Rangiora Vet Centre Equine

Rangiora Vet Centre Equine Routine appts Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00pm. Emergency equine vet available 24 hours call us on 03 313 VETS.

Services; Digital xray, endoscopy, shockwave therapy, IRAP, PRP, performance ultrasound, all reproductive work including embryo transfer and frozen semen work, lameness examinations, pre purchase examinations. A veterinarian is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency care.

Our team is taking a break for Waitangi Day. We re-open Friday 8am. If you experience an emergency with your horse, do n...
05/02/2025

Our team is taking a break for Waitangi Day.
We re-open Friday 8am. If you experience an emergency with your horse, do not hesitate to call the clinic for the details of the after hours emergency vet on call.

📞Phone: 03 313 7438

We're excited to welcome Dr Aly Mirza to the team!Aly’s clinical focus at RVC Equine is sport and performance horse medi...
21/01/2025

We're excited to welcome Dr Aly Mirza to the team!

Aly’s clinical focus at RVC Equine is sport and performance horse medicine – both racing and sport.

Aly graduated from Massey University in 2016 and went on to complete an 18 month equine internship. Following this he has worked in equine and mixed practice and has now joined RVC to focus on racetrack medicine, as well as general equine practice and performance horse work.

Aly is no stranger to horses, and it certainly runs in the family with his grandfather breeding Thoroughbred racehorses, his father an equine veterinarian, and his brother residing in Germany as an event rider and Olympian in the sport. Aly has also competed internationally in Germany (Showjumping) and Australia (Eventing), and continues to ride competitively today.

Aly is certified in veterinary chiropractic and has an integrated approach to lameness and performance problems and rehabilitation.

Follow the link to check out more info about Aly https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/equine-aly-mirza

Safe travels and best of luck to our New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sales stud clients heading up to Karaka th...
17/01/2025

Safe travels and best of luck to our New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sales stud clients heading up to Karaka this week. It's been an absolute pleasure watching these horses grow from embryos to young athletes in the making!🐎

Handing over the Intern Reins! 🐴 We congratulate Harry on completing RVC Equine Hospital’s first Equine Internship as he...
15/01/2025

Handing over the Intern Reins! 🐴

We congratulate Harry on completing RVC Equine Hospital’s first Equine Internship as he hands the reins over to the new incoming 2025 Equine Intern, Lauren Keen.

Internships are suited to new or recently graduated veterinarians who are seeking more intensive training and experience in equine veterinary medicine and surgery which is provided in a supported hospital role.

Harry has done an excellent job and will continue with the RVC Equine Team until July this year.

Lauren recently graduated from Massey University and will be involved in hospitalised horse care, equine surgery and anaesthesia in the Equine Hospital.

At RVC Equine we pride ourselves on supporting and training veterinary students and recent graduates to help play a part in ensuring the future of the equine veterinary profession is in good hands.

Our busy, equine hospital and surgery centre has a growing case load and is looking for a special person to join the tea...
09/01/2025

Our busy, equine hospital and surgery centre has a growing case load and is looking for a special person to join the team. They will have experience handling race and young horses, a genuine love for horses and be dedicated to their welfare.
If you have excellent horse handling skills, and a strong work ethic for physical tasks, please head to our website for more information on the permanent, part-time position available: https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/rvc-careers-equine-care-assistant

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Please help us find an exceptional Equine Veterinary Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will be excited about f...
08/01/2025

Please help us find an exceptional Equine Veterinary Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will be excited about focusing on surgery, and will play a pivotal role in our team ensuring the highest standards of care for surgical and hospitalised patients.
More information can be found in the careers section on our website:
https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/rvc-careers-equine-vet-nurse

Christmas and New Year are done. We hope everyone had a chance to catch up with family and friends and enjoy a little br...
02/01/2025

Christmas and New Year are done. We hope everyone had a chance to catch up with family and friends and enjoy a little break, The team is back, refreshed and ready to take care of your horses. We're back to business as usual. Bring on 2025! 🎉

We are open for routine vet care on Monday and Tuesday this week from 8:00am - 5:00pm. The team is then taking a break t...
29/12/2024

We are open for routine vet care on Monday and Tuesday this week from 8:00am - 5:00pm. The team is then taking a break to celebrate the New Year from 5:00pm on New Years Eve, re-opening for routine services and back to business as usual on Friday 3rd January from 8:00am. Over the New Year period and the weekend, you can contact the Rangiora branch at any time on 03 313 8387 for the contact details of the on call emergency vet.

Do not hesitate to call us if you have an emergency with your horses at any time.

For more detailed information, including branches and small animal vet care over this period, check out the information on our website: www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz

Merry Christmas from the RVC Equine Team 🎄We had visitors 🎅🦌🦌 pop into our stables last night for some refreshments 🥕🥛🍩 ...
24/12/2024

Merry Christmas from the RVC Equine Team 🎄

We had visitors 🎅🦌🦌 pop into our stables last night for some refreshments 🥕🥛🍩

It's Christmas Eve and we have prepared some stables for Santa and his Reindeer to take a wee break while they're doing ...
24/12/2024

It's Christmas Eve and we have prepared some stables for Santa and his Reindeer to take a wee break while they're doing the rounds tonight 🎅🦌

Even though it is a really busy time of year for everyone, Sam still found the time to sit on Santa's lap for a photo 📸 ...
23/12/2024

Even though it is a really busy time of year for everyone, Sam still found the time to sit on Santa's lap for a photo 📸

Our vet care team is taking a break for Christmas from 5:00pm on Christmas Eve, re-opening for routine services on Frida...
22/12/2024

Our vet care team is taking a break for Christmas from 5:00pm on Christmas Eve, re-opening for routine services on Friday 27th from 8:00am - 5:00pm. On Christmas Day, Boxing Day and over the weekend, you can contact the Rangiora branch at any time on 03 313 8387 for the contact details of the on call emergency vet.

Do not hesitate to call us if you have an emergency with your horses at any time.

For more detailed information, including branches and small animal vet care over this period, check out the information on our website: www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz

Dry and windy conditions can contribute to increased wildfire risk. Create an evacuation plan in case of a wildfire impa...
18/12/2024

Dry and windy conditions can contribute to increased wildfire risk. Create an evacuation plan in case of a wildfire impacting your property. Use low flammability plants near buildings and for shade, clear flammable plants (particularly grass fuels) away from buildings and other infrastructure and maintain fire breaks. If you keep water reserves for firefighting, ensure these are topped-up.

On high-risk fire days, remove any flammable gear from animals, such as rugs, harnesses, halters and fly veils, and anything that contains metal (in the case of horses). Most rugs are a polyester/cotton blend, if they catch fire they’ll melt onto the animal’s skin.

Follow the link to read the full article and be prepared this summer
https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/fah-prepare-for-a-dry-summer?rq=prepare

We're all getting in the Christmas spirit! 🎄🎅🐴❄️🌟
17/12/2024

We're all getting in the Christmas spirit! 🎄🎅🐴❄️🌟

Dry conditions put animals under stress, which makes them more likely to get sick and loose body condition. Effective pa...
16/12/2024

Dry conditions put animals under stress, which makes them more likely to get sick and loose body condition. Effective parasite management is vital during dry periods as animals have reduced natural resilience. Avoid adding extra stress by minimising mustering, yarding and transport, especially during the hottest parts of the day.

Follow the link to read the full article and be prepared this summer
https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/fah-prepare-for-a-dry-summer?rq=prepare

Ensure horses have access to shade. If your property does not have natural shade (like trees), create shade using buildi...
12/12/2024

Ensure horses have access to shade. If your property does not have natural shade (like trees), create shade using buildings or shade sails. In addition, for horses with light skin and bare skin around their noses, consider using summer covers and animal-specific sunblock, as they can get badly sunburned. Ask your veterinarian for recommendations.

Follow the link to read the full article and be prepared this summer
https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/fah-prepare-for-a-dry-summer?rq=prepare

Horses must have access to enough clean water daily. In hot and dry conditions your horses might drink three times more ...
09/12/2024

Horses must have access to enough clean water daily. In hot and dry conditions your horses might drink three times more water than usual, especially if they are eating dry feed like hay or pellets. They also need more water if they are working, pregnant or lactating.

Having a reticulated water supply offers the most control over providing water to your horses. Plan for an alternative water supply if you start to run low, or if the water for your horses becomes contaminated.

Low dams or ponds may become surrounded by mud or sludge. Fence off the muddy areas to prevent horses from getting into waterways.

Monitor water supply
During extreme dry conditions the ground can harden and damage water systems, leading to leaks and water wastage.
Watch for signs of problems with the stock water set up, such as animals congregating around a trough, or wet spots on dry ground. Green patches of grass growing in a brown paddock could be a sign of a leaking water pipe.

Check water quality
Dry and drought conditions can affect water quality. When water levels are low, water temperatures rise, and flow reduces, creating an ideal environment for bacteria and algae to grow. Coastal areas have the added risk of saltwater contaminating groundwater.

Animals don’t like the taste of contaminated water, so it increases the risk of dehydration, toxicity, and illness. Test water quality through your local council.

Follow the link to read the full article and be prepared this summer
https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/fah-prepare-for-a-dry-summer?rq=prepare

Prepare your lifestyle or small block for a hot, dry summer. ☀The summer prolonged dry spells may cause drought, heat st...
06/12/2024

Prepare your lifestyle or small block for a hot, dry summer. ☀

The summer prolonged dry spells may cause drought, heat stress in horses and an increased risk of wildfires.

You can prepare by making a dry-weather plan for your horses. Remember you are responsible for their welfare under the Animal Welfare Act.

Pre-Summer Checklist
• Check water supply and quality
• Provide shade
• Make a feed plan
• Buy extra feed if needed
• Consider animal numbers
• Create a fire evacuation plan

Follow the link to read the full article and be prepared this summer
https://www.rangioravetcentre.co.nz/fah-prepare-for-a-dry-summer?rq=prepare

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Another busy couple of days at the NZB Standardbred 2024 National Yearling Sale this week. Congratulations to all our clients who were involved in both the selling and purchasing of this year's quality young stock. We look forward to seeing them out on the racetrack in the coming years! 🎥 Vet Sam Taylor inspecting yearlings on behalf of clients #rangioravetcentre #rvcequine #bestpracticehospital

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