Veterinary Centre Timaru by the Big Blue Cross

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

17/12/2025

SANTA PHOTOS :: See you all today (Thursday 18 Dec) at the Veterinary Centre Timaru, 18 Sefton Street, for your special pet and family photo with Santa. Santa will be there 10.30am until 1.00pm ... 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

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

07/10/2025

Update: Thanks to all who shared. Shadow’s owners have been located.

This lovely young black boy was found on Racecourse road this morning. He is injured and is currently being cared for by out team. If he is yours please give us a call on 03 684 5666.

01/10/2025

𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 - ‘𝗛𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗲’
Wandering on Sutter Street. She is microchipped but unfortunately the associated phone numbers are incorrect.
If she is yours please contact us at the Veterinary Centre Timaru on 03 684 5666, or pop in to 18 Sefton Street, Timaru

08/09/2025

September is the beginning of Spring, with all the new born lambs in the field! It is also the start of another Pet of the Month. Take a couple of minutes and vote for SEPTEMBER 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘂'𝘀 - 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵!
To enter, bring your pet into the clinic (for a consult or just to browse), get their picture taken by one of our wonderful staff and we'll add you to our Pet of the Month photo competition.
Then get liking and share with your friends! (Make sure to 'like' the photo on our page).
(INSTRUCTIONS: Click on photos to open in full screen, scroll to see photos, select your favourite and LIKE).
The pet with most likes at the end of the July, will WIN a Prize Pack, filled with goodies galore!
So come on down to the Timaru Veterinary Centre to enter NOW!
𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘂
18 Sefton Street, Timaru
03 684 5666 | [email protected] | www.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: [email protected]

03/08/2025

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘂'𝘀 - 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 ... 𝗠𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸!!
Maverick received the most votes in July, and is our WINNER of a great prize … thank you to everyone who voted for their favourite!
This could be your pet! Come in with your pet for an appointment or just to browse, and get your photo taken for the competition! The pet with the most likes at the end of the month WINS!!
𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘂
18 Sefton Street, Timaru
03 684 5666 | [email protected] | www.vet111.co.nz

28/07/2025

𝗙𝗜𝗫𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧
𝗢𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘂 & 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻
* We are looking for an enthusiastic person to add to our Calf Debudding Team.
* The role is a fixed term starting immediately for approx 2 months.
* Full time 30-40 hours per week.

𝗜𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!
Please contact ...
The HR Manager
Veterinary Centre Oamaru, 311 Thames Street, Oamaru
Phone 03-434 5666 | Email: [email protected]