Vet Services
Companion Animal Care
Treating Your Pets like Family for Generations.
At Aorangi Veterinary Services, we understand that pets are more than just animals – they’re family. Whether they’re cherished companions or vital members of your farming operation, we treat each animal with the utmost care and respect.
Comprehensive Care for Every Stage
From routine check-ups to advanced treatments, our team is equipped to handle a wide range of veterinary needs. We provide preventative health care, including vaccinations, parasite control, and wellness exams to keep your pet healthy. Our services also include weight management programs with tailored advice and monitoring, dental care to support comfort and wellbeing, and emergency and critical care, giving you access to advanced diagnostics and surgical interventions when needed.
A Commitment to Excellence
Our Timaru clinic is BESTPRACTICE® Accredited, demonstrating that we meet the highest standards in clinical care, practice management, and ongoing professional development. We are also Cat Friendly Accredited, showing our commitment to creating a low-stress, welcoming environment specifically for cats, with handling, facilities, and care tailored to their needs. Across our Timaru, Geraldine, and Fairlie clinics, we continually invest in the latest equipment and staff training to provide compassionate, professional, and effective care for all pets.
Why Choose Aorangi Vets
- Hands-on solutions: Recommendations that help your pet thrive day-to-day.
- Empathetic care: Focused on the needs of both pets and their families.
- Clear communication: Practical advice that is easy to understand and follow.
- Trusted guidance: We build relationships so owners feel confident in decisions.
Further Services
Emergency and Critical Care
When your pet needs urgent attention, our team provides expert, compassionate care around the clock. With a vet on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, we can respond promptly to emergencies. We use advanced diagnostics and follow the latest surgical and anaesthetic protocols to ensure the safest and most effective outcomes for your pet.
Routine Surgeries
If you do not plan to breed from your pet, we strongly recommend early desexing. Our vets are highly skilled in desexing procedures, using proven techniques to ensure safety and comfort. This helps pets enjoy longer, healthier lives, reduces the risk of reproductive diseases and certain cancers, and minimises behavioural issues such as roaming or aggression. We recommend a discussion with your vet to decide the best timing and approach for your individual pet.
Orthopaedics
Our veterinarians are experienced in a wide range of fracture and ligament repairs, including Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) for cranial cruciate ligament injuries.
TTA can be customised for your dog, supporting a faster recovery and improved mobility. We offer this procedure alongside other orthopaedic options, helping your pet regain comfort and return to an active, healthy life.
Referral Options
We regularly provide referrals for cases requiring additional expertise, including diagnostic imaging, complex medical care, and advanced surgery.
This ensures you have access not only to our experienced small animal team, but also to some of New Zealand’s leading veterinary specialists, giving your pet the best possible care.