Veterinary Centre - By The Big Blue Cross

27/03/2026

It's all go on Sunday for the Veterinary Centre Whitehorse Big Easy Event. Get your running shoes dusted off, chains greased, or just head down to show some support.

😎 Whitehorse Big Easy – Start Times 😎

Sunday 29th March 📅

It’s shaping up to be an awesome day out for everyone, so round up the crew and come along! 👇

📝 Registration from 8:00am
🏃 Runs (5km, 13km, 21km) kick off at 8:45am
🚴 Bikes (7km, 15km, 27km) roll out at 10:30am
🏆 Prizegiving at 1:00pm

Get there early, get sorted, and enjoy the day 🙌
See you all there!

26/03/2026

𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗬 𝗧𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪!
We currently have another two Tiny Tigers (both female) available at the Veterinary Centre Oamaru 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 Oamaru to Waimate or Timaru available.
Veterinary Centre Oamaru | Phone 03 434 5666
Veterinary Centre Waimate | Phone 03 689 7213
Veterinary Centre Timaru | Phone 03 684 5666

26/03/2026

𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗬 𝗧𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪!
We currently have another two Tiny Tigers (both female) available at the Veterinary Centre Oamaru 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 Oamaru to Waimate or Timaru available.
Veterinary Centre Oamaru | Phone 03 434 5666
Veterinary Centre Waimate | Phone 03 689 7213
Veterinary Centre Timaru | Phone 03 684 5666

23/03/2026

IVY WENT THROUGH EXTENSIVE CHEMO TREATMENT
We wish Ivy all the very best for her future ... such a brave girl!

𝗔 𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗜𝗩𝗬 -
To all my very dearest friends at Blue Cross Veterinary Ranfurly.
I’m writing this because my humans are a bit busy crying happy tears, and my paws are finally feeling bouncy enough to do the talking.

I wanted to say a huge, waggy tail-thumping 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 for everything you have done for me. When I first came in, I didn’t feel quite like my usual self. My "zoomies" were gone, and I could tell my mum and dad and brother George The Bastard cat were really worried. But from the moment I walked through your doors, you treated me like the 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹 I am.

Thank you for the big squeezy cuddles and gentle pats when I was nervous, the extra-tasty treats (I certainly noticed those!), and for being so patient with me during all those pokes and prods and medicines. I know I was there at the clinic a lot while we were fighting that yucky "lymphoma" thing, but you always made me feel safe even when I was a little bit scared.

Because of you, I’m officially in 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻! Yay!!! My tail hasn't stopped wagging. I’m back to sniffing every single blade of grass, napping in the best sunny spots, stalking rabbits, hiking in the hills and reminding my humans exactly when it’s dinner time. I have my life back, and my family has their Ivy back.

You guys are actual heroes and I love you all!
With lots of slobbery kisses and happy barks,
𝗜𝘃𝘆 🐾 ♥

23/03/2026

𝗥𝗬𝗔𝗡 𝗟𝗨𝗖𝗞𝗠𝗔𝗡
𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝘆𝗮𝗻!
Ryan joined Waimate Veterinary Centre in December 2007 – and a busy 18 years has ensued, both as a vet and his extensive involvement with the Waimate community!

At the end of March, Ryan is going to change focus on to his AgVisory company, including the development of his DAGI app – for stock parasite control. We wish Ryan all the best and are sure he will have another successful chapter in his exceptional veterinary career.

However, we are also very pleased that Ryan is going to continue on with us in a consultancy type role – so you will still see him ‘around the kitchen table’.

To celebrate Ryan’s time with the Veterinary Centre and the wider Waimate community we invite our clients to a 𝗕𝗕𝗤 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀) 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝟰𝗽𝗺.

𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗥𝗬𝗔𝗡
The big question I keep getting asked is what’s next? Firstly, I’m excited to say this isn’t the end of my association with the Veterinary Centre - I’ll still be around the building doing some consultancy work, especially with collars and strategic on-farm planning ... you just won’t see me wearing overalls and gumboots!

My main focus however will be DAGI, a phone App I’ve been developing to enable better use of grazing management to help combat triple drench resistance. We’re starting with sheep, but watch this space as we also develop some research projects to enable expansion into the cattle world.

23/03/2026

🦁🐱 Tiny Tigers - Waimate 🐱🦁
We've got three 9 week old tiny tigers (all boys) available at our Waimate clinic. The whole clinic can attest to the fact that they like cuddles!!

12/03/2026

𝗕+𝗟𝗡𝗭 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽: 𝗢𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮
Wednesday 18 March 2026, 10:30am - 3:00pm
The Church, 4 Omarama Avenue, Omarama
When it comes to tackling parasites as we head into autumn, it’s important you’re keeping up to date with the latest tools and management techniques. Come along to this Wormwise workshop, facilitated by Wormwise-trained vet Lorna Humm, to ensure you’re using best practice.
In this workshop the latest information and research on internal parasite control is presented. The integrated pest management system outlining the play-off between parasite control and drench resistance will enable participants to make informed choices for their farming business system.

Topics covered:
In this workshop you will learn about:
• The worm life cycle
• Drenching programmes
• Refugia and how it can work for you.
• Managing drench resistance on-farm.

The day starts promptly at 10.30am with a light lunch provided.

Registration essential. To register visit https://beeflambnz.com/events/blnz-wormwise-workshop

For further infomation please email annabel.higgins@beeflambnz.com

B+LNZ provides trusted information about our sector and our farming businesses, and a range of interactive tools to help with planning and business decisions.

11/03/2026

𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗧 - 𝗢𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗨
BLACK FEMALE CAT
Unfortunately we have had a female cat dropped off at the Veterinary Centre Oamaru. She was found in Lynn 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.

03/03/2026

𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘
𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘃𝘆 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀
Are you looking for stimulating & rewarding employment?
Do you enjoy doing your best in a positive workplace?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional, organised and self-motivated person to work in our small sole-charge Glenavy outlet. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:
* Customer services / reception.
* Companion animal and farm animal health retail sales.
* Work alongside our farming clients.
* Farm livestock product management.
𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
* Embrace our culture of providing “best customer service and veterinary care” at all times.
* Previous experience is not essential with in-house training provided, but understanding modern farm systems is useful.

𝗜𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!

Please send your CV and Covering Letter by 20 March 2026 to:
The HR Manager
Veterinary Centre Limited
311 Thames Street, Oamaru
Phone 03-434 5666
Email: hr@vet111.co.nz
www.vet111.co.nz

26/02/2026

𝗖𝗔𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗨
There has been a female cat found on Chelmer Street, Oamaru by the camping ground. Unfortunately she 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 𝗢𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘂, 311 Thames Street, Oamaru - Phone 03 434 5666