About Us
Our Company
The Vet Centre entered a new era in February 2024, becoming an independent and privately owned practice.
The new owners are four vet shareholders (Dr Emily Buswell, Dr Andy David, Dr Thomas Traill and Dr Sarah Briggs) who work day-to-day within the business. They have partnered with Franklin Vets, a larger independent practice that provides back-office support.
The team is very excited to continue to foster strong relationships and provide quality service to our clients and looks forward to working with you to grow your farm business and ensure your pets live their best lives.
Our History
The Vet Centre was started in 1960 as the Otamatea Veterinary Club. Local farmers founded it to encourage and attract veterinarians to the area and provide services to their farming businesses.
From its humble beginnings with one vet working out of a house at Maungaturoto, the practice has grown to include clinics in Waipu, Ruawai, Mangawhai, and Ruakaka. This was a very common model at the time and was hugely successful. However, recent changes in population and farming businesses have meant it was time to transition to a new business model with “boots on the ground” management.
