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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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Latest news

Vitamin B12 testing

August 26th 2025Earlier this year, our vets in the Clutha area tested liver vitamin B12 levels in lambs, prompted by farmers’ concerns about poor growth rates. On all farms tested, at least some lambs had liver Read more

Larval cultures give more insight 

August 26th 2025Most of our farmers are familiar with bringing in 10 individual faecal samples for a FEC (faecal egg count). Many are now discovering even more by having a larval culture done.    A FEC identifRead more

Dirty business – strategies for calf scours

August 25th 2025When you notice a calf with scours, alongside their diarrhoea you may also see other signs of sickness, such as: Not drinking/feeding well Isolating themselves from the group Lethargy, includingRead more

Tech talk: Disbudding

August 25th 2025For us vet techs it’s when our calendars are packed with lots of disbudding work, which is a favourite of ours. Days disbudding are filled with calves, banter, great teammates, and amazing farmers.Read more

Vetting in spring

August 25th 2025Spring is here... finally the dark days of winter, mountains of paperwork, and endless cups of tea during consults have come to an end. It’s time for us vets to don our capes (or overalls),Read more

Parasites around lambing time

July 28th 2025With a very wormy Autumn this year, we expect there are a lot of parasites on our farms at the moment. We rely on the immunity of adult stock to mop these up and reduce the larval challenge. WhenRead more

Clostridial disease defence

July 28th 2025Clostridial vaccination for your sheep is a crucial preventative measure against a range of lethal bacteria in the environment, including diseases such as tetanus, pulpy kidney, and blackleg. Read more

Turn it over

July 27th 2025In the past, drenching has been the only way to manage this – but in all species, we are seeing parasites become resistant to drenches. So, we need to consider other ways to manage parasites. Read more

What’s best for housing calves?

July 26th 2025A shed that’s sheltered from the wind and rain so it’s warm, with good ventilation and natural light – remember to disinfect it regularly. Pens for healthy calves with solid partitionsRead more

Colostrum key to calf rearing

July 26th 2025I’m sure you know that colostrum is the first milk a cow produces after calving, which is essential for building a calf’s immune system – but what about gold colostrum? It’s the very firstRead more

Have you herd the news?

July 1st 2025This brings our family of clinics to nine across Southland and South Otago, expanding our reach in the South and making it even easier for local farmers to access trusted veterinary care. The MilRead more

Plan to prevent milk fever

June 30th 2025Milk fever: it’s something everyone’s familiar with, but something everyone could really do without. Thankfully, most cases can be prevented with good planning. So, what can you do now, toRead more

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