Awanui Veterinary
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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NewsAnniversary days – we’ll be closedOur Palmerston North laboratory will be closed on Monday 19 January for the Wellington regional anniversary day public holiday. NOTE: Since a significant proportion of our pathologists work in Palmerston North, some Histology results may be delayed for the whole country. Our Auckland laboratory and Hamilton logistics centre will be closed on Monday 26 January […]Read More
NewsSampling tips for large animal vetsROB FAIRLEY Here are some tips from our pathologists that may be useful during sample collection or out in the field. 1. For PCR, dry swabs are preferred over transport media swabs. We have had success with transport media swabs but the material you collect on the swab is diluted by the media and there is […]Read More
NewsLab tip – keep cool when it’s hot!It’s warm weather season, so please remember to keep samples cool after collection. Traditionally as summer heats up, we notice a deterioration in the quality of some samples received at our laboratories. Some even arrive in an unsuitable condition for testing. We recommend you include an ice-pack of some description with your samples if you […]Read More
NewsFestive season opening hoursPlease find our opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period below. All laboratories will resume normal working hours from Monday 5 January. CHRISTMAS HOURS > 22-24 December: OPEN> 25-28 December: CLOSED NEW YEAR HOURS > 29-31 December: OPEN> 1-4 January: CLOSED Please be aware that online orders for consumable items placed before Christmas […]Read More
