Timaru's Family Vet

15/08/2025

Spring is in the air - and it’s the perfect excuse to finally snip a few things off your to-do list… starting with your dog!

From now until September 30th, we’re offering $100 OFF routine dog desexing surgeries. Whether your pooch is a seasoned patient or you're new to our clinic, you're eligible to book in and save.

✔️Available to new and existing clients
✔️Dogs only (sorry, feline friends!)
✔️ Must be healthy

Call us to book or message us directly here on Facebook.

- Fine Print You Should Probably Read:
Surgeries must be booked and completed by Sept 30, 2025

No bi***es in season - must be at least 8 weeks post-heat

Payment is due in full prior or on the day

Discount does not apply to cats, non-routine surgeries, or animals with medical concerns

All bookings subject to vet approval, especially for high-risk patients

27/07/2025

FOUND ❤️

Our wee Pam hasn’t been spotted this morning, and we’re starting to worry ❤️‍🩹

She’s not the adventurous type so we don’t think she’ll have strayed far. Most likely she's still lurking somewhere around the Latter Street area

If you happen to spot her, please let us know - turns out anxious staff don’t make the most efficient workers!

11/07/2025

🌟 Experienced Veterinary Nurse – Maternity Leave Cover (Fixed-Term Contract) 🌟
📍 Timaru’s Family Vet | Up to 4 Days a Week | Generous Remuneration | 1 in 4 Afterhours Roster

Are you a skilled and confident veterinary nurse looking for a new opportunity in a supportive and community-minded clinic? Timaru’s Family Vet is on the lookout for a top-tier Veterinary Nurse to join our close-knit team on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

What’s on Offer:
🐾 A flexible role – work up to 4 days per week
🐾 Be part of the 1 in 4 afterhours roster, including our Saturday clinic (10am–12pm)
🐾 Generous remuneration that reflects your experience and value
🐾 A welcoming, down-to-earth clinic culture where your expertise is truly appreciated

What We’re Looking For:
You’re an experienced and capable veterinary nurse who can hit the ground running. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering gold-standard patient care and exceptional client service.

🩺 Confident with surgical monitoring, diagnostics, and nurse consults
🐶 Excellent animal husbandry and handling skills
📊 Efficient and organised, with great time management
💬 Clear communicator with a professional and compassionate manner
💻 Bonus if you’re familiar with EyVet – or keen to learn quickly!

This is a fantastic chance to step into a key role in a respected local clinic and make a real difference to pets and their people.

📅 Start date negotiable – we’re happy to work with the right candidate’s availability.

Apply Now!
To express your interest, send your CV and a short cover note to [email protected] or call us on (03) 746 4144 to have a chat.

Timaru's Family Vet provides professional and affordable health care for your pets. We offer a caring and gentle approach to treatment and consultations. Support local and shop online with Timaru's Family Vet.

07/07/2025

In Loving Memory of Puzzle ⭐️

On Sunday, we said goodbye to a huge part of our clinic family – our sweet friend, Puzzle.

As a young puppy, Puzzle was diagnosed with renal dysplasia. A condition where the kidneys don’t form properly. It’s something she was born with, and sadly, it meant her kidneys couldn’t work the way they needed to. There’s no cure, only careful management and lots of love — both of which she had in abundance.

Despite the odds, Puzzle packed a lifetime of love and memories into her 2 and a bit years. She was no stranger to weekly clinic visits, where she’d happily come in to check her blood pressure and adjust her medications as needed, tail always wagging… Even on the days we knew she wasn’t feeling her best.

She had a way of charming absolutely everyone, both with her gentle spirit and her incredible resilience. That tail of hers never stopped wagging!

Most of all, Puzzle was incredibly lucky to have the best human by her side. A devoted and loving owner who gave her everything she could ever need – from the best veterinary care to an endless supply of love, sandy beach adventures, and the occasional McDonalds drive through visit (I mean when you know your life is going to be short, why not?!)

She made a promise to Puzzle: that she would never let her suffer. And she kept that promise with a heart full of courage

After one last trip to the beach on Sunday morning, Puzzle came in for her final visit — wet, sandy, full of kisses.

Alongside her Mum and surrounded by the team who adored her, we held her paw, shed more than a few tears, and stood by her side as she peacefully crossed the rainbow bridge.

Puzzle, you bought everyone around you so much joy. You taught us about love, resilience, and how to find happiness in every tail wag and cuddle.

You will be deeply missed, always remembered, and forever a part of our clinic family ❤️‍🩹

07/06/2025

🩵❄️

👉 OUTSIDE DOGS/KENNELS

- Elevated off the ground
- Out of the southerly wind and rain
- Use batts to insulate
- Reduce the size of the kennel opening, nail a sack or similar to give protection from drafts and frosts
- Extra roofing, utilize existing buildings for shelter
- Dry the dogs off before they go into their kennels
- Bedding - use wool sack beds/straw. Check daily to ensure the bedding is dry.
Keep the bedding parasite free - use flea/worm treatments
- Use jackets, provide quality food/give them extra over winter
- Ensure they have the ability to toilet away from sleeping/eating areas
- Scrub out those water bowls regularly. Refresh water daily/break the ice.

🥶 Exposed stand alone kennels, drums/barrels, plastic kennels are totally inadequate.

⚠️ Arthritis & untreated injuries are painful - get your dogs vet checked and treated. Dogs hide pain very well. Pain can cause changes in behaviour. They may struggle to do everyday activities. Give them the quality of life they deserve.

✖️ Accidental/unwanted litters? Stop the Cycle / Spay Neuter. Ask for help.

👉 Don't forget about the other animals kept outside, especially those in cages, they all need warm, dry shelter and a life worth living. Would you swap places? 😔

13/05/2025

❤️ OWNERS FOUND

This wee guy has been bought into us this evening

He has been hanging around the Mitre 10 drive through over the last few days and bought in by a worried member of the public

He is an adult neutered male, with no microchip. He is very skinny so may have been missing a while.

Please contact us on 03) 7464144 if you think he may belong to you.

24/04/2025

So So true! Who can relate?

11/04/2025

We want to urge all our clients to check the vaccination status of your dogs ASAP!

There is currently a nationwide parvovirus outbreak, with cases confirmed as close as Ashburton.

Parvovirus is a severe and potentially life threatening illness, causing lethargy, severe vomiting, and bloody diarrhoea.

Parvovirus is highly contagious and can spread through the faeces of infected dogs, contaminating surfaces such as bedding, cages, the ground, and even people’s clothing and footwear.

‼️ Key Points to Know:
* Parvo can survive in the environment for up to a year, meaning unvaccinated dogs are constantly at risk.
* Once a dog contracts parvo, it's too late to vaccinate to prevent the disease.
* If your dog is not fully vaccinated, they are at high risk, especially if they are exposed to environments where parvo has been present.

💉 Vaccination is the ONLY effective protection for your dog. Puppies need a series of vaccinations, while adult dogs need regular boosters to stay protected.

Please don’t wait – if you’re unsure about your dog’s vaccination status or need to book a booster, get in touch with us today. A simple check could save your dog’s life.

25/03/2025

SNIP ‘N’ CHIP COMES TO THE SOUTH ISLAND! 🙌🐱

We are excited to be launching a new Snip ‘n’ Chip campaign for cat owners in Timaru, Oamaru, Dunedin, Gore, Balclutha, Alexandra, Wanaka and surrounding areas.

From 26 March 2025 we are working with local participating veterinary clinics to offer this service to cat owners who are struggling with the cost of desexing and microchipping. Vouchers help those in need get their cat desexed and microchipped for $30.

Bookings are now OPEN! 👉 Click the link in the comment section to check if vouchers are available in your area and register for your Snip ‘n’ Chip voucher.

If you know someone who needs help with the online system, you can help by completing the registration with them. Thank you so much to our participating vet clinics for helping us to make this important campaign possible.

PLEASE REMEMBER - a limited number of vouchers are available to help those who require financial assistance. Please, only get a voucher if you need one and intend to use it. In the past, we have noticed some vouchers were never used, or bookings were made with vet clinics and never attended 💔 When this happens, it prevents someone else from using the voucher who might really need it.

If you live in Invercargill and Snip 'n' Chip vouchers are not available in your area, please contact our Invercargill Centre for local advice or assistance.

For more information, check out our website!

11/03/2025

This just makes my heart smile 🐾❤️

08/03/2025

Project for the weekend. Get the cat off the bed and into training 😂

11/02/2025

I don't know about you but a little spice in life works wonders! Particularly like the sound of S*x in the City and Elton Mess!

From 1st Feb-31st March 2025, all purchases of Bravecto, whether for cat or dog, top-spot or chew; goes in the draw to win this fabulous hamper!

P.S. if no-one buys any, I get to keep it!🐾