Rangiora Vet Centre - Farming

29/05/2026

Although you may see this bunch of hard workers out-and-about on farm this long weekend, we're not available for routine vet care.

❗️ However if you have an emergency, there is an emergency vet on call 24/7 Saturday, Sunday and Monday - Please do not hesitate to call the clinic for the details Ph: 03 313 7438 ❗️

We return to routine vet care on Tuesday 2nd June 8am.

If you have a non urgent enquiry you can email the team: [email protected] and they will respond when the clinic re-opens on Tuesday morning.

21/05/2026

Early mornings = front row seats to the sunrise.

20/05/2026

Proof you're not alone at 4.30am. Team Ti***es are on the job drying your herds off too!!

05/05/2026

AT RVC, we frequently ask our customers to bring their pets in to donate blood for other animals in need in our hospital. This week, members of our team returned the favour by donating their human blood to those in need with the New Zealand Blood Service.

We encourage other workplaces to create a Team Red and organise a team donation - All you need is 3 people to get started! Take it from us it is a rewarding team building experience. New Zealand Blood Service - Canterbury

Follow this link to learn more
https://www.nzblood.co.nz/group-giving/teamred

25/04/2026

World Veterina

A day to acknowledge this incredible, hard-working team of vets that play a vital role in our community 💙 The RVC dairy and large animal vets trek through mud (at best), rain, and cold to take care of animals, no matter the time of day. So take a moment today to give your vet an extra special thanks for all that they do 🫶

24/04/2026

We're closed for routine vet care this ANZAC weekend.

✅ If you experience an emergency with one of your herd, DO NOT HESITATE to call the clinic on 03 313 7438 for the details of the emergency vet care team on call.

Routine vet care resumes 8:00am Tuesday 28th April.

24/04/2026

Gorgeous day to be on farm today! What a view!

21/04/2026

A HUGE congratulations to the Wakelins for winning Champion Animal of the Show at the Oxford A and P Show 🏆 What a fantastic achievement 🐮 Esther really is the champion of the campions!!

Champion of Champions

Our Annual Show held last weekend once again showcased some of the finest livestock, equestrian talent and rural exhibits in the region. A highlight of our show is the presentation of the prestigious 'Champion Animal of the Show', recognizing excellence in breeding, presentation and performance across all categories.
This year the Champion Animal of the Show was awarded to a 4 year old Red & White Holstein Friesian Dairy Cow owned by Robbie, Emily, John & Sue Wakelin of Belbrook Holsteins in Springbank. Belbrook Stoplight Esther-Red had earlier in the day won the Robson Environment Champion All Breeds Dairy Cow, Holstein Friesian Champion Cow, the Type and Production Class having produced 690kgs of milksoilds in her 2024/25 lactation and also taking out the best uddered Dairy Cow.
It has been quite some season for Esther having won All Breeds Champion Cow at Ellesmere, Rangiora and Christchurch Shows back in the spring to complete an unbeaten show season.
When asked what makes Esther such a special cow Robbie said “she is the type of dairy cow the industry is wanting; she is a non fussy cow of moderate stature with alot of capacity, a good rump and a well attached desirable udder that knows how to milk. What holds special significance to us is Esther is the 8th desendant of a cow my father purchased back in 1973.”

Congratulations


holsteins

02/04/2026

Happy Easter 🐣🥚🍬 We hope you enjoy the long weekend!
We re-open for business as usual on Tuesday, 7th at 8am.

If you experience an emergency with your herd over the long weekend, do not hesitate to call the clinic on 03 313 8387 xtn2 for the details of the large animal vet on call.

We are here if you need us.

31/03/2026

With dry off fast approaching, here is a great up-to-date resource that our friends at Agri-Health have shared with us, to share with you. There are some important points highlighted to consider to prepare your animals for dry-off and management of animals after being dried off.

If you have any questions about your farm's dry-off protocol, then get in touch with your primary vet!