VetEast

29/07/2025

🐾 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐝 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤!) 🐶
We’re shining the spotlight today on our incredible Operations Manager, 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐝 — the glue that keeps VetEast operating!

Originally from Taumarunui, Hollie now calls Gisborne home and loves being part of the East Coast community. If you’ve phoned the clinic, had a billing question, or needed to chase down a wayward vet — chances are you’ve spoken to Hollie!

💬 What our clients say:
“𝐻𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑠𝑡! 𝑁𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑠 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑎 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑚, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑙𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑎𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑤𝑒 𝑚𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒.”

💬 What her colleagues say:
“𝑆ℎ𝑒’𝑠 𝑎 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑠𝑒! 𝐻𝑒𝑟 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑗𝑜𝑏 𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑏𝑙𝑒.”

Hollie keeps our accounts running smoothly, manages the office chaos, and helps lead the charge behind the scenes — all with her trademark calm, humour, and can-do attitude.

She’s always happy to have a chat, answer your queries, and make sure your animals are well looked after.

(P.S. Hollie’s right-hand dog Fitzroy is taking a day off from the camera but is very much part of the team too 💚)

Thanks for everything you do, Hollie — we’re lucky to have you!

26/07/2025

Wait… we’re HOW old?! 😲🐾

Would you believe it — VetEast is 6 months old! Back in February 2025, Gisborne Country Vets purchased Eastland Vets and BOOM 💥 — VetEast was born.

Since then, we’ve been Gisborne’s ONLY locally owned and operated small animal vet clinic. 🐶🐱💚

We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built so far:
✅ 100% locally owned
✅ Profits stay in Gisborne - not some mystery head office in Auckland or overseas.
✅ Over 25 amazing local staff
✅ Reinvesting in better care for your animals

Every time you support VetEast, you’re backing a team that lives here, works here, and genuinely cares about our community.

To celebrate, we’re giving one lucky supporter a $400 VetEast credit to use on Flea/Worm treatments and Premium Pet Nutrition!

🎉 HOW TO ENTER:
👍 Like and Share this post
📲 Like our page
✅ You’ll be in the draw automatically!

🗓️ Winner drawn Friday 1st August.

🚨 Please be aware of scams! We will never ask for your credit card details or send suspicious links. The winner will be contacted directly from our official page only.

Thank you for your continued support — and good luck! 🍀
We love what we do, and we’re just getting started.

21/07/2025

🐶🐱 Healthy Pets, Happy Homes! 🏡❤️

📅 Appointments available over the next few weeks – book ahead and beat the spring rush!

📍 VetEast Gisborne – 743 Gladstone Road
☎️ 068648387

Did you know that regular vet check-ups can help catch little issues before they become big problems? Whether it’s a wellness exam, dental check, vaccinations, or parasite control, routine care keeps your furry friend feeling their best year-round.

✅ Tailored care for cats, dogs, and everything in between
✅ Friendly team who actually loves your pet as much as you do
✅ Easy bookings - call us today!

Let’s keep your best mate happy, healthy, and by your side for the long run. 🐾💙

Veterinarian

29/06/2025

📣 REMINDER: Pre-Lamb Talk Tomorrow Night! 🐑

Join us tomorrow night at 5:30pm at the Ngatapa Clubrooms for our Pre-Lamb Planning Evening.

🧬 Hear from VetEast vet Alex Meban about recent trial work showing the real financial gains from getting trace element supplementation right.

💉 Plus, Virbac vet Matt Wells will introduce Multimin + Copper for Sheep, a new tool in the pre-lamb toolbox.

Come along for practical tips, good yarns, and a beverage. We look forward to seeing you there!

📍 Ngatapa Clubrooms
🕠 Monday 30th June – 5:30pm start

27/06/2025

This week marks the end of an era for VetEast/Eastland Vets.
We're both happy and a little sad to say farewell to Fiona Irwin, who finishes up after an incredible 18 years of service.

Fiona started at Eastland Vets in 2007 and has made an enormous contribution to the veterinary profession in Gisborne. Her skill, dedication, and care, especially for the farmers’ most valuable teammates, their working dogs — has earned her deep respect across the region.

Alongside Fiona, her husband Allan "Crack" Irwin has also left a lasting mark on the rural community through his involvement in the Poverty Bay dog trial scene and their time at Toromiro Station. It’s no overstatement to say their impact on the rural fabric of Gisborne has been immense, possibly more than any couple in recent memory.

We now wish Fiona, Crack, and their boys every success and happiness as they begin an exciting new chapter: farming on their own farm in the King Country.

Thank you, Fiona and Crack, your legacy here will be long remembered.

19/06/2025

📣 Pre-Lamb Discussion Night – VetEast Gisborne
Join us for an informative evening focused on pre-lamb animal health at Ngatapa Rugby Club on Monday, 30th June at 5:30pm.
VetEast’s Dr Alex Meban and Virbac’s Dr Matt Wells will be diving into key animal health considerations for your ewes leading into lambing.
We’ll cover:
🔹 Pre-lamb animal health planning
🔹 Trace elements in ewes – what matters most
🔹 Spotlight on Multimin Plus Copper for Sheep – the latest injectable supplement designed to optimise ewe performance
Bring your questions, enjoy a yarn and a drink, and stay ahead this lambing season.
RSVP to: [email protected]
We’d love to see you there!

19/06/2025

📣 Pre-Lamb Discussion Night – VetEast Wairoa

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Pre-Lamb Discussion Night – and it’s the first event in our newly renovated VetEast Wairoa building!

📍 VetEast Wairoa – 159 Carroll Street (the old ITM building)
🗓️ Tuesday, 1st July
🕠 5:30pm start

Join Dr Alex Meban from VetEast Wairoa and Dr Matt Wells from Virbac as they cover everything you need to know heading into lambing.

Topics include:
🔹 Pre-lamb animal health strategies
🔹 Trace element management in ewes
🔹 Introduction to Multimin Plus Copper for Sheep – a new product designed to optimise ewe performance

Come along, check out the new clinic, and enjoy a practical discussion with some great company.

RSVP to: [email protected]
Drinks and Food provided – all welcome!

19/06/2025

Big news for the East Coast!
Huge congratulations to Wilencote Polled Herefords and Mokairau Herefords on their record-breaking $80,000 bull purchase — the highest price ever paid at auction for a rising two-year-old Hereford in NZ!

It’s exciting to see this level of investment in the future of beef production right here in Gisborne and the East Coast. A real credit to both studs for their commitment to top genetics and long-term progress in the industry.

The East Coast’s red cattle future is looking strong!

Wilencote and Mokairau were partners in a $80,000 auction record bull purchase this week.

18/06/2025

Unfortunately, a lovely dog was hit by a car last night (18 June) on the corner of Aberdeen and Roebuck Road. The dog is black and white and has three legs. Sadly, it has passed away.

If you have any information or believe you may know the owner, please contact VetEast Gisborne on 06 864 8387.

Thank you.

17/06/2025

🔥 Back by Popular Demand – Your Winter Gear, On Us! 🔥

For a limited time only, gear up for winter and get rewarded! Stock up on essential animal health products and receive FREE premium Bushbuck gear – no strings attached.

Option 1 – Get a FREE Bushbuck Polar X Canvas Puffer Jacket
Purchase any TWO of the following qualifying products:
• 10 x Ultravac 5in1 500ml range
• 3 x Eraser Triple 20L oral drench
• 10 x Multimin 500ml range

Option 2 – Get a FREE Bushbuck Ranger Bushshirt
Purchase any TWO of the following:
• 5 x Ultravac 5in1 500ml range
• 1 x Eraser Triple 20L oral drench
• 5 x Multimin 500ml range

Limited stock – act fast before they’re gone!

T&Cs apply. While supplies last.

VetEast Gisborne, 743 Gladstone Road
VetEast Wairoa, 159 Carroll Street

16/06/2025

🚨 Exciting News from VetEast! 🚨

We’re excited to share that our Managing Director, Alex Meban, was last week appointed President of the NZVA Sheep & Beef Cattle Veterinarians Branch! 🐑🐄🇳🇿

This is a huge honour — and a big win for farmers in the East Coast and beyond. Alex’s new role puts him at the forefront of driving innovation, animal welfare, and professional standards across the country’s sheep and beef industry.

As President, he’ll be:
✔️ Representing sheep & beef vets nationally
✔️ Advocating for better tools, treatments & policies for farm systems
✔️ Leading education & research initiatives to strengthen the whole sector
✔️ Bringing a strong East Coast voice to the national table

We’re proud to see one of our own leading the charge for the future of vet care in production animals. Ka mau te wehi, Alex! 👏

25/05/2025

🐑🐕 Good Luck at the NZ Sheep Dog Trial Champs! 🐕🐑

Wishing all the Poverty Bay dog trialists the very best of luck as they represent our region at the 2025 New Zealand Sheep Dog Trial Championships hosted by the Canterbury Centre at Lochiel Station, Hanmer Springs! 🏞️

This prestigious event brings together the country’s best dog trialists and their top working dogs to compete across four testing courses. It's the pinnacle of trialing in Aotearoa, showcasing the incredible skill, trust, and teamwork between man and dog.

Your dedication, early mornings, and long hours in the hills haven’t gone unnoticed. Travel safe, give it everything, and know that we're right behind you! 🏆🔥

Go well, team bring it home!