Our Stories

Jenny the falcon's hernia surgery

A write -up by the Kārearea Falcon Trust about Jenny the falcon's hernia surgery at Nelson Vets.

MP Rachel Boyack visits Nelson Vets

Rachel Boyack visits Nelson Vets Saxton for World Veterinary Day

Rollo's meningitis journey

Meet Rollo – a normally happy and bouncy German Short Haired Pointer. He has been on quite a journey!

Vet Nurse Appreciation Week

It’s vet nurse appreciation week and our clinic would not be able to function without our amazing nurses!

Queen Gris' laparoscopic spey & gastropexy surgery

This sweet girl came to visit us recently for a laparoscopic (keyhole) spey and gastropexy. Her owner has kindly shared some thoughts about their experience.

"He's like a 4-year-old again!"

These words from Fido's owner Pic Picot are like magic to our ears!

Walters Xylitol story

Walter the pug had a sneaky snack on gum containing Xylitol

Simba’s life changing surgery

Simba’s life changing surgery – for Pectus excavatum "Hollow Breast"

Fudge the ducks surgery story

Fudge the duck had a big hidden problem that brought her in to see our team recently. Read on for Fudge’s fascinating journey and outcome!

Holly & Mabels Toxicity Story

Mabel and Holly certainly have a story to tell, and it does have a happy ending – thanks to a very observant owner who was quick to seek help, and some great work from our team here at Nelson Vets.