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  • About Us

    About Us

    • Our Story
    • Our Team Values
    • Our Board
    • Our Support Leads
    • Best Practice Accreditation
    • Sustainability
    • Community Partnerships
    • IndieVets
    • Finance
    • Privacy Statement
    • Terms & Conditions

    Our Story

    Our Story

    Franklin Vets began in 1944 and grew into New Zealand’s first contract vet practice. Today, it’s a leading provider with over 270 staff, known for innovation and care across farms, pets, and horses.

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    Our Team Values

    Our Team Values

    Franklin Vets values wellbeing, integrity, excellence, and teamwork - striving to make a positive impact for clients and their animals.

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    Our Board

    Our Board

    Franklin Vets’ board, including both independent and executive directors, guides the organisation's strategic direction and commitment to veterinary excellence.

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    Our Support Leads

    Franklin Vets Leadership Team

    The Franklin Vets’ Support Leads provide leadership, human resources, marketing, inventory, IT & finance support for our clinical teams.

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    Best Practice Accreditation

    Best Practice Accreditation

    Franklin Vets’ BESTPRACTICE clinics meet New Zealand’s highest veterinary standards through regular audits, staff training, and consistent care protocols.

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    Sustainability

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    Franklin Vets is committed to making our world a better place, and we have embarked on our sustainability journey. We are approaching this from an Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) perspective, and have a number of initiatives in each space.

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    Community Partnerships

    Community Partnerships

    Franklin Vets actively supports its local communities through sponsorships for schools, charities, clubs, and events - demonstrating its commitment to being a good neighbour.

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    IndieVets

    IndieVets

    Franklin Vets joined IndieVets in 2021 - a network of locally owned New Zealand vet clinics that prioritise community care, clinical excellence, and staff wellbeing.

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    Finance

    Finance

    Franklin Vets offers flexible payment options including Q Card, Q Mastercard, Afterpay, and Smartcover to help clients manage pet healthcare costs.

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    Privacy Statement

    Privacy Statement

    Franklin Vets collects only necessary personal data, stores it securely, and shares it only when required by law or consent.

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    Terms & Conditions

    Terms & Conditions

    All goods and services provided by Franklin Vets are on the basis of the terms set out below unless otherwise agreed to in writing.

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  • Work With Us

    Work With Us

    • Current Vacancies
    • Graduate Support
    • Shareholder Opportunities
    • Overseas Applications

    Current Vacancies

    Current Vacancies

    Franklin Vets is currently hiring for various roles including veterinarians, graduate vets, and vet nurses across multiple locations. We welcome CVs from anyone passionate about animal health.

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    Graduate Support

    Graduate Support

    Franklin Vets offers a two-year graduate program with workshops, mentorship, and scholarships to support new vets in clinical and professional development.

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    Shareholder Opportunities

    Franklin Vets Shareholding Pathway

    Franklin Vets offers eligible team members the chance to become shareholders, recognising those who embody the company’s values and contribute meaningfully to its success.

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    Overseas Applications

    Overseas Applications

    Franklin Vets supports overseas-trained vets with visa assistance and a path to residency in New Zealand.

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  • Pets

    Pets

    • Emergencies
    • Vaccinations
    • Desexing
    • Puppy Care
    • Puppy Preschool
    • Kitten Care
    • VIPCare
    • Fleas & Worms
    • Dental Care
    • Senior Care
    • Weight Management
    • Catteries
    • Cat Friendly Clinics
    • Rabbit Care
    • Guinea Pig Care
    • Advanced Surgery Pukekohe
    • Veterinary Referral Services Hamilton
    • End of Life Services
    • Pet Insurance
    • Preventative Care Testing
    • Order Repeat Medications
    • Pet Portal
    • Latest Blog

    Emergencies

    Emergencies

    When should you seek immediate care for your pet?

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    Vaccinations

    Vaccinations

    Protect your pets from serious and contagious diseases with timely vaccinations.

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    Desexing

    Desexing

    We offer safe desexing procedures for cats, dogs and other small mammals in our fully equipped surgical theatres. All patients receive morphine-based pain relief during their stay and take-home painkillers for comfort.

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    Puppy Care

    Puppy Care

    Simple guidelines to enjoy and care for your puppy.

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    Puppy Preschool

    Puppy Preschool

    Give your puppy a great start in life to help them grow and develop into a healthy and happy canine companion.

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    Kitten Care

    Kitten Care

    These simple guidelines will help you keep your new kitten happy and healthy.

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    VIPCare

    VIPCare

    Enjoy peace of mind and the option to spread payments over time with our wellness programmes for cats & dogs - VIPCare & VIPCare+.

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    Fleas & Worms

    Fleas & Worms

    Protecting your pets against fleas, ticks, mites, lice and worms is essential for their health. Our team can help you choose the right prevention plan.

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    Dental Care

    Dental Care

    Just like humans, our pets require regular dental care to stay healthy.

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    Senior Care

    Senior Care

    Regular senior check-ups help us catch issues early.

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    Weight Management

    Weight Management

    If your pet is overweight, this places them at risk of serious health issues and a shorter, lower-quality life.

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    Catteries

    Catteries

    Our on-site, purpose-built units at Pukekohe Veterinary Hospital and our Hamilton clinic offer modern, purpose-built facilities and care tailored to your cat’s specific needs, monitored by qualified professionals.

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    Cat Friendly Clinics

    Cat Friendly Clinics

    Our Pukekohe, Hamilton and Beachlands clinics hold Silver Cat Friendly Accreditation from the International Society of Feline Medicine’s Cat-Friendly Clinic programme.

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    Rabbit Care

    Rabbit Care

    This page will help answer some common questions about settling your new rabbits into your home and how best to care for them.

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    Guinea Pig Care

    Guinea Pig Care

    Your guinea pig will depend on you for food, water, an enriched environment, veterinary care and companionship.

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    Advanced Surgery Pukekohe

    Advanced Surgery Pukekohe

    Led by Dr Paul Eason, a 1989 graduate of Edinburgh University, the surgical team at Franklin Vets’ Pukekohe Veterinary Hospital offers a range of orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery, either by referral from your vet or by contacting us directly.

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    Veterinary Referral Services (VRS)

    Veterinary Referral Services (VRS)

    Led by Dr Ian Millward, the VRS team based in Hamilton offers a range of orthopaedic, neurological, soft tissue & cardiothoracic surgery, plus imaging and stem cell therapy.

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    End of Life Services

    End of Life Services

    We offer gentle, respectful aftercare to honour your pet’s life and memory.

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    Pet Insurance

    Pet Insurance

    Pet insurance helps you focus on your pet’s care, and Franklin Vets supports the NZVA’s recommendation to consider it.

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    Preventative Care Testing

    Preventative Care Testing

    Our annual blood, urine & faecal tests uncover hidden health issues before symptoms appear.

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    Order Repeat Medications

    Order Repeat Medications

    Here's a handy way to order your pet's repeat medications. Remember, by law, a pet must be seen every 6 months by a vet to be eligible for repeat medication prescriptions.

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    Pet Portal

    Pet Portal

    Our client portal is a great resource to view your pets' vaccination and treatment due dates, view and download clinical summaries, invoices, and statements & check and update your contact details and your pets' details.

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    Latest Blog

    Latest Blog

    News and information from our veterinary team.

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  • Commercial Farms

    Commercial Farms

    • Youngstock
    • Mastitis
    • Dairy Nutrition & Financial
    • Reproductive
    • Welfare
    • Vet Technicians
    • Beef Cattle
    • Sheep
    • Working Dogs
    • Facial Eczema
    • Facial Eczema Spore Counts
    • Animal Health Product Sales
    • Common Diseases
    • Latest Blog

    Youngstock

    Youngstock

    Setting and following a calf programme helps build healthy, well-grown replacement heifers through nutrition, weight monitoring, and preventative care. Franklin Vets will tailor a practical calf plan to suit your system and goals.

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    Mastitis

    Mastitis

    Mastitis is the inflammation of the mammary gland and udder tissue. Mastitis typically occurs as an immune response to bacterial invasion of the teat canal and is the leading disease driving antibiotic use in the dairy industry.

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    Dairy Nutrition & Financial

    Dairy Nutrition & Financial

    What cows eat — what, when, how much and at what cost — drives farm performance. Franklin Vets provides practical, science-backed services to optimise herd productivity, profitability and animal welfare.

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    Reproductive

    Reproductive

    We tailor solutions to each farm and work with you to reach your reproductive goals.

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    Welfare

    Welfare

    We provide on farm welfare checks and plans delivered by a local technician or veterinarian to protect animal wellbeing and meet regulatory and cooperative standards.

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    Vet Technicians

    Vet Technicians

    Skilled veterinary technicians supporting commercial farms with practical, on‑farm services to improve herd health, productivity and farm efficiency.

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    Beef Cattle

    Beef Cattle

    We support beef producers with veterinarians, rural sales consultants, and vet technicians focused on herd health and productivity.

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    Sheep

    Sheep

    We can help you with maximising flock performance and farm returns through practical, farm-focused veterinary care.

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    Working Dogs

    Working Dogs

    Working dogs are vital to the farm and deserve specialist, practical care to keep them fit, comfortable and working longer.

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    Facial Eczema

    Facial Eczema

    Facial eczema is a serious disease affecting cattle, sheep, deer, goats, llamas, and alpacas (but not horses). It’s caused by spores from the fungus Pithomyces chartarum, which thrive in warm, humid conditions—especially on dead plant matter in ryegrass pastures from January to May.

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    Facial Eczema Spore Counts

    Facial Eczema Spore Counts

    Check out our facial eczema heat map which shows the spore levels and risk throughout our practice. This map, is updated weekly from mid-January.

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    Animal Health Product Sales

    Animal Health Product Sales

    An integral part of our farm services operation is providing farms with access to high-quality, competitively priced animal health products.

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    Common Diseases

    Common Diseases

    Information about common diseases seen on New Zealand Dairy Farms.

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    Latest Blog

    Latest Blog

    News and information from our commercial farm team.

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  • Equine

    Equine

    • Meet the Team
    • Emergencies
    • Preventative Healthcare
    • Dentistry
    • Sport Horse Services
    • Reproduction Services
    • Pre-purchase Examinations
    • Latest Blog

    Meet the Team

    Meet the Team

    Our dedicated team of equine vets, techs and customer service look forward to meeting you and your equine companions.

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    Emergencies

    Emergencies

    Our equine vets are available 24 hours a day for urgent call-outs. We’re fully mobile and equipped to treat emergencies at your property or on-site.

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    Preventative Healthcare

    Preventative Healthcare

    Our experienced equine vets are passionate about keeping your horses in peak condition through proactive, evidence-based care.

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    Dentistry

    Dentistry

    Proactive veterinary dental care goes far beyond rasping sharp points—it’s about identifying painful conditions early to keep your horse comfortable both in the paddock and under saddle.

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    Sport Horse Services

    Sport Horse Services

    We offer a full range of veterinary services to keep your sport horse performing at its peak—from preventative care to advanced diagnostics and therapies.

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    Reproduction Services

    Reproduction Services

    We offer comprehensive reproductive care for stud farms and boutique breeders.

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    Pre-purchase Examinations

    Pre-purchase Examinations

    Buying a horse? A pre-purchase exam provides an unbiased veterinary assessment of your prospective horse’s health and performance—helping you make an informed decision.

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    Blog

    Blog

    News and information from our equine vets.

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  • Lifestyle Farms

    Lifestyle Farms

    • Emergencies
    • Annual Healthcare Packages
    • Rearing Young Farm Pets
    • Disease Management & Information
    • Latest Blog

    Emergencies

    Emergencies

    Franklin Vets offers 24-hour emergency services for lifestyle block animals. Our fully mobile vets can come to you or treat your animal at our clinic, equipped with surgical tools, x-ray, ultrasound, and hospitalisation facilities.

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    Annual Healthcare Packages

    Annual Healthcare Packages

    Short on time but big on care for your lifestyle block animals? Franklin Vets offers comprehensive Annual Healthcare Packages tailored for sheep, goats, alpacas, kids & lambs designed to keep your animals healthy and care to avoid diseases, year-round.

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    Rearing Young Farm Pets

    Rearing Young Farm Pets

    At Franklin Vets, we’re here to support you every step of the way when rearing young farm pets, offering expert advice from birth through to maturity to help your animals thrive.

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    Disease Management & Information

    Disease Management & Information

    We’ve created these helpful farm pet healthcare information sheets to guide you—whether you're just starting or looking to fine-tune your animal care routine.

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    Blog

    Blog

    Information & articles from our lifestyle veterinary team.

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  • Vet Blog

    Vet Blog

    • Pets
    • Farm
    • Equine
    • Lifestyle Farm

    Pets

    Pets

    Seasonal case studies and information from our Pet Vets & Nurses.

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    Farm

    Farm

    Seasonal case studies and information from our Farm Vets and Vet Techs.

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    Equine

    Equine

    Seasonal case studies and information from our Equine Vets.

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    Lifestyle Farm

    Lifestyle Farm

    Seasonal case studies and information from our Lifestyle Farm Vets and Vet Techs.

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  • Clinics
    • Pukekohe
    • Papakura
    • Beachlands
    • Waiuku
    • Paerata Road
    • Karaka
    • Hamilton
    • Te Kauwhata
    • Taupiri
    • Waitakaruru
    • Kopu
    • Paeroa
    • Waihi
    • Waihi Beach
    • Coromandel
    • Support Office
Contact Us
  • About Us
    • Our Story
    • Our Team Values
    • Our Board
    • Our Support Leads
    • Best Practice Accreditation
    • Sustainability
    • Community Partnerships
    • IndieVets
    • Finance
    • Privacy Statement
  • Work With Us
    • Current Vacancies
    • Graduate Support
    • Shareholder Opportunities
    • Overseas Applications
  • Pets
    • Emergencies
    • Vaccinations
    • Desexing
    • Puppy Care
    • Puppy Preschool
    • Kitten Care
    • VIPCare
    • Fleas & Worms
    • Dental Care
    • Senior Care
    • Weight Management
    • Catteries
    • Cat Friendly Clinics
    • Rabbit Care
    • Guinea Pig Care
    • Advanced Surgery Pukekohe
    • Veterinary Referral Services Hamilton
    • End of Life Services
    • Pet Insurance
    • Preventative Care Testing
    • Order Repeat Medications
    • Pet Portal
    • Latest Blog
  • Commercial Farms
    • Youngstock
    • Mastitis
    • Dairy Nutrition & Financial
    • Reproductive
    • Welfare
    • Vet Technicians
    • Beef Cattle
    • Sheep
    • Working Dogs
    • Facial Eczema
    • Facial Eczema Spore Counts
    • Animal Health Product Sales
    • Common Diseases
    • Latest Blog
  • Equine
    • Meet the Team
    • Emergencies
    • Preventative Healthcare
    • Dentistry
    • Sport Horse Services
    • Reproduction Services
    • Pre-purchase Examinations
    • Latest Blog
  • Lifestyle Farms
    • Emergencies
    • Annual Healthcare Packages
    • Rearing Young Farm Pets
    • Disease Management & Information
    • Latest Blog
  • Vet Blog
    • Pets
    • Farm
    • Equine
    • Lifestyle Farm
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Our Board

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Independent & executive governance

Christine Pears

Christine Pears

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John Mackaskill-Smith

John Mackaskill-Smith

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Dr Jason Fayers BVM&S CertCHP (Cattle Health & Productivity)

Dr Jason Fayers BVM&S CertCHP (Cattle Health & Productivity)

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Dr Ilyse Jennens BVSc (Dist) MANZCVS Medicine of Dairy Cattle

Dr Ilyse Jennens BVSc (Dist) MANZCVS Medicine of Dairy Cattle

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Dr Phil MacLeod BVSc MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine)

Dr Phil MacLeod BVSc MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine)

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Pukekohe

    09 238 7486 (Pets)
    09 238 2471 (Farm & Equine)
    [email protected] (Pets)
    [email protected] (Farm)
    [email protected] (Equine)
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Papakura

    09 298 6994 (Pets)
    09 298 8575 (Farm)
    [email protected] (Pet)
    [email protected] (Farm)
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Beachlands

    09 538 0010
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Waiuku

    09 235 9101 (Pets)
    09 235 9101 (Farm & Equine)
    [email protected] (Pets)
    [email protected] (Farm)
    [email protected] (Equine)
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Paerata Road

    09 238 8090
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Karaka

    09 298 7043
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Hamilton

    07 849 2963 (Pet)
    07 849 0707 (VRS)
    [email protected] (Pet)
    [email protected] (VRS)
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Te Kauwhata

    07 826 4838
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Taupiri

    07 824 6836
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Waitakaruru

    07 868 9030
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Kopu

    07 868 5007
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Paeroa

    07 862 7295
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Waihi

    07 863 8684
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Waihi Beach

    07 863 7387
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Coromandel

    07 868 5007
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  • Pukekohe
      09 238 7486 (Pets)
      09 238 2471 (Farm & Equine)
      [email protected] (Pets)
      [email protected] (Farm)
      [email protected] (Equine)
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  • Papakura
      09 298 6994 (Pets)
      09 298 8575 (Farm)
      [email protected] (Pet)
      [email protected] (Farm)
    View clinic
  • Beachlands
      09 538 0010
      [email protected]
    View clinic
  • Waiuku
      09 235 9101 (Pets)
      09 235 9101 (Farm & Equine)
      [email protected] (Pets)
      [email protected] (Farm)
      [email protected] (Equine)
    View clinic
  • Paerata Road
      09 238 8090
      [email protected]
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  • Karaka
      09 298 7043
      [email protected]
    View clinic
  • Hamilton
      07 849 2963 (Pet)
      07 849 0707 (VRS)
      [email protected] (Pet)
      [email protected] (VRS)
    View clinic
  • Te Kauwhata
      07 826 4838
      [email protected]
    View clinic
  • Taupiri
      07 824 6836
      [email protected]
    View clinic
  • Waitakaruru
      07 868 9030
      [email protected]
    View clinic
  • Kopu
      07 868 5007
      [email protected]
    View clinic
  • Paeroa
      07 862 7295
      [email protected]
    View clinic
  • Waihi
      07 863 8684
      [email protected]
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  • Waihi Beach
      07 863 7387
      [email protected]
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  • Coromandel
      07 868 5007
      [email protected]
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