Massey Vets - Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Massey Vets - Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital offers New Zealand’s most comprehensive veterinary expertise in a modern, state of the art facility.

Companion Animal Hospital

The experienced and friendly team at the Companion Animal Hospital provides top-quality veterinary care for all types of small pets. We are open to the public, and you can also ask your vet for a referral for difficult cases. Our services

Our team

At the clinic, veterinary students learn on the job under the direct supervision of highly qualified and experienced vets a

nd veterinary nurses. All our nurses hold veterinary nursing qualifications and are devoted to providing high-quality care to your pets. Our hospital has vets and veterinary nurses on duty 24 hours a day seven days a week. Routine appointments: Tel (06) 350 5329

Pet emergencies (24 hours a day)
0800 PetEmergency (0800 738363)
[email protected]

Farm Services

The Farm Services Clinic provides on-farm treatment for all farm animals, while a large animal hospital provides ongoing care, radiographs and surgery. Appointments, advice and out-of-hours emergencies:
Tel (06) 350 5328
[email protected]

Equine

Our highly skilled equine team offers a broad range of medical and surgical expertise. You can bring your horse in by appointment or ask your vet to refer your horse to us in difficult cases. Appointments and out-of-hours emergencies:
Tel (06) 350 5328
[email protected]

20/11/2025
12/11/2025

Looking to join an amazing, multidisciplinary team and get the support you are dreaming of to progress your nursing career?
We have some opportunities to join our anaesthesia and emergency/critical care teams.
Help us shape the next generation of NZ vets. Our team are caring, dedicated, and courageous! Join us by applying here:

Another fantastic outcome for a special patient called Xargus, thanks to the prodigious skill and talent of surgical spe...
07/11/2025

Another fantastic outcome for a special patient called Xargus, thanks to the prodigious skill and talent of surgical specialist, Dr Andrew Worth and his team.
We love being able to provide veterinary care to the pups of the New Zealand Police !
All the best Xargus!!! Remember to take it easy for a moment!

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Collaboration was the heart and soul of caring for the beautiful Teo. We wish Teo and Adam all the best for a smooth roa...
06/11/2025

Collaboration was the heart and soul of caring for the beautiful Teo.
We wish Teo and Adam all the best for a smooth road ahead!

Two months out from her official retirement, Teo was injured in the line of duty, but thanks to a community of helpers and the specialist care provided by Massey Vets, she’s now well on her way to a comfortable retirement.

05/11/2025
Boo from Teo!
21/10/2025

Boo from Teo!

Our team is smitten with the gorgeous Teo! She's such a good girl and doing very well, all things considered!
16/10/2025

Our team is smitten with the gorgeous Teo! She's such a good girl and doing very well, all things considered!

Last week, Police Dog Teo was injured in an accident on duty.

SAR dog Teo and her handler, Senior Constable Adam, were supporting the search for a missing man in thermally active Waiotapu, Rotorua, when soft ground gave way under Teo, causing her to fall into scalding water below.

Adam immediately pulled her out and she was taken to the Massey University Veterinary Hospital in Palmerston North.

She underwent surgery to burns, mainly on her hindquarters, on Monday and the prognosis is said to be good. Due to the nature of the terrain, Teo had been wearing protective booties, preventing severe burns to the pads on her feet.

Adam, who suffered minor burns in pulling Teo out, has stayed by her side at the hospital. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and Inspector Todd Southall (National Coordinator Police Dogs), visited Teo, Adam and the Massey team on Monday.

"Shes making good recovery but it will be a long road. While we are hopeful for her recovery, our thoughts are with the family of the missing man as the search continues" says Todd.

A huge thanks to the team at Massey who are giving Teo the best care possible ❤️‍🩹

Happy Veterinary Nursing Week! 🐾 Each day this week, we’ve highlighted a different group of our incredible nurses. To wr...
09/10/2025

Happy Veterinary Nursing Week! 🐾 Each day this week, we’ve highlighted a different group of our incredible nurses. To wrap things up, today we’re celebrating our wonderful referral nurses!

Wonderful to see Caro with the fabulous NZVNA team and other finalists- enjoy!
09/10/2025

Wonderful to see Caro with the fabulous NZVNA team and other finalists- enjoy!

🎉Cheering on Caro Liggins, a finalist for Vet Nurse of the Year!🎉Caro is a long-standing and exceptional member of our t...
08/10/2025

🎉Cheering on Caro Liggins, a finalist for Vet Nurse of the Year!🎉

Caro is a long-standing and exceptional member of our team, known for the incredible care she gives to her patients 🐶🐱, colleagues 👩‍⚕️💚, and students 🎓. Over the years, she has contributed in many roles — including excelling as our Chemotherapy Coordinator Nurse 💉 and, more recently, supporting the team as our Referral Service Nursing Supervisor 🏥.

A Registered Veterinary Nurse (CertVN), FHEA, and holder of a Diploma in Arts – Psychology 🎓, Caro combines clinical expertise with a genuine passion for mentoring and supporting others. Her compassion, professionalism, and calm presence inspire everyone around her ✨🐾. We feel so lucky to have you on our team, Caro — and we’re all so proud of you! 💚🏆

🐾Happy Veterinary Nursing Week! 💙 Each day we’re celebrating one of our amazing nursing teams — and today it’s all about...
08/10/2025

🐾Happy Veterinary Nursing Week! 💙 Each day we’re celebrating one of our amazing nursing teams — and today it’s all about our incredible theatre nurses!🌟

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COMPANION ANIMAL HOSPITAL The experienced and friendly team at the Companion Animal Hospital provides top-quality veterinary care for all types of small pets. We are open to the public, and you can also ask your vet for a referral for difficult cases. Our services include: Routine pet healthcare You can bring your pet to us by appointment for everyday healthcare needs; such as vaccinations, health checks, dentistry, and/or speys/castrations. We sell pet food, flea treatment and worming products. Pet Emergency Centre Our Pet Emergency Centre provides excellent emergency and critical care treatment to your pet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; from our purpose-built, fully equipped, state-of-the-art facility. State-of-the-art equipment Our veterinary teaching hospital offers specialist surgery and medical care, radiography, ultrasonography, advanced imaging (CT scanning), intensive care and full laboratory facilities. Avian and reptile clinical service We offer high-quality health care for companion and aviary birds, reptiles and native wildlife. We have dedicated avian and reptile veterinarians, separate avian and reptile hospital facilities, intensive care units, endoscopy, radiography and ultrasonography. We also offer health and dietary advice and new bird examinations. Canine physical therapy and rehabilitation service We offer laser therapy, hydrotherapy, massage, Swiss Ball and balance board exercises for dogs to aid post-surgical recovery or to help manage other ailments and conditions; such as arthritis or weight management.

Our team At our hospital, veterinary students learn on the job under the direct supervision of highly qualified and experienced vets and veterinary nurses. Our junior staff may perform simple procedures under strict supervision and assist in higher-level diagnostic or surgical procedures. All our nurses hold high-level veterinary nursing qualifications and are devoted to providing high-quality care to your pets. Our hospital has vets and veterinary nurses on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Routine appointments: Ph: (06) 350 5329 Fax: 06 350 5616 Emergencies - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 0800 PETEMERGENCY (0800 738363) Email: [email protected]

FARM SERVICES The Farm Services Clinic provides on-farm treatment for all farm animals, while a production animal hospital provides ongoing care, radiographs and surgery.

Our services include: • First-line veterinary service and treatment • Preventative medicine • Herd/flock medicine • Milk quality assurance and control • Reproduction management and data analysis • Reproduction and medicine (cattle/sheep/goats/deer) • Lameness management (cattle) • Milking and mastitis management • Production systems (sheep/dairy & beef cattle) • Livestock grazing systems • Dairy cattle nutrition (including macro- & trace minerals) • Veterinary epidemiology • Herd health problem-solving • Training for farm staff Appointments, advice and out-of-hours emergencies: Ph: (06) 350 5328 Fax: 06 350 5747 Email: [email protected]