Veterinary Centre - By The Big Blue Cross

13/01/2026

𝗖𝗔𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗪𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘
There has been a male kitten found on Gorge Road between Hillary Street and Waihao Back Road. He does have a wound to his head that has required treatment. Unfortunately he doesn't have a microchip, or an identifying collar to help us locate his owners.

If you think this is your cat please contact the 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲, 128 High Street, Waimate - Phone 03 689 7213

12/01/2026

𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗧 - 𝗢𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗨
TABBY/WHITE MALE (Entire) CAT
Unfortunately we have had a male cat dropped off at the Veterinary Centre Oamaru. He was found on the footpath outside the Panda Restaurant & Takeaways, 301 Thames 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.

08/01/2026

𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗕𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗
A Male Neutered Tabby Cat has been dropped into the Veterinary Centre Oamaru, 311 Thames Street, Oamaru. Unfortunately the cat was hit by a car and has since passed away. He was found in Arun Street.

Please contact the Veterinary Centre Oamaru on 03 434 5666 if you think this is you cat.

07/01/2026

MORE ... 𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗬 𝗧𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪!
We currently have another two Tiny Tigers (one female on blanket and one male in litter tray) available at the Veterinary Centre Timaru 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 $169.

Please call the Veterinary Centre if you are interested in providing a home for one of our Tiny tigers.

Transport of kittens from Timaru to Oamaru or Waimate available.
Veterinary Centre Timaru | Phone 03 684 5666
Veterinary Centre Oamaru | Phone 03 434 5666
Veterinary Centre Waimate | Phone 03 689 7213

06/01/2026

𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗬 𝗧𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪!
We currently have two Female Tiny Tigers available at the Veterinary Centre Timaru 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 $169.
Please call the Veterinary Centre if you are interested in providing a home for one of our Tiny tigers.

Both kittens are playful but timid, although coming out of their shell with handling. Transport of kittens from Timaru to Oamaru or Waimate available.

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

22/12/2025

With only a couple of days until Christmas and we all start travelling, don't forget to get your pets Repeat Prescriptions organised.

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

18/12/2025

SANTA PHOTOS :: See you all Friday 19 Dec, at the Veterinary Centre Oamaru, 311 Thames Street, for your special pet and family photo with Santa. Santa will be there 1pm until 4pm ... see you soon!

𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦
We have spoken with Santa and he is going to make a special trip to visit the Veterinary Centre, so bring your pets along and get a photo with Santa.
𝗪𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 :: WEDNESDAY - 17 December 2025, 2-5pm
Veterinary Centre Waimate - 128 High Street, Waimate
𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗨 :: THURSDAY - 18 December 2025, 10.30am-1pm
Veterinary Centre Timaru, 18 Sefton Street, Timaru
𝗢𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗨 :: FRIDAY - 19 December 2025, 1pm - 4pm
Veterinary Centre Oamaru, 311 Thames Street, Oamaru

We have cookies and milk for Santa, and carrots for the reindeer, but would appreciate any donations of food, treats or toys to go to pets that would otherwise miss out at Christmas. Donations will be spread between Food Bank, Pound Paws Rescue, and Street Cats South Canterbury.
Merry Christmas from the team at the Veterinary Centre ... hohoho

15/12/2025

𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦
We have spoken with Santa and he is going to make a special trip to visit the Veterinary Centre, so bring your pets along and get a photo with Santa.
𝗪𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 :: WEDNESDAY - 17 December 2025, 2-5pm
Veterinary Centre Waimate - 128 High Street, Waimate
𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗨 :: THURSDAY - 18 December 2025, 10.30am-1pm
Veterinary Centre Timaru, 18 Sefton Street, Timaru
𝗢𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗨 :: FRIDAY - 19 December 2025, 1pm - 4pm
Veterinary Centre Oamaru, 311 Thames Street, Oamaru

We have cookies and milk for Santa, and carrots for the reindeer, but would appreciate any donations of food, treats or toys to go to pets that would otherwise miss out at Christmas. Donations will be spread between Food Bank, Pound Paws Rescue, and Street Cats South Canterbury.
Merry Christmas from the team at the Veterinary Centre ... hohoho

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