Keep up to date with all our latest news, articles of interest, and case studies from the veterinary world around Hawke’s Bay.
Vet Services Napier has moved into brand new facilities at 170 Taradale Road! The new Napier clinic provides the region with a large veterinary centre, with an extensive range of expertise in companion animal, production animal and equine disciplines all under one roof. The state of the art veterinary clinic is fully-equipped with the latest…
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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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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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Merry Christmas from the team at Vet Services!! Enjoy time with friends and family, put your feet up and have a well-deserved rest this Christmas and we look forward to seeing you again soon. If you do need emergency assistance with your animals over the Christmas break please do not hesitate to contact us –…
DetailsYour Pet’s Final Journey – A Gentle Goodbye Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest decisions a pet owner will ever face. At Vet Services Hawkes Bay, we understand just how painful and emotional this time can be. Many of us have been through it ourselves, and we’re here to support…
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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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Although not the typical season for it, we are still seeing some lungworm around. Notably in yearling deer and cattle. Lungworm is picked up while animals are grazing contaminated pasture. Larvae are ingested and make their way from the gut to the lungs, where they grow into adult worms. Those adults’ lay eggs, which are…
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Local veterinarian Anyika Scotland has been named national Sheep and Beef Cattle Veterinarian of the Year. ‘Neeks’, of Vet Services in Hastings, was presented the award at the NZVA Centenary Conference, held at the new Takina Events Centre in Wellington earlier this month. The award was established by the Sheep and Beef Cattle Branch of…
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Thinking about raising lambs or calves this spring? Whether you’re new to lifestyle farming or just looking to brush up on the basics, we’d love you to join us for a free evening of practical advice. Our experienced farm vets will share simple, hands-on tips to help you get the best start to the season,…
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Vet Services offer personalised lifestyle block veterinary services to small block owners across Hawkes Bay. These services include emergency veterinary care, annual animal health plans, preventative care, educational workshops and technician assistance with routine drenching, vaccinations, bolusing and foot trimming to keep your animals happy and healthy. Contact to find out more.
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Growing healthy lambs takes more than simply providing feed and hoping for the best. Vaccination programmes, parasite management and good grazing practices all play a critical role in helping lambs reach their potential. At Vet Services Hawke’s Bay, one of the most common challenges we see in growing lambs is preventable production losses caused by…
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