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World Veterinary Day 2023

World Veterinary Day – The last Saturday of April is a special, unique day created by the World Veterinary Association to celebrate the veterinary profession and to promote the amazing work that veterinarians do. We couldn’t be prouder of our dedicated and talented team of veterinarians who demonstrate resilience, embrace each others differences, and work…

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Applications open for Vet Graduate Jobs starting in 2024

Would you like to work in a locally owned and operated mixed animal practice with great collegial support and enough flexibility to enjoy all that the beautiful Hawkes Bay region has to offer? Applications are now open for Vet Services New Graduate Positions starting in 2024! Our Graduate Programme is designed to support and develop…

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Community Day competition winners

Congratulations to the winners of our Community Day ‘Name the Kitten’ and ‘Colouring’ Competitions   The winning kitten name was “Digger lightspeed” – entered by Ben and his sisters. Freya Cameron won the 5 years and under Colouring Competition Addison Jones won our 6-12 years Colouring Competition                …

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Hawkes Bay Together!

HAWKES BAY TOGETHER The Vet Services team joined the sea of black and white across Hawkes Bay on Thursday 6th April. Wearing our local colours to show our support for the regions recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle. If you would like to support Hawkes Bay Together please text GIVE to 2923 to make an instant $3…

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Easter Weekend Clinic Hours

  EASTER WEEKEND HOURS Our clinics will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday and we will not be taking online bookings during this time. Emergency care will remain available 24/7. For urgent assistance please phone your local clinic and you will be directed to our on duty veterinary team. Hastings: 06 876 7001…

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Vet Graduate Programme kicks of for 2023

It was great to have all of our new vets in Waipukurau for the first group catch up in our vet graduate program last week! Elise, Reshika, Abbigail, and Bailey spent time with our companion animal and production animal group leads, heard from other vets who have recently completed the induction programme, were exposed to…

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Mullets Vs Magpies – Cyclone Relief T20 charity cricket

Magpies to take on vets, farmers & local legends in Cyclone Relief T20 charity match   Join us for the ultimate charity T20 match! 🏏 Magpies XI vs HB Mullet’s XI 🏟 Nelson Park, Napier 📅 Friday 31st March ⏰ 3.30pm Start   We are looking for friends, farmers and allies to join in the…

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Waipukurau Community Day

HAD A GUTSFUL OF THE WEATHER AND JUST NEED A BREATHER? This is your invitation to tour behind the scenes and check out everything Vet Services Waipukurau has to offer.  Catch up with other farmers while your children are kept busy. Tour behind the scenes with lots of fun and excitement along the way. Chat…

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A message to our community

  Our heart goes out to our community with the deepest sympathy for those who have been caught in the warpath of Cyclone Gabrielle. We know that many of you are under immense strain and some have suffered significant loss, we want you to know that we are here to help and will do everything…

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🌩 Cyclone Gabrielle Update ☔️

Emergency veterinary care is available during the nation state of emergency – 06 858 9060 Vet Services Hastings and Waipukurau are open (15/02/23) and our Napier clinic are trying to reopen as soon as they can. Please be mindful that while the veterinary clinic maybe undamaged many of our team are dealing with same issues…

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Youngstock Seminar – Tuesday 28 February

Join Vet Services and special guest speaker, Sue Macky for an informative seminar all about getting excellent dairy heifers. Sue Macky is a veterinarian who has worked worldwide with high performing dairy farmers. Sue is passionate about growing dairy heifers to reach their potential in the herd. She has particular expertise in the management of…

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