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At Dairy Vets, we partner with local dairy farmers to
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Welcome to Dairy Vets

Supporting dairy farmers to achieve more

We are committed to offering the best possible service to our dairy clients:  experienced vets that understand your business. From pasture based to high input systems, we have the experience to assist you in all aspects of herd health; our goal is assist you in achieving your own farm goals.

Established in May 2013 we started as a husband and wife team (Nathan and Anna). Since then we have grown to a team of eleven staff: six vets, supported by vet techs and front of house. 

By offering great value and an excellent service, we aim to maximise your production and profitability.

The office is open weekdays 8am – 5pm at 418 West St, Ashburton. We offer a 24 hour emergency service. 

FARM HEALTH CARE PLANS

To learn more about our Farm Health Care Plans, and how we fully support dairy farmers to achieve their goals and ambitions with their milk supplier, simply request a free copy of our Farm Health Care Plans today.

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We're here to help

We believe in a preventative approach where possible.

Pre-season Calf Care

Discover how you can give your calves and cows the best possible start.

Beneficial for all

The Calf Care programme is developed for Synlait LWP clients but would be beneficial to all: young calves are bled to check for colostral transfer and a colostrum report is generated.
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Analysis & Consult

Being proactive is farming best practice, if you have any concerns about your herd, we're here to help.

Have a concern?

Our team of specialist dairy vets and technicians are here to help, book a consultation with us today and together we can improve herd health and performance.
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Reproduction & Milk Quality

Concerned about the reproduction
of your herd or milk quality? Get in touch,
we're here to help.

Reproduction & Milk Quality

To speak with one of our experienced team, simply call us on 03 308 0493 or book a consultation today.
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Welcome to our team of passionate local Veterinarians.

Nathan Back

BVSc (Hons) BAgrSc
Director / Dairy Vet
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Anna Tarver

BVSc (Hons) MANZCVS (Dairy Medicine)
Director / Dairy Vet
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Phil Stoakes

BVSc MRCVS
Dairy Vet
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James Postlethwaite

BVSc MRCVS
Dairy Vet
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Daniel Goldstein

BM BVSc (hons) MRCVS
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Expertise & services

Latest Articles

Youngstock Focus: New Drench Products

18 November 2020 // Anna Tarver
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Calf Hygiene Dairy Vets

Calf Series: Hygiene

14 July 2020 // Nathan Back
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BVD and what it means to dairy farmers

8 July 2020 // Anna Tarver
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We look forward to speaking with you soon, if you have any questions for us, please complete the form below or call the practice on 03 308 0493 anytime. Call this number if you require 24hr emergency assistance.













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    Anna Tarver

    BVSc (Hons) MANZCVS (Dairy Medicine)

    E: anna@dairyvets.co.nz

    Brought up on her families pedigree Holstein herd and after studying an Animal Health degree at Harper Adams Agricultural College, Anna moved to Sydney to study her Vet degree. After graduating in 2006 she then worked in mixed practice in NSW before working in England in dairy practice before the move to NZ in 2010.

    Anna undertook and passed a membership in dairy cattle medicine in 2013: this is recognition of advanced level knowledge and experience in this topic. Outside of work her three children, horses, dogs and Suffolk sheep stud keep her busy!

    Professional interests include reproduction, mastitis and infectious disease, particularly BVD. Anna has a keen interest in data analysis and identifying areas where gains can be made in reproduction and animal health.  Accredited BCS scorer.

    Nathan Back

    BVSc (Hons) BAgrSc

    E: nathan@dairyvets.co.nz

    Nathan completed an Agriculture degree before spending two years working in the USA on feedlot dairies and a dairy farm in NZ before heading back to University to study Veterinary Science. After graduating he worked in dairy practice in the UK before settling in NZ.

    Passionate about all aspects of dairy farming he ran a calf rearing business in the UK and then started rearing dairy heifers and carrying over dairy cows in NZ. Nathan enjoys spending time on the mini farm while away from work, his cow passion continues with his Speckle Park stud.

    His professional interests include calf rearing, nutrition and farm economics. Accredited BCS scorer.

    Daniel Goldstein

    BM BVSc (Hons) MRCVS

    E: daniel@dairyvets.co.nz

    Dan is originally from Sydney, where he graduated from University of Sydney in 2017. He spent his first 2 years in practice working in Yorkshire Dales in the UK. He has always had a passion for dairy work and in 2020 made the move to New Zealand to join the team at Dairy Vets. Professional interests include bovine surgery and lameness.

    Phil Stoakes

    Phil Stoakes

    BVSc MRCVS

    E: phil@dairyvets.co.nz

    ​Phil has worked with Dairy Vets for since 2017, before that working locally as a dairy vet for three years. He has made NZ his home after being brought up on his family farm in Oxfordshire and working in farm animal vet practice in Wiltshire, UK. Professionally he has a passion for cow lameness and surgery. Outside of work he is an adrenaline sports enthusiast and enjoys skiing and trail riding to name a few!

    Accredited BCS scorer. Accredited Health hoof advisor. In the process to become an accredited Fonterra milk quality assessor.

    James Postlethwaite

    James Postlethwaite

    BVSc MRCVS

    ​E: james@dairyvets.co.nz

    James joined us as a locum in 2017 having worked as a farm animal vet in Scotland. It didn’t take him long to realise NZ had much better weather than Scotland and became a permanent member of the team! James enjoying taking himself on exciting adventures all over the south island when he’s not working. He enjoying tramping, mountain bike riding and crossfit. 

    Professionally James has a interests in surgery and mastitis. Accredited BCS scorer. In process to become an accredited Fonterra milk quality assessor.

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    Polly Flack

    Technician

    Polly has joined our technician team in 2020. She has worked for us previously as a casual technician and has also been working with animal surveillance for the M.Bovis response. Having worked on dairy farms and on research farms she is excited to be joining the Dairy Vets team!

    Sherree Bowles

    Technician

    Sherree has been part of the team since 2017, bringing with her a wealth of experience; having worked locally as a full time dairy technician for 15 years. Outside of work she enjoys multi-sport events, mountain biking and the outdoors. Accredited BCS scorer.

    Abbie Mcleod

    Technician

    Abbie joined us as a full time technician in July 2019 after doing a couple months as a casual on the teat seal team. She is originally from South Otago and was brought up on dairy farms.

    Outside of work Abbie enjoys competitive horse endurance and competitive trail riding where she has won national awards on her horse Sparky. Also enjoys anything outdoors from mountain biking to hunting. Accredited BCS scorer.

    Nicky Williams

    Practice Manager

    Nicky has been with us since we first started having a manned office. She is Practice Manager and keeps all the team and the office organised! As well as reception duties she is kept busy with stock control and managing the work schedule.

    ​Nicky enjoys fishing and boating and family time outside of work

    Jo Dellow

    Office Administration

    Jo joined Nicky in 2019 to help with our calving season; we then realised we couldn’t manage without her and she became a permanent team member! She is the always happy voice at the other end of the phone!

    When not at work she enjoys spending time on her lifestyle block or heading away in the Motorhome with her husband and their dog Wolfie.

    FARM HEALTH CARE PLANS

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      FARM HEALTH CARE PLANS

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