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Our Organisation

We are a progressive veterinary business providing services to a large range of clients throughout the West Coast area.

We have 3 clinics available to meet all your production, lifestyle and companion animal needs.

You can be rest assured our teams of people are available to assist with your animal needs, whether just to answer an enquiry or in an emergency.

With West Coast Vets dedicated highly skilled team of people, and our reputation on delivering quality health care and advice in all areas of veterinary medicine, you can be assured your production, lifestyle and companion animals are in the best care.

We have a comprehensive retail offering with competitive prices on products. Retail is a large aspect of the business and our team of people have excellent product knowledge in all areas to assist you with the best products for all your animal needs.

Call in to discuss your animal needs with our highly trained and friendly team of people today.

Our purpose

Here for Good is the compass that guides us towards the creation of a better now and a better future.

CAREERS & VACANCIES

A purpose driven company, a career at West Coast Vets is something different.

We have a strong focus on team, are passionate about the work we do and encourage professional and personal development through the many opportunities the business has to offer.

FURTHER READING

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Anxiety in dogs

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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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