Veterinary Centre - By The Big Blue Cross

18/11/2025

𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗬 𝗧𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪!
We currently have two Male and one Female Tiny Tigers available at
the 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 by the Big Blue Cross to go to their 'furever' homes.

These kittens have been de-sexed, microchipped, vaccinated, and had a flea and worm treatment applied. We will also give you a starter pack which has everything your new kitten needs to settle into their new home. All this for the great value of just $139.
Please call the Veterinary Centre if you are interested in providing a home for one of our Tiny tigers.

Veterinary Centre Waimate | Phone 03 689 7213
Veterinary Centre Oamaru | Phone 03 434 5666
Veterinary Centre Timaru | Phone 03 684 5666

11/11/2025

🎅Celebrate the festive season with your furry friend! 🐾

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗴 when you purchase any Yours Droolly 200 - 1kg Treats*


*Available NOW at the Veterinary Centre, while stocks last. T&C apply.

𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 - by the Big Blue Cross
Oamaru - 311 Thames Street, 03 434 5666
Timaru - 18 Sefton Street, 03 684 5666
Waimate - 128 High Street, 03 689 7213
Ranfurly -16 Charlemont Street East, 03 444 1020
Palmerston - 29 Stronsa Street, 03 465 1291
Kurow - 32 Bledisloe Street, 03 436 0567
Omarama - 13 Chain Hills Highway, 03 438 9868
Glenavy - 19 Redcliff Road, 03 689 8118

27/10/2025

UPDATE: Omarama will be OPEN FROM 12.30 - 2.30PM

Due to snow and road closures we have decided to close our Omarama Clinic today (Tuesday 28 October). Stay Safe and Warm, and we will keep you posted on developments.

If you need to talk to us just phone the clinic on 03 438 9868 as calls are being forwarded to our Kurow Clinic.

03/10/2025

Turbo Initial is a world-first combination for worm parasites and coccidiosis designed specifically for NZ farmers 🐄 This combination helps to provide protection during the vulnerable period after calves come off coccidiostat-treated meal onto pasture, while supporting their natural immunity to coccidiosis.

Available at the Veterinary Centre by the Big Blue Cross

30/09/2025

𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗧 - 𝗢𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗨
LONG HAIRED TABBY MALE (Entire) CAT
Unfortunately we have had a long haired tabby male cat dropped off at the Veterinary Centre Oamaru. He was found near the bottom of Wansbeck Street, and does not have a microchip or collar to help us identify the owner.
If you think this may be your cat please contact us on 03 434 5666.
NOTE - If you have a photo that you can send us, it will make it easier to identify if the cat is yours.

24/09/2025

𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗧 - 𝗢𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗨
BLACK MALE NEUTERED CAT
Unfortunately we have had a black male neutered cat dropped off at the Veterinary Centre Oamaru. He was found near the corner of Thames Highway and Weaver Street, and does not have a microchip or collar to help us identify the owner.
If you think this may be your cat please contact us on 03 434 5666.
NOTE - If you have a photo that you can send us, it will make it easier to identify if the cat is yours.

11/09/2025

11/09/2025

Dave Robertson - Where things are at with tail docking and castrating lambs

Jo Grigg talks with award-winning Oamaru veterinarian Dave Robertson about lamb husbandry, insights into pain relief options, trials of castration clips, the why's and how's and which lambs might not need it at all.

Listen here: https://omny.fm/shows/rural-exchange/dave-robertson-where-things-are-at-with-tail-docking-and-castrating-lambs

08/09/2025

𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟-𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗘
𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘂
* We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our Oamaru team in an office administration role.
* We offer outstanding service to our clients and their animals. Can you fit into this culture?
* Customer sales and service, monthly client invoicing and co-ordinating veterinary services are all just a part of a busy and varied work day.
* Accurate & proficient computer skills are essential.
* This is a full-time position with rostered weekend work required.
* In-house training will be provided by our experienced staff.

𝗜𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!

Please send your CV and Covering Letter by 26 September 2025 to:
The HR Manager
Veterinary Centre Limited
Phone 03-434 5666
Email: hr@vet111.co.nz

08/09/2025

𝟲 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝗙𝗜𝗫𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠
𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲
* We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our Waimate team in an office administration role.
* We offer outstanding service to our clients and their animals. Can you fit into this culture?
* Customer sales and service, monthly client invoicing and co-ordinating veterinary services are all just a part of a busy and varied work day.
* Accurate & proficient computer skills are essential.
* Maternity leave cover for 6 months fixed term.
* Rostered weekend work may be required.
* In-house training will be provided by our experienced staff.

𝗜𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!

Please send your CV and Covering Letter by 26 September 2025 to:
The HR Manager
Veterinary Centre Limited
Phone 03-434 5666
Email: hr@vet111.co.nz

27/08/2025

𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗧 - 𝗢𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗨
FEMALE TORTOISE-SHELL CAT
Unfortunately we have had a female tortoise-shell cat dropped off at the Veterinary Centre Oamaru. She was found in Clyde Street and does not have a microchip or collar to help us identify the owner.

If you think this may be your cat please contact us on 03 434 5666.

NOTE - If you have a photo that you can send us, it will make it easier to identify if the cat is yours.

30/07/2025

𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗴 - 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀
At the Veterinary Centre we are pleased to support a great local story in Radical Dog. As local farmers the Newlands saw an opportunity for their tart cherries and developed the Radical Dog treats. The tart cherry has well known antioxidant properties, and now your dog can benefit from this superfood.

Available at the Veterinary Centre by the Big Blue Cross ...
Radical Dog Nuggets 200g - $9.90 per bag

Radical Dog on Seven Sharp - Monday 28th July 2025