Our Organisation

VetSouth was born out of the belief that being rural and far away shouldn’t compromise the quality of veterinary services that we are able to provide.

As progressive owners of complex businesses, Farmers deserve the best advice and services available. This shouldn’t be compromised by geography. And pet owners feel the same attachment to their pets as in big cities. Our services need to reflect this.

To make this a reality we have to recruit excellent people, from wherever they are. And so we have an eclectic mix of vets from across New Zealand and the world. They bring a superb and broad skill set to VetSouth. In addition, we believe in working with as many organisations as possible to maximise the breadth of services and offering that we can bring to our clients.

And we will continue to innovate- whether it be in developing tech services or novel cost effective dairy packages or broader companion animal services.

VetSouth brings you a quality of service and information that is recognised worldwide as being truly first class.


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 VetSouth 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.

   

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.

FURTHER READING

Latest news

Haematomas: Treatment and care

A sudden large lump discovered on your horse can be quite distressing when first noticed. This is probably going to be a haematoma.  A haematoma is a solid swelling of clotted blood within theRead more

Preventing dental disease

Horse’s teeth continually erupt throughout their lifetime, which means that regular dentistry is essential to prevent and identify problems.Read more

Bent-legged foals

Each year we see several foals born with limb deformities, or ‘bent’ legs. Sometimes, these can be quite a challenge to correct. Limb deformities come in two types: Angular limb deformitiesRead more

Keep your furry friend smiling

Nothing warms your heart more than your happy, smiling dog welcoming you home at the end of the day.  Just like us, to keep that happy smile, cats and dogs rely on healthy teeth and gums for theirRead more

Managing Johne's disease

Johne's disease is a commonly accepted and costly problem in Southland, causing large losses from drops in production and premature culling. The disease is caused by a bacteria (mycobacteriumRead more

Do you know how to recognise Equine Cushing’s syndrome (PPID)?

PPID is the most common endocrine disorder in horses and ponies, with as many as one in seven over the age of 15 affected. It can occasionally be seen in younger horses as well.  As such, it isRead more

Senior horses: Optimising their health and happiness

They help us chase our dreams, provide us with stress relief, teach our children responsibility and willingly offer to work for us. In return, all they ask is that we care for them, keep them fed,Read more

Regular grooming helps keep your dog in tip-top shape!

No matter the weather, our furry friends love to get outside, have some fun and make an absolute mess of themselves (and the garden)!   As a responsible pet owner, our matted and unruly-hairedRead more

Be wary of weeds!

At the start of January, I went out to a farm to look at two down cows who were found recumbent in the paddock during morning milking.  On examination, they presented with classic milk fever signs:Read more

A vet tech's take on teat sealing

Teat sealing preparations begin well before the season starts. There are so many moving parts to make teat sealing a success and we are so lucky to have such a well-oiled machine.  From vetsRead more

Catching cancer eye early

We see a lot of cancer eye (otherwise known as squamous cell carcinoma). As the name suggests, it's a cancer of the eye, which can affect the eyelids, eyeball or 'third eyelid' (the eyelid thatRead more

Tips for transporting cull cows

Unfortunately, there comes that day when you need to send your cull cows to the works.  Just getting these animals out of the paddock and putting them straight onto the truck isn't enough and can caRead more
 

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