Friday was a very special day for Vet Services Hawkes Bay as the Stuart Badger Orthopaedic Theatre was officially opened and used for the first time. The new surgical theatre is named in honour of senior veterinarian Dr Stuart Badger who spent over 30 years working at Vet Services. Stuart dedicated his career to…
What is it, and why are we using it in horses? VS Equine recently purchased a portable Radial Pressure Wave device so that our veterinary team can offer shockwave therapy for treating musculoskeletal problems, soft-tissue and bone injuries in horses. Radial pressure shockwave offers non-invasive treatment solutions for both acute and chronic, long term insertion…
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…
Imagine a farm with lots of worms and no drench to kill any of them. would that mean you couldn’t farm sheep? TRIPLE DRENCH RESISTANCE IS HERE NOW. While long acting anthelmintics have a role in the management of parasites in lambing ewes and the subsequent levels of pasture contamination, their use contributes to…
There has been a notable increase in the number of people interested in probiotic products for their pets. Do our pets need them? Veterinarian, Reshika Fonseka explains. Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms that live in the gut and help to absorb nutrients from the food eaten and act to support gut immunity. They are important for…
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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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
