Highfield Timaru clinic
About the Highfield Timaru clinic
Your Timaru Vet Clinic – Caring for Pets and Farm Animals Across South Canterbury
Aorangi Vets Highfield Timaru has been part of the local community for generations, providing veterinary care for companion animals and farm livestock across Timaru and the wider South Canterbury region. Our newly refurbished clinic on Highfield is one of the most well-equipped vet practices in the area – BESTPRACTICE® accredited and Cat Friendly certified, with separate waiting areas and consulting rooms for cats and dogs to make every visit as comfortable as possible.
Whether you’re bringing in the family dog for a check-up, a cat that needs dental work, or you’re a farmer looking for practical herd health advice, our team is here to help.
Our companion animal team is passionate about pets and treats every patient with the same care they’d give their own animals. We provide a full range of small animal veterinary services, including:
- Preventive health programmes – vaccinations, parasite control, and wellness checks for pets of all ages
- Dental care – professional dental cleaning, extractions, and oral health assessment
- Advanced diagnostics – in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, and ultrasound
- Surgical services – routine procedures including desexing, and more complex soft tissue surgery
- Senior pet care – tailored health monitoring and management for older dogs and cats
- Nutrition advice – guidance on premium pet food and prescription diets, with products available in clinic
Our farm animal team delivers practical, preventive veterinary advice and services for dairy, sheep, beef, and deer operations across South Canterbury. We work alongside farmers to support herd health planning, reproductive performance, and day-to-day livestock management – not just when things go wrong.
Rural services from our Timaru clinic include:
- Herd health planning and farm visits – regular on-farm support tailored to your operation
- Reproductive services – pregnancy testing, mating support, and fertility investigations
- Dairy services – mastitis management, dry cow programmes, teat sealing, and milk quality support
- Sheep and beef services – drenching programmes, scanning, vaccination planning, and metabolic disease prevention
- Veterinary certification – transport certificates and export health documentation
- After-hours rural emergency cover – for calving difficulties, prolapse, and acute livestock illness
Our Timaru clinic is located in Highfield, with easy access and ample parking. The recently refurbished reception and consulting areas are designed to make visits efficient and stress-free for both pets and their owners. We stock a wide range of premium pet nutrition products and farm veterinary supplies, so you can pick up what you need while you’re in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Aorangi Vets Highfield Timaru located?
Our Highfield clinic is located in Highfield, Timaru. There is ample parking available and the clinic is easily accessible from across Timaru and the surrounding South Canterbury area. Full address and directions are on our contact page.
Does the Timaru clinic see both pets and farm animals?
Yes – Aorangi Vets Highfield Timaru is a mixed practice. Our companion animal team cares for cats, dogs, and other pets, while our farm animal team works with dairy, sheep, beef, and deer operations across South Canterbury. Both teams operate from the Highfield clinic.
Is Aorangi Vets Timaru Cat Friendly accredited?
Yes. Our Highfield Timaru clinic is both BESTPRACTICE® accredited and Cat Friendly certified. Cat Friendly accreditation means we’ve met specific standards for low-stress feline care – including separate waiting areas and consulting rooms for cats and dogs, which makes a real difference to how settled cats are during their visit.
Does Aorangi Vets Timaru offer after-hours vet care?
Yes. Aorangi Vets provides after-hours emergency cover for both companion animal and rural clients. Call the clinic number outside of business hours and you’ll be directed to the after-hours service.
What areas does the Highfield Timaru clinic serve?
Our Timaru clinic serves Timaru and the surrounding South Canterbury region. Clients come to us from across Timaru city as well as from rural and semi-rural areas nearby. For farming clients further afield, our Geraldine and Fairlie clinics also provide rural vet services across the Mackenzie Country and surrounding districts.
Our Highfield Timaru clinic Staff
Peter Crawford
(BVSc)
Veterinarian
Pete joined Aorangi Vets in 2017, bringing with him a wealth of experience from working in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK since graduating from Massey in 2003. He has a strong background in dairy, sheep, beef, and deer farming, with a particular passion for farm consultancy and developing animal health plans. Outside of work, Pete enjoys time with his partner and children, and runs a small farm in Cannington where he grazes sheep and cattle.
Meg Catherwood
(BVSc)
Veterinarian
Meg graduated from Massey University in 1993 and has worked in mixed animal practices in New Zealand and the UK. She has extensive experience across all areas of veterinary medicine and is a valued member of our team. In her spare time, Meg juggles life with three busy children and enjoys contributing to her local community through various volunteer roles. She has a particular interest in the health and well-being of aging companion animals.
Trudi Power
(BVSc)
Veterinarian
Trudi grew up on a small block in the Waikato and relocated to South Canterbury after graduating as a veterinarian in 2022. She loves working in the companion animal clinic, providing one-on-one care to both furry friends and working dogs. On her days off, Trudi enjoys exploring the outdoors with her dog, tending her garden, and spending time with family and friends.
Zani van Rooyen
(BVSc)
Veterinarian
Zani graduated in 2008 from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and began her career as a mixed animal veterinarian in Rustenburg. She moved to Christchurch in 2017 and worked as a companion animal vet before joining our team in Highfield, Timaru, in 2021. Zani is now settled in the area and enjoys getting to know her clients and the local community. Outside of work, she shares her home with her family and a variety of pets.
Sam De Vries
(VN)
Clinic Manager/Veterinary Nurse
Sam completed a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing at SIT in Invercargill in 2009 and has been with Aorangi Vets since 2010. She is a skilled and caring surgical nurse with extensive knowledge across all areas of animal care, and now leads our Highfield clinic as Clinic Manager. Outside of work, she enjoys singing and is passionate about horses.
Ange Cuthbertson
(VN)
Veterinary Nurse
Ange is a veterinary nurse who primarily works in surgery, providing skilled and compassionate care to every patient she treats. She takes pride in delivering a high standard of nursing and supporting the smooth running of the clinic. Outside of work, Ange enjoys spending time with her family and being involved in her local community.
Courtney Norton
(BVTech)
Veterinary Nurse
Courtney graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology in 2017 and began her career in Tauranga, where she worked for five years before spending a year in the UK. She has since joined our team as a veterinary nurse and brings a wide range of experience to the role. Outside of work, Courtney cares for her growing collection of animals, including two dogs, two cats, two horses, sheep, and chickens. She also enjoys snowboarding and exploring the outdoors.
Danielle Weeks
(BVTech)
Veterinary Nurse
Danielle completed a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology at Massey University and began her career in a mixed animal practice. She then spent two years in Wellington working as an animal welfare inspector for the SPCA, before returning home to Timaru. Danielle is now a valued member of our veterinary nursing team and has a special interest in pain relief and local anaesthesia. Outside of work, she is a keen wakeboarder and skier.
Jess Mullen
(Diploma of Veterinary Nursing)
Veterinary Nurse
Jess joined Aorangi Vets in 2021 and graduated with a Diploma of Veterinary Nursing in 2023. She has quickly become an integral part of our nursing team, bringing skill, enthusiasm, and a caring touch to every patient. At home, Jess cares for her two black cats, Blackberry and Void, and in her spare time she enjoys reading, sewing, and going on long walks to enjoy the outdoors.
Mel Lawson
Mel works at our Highfield clinic, supporting the nursing team and providing care for every patient she treats. In her spare time, she enjoys long walks and adventures with her dog Rosie, who inspires her passion for veterinary nursing.
Brooke Dillon
Receptionist
Brooke works at our Highfield clinic, where she enjoys her busy front-of-house role and helping people and their pets. She takes pride in providing a friendly and organised service to everyone who visits the clinic. Outside of work, Brooke is kept busy as a mum to her two children and enjoys spending time with her cats.
Jude McDougall
Jude has over 20 years of experience in the veterinary industry and brings a wealth of knowledge to our Highfield practice. You’ll often meet her at reception, where she enjoys helping people and their animals, and she also manages administration, customer service, and coordination behind the scenes. Jude takes pride in keeping the clinic running smoothly and supporting both clients and colleagues.
Kate Peck
(VN)
Client Liasion Officer
Kate works at our Highfield clinic and is qualified as a veterinary nurse. She now focuses on client liaison, based at the front desk, providing a friendly and organised service to our farm clients. Kate enjoys building strong relationships with clients and helping ensure their experience at the clinic is smooth and welcoming.