keeping herds healthy
and productive
On-farm and in-clinic veterinary services
Putaruru Veterinary Services – specialising in Large Animals & Farms
We help you achieve top herd health and sustainable production
OUR SERVICES
Preventive Care
Our large‑animal veterinary team is dedicated to keeping your livestock healthy, productive, and thriving year‑round. Preventative care includes routine health checks, vaccinations, parasite control, and tailored herd‑management plans to stop problems before they start. We also provide full support for heifer teatsealing and herd dry‑off, helping you protect udders, prevent mastitis, and set cows up for a smooth transition into the next season. With practical advice and reliable on‑farm service, we’re here to safeguard the long‑term wellbeing of your herd.
Routine Services
Our experienced veterinary team provides a wide range of routine on‑farm services to keep your herd healthy and productive. This includes calf disbudding, pregnancy and herd scanning, and hands‑on reproductive support throughout the breeding season. Along with minor surgeries and everyday farm interventions, we use safe, efficient techniques and a calm, controlled approach to minimise stress and support smooth recoveries. Whether it’s planned routine work or something unexpected, you can rely on us to keep your animals performing at their best.
Ambulatory & afterhours services
From sick cows and down cows to surgery, calvings, and everything in between, our ambulatory team is ready to help when you need us. We provide a full after‑hours service exclusively for our clients—so no call centres, no delays, and you always speak directly to a vet. Reliable support, day or night.
Body Condition Scoring and Nutrition
Body condition drives production, reproduction, and overall herd health. Our certified BCS assessor provides accurate, consistent condition scoring to help you make the right nutritional decisions at the right time. We can work with you to monitor herd trends, identify animals needing extra support, and create practical feeding plans to keep your cows in optimal condition year‑round.
Diagnostics
Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of good animal health decisions. We offer a full range of on‑farm and laboratory diagnostic services, including facial eczema spore counts, faecal egg counts (FEC), mineral testing, Johne’s disease testing, and investigations for sick animals. We also provide mastitis investigation and individual or herd-level milk‑sample testing to help pinpoint causes of high cell counts or clinical cases.
Up to date spore count information can be found here.
Companion Animals
We provide care for your working dogs and other small animals, including routine vaccinations, general consultations, flea and worm treatments, and basic surgery when needed. Practical, efficient service to keep your smaller working animals healthy and performing well.
OUR VISION
To be the trusted veterinary partner for South-Waikato farmers, helping them achieve top herd health and sustainable production—while still being here for the pets that make life complete.
OUR MISSION
We’re committed to delivering practical, reliable care for large animals, backed by experience and innovation. Whether it’s improving herd performance or treating a beloved pet, we work with honesty, care, and a focus on what matters most to you.
OUR VALUES
- Compassion – For every animal, big or small.
- Integrity – Straightforward advice and ethical care.
- Excellence – Advanced knowledge for better outcomes.
- Community – Supporting local farmers and backing local initiatives like youth sports, Agricultural days and events that bring our community together.
- Sustainability – Healthy herds, healthy land.
OUR COMMUNITY COMMITMENT
We believe strong communities raise strong kids. That’s why we proudly support local initiatives that give children opportunities to grow, learn, and play. From sponsoring sport clubs to backing youth sports and school events, we’re here to help create a village where every child can thrive. Because when our kids succeed, our whole community does too.