Magpies visit Vet Services Hastings
We were thrilled to have some of our local Magpies players join the Vet Services Team for an afternoon of fun in Hastings! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hi!
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Veterinary Nursing Scholarships 2024
Veterinary Nurse Scholarship. Name(Required) First Last Student ID(Required)Date of Birth(Required) MM slash DD slash YYYY Phone(Required) Email(Required) I am studying a(Required)Please select what you will be studying the year of this scholarship NZ Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5)Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (Level 6)Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing (Level 7)OtherI study(Required)Full-TimePart-TimeName of your education provider. There…
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Hastings Working Dog & Ram Run
It is that time of year again. Time for your rams soundness examinations and for your working dog team to have their annual health check examination and vaccination. Rams should be palpated and tested for Brucellosis at least 6 weeks prior to mating. Our Ram Run visits will begin in early November so that…
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Dangers of calf feed!
Over the last few weeks, we have had a series of dogs presenting to the Dannevirke & Waipukurau clinic with suspected ionophore toxicity, following ingestion of calf milk replacer or meal. While these feeds are fantastic for rapidly growing young calves, the products can pose a very serious danger to dogs and other…
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What is acupuncture and how does it work?
Acupuncture for dogs, like acupuncture for humans, is a complementary medical practice that involves inserting fine needles into the skin to stimulate points on the body for pain relief and healing responses. Acupuncture has its origins in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and has been used for thousands of years. In TCM acupuncture is used to…
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Vet Services receive Gold Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation
Vet Services Waipukurau are proud to be accredited as a Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic. Cat Friendly Clinic is a worldwide programme from the International Society of Feline Medicine, the veterinary division of the charity International Cat Care. The Gold Standard accreditation implies that our team understand the unique needs of cats and…
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Toxovax & Campyvax4 now available!
Sheep performance vaccines Toxovax & Campyvax4 are now available to order. These vaccinations can be given to maiden hoggets and ewes anytime from now until 4 weeks prior to any ram being introduced to the flock. (Shearing may be a good opportunity).
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Christmas Ham or Angus Cube Roll with qualifying purchases
We’ve got Christmas covered! Receive a Christmas Ham or Angus Cube Roll when your purchase your qualifying parasite control combinations from Vet Services this season. Talk to our friendly and knowledgeable retail team today to score yours! Exclusive to Vet Services Hawkes Bay & Dannevirke, while stocks last.
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New Graduate group catch up
It was great to have our recent graduate vets in Napier for a group catch up this November! Abbigail, Elise, Reshika and Bailey spent some of the day with our industry partners at the National Aquarium and Save The Kiwi – such a fantastic opportunity to get up close with some pretty incredible animals. Our…
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Shower Dipping & Jetter Bookings
Any flystrike is bad news for sheep and devastating for production and it’s time to consider your options for treating sheep against external parasites this summer! Our Rural Technicians offer a number of effective and economical ways to eradicate flies, mites, lice & ticks. Jetting off the Sheep Conveyor Craigco Jetter Shower Dipper The bonus…
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Managing your dog’s arthritis pain
As our pets age, normal and abnormal wear and tear within their joints can start taking its toll and it’s estimated 40% of dogs are living with arthritis. Arthritis is a progressive disease which cannot be cured. Fortunately, your veterinary team have several medical treatments available to effectively manage their pain. Beransa is a…
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Vets On Farm – Supporting Your Recovery
Vets on Farm – supporting your recovery, is an initiative funded by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and facilitated by the Veterinary Council of New Zealand. We’re pleased to let our farming clients know that Vet Services Waipukurau is one of the registered clinics for Vets on Farm – supporting your recovery. Being…
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