Veterinary Centre - By The Big Blue Cross

13/02/2025

𝗖𝗔𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗
There has been a young tabby female cat found on Beach Road (close to the closed off section), Oamaru. The cat doesn't have a microchip, or an identifying collar. We are hoping to reunite this friendly little cutie with their owners. If you think this is your cat please contact the 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘂, 311 Thames Street, Oamaru - Phone 03 434 5666

12/02/2025

𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁
𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 - 𝗢𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗨
Are you looking for a stimulating and rewarding opportunity?
Do you thrive from doing your best and contributing positively to the team work environment?

* We are looking for an enthusiastic person to add to our Oamaru veterinary nursing team.
* You would need to embrace our culture of providing the best customer services and veterinary care at all times.
* We are looking for an applicant with a positive and willing attitude, who takes pride in their work.
* Responsibilities will include supporting our veterinarians with procedures, and other tasks under the guidance or direction of a veterinarian.
* The applicant would need to be a qualified nurse, or in their second year of veterinary nursing course.
* This is a full-time position, with some rostered weekend work required.

If this sounds like you, get in contact today!

Please send your
CV and Covering Letter
by 28 February 2025 to:
The HR Manager
Veterinary Centre Limited
311 Thames St, Oamaru 9400
Phone 03-434 5666
Email: [email protected]
www.vet111.co.nz

04/02/2025

𝗖𝗔𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗
There has been a young black cat (maybe about 14 weeks old) found on Clyde Street, Oamaru. The cat does have a microchip but unfortunately it hasn't been registered. We are hoping to reunite this cutie with their owners. If you think this is your cat please contact the 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘂, 311 Thames Street, Oamaru - Phone 03 434 5666

24/01/2025

FOUND - We have had handed into the Veterinary Centre Oamaru an older black male Labrador. Was found wandering around near the Ascot Motels / Phoenix Complex, but he is safe and sound! He has a blue collar but no tags. Please contact us on 03 434 5666 if this is your dog.

13/01/2025

𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘
𝐸𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝐷𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ … 𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑎 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦!
𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 – PALMERSTON/WAIKOUAITI (Book before 12pm 14 Jan)
𝟮𝟮 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 – OAMARU (Book before 5pm 20 Jan)
𝟮𝟵 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 – MIDDLEMARCH (Book before 5pm 27 Jan)

A bit of an equine update! I hope everyone is enjoying riding this summer and managing the grass growth alright. There are some challenges to be had with the green flush that we keep getting after the rain (good for the farmers, not so good for our ponies and horses!).

Liz Paton has been enjoying working with the Veterinary Centre team over the last 6 months and seeing a range of equine cases. For those who don’t know Liz, she has post-grad qualifications in equine dentistry and her dental service involves sedation of horse, oral examination with light and mirror, and rasping using a power float. Liz's service utilises a very safe sedation protocol which has the advantage of providing a higher level of dental care with many flow on benefits. If you want to know what is going on in your horse’s mouth, then we really need to sedate. If there are health concerns, then sometimes Liz can address those rather than sedating.

Liz can also do dental radiographs but only at our clinic facilities. These images can be so helpful in working up tricky cases!

Liz is organising a few dental runs in the following weeks: Palmerston/Waikouaiti on Wednesday 15 January, Oamaru on Wednesday 22 January and Middlemarch on Wednesday 29 January.

If people are willing to bring their horses to a central location, we can do a discount (at least 6 horses per location), otherwise Liz is happy to go from property to property. Please contact Veterinary Centre Ranfurly on 03 444 1020 to arrange an appointment.

Liz Paton
BVSc, MANZCVSc (Equine Dentistry)
VETERINARIAN

12/01/2025

VETERINARY CENTRE WAIMATE
𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘
Are you looking for a stimulating and rewarding employment opportunity?
Do you take satisfaction from doing your best and contributing positivity to your workplace?
𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹
* We are looking for an enthusiastic person to add to our Waimate team, in a customer services / retail role.
* You would need to embrace our culture of providing the best customer services and veterinary care at all times.
* Responsibilities will include supporting our rural clients, commercial and retail sales, and large animal stock management.
* We are looking for an applicant with a positive and willing attitude, who takes pride in their work.
* Previous experience is not essential with in-house training provided, although some understanding of modern farming systems would be useful.
* This is a full-time position, with some rostered weekend work required.
𝗜𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!
Please send your CV and Covering Letter by 24 January 2025 to:
The HR Manager
Veterinary Centre Waimate
128 High Street, Waimate
Phone 03-434 5666
Email: [email protected]
www.vet111.co.nz

10/01/2025

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 ... 𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗬 𝗧𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪!
We have more Tiny Tigers available in the Oamaru Clinic to go to their 'furever' homes.

These kittens have been de-s*xed, microchipped, vaccinated, and had a flea and worm treatment applied. We will also give you a starter pack which has everything your new kitten needs to settle into their new home. All this for the great value of just $139.

Please call the Veterinary Centre Oamaru on 03 434 5666 if you are interested in providing a home for one of our Tiny tigers.

NOTE: We have plenty of Tiny Tigers coming in over the next few months, so remember you can put your name down if you want to adopt one of these cuties, and we will call you as they become available, just let us know preferred colour and s*x so we can narrow the search for you.

09/01/2025

𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗬 𝗧𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦 - 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪!
We have plenty of Tiny Tigers coming in over the next few months, so remember you can put your name down if you want to adopt one of these cuties, and we will call you as they become available, just let us know preferred colour and s*x so we can narrow the search for you.

𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘂
311 Thames Street - 03 434 5666
𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘂
18 Sefton Street - 03 684 5666
𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲
128 High Street - 03 689 7213

08/01/2025

𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗬 𝗧𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪!
We currently have two Tabby Male Tiny Tigers available in the Oamaru Clinic to go to their 'furever' homes.
These kittens have been de-s*xed, microchipped, vaccinated, and had a flea and worm treatment applied. We will also give you a starter pack which has everything your new kitten needs to settle into their new home. All this for the great value of just $139.

Please call the Veterinary Centre Oamaru on 03 434 5666 if you are interested in providing a home for one of our Tiny tigers.

NOTE: We have plenty of Tiny Tigers coming in over the next few months, so remember you can put your name down if you want to adopt one of these cuties, and we will call you as they become available, just let us know preferred colour and s*x so we can narrow the search for you.

29/12/2024

Come visit our Waimate clinic if you've got owning a cat on your New Year's resolution list! These tiny tiger's are both female, des*xed, microchipped, had their first vaccination, and are ready to go 🐈 😻

18/12/2024

Remember to pop in tomorrow afternoon for a photo with Santa at the Veterinary Centre - By The Big Blue Cross 311 Thames Street, Oamaru.

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 :: TUESDAY - 17 December 2024, 2-4pm
Veterinary Centre Waimate - 128 High Street, Waimate
𝗢𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗨 :: THURSDAY - 19 December 2024, 1-4pm
Veterinary Centre Oamaru, 311 Thames Street, Oamaru
𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗨 :: FRIDAY - 20 December 2024, 10am - 1pm
Veterinary Centre Timaru, 18 Sefton Street, Timaru
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

17/12/2024

𝗖𝗔𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗
We have had a Female Kitty dropped off to the clinic. Unfortunately she has no microchip to help us identify her owner. She was found in the Oamaru Northend area by the 4 Square. We are hoping to reunite this cute wee girl with her owners. If you think this is your kitty please contact the 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘂, 311 Thames Street, Oamaru - Phone 03 434 5666

16/12/2024

"𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔!"
Especially at the Veterinary Centre Waimate where our team are ready for Santa's arrival tomorrow, and so are these cute little puppies. Pop in between 2-4pm and get a photo of Santa with your pets (and you)!
Remember any donations of food, treats or toys will be gratefully received and we will distribute them amongst Food Bank, Pound Paws Rescue, and Street Cats South Canterbury.
Merry Christmas from the team at the Veterinary Centre Waimate ... hohoho

Later in the week Santa will be also visiting Oamaru and Timaru ...
𝗢𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗨 :: THURSDAY - 19 December 2024, 1-4pm
Veterinary Centre Oamaru, 311 Thames Street, Oamaru
𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗨 :: FRIDAY - 20 December 2024, 10am - 1pm
Veterinary Centre Timaru, 18 Sefton Street, Timaru

13/12/2024

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 :: TUESDAY - 17 December 2024, 2-4pm
Veterinary Centre Waimate - 128 High Street, Waimate
𝗢𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗨 :: THURSDAY - 19 December 2024, 1-4pm
Veterinary Centre Oamaru, 311 Thames Street, Oamaru
𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗨 :: FRIDAY - 20 December 2024, 10am - 1pm
Veterinary Centre Timaru, 18 Sefton Street, Timaru
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

11/12/2024

Welcome to the Veterinary Centre
“By The Big Blue Cross”

10/12/2024

09/12/2024

𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗬 𝗧𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪!
We currently have THREE female and ONE male Tiny Tigers available in the Oamaru Clinic to go to their 'furever' homes.
These kittens have been de-s*xed, microchipped, vaccinated, and had a flea and worm treatment applied. We will also give you a starter pack which has everything your new kitten needs to settle into their new home.
Please call the Veterinary Centre Oamaru on 03 434 5666 if you are interested in providing a home for this beautiful little kitten🐈

04/12/2024

𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗬 𝗧𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪!
We currently have a female Tiny Tiger available in the Oamaru Clinic to go to her 'furever' homes.
This kitten have been de-s*xed, microchipped, vaccinated, and had a flea and worm treatment applied. We will also give you a starter pack which has everything your new kitten needs to settle into their new home.
Please call the Veterinary Centre Oamaru on 03 434 5666 if you are interested in providing a home for this beautiful little kitten🐈