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
NewsCanterbury anniversary dayOur Christchurch laboratory will be closed on Friday, 15 November, in observance of the regional anniversary day holiday. However, it will be open during regular business hours on Saturday, 16 November.𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙬𝙞𝙙𝙚, 𝙖𝙨 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 […]Read More
NewsOf grave concernSandra BullaClinical historyA 10-year-old male, neutered domestic cat presented at his local veterinarian with multiple dermal/subcutaneous nodules. The nodules were moderately firm and were present all over the trunk in variable sizes, with the larger nodule being 3cm wide. They were not painful, and the cat was well otherwise. Fine needle biopsy was taken from […]Read More
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
