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.
Vet info
Everything you need from submission forms to information sheets, right here!
Pet owners
This area contains general information for owners of animals. For detailed information, please refer to your veterinarian.
Latest News
NewsANZAC weekend closuresAll of our laboratories will be closed the entire of ANZAC weekend – Friday 25 April to Sunday 27 April. We will reopen for business on Monday 28 April.Please avoid sending samples overnight on Thursday 24 April, as they will not be delivered until after the weekend and will likely be unsuitable for testing (with […]Read More
NewsAutumn is here, and it’s time to check trace elements!For production animal veterinarians, autumn is the time to remind farmer’s about the importance of trace element testing leading up to winter.Tissue and serum sampling in the autumn or at drying off, provides an opportunity to ensure trace elements and magnesium concentrations are appropriate heading into winter, and to assess any effects of sporidesmin on […]Read More
NewsDiagnosis and management – canine and feline UTIsKaren BaileyUrinary tract disease is a common reason for antibiotic use in cats and dogs. With increasing awareness of the need for appropriate antimicrobial stewardship, the International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases (ISCAID) guidelines on UTI are a good reference. Whilst high level objective data is scant, the authors have useful advice, though these […]Read More
NewsBlood culture submissionsWhen sending blood cultures to the laboratory, we recommend you send them on the morning courier (where possible) to ensure optimal handling and timely processing.If the culture bottles cannot be sent on the morning courier, they should be placed in a warm place (not exceeding 37°C) or at room temperature until they can be transported […]Read More
