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At Vet Services Hawkes Bay and Dannevirke, we want to help support our senior pet owners and have some exclusive offers to make vet care affordable for you and your beloved pets! Simply present your Gold Card prior to your appointment with Vet Services to enjoy these exclusive benefits: 10% Off Vet Consultations…
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We are thrilled to announce that Vet Services Hawkes Bay (VSHB) has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Veterinary Business Excellence Award by the New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA). This award honours businesses that demonstrate excellence in areas such as employee wellbeing, workplace innovation, professional leadership, and customer service. ‘The winner for 2025…
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As we approach the 2025 mating season, it’s encouraging to see many ewes rebounding well after what has been a dry spring. However, we must remain mindful of the potential impacts of the autumn season. It is important to review and plan for fly, facial eczema (FE), and parasite control in your hoggets and 2th…
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Join Vet Services and special guest speakers for an Autumn Ewe Seminar series to prepare for a successful winter and spring! Strategies to navigate the transition from low winter feed supply to the abundance of spring, ensuring healthy stock and strong offspring. 🎉 FREE to attend! Staff and family welcome. 🎉 Refreshments & nibbles provided…
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Our weekly monitoring of spore counts shows a trend of rising spore counts across the region. These spore counts are not particularly relevant to your farms actual spore load but highlight the fact that the local farming environment is currently a good environment for growing fungal spores. Animals can be affected two…
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Animal emergencies can happen anytime of day. The Hawkes Bay Urgent Care and After Hours Veterinary Clinic (HBAH) is a dedicated out of hours provider designed to address urgent veterinary needs that arise when your local veterinary practice is closed. OPENING FEBRUARY 2025 This will be Hawke’s Bay’s first after hours and urgent veterinary…
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Great news for aspiring veterinary nurses – The Vet Services HB and DVK Veterinary Nursing Scholarship applications are now open! This is an excellent chance to gain hands-on experience while earning your qualifications. Ready to take the next step in your career? Learn more and apply below
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Sheep performance vaccines Toxovax & Campyvax4 are now available to order. Click here for more info about Toxovax Click here for more info about Campyvax4 Click here for more info about SalvexinB
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Vet Services is excited to announce the launch of our new podcast channel! Designed for our Production Animal Clients, this platform will provide valuable insights, expert advice and latest updates in veterinary care. Find it on Spotify to tune in and hear discussions on animal health, management practices and much more. https://open.spotify.com/show/3W2brSXcjT6fuPhPJg7SuF We can’t…
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Remember to book in early for any pre-lamb services using the Vet Services conveyor! Conveyor Services Include: Long Acting Injections Drenching + Drench Checks Clostridial Vaccinations Lice Pour-on Application Mineral Bolusing The Benefits: Process sheep more timely and efficiently Multiple treatments can be administered in one go accurately & safely, reducing time and…
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Before heading to the bull sales this season, it’s a good idea to have a look at your herd and production goals so that you can walk in with a plan for the auction, with confident in exactly what you are trying to purchase! The first thing you need to look at is what…
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