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Farming is what we live for. We’re specialists in production animals and lead the industry in knowledge & experience.

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Leading the way with wildlife diagnosis

West Coast Vets work closely with the local Department of Conservation to treat wildlife that have been involved in an accident or who require emergency care. Some kiwi may require fluids prior to being flown to Massey or the Wildlife Centre in Dunedin for ongoing care.

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We don’t provide jobs. We provide a home for the skilled, the passionate, the aspiring and the forward thinking. This is a home for those who want a sense of belonging, to be part of a community and a culture committed to science and smiles. It’s a good place. It’s home.

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Latest news

Anxiety in dogs

September 19th 2024Anxiety is a normal emotion experienced by all dogs from time to time. Some dogs, however, are more prone to experiencing it than others. If they display disproportionate levels of stress, there is aRead more

Stress-free vet visits: Preparing your pet

September 19th 2024Getting any sort of treatment can be stressful for your pets, no matter how great our vets are! Travelling into clinic and being exposed to a new environment can also be challenging for some of ourRead more

Getting repro ready

September 9th 2024As calves hit the ground, we are starting to cast our eyes forward to another important part of the cycle - mating. It may seem quite a way off, but time very quickly disappears and it is importantRead more

Are your bulls up to the job?

September 9th 2024In the lead up to repro season, it is vital to remember the other key players in your mating success – bulls. Bull condition should be on target (BCS 6-7) and they should not be suffering from anyRead more

Managing ‘dirty’ cows

September 9th 2024‘Dirty’ cows are problematic but, come with a quick and easy fix. To check for evidence of infection or slowed healing after calving, we can metricheck your girls 10 days-4 weeksRead more

Dairy cows: the Olympic athletes of the farm

September 9th 2024By the time you read this, the Olympics and Paralympics will be over. All those top athletes had to be at peak performance at the right time to be able to get to the event and be medal contenders! ThRead more

Protecting your herd from BVD

September 9th 2024Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) is a challenging and costly viral disease, affecting both dairy and beef herds in New Zealand. Cattle of all ages are at-risk, including the fetus of pregnant cows. Read more

Why dogs should not be fed bones

August 28th 2024Floyd is a 7-year-old labrador retriever and, like most in his breed, will eat anything, anytime, anywhere. While his owners do not feed him bones, he managed to find something ‘delicious’ whileRead more

What should I feed my pet?

August 28th 2024Just like us, our pets need good quality nutrition to remain healthy and active. High-quality foods give them the balance of nutrients their bodies need and help them to have healthy skin and coats aRead more

Gastroenteritis in your pet

August 9th 2024Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach and the intestines) and is a common condition in cats and dogs. There are many factors that can lead to the condition,Read more

Is your cat a Fat Cat? Avoiding feline obesity.

July 11th 2024A trend of increasing numbers of obese cats has been seen worldwide, and New Zealand is no exception, with one in four cats here classified as overweight or obese. This extra weight has an impactRead more

Is pet insurance worthwhile?

July 11th 2024We were recently asked about the value of pet insurance, so here are a few thoughts. As we all know, having a pet in the family is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and a privilege that comesRead more

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