Pocket pets

OUR APPROACH

Big love for small pets

From birds to rats and rabbits, if some love and attention is needed then you’ve come to the perfect place for your pocket pet.

We can provide the very best in healthcare for your miniature mate, including desexing procedures and vaccinations so your small buddy stays strong. This includes treating a range of small mammals, birds and other pets for whatever is needed. Intricate and complex, working on pocket pets is a real skill and we’re blessed to have a team with equal levels of experience and passion. Whether you need advice, preventative care or emergency action...our team is ready and waiting. We look forward to seeing you and your little friend soon.

THE BENEFITS

Why VetSouth is a great choice

We're locals

We’ve been in the lower South Island for decades. It’s where we’re from and where we raise our families.

Wide network

We’re plugged into the Veterinary world and our team can call on expertise from all over the world, then deliver it locally.

Handy clinics

We’re close to you for consults, supplements, supplies...whatever you need. Pop on in or organise a delivery.

   

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

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A healthy guide to feeding pets

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