veterinary care to meet the needs of each farming operation.
Equine: Through VS Equine, our dedicated equine veterinarians and technicians provide comprehensive care for horses and ponies, from routine health checks and dentistry to reproduction, lameness investigations and performance medicine.
Lifestyle Animals: Whether you have a handful of sheep, a pet alpaca, backyard chickens or a few acres of land, our team provides practical advice and veterinary care tailored to the needs of your animals and lifestyle.
Wildlife & Exotic Pets: Our team includes veterinarians with special interests in exotic animal and avian medicine and surgery, providing knowledgeable, specialised care for these unique patients. We’re also proud to work alongside organisations such as the National Aquarium and Kiwi Creche, supporting the health and wellbeing of a diverse range of native wildlife and exotic species.
Our People Make the Difference
Behind every animal we care for is a dedicated team of veterinarians, veterinary nurses, technicians, customer service professionals and support staff.
Our combined team brings together a diverse range of skills, experience and specialist interests, allowing us to share knowledge and provide comprehensive care across our clinics.
We invest in ongoing education, professional development and modern veterinary technology, ensuring our teams have the knowledge, equipment and support to deliver excellent veterinary care.
Just as importantly, we believe in being approachable, down-to-earth and genuinely invested in the wellbeing of our clients and their animals.
Supporting the Communities that support us
Our connection to Hawke’s Bay and the Tararua district extends well beyond our clinic doors.
We’re proud to support local schools, agricultural events, sports clubs, local students, community organisations and initiatives that make a difference in our region.
Whether we’re supporting a local event, sharing our knowledge or helping the next generation of veterinary professionals, we’re committed to giving back to the communities that have supported us for generations.
Our Community, Our Animals
Providing Excellent and Trusted Care
