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.
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Latest News
NewsWaitangi dayAll of our laboratories will be closed on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 February, for the Waitangi day public holiday / weekend. > Please avoid sending samples via overnight courier on Thursday 5 February as they won’t be delivered until Monday and will likely be unsuitable for testing on receipt. Normal business hours resume on […]Read More
NewsAntech point-of-care diagnostics – exclusive distributorAwanui Veterinary is proud to announce a new partnership with Antech, becoming the exclusive distributor of Antech’s point-of-care (POC) diagnostic testing solutions in New Zealand. This collaboration brings together two organisations united by a shared commitment to diagnostic excellence and animal-first healthcare. By combining Antech’s globally established diagnostic technology with Awanui Veterinary’s nationwide reach, deep local knowledge, and New Zealand-based pathology support, giving […]Read More
NewsLower EPG testing now available!Parasite testing in cattle has been limited by one key constraint: lower eggs per gram (EPG) requirements. As a result, cattle parasite burdens have often been under-detected, under-monitored and/or managed using blanket drenching, rather than evidence-based decisions. That approach is becoming increasingly risky. Why lower EPG testing now matters in NZ cattle Anthelmintic resistance is no longer just […]Read More
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
