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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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The gold standard treatment for feline hyperthyroidism

October 6th 2025If your cat has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, you may have found your options fairly limited in the past. Not to mention costly, finicky, and time consuming. Now that’s set to change withRead more

A hyperthyroidism case study with Paul the cat

October 6th 2025Despite being on methimazole medication, Paul’s fur was heavily matted, and she looked ill-kept. Her jaw muscles had atrophied to the point she could no longer chew properly or eat, even though sheRead more

Mark Bryan is stepping back

September 26th 2025Twenty years ago this November we formally created VetSouth. It was initially a merger of Gore & West Otago Vets (in Gore) and Central Southland Vets (in Winton). We then brought in Southern Vet CentRead more

Beef cattle mating and selenium impact

September 26th 2025Earlier this year we sent out a survey to understand how long our farmers’ beef cows are typically mated in our region, how the animals perform during that time, and what trace element supplementsRead more

Vitamin B12 treatment options

September 26th 2025We recently featured an article with the results of vitamin B12 testing on local lambs conducted earlier this year, as well as options for getting your stock tested. Now let’s take a look at what yRead more

Giving your lambs their first drench

September 26th 2025With lambs now on the ground, you might be thinking: When should I give my lambs their first drench? And what type of drench do I use? Once lambs develop their rumen, they can host internalRead more

Should you phantom scan?

September 26th 2025Phantom cows… what’s the deal? This is when a cow has been put up for insemination and doesn’t show signs of heat within 35 days. So, you assume she’s pregnant, but then at the final scanRead more

Intervening this repro season

September 26th 2025Those of you with wearable technology will likely have turned your attention from transition rumination to cycling rates (maybe obsessively staring at your screen to watch the number of cows cyclingRead more

Our programmes for farmers

September 26th 2025We believe great animal health performance comes from a strong partnership between the farmer and their vet clinic. That’s why we have programmes to support and reward this relationship:Read more

Keeping your pets safe and calm during fireworks

September 2nd 2025Fireworks can be a beautiful sight, but they can also be stressful for our pets. Here are some simple, practical tips to help keep your animals safe, comfortable, and calm as possible during fireworkRead more

Protecting against strangles

September 1st 2025Strangles is a nasty and highly contagious respiratory disease in horses. The good news is that vaccination can help protect your horse and reduce the impact if the infection strikes. TheRead more

Should I vaccinate my horse against tetanus?

September 1st 2025We recommend that all horses are vaccinated against tetanus, as every horse is at risk of being exposed to the tetanus bacteria in their environment. Horses initially require two doses of theRead more

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