Awanui Veterinary formerly Gribbles Veterinary
Same place, same service, same smile, new name. New Zealand’s leading provider of veterinary diagnostic testing and pathology services. Our four laboratories are all IANZ-accredited and are situated in major centres in the North and South Islands.
Local labs, supporting local vets, nationwide.
We are committed to providing innovative laboratory services and delivering service excellence to animal health professionals, and in doing so supporting the health and well-being of animals throughout the country.
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Latest News
NewsLet us be of acystanceGeoff OrbellClinical historyLucy, a seven-year-old, spayed female Domestic Short-Haired cat presented to her veterinarian with a palpable subcutaneous mass in the jugular furrow on the left side of her neck. The owners opted for surgical excision and during surgery it was noted to be adherent to the adventitia of the underlying jugular vein. The mass […]Read More
NewsA good bye and a welcomeAfter eight years leading the Awanui Veterinary/Scientific team, James Richardson, our General Manager has decided to make some personal changes. His journey with Awanui ended on October 22nd.Before leaving James commented: “Leaving this role has been an extremely difficult decision for me, I am deeply passionate about the animal health industry and the vital role […]Read More
NewsCompanion animal liver biopsies– Indications, techniques and benefitsBernie VaatstraLiver disease is very common in dogs and cats and frequently presents a diagnostic challenge. A survey of 1,725 cat veterinary visits found a prevalence of liver disease or about 7% diagnosed through laboratory and imaging studies (Melchert et al, 2016). A post-mortem survey of 200 unselected dogs from first […]Read More
