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Please only contact the clinic in the event of an emergency.
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Vetlife offers complete, optimum care for pets and for farm/production animals.
We deeply understand the bond between pet owners and their beloved animals. At Vetlife, we offer warm, personalised care in our clinics to ensure your companions receive the attention they deserve. Additionally, we have three conveniently located catteries for your feline friends. For those with farms or lifestyle blocks, our dedicated team members are available to visit your property and treat your stock on-site. We work with you to develop a plan that maximises our time on-farm, ensuring a tailored solution to keep your animals at peak production.
With clinics in Canterbury, MacKenzie, Otago, Nelson/Tasman and Marlborough, we can help you in your community.
As a locally owned and operated South Island business, Vetlife possesses extensive knowledge of the Otago, Canterbury, MacKenzie, and Marlborough regions. With four decades of experience and working owners, we are deeply rooted in the community. Being run by veterinarians, we have a thorough understanding of local animal needs, issues, and deficiencies. Our focus is on the long-term health and well-being of animals within your community. We are your animal health partners, committed to delivering the best outcomes for your animals through routine treatments, emergency surgeries, retail needs within our clinics, and expert advice on increasing on-farm production.
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We employ highly skilled staff and offer great career opportunities.
As an employer, Vetlife can offer career pathways, best practice training and mentoring to graduates. We get to know each team member individually to help them shape a satisfying career. We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and treating them like family. We keep up with modern technology, invest in plant and equipment, encourage active learning and research and work with our people to create sustainable working patterns and commitments. Get in touch if you would like to join the Vetlife family – we would love to hear from you!
“Vetlife New Brighton is one of our Princess Leia's favourite places to go, she loves everyone there! ... We have nothing but high praise for them all! I am a very anxious fur baby parent and the team have been absolutely fantastic with putting my mind at ease... Absolute dream team!"”
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