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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Pet owners
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Latest News
NewsEaster weekend closuresAll of our laboratories will be closed the entire of Easter weekend – Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April. We will reopen for business on Tuesday 22 April.Please avoid sending samples overnight on Thursday 17 April, as they will not be delivered until after the weekend and will likely be unsuitable for testing (with […]Read More
NewsZinc toxicity in cattleHania KlobukwskaIntroductionZinc toxicity is almost exclusively seen following the prophylactic use of zinc supplementation administered during the facial eczema (FE) season. Zinc toxicity is not new to the New Zealand scene however it is important to consider it as a differential diagnosis under certain circumstances, especially when the farm is known to be supplementing the […]Read More
NewsAn unusual finding in a bloated dogBernie VaatstraClinical findingsA 13-year-old, spayed female Lhasa Apso presented at an after-hours veterinary clinic for acute gastric dilatation. Prior history included several years of upper gastrointestinal signs including intermittent vomiting and inappetence. Clinical signs improved on institution of treatment with 10mg omeprazole SID in 2023, and remained stable until October 2024, when the dog presented […]Read More
