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Excellence in veterinary care across companion animal, farm, and dairy sectors.
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Serving Geraldine, Timaru (Highfield) & Fairlie with professional, personalised service & a focus on the best outcomes for every animal.

02/11/2026

“Aorangi Vets have been nothing but efficient, kind and compassionate in dealing with my pets over the years. I recommend them to anyone looking for good vet care for all their fur family members. 🐾”

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this review. It means a lot to the team 🐶

30/10/2026

Fireworks night can be stressful for pets and farm animals 🐾
A few small steps now can make a big difference.

✅ Set up a quiet, cosy hideaway
✅ Soften the noise - keep pets indoors with curtains closed and calming music on
✅ Check microchip details are up to date, in case a startled pet bolts
✅ Check fences and gates if you have horses or livestock

If your pet gets very anxious, talk to your vet early - some calming options need to be given before the fireworks start.

Swipe through for the full tips, and give your clinic a call if you'd like a hand.

Timaru 03 687 9378 | Geraldine 03 693 1163 | Fairlie 03 685 8407

28/10/2026

Velvetting is underway, and NVSB supervisory visits need to be completed before 15 December.

If you’re due for a visit, now is a good time to make sure everything is ready.

For the visit, you’ll need:
· 3–5 adult stags per velvetter (not spikers)
· First-cut velvet, rather than regrowth. Earlier in the season can make this easier.
· The shed and freezer ready for inspection under the RCS
· Your velvet book up to date, including drug tallies, volumes on hand and NaturO ring use

Visits are arranged by the farmer, and meeting these requirements is important for maintaining access to velvetting drugs.

It’s also worth checking your drug and Veltrak tag supplies now, before you need them. Orders can be placed online or through any of our clinics.

Full details: https://www.aorangivet.co.nz/deer-services/nvsb-velvetting-update-what-you-need-to-know-for-202627/

Give your local clinic a call to lock in a time.
Timaru 03 687 9378 | Geraldine 03 693 1163 | Fairlie 03 685 8407

25/10/2026

A peek inside one of our team training sessions 🔬

Calf scours is a topic we revisited a wee while back. Here’s a quick look at what the team covered:

🦠 Rotavirus damages the gut lining, so calves can’t absorb nutrients
🔬 Crypto is a tiny protozoa, and one of the more common causes on NZ farms
🧫 Salmonella & E. coli are bacteria that produce toxins and inflame the gut

Whatever the cause, dehydration is the real risk.

Ongoing training keeps our team up to date, so you get the best advice for your stock.
Got questions? Talk to us at Timaru, Geraldine or Fairlie.
📞 Timaru 03 687 9378 | Geraldine 03 693 1163 | Fairlie 03 685 8407

23/10/2026

For some of the families we see, their relationship with Aorangi Veterinary Services goes back generations.

We’ve watched families grow and change, while continuing to care for the animals that are part of their lives. From farm animals to much-loved pets, we’ve been there for new arrivals, everyday care and the harder moments too.

It’s the familiar family names, the stories we know, and the relationships built over many years that make working in our local communities so special.

We’re proud to have been part of Timaru, Geraldine and Fairlie for so long, and we don’t take that trust for granted. Thank you to all the families who continue to trust us with their animals.

New to the area? We’d love to get to know you.
Timaru 03 687 9378 | Geraldine 03 693 1163 | Fairlie 03 685 8407

21/10/2026

There’s a lot to cover in a veterinary consult, from what you’ve noticed at home to what we find during your pet’s examination.

Vet Notes is the AI tool we now use to record consults and help write our clinical notes. It means we can spend more of our time focused on you and your pet, while making sure the details of the consult are documented.

Not keen on being recorded? Just say the word and we'll turn it off.

Got questions about it? We're always happy to chat, so feel free to give your local clinic a call.

Timaru 03 687 9378 | Geraldine 03 693 1163 | Fairlie 03 685 8407

18/10/2026

Spring on a dairy farm means reproduction, herd health and day-to-day management all happening at once.

Wearables add another layer of useful information. But one more set of reports isn't much help when the days are already full.

We build your wearable data into the ongoing support you already get from your vet. It helps with planning interventions, managing risks and making calls around mating, and it's included at no extra cost.

If you'd like a second set of eyes on your herd data, the team is happy to help.
Timaru 03 687 9378 | Geraldine 03 693 1163 | Fairlie 03 685 8407

*Image Sourced from New Zealand Herald.

16/10/2026

You might spot a new face on farm this spring.

Macy Clegg is a UK-trained vet with a dairy farm background, and she's now part of our team in South Canterbury. Right now she's busy with calvings, calf health, disbudding and pre-mating work alongside our dairy vets and technicians.

When she's not working, you'll find her running, hiking, gardening or helping out on her partner's farm.

14/10/2026

We love hearing this 💚

"Everyone at Aorangi Vets are so lovely and always provide the gold standard of care for our Dachshund puppy. I couldn't recommend this place more. No complaints of cost because the quality and standard is so high. Thank you for taking such good care of our pets."

Caring for your pets - and doing it well - is always the goal.
Still proud of this one 💚

12/10/2026

The stags won't wait, and neither does the busy season.

If you put your velvet order in early, we can have it packed and ready before you need it. Order online at aorangivet.co.nz or give us a call, and it's a quick pick-up when the time comes.

Timaru 03 687 9378 | Geraldine 03 693 1163 | Fairlie 03 685 8407

Address

265 Otipua Road
Timaru
7910

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 11:30am

Telephone

+6436879378

Website

http://www.aorangivet.co.nz/

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