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A purpose driven company, a career at VetSouth is different.

This is a place that prides itself on making a real difference to the communities we call home. It’s a place where friendships are formed that will endure a lifetime. It’s where continuous improvement and change is the norm. To be a part of VetSouth is to be a part of something more than a company, it’s a home.

Working at VetSouth

VetSouth is a progressive animal health business, with clinics across Southland & South Otago, and sister clinics on the West Coast of the South Island and Morrinsville in Waikato.

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.

INNOVATION & RESEARCH

A never ending quest for improvement and advancement

Researching animal welfare and pathology is a passion we share, with our work being used by industry bodies such as Dairy NZ, the Sustainable Farming Fund and Beef & Lamb.

Why Southland?

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Drench onto winter crop

April 29th 2025A paddock that is 100% crop, fence to fence, with no gullies or unworked knobs, will only host worms if there’s grass in the crop. Any rough areas provide a great environment for parasites to thrivRead more

Protect your calves from Rotavirus

April 29th 2025Scours is one of the leading reasons for sickness and death in calves in New Zealand, and Rotavirus is a very common cause. This highly contagious virus can infect calves from birth onwards, withRead more

Lepto: Why vaccination is key

April 29th 2025A whole range of livestock can be infected by Lepto, including cattle, sheep, pigs, and even horses. Wild animals such as rats and possums can also transmit the disease. The bacteria that causes theRead more

Hoggets in winter

April 29th 2025Hoggets can often struggle in the colder months, especially if they're pregnant. They should still be growing well to ensure they hit their full mature weight as early as possible. For this reason,Read more

Heifers in winter

April 29th 2025Preparing dairy youngstock for wintertime is crucial for maintaining good growth rates and overall health. Here’s a few things to consider when thinking about your plans for your heifers this wetRead more

Tech talk: Teat sealing

April 29th 2025Heifers lose the natural keratin plugs in their teats when they come into milk before calving, making them susceptible to picking up bacteria through their open teat canals. When our teams teat seaRead more

Drench check FECs

April 29th 2025At this time of year, with weather still warm and plenty of moisture around, conditions are ideal for parasite growth. We provide quick in-house faecal egg count (FEC) testing. Faecal samples can beRead more

Working dog studies

April 29th 2025Massey University is undertaking a research project called ‘Right Dog for the Job’. They will learn more about the DNA make-up of our New Zealand Huntaway and Heading dogs, with the objective beRead more

Let's talk about pet dental health

April 29th 2025I've been a veterinarian for 35 years, and during that time, there have been many significant advancements in animal healthcare. Among these, the most notable is in the field of animal dentistry. WheRead more

Championing mares in the Southern Belle harness racing series

April 15th 2025But while the sport is often dominated by male horses, the Southern Belle Speed Series shines a well-deserved spotlight on the females. Not only does it provide a platform to showcase their talentRead more

Building immunity in hoggets

April 7th 2025Our hoggets are now around seven months old and building their immunity to parasites. The faster they do this, the quicker they’ll handle parasites and not require drenching. We need this toRead more

Working dogs in autumn

March 26th 2025Flea numbers have been higher this summer. Check that your dogs and kennels are clear of fleas now, before they cause any further buildup of flea eggs and larvae in kennel floors and bedding. Read more

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