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
NewsA rare but deadly diagnosisCristina GansClinical historyA one-year-old DLH cat presented to the veterinarian for acute -onset anorexia and lethargy. Additional findings on clinical examination were a reduced body condition and moderate pyrexia. After treatment with antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, the cat displayed a marked improvement in appetite and demeanour and was discharged from the hospital. Shortly afterwards, the […]Read More
NewsWhat’s your diagnosis?Lisa Hulme-MoirFigure 1 is a photomicrograph of a blood film from a four year-old male castrated Australian Kelpie. The dog had been in an induced coma with constant rate infusion (CRI) of propofol to manage hepatic encephalopathy due to acute liver failure. Haematocrit was 0.23 L/L.What’s your diagnosis?Answer:Eccentrocytosis indicating oxidative injury and a likely haemolytic […]Read More
News*NEW* – Liver fluke antigen ELISA testLiver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) is endemic in certain areas of New Zealand, affecting all grazing ruminants. However, despite its prevalence, diagnosing liver fluke infection in farmed livestock before death remains challenging.Liver fluke establish in the bile ducts of ruminants and interfere with liver function. Sheep do not establish immunity and infection can build up over […]Read More
NewsWaitangi dayAll of our laboratories will be closed on Thursday 6 February, for the Waitangi day public holiday.> Please avoid sending samples via overnight courier on Wednesday 5 February as they won’t be delivered until Friday and will likely be unsuitable for testing on receipt.We’re open normal business hours again on Friday.Read More
