Bush and Southern Hawkes Bay Districts Veterinary Club Incorporated.
Bush and Southern Hawke's Bay Districts Veterinary Club Incorporated.
With roots dating back to the 1944, the Bush and Southern Hawkes Bay Districts Veterinary Club Incorporated has a proud history of supporting farmers and their animals throughout the Tararua region.
Established to ensure local farming communities had access to quality veterinary services, supplies and advice, the Vet Club continues to play an important role in supporting animal health and the local agricultural industry.
Today, the Vet Club has 260 members at Vet Services Dannevirke and 273 members at Tararua Veterinary Services in Pahiatua. The Vet Club works alongside Vet Services Dannevirke to maintain strong connections between local farmers and their veterinary team by providing excellent purpose built facilities to stimulate awareness and interest in rural veterinary services, encouraging young people to join the industry and promote education and programs for the treatment and care of animals.
Vet Club Committee
The Vet Club is represented by a committee of six elected members who help guide its direction, represent the interests of local farming members and support the Club’s ongoing relationship with Vet Services Dannevirke.
The Current Commitee is as Follows:
Chair
- Sandra Cordell of Makotuku, Dannevirke.
Vice Chair
- Andrew Day of Ballance, Pahiatua
Committee
- Catherine Mabey (Pahiatua)
- Simon Walker (Pahiatua)
- Cole Simmons (Waitahora)
- Jennifer Read (Glengarry)
Secretary
- Cheri Henricksen
Vet Club Membership
Our annual membership gives local farmers access to valuable benefits designed to support animal health, improve farm productivity and help reduce veterinary costs throughout the year.
Annual membership: $105.00
Membership benefits include discounts on selected veterinary services throughout the year
Veterinary Student Scholarships and Study Grants
The Bush and Southern Hawkes Bay Districts Veterinary Club Incorporated proudly supports the next generation of veterinarians by offering two annual study grants to undergraduate veterinary students, valued at $5,000 and $2,000.
Successful applicants are notified by the end of their fourth year and are expected to complete a two-week ‘See Practice’ placement at either Vet Services Dannevirke (odd-numbered years) or Tararua Veterinary Services in Pahiatua (even-numbered years).
The study grants are paid in two equal instalments, upon award and the following March.
Scholarships are also available for high school leavers who have been accepted into vet nurse tertiary training.
For more information about scholarship opportunities, eligibility and applications, please contact the Vet Club Secretary at .