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.
Now Partnering with Antech
Expanding in-clinic diagnostics for New Zealand veterinary practices with globally proven, locally supported point-of-care testing.
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
NewsFast Worm ID – GIN PCR test for parasite diagnosticsAwanui Veterinary launched the Fast Worm ID – Gastrointestinal Nematode (GIN) PCR in early 2025. We developed this new diagnostic test in partnership with, and with funding from, Beef + Lamb New Zealand. It provides veterinarians with earlier species-level insight into parasite infections in sheep and cattle. How does GIN PCR work? This DNA-based test […]Read More
NewsBRAF mutation PCR – testing available in NZIn 2025 Awanui Veterinary completed the design, development and validation of a duplex qPCR assay to detect the canine BRAF mutation responsible for canine urinary tract transitional cell carcinoma (TCC). We are very excited to be the first New Zealand laboratory to offer a BRAF mutation test locally. This mutation can be detected in a free-catch […]Read More
NewsCanterbury Anniversary dayOur Christchurch laboratory and Fond Farewells will be closed on Friday 13 November for the regional anniversary day public holiday. The laboratory will however be open normal business hours on Saturday 14 November. Please avoid sending samples via overnight courier on Thursday 12 November as they will not be delivered until Saturday 14 November and […]Read More
NewsProudly serving Canterbury for 40 yearsFor four decades, Fond Farewells has had the privilege of caring for much-loved family pets and supporting their owners through some of life’s most difficult goodbyes. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we reflect with pride and gratitude on the relationships that have shaped our journey. To our veterinary partners, thank you. Your trust and […]Read More
