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Welcome to our Leeston clinic!

Our Leeston clinic is a mixed practice clinic located in Ellesmere, Canterbury.

Team: Our Canterbury team have a number of mixed, companion and
large animal vets. Our large animal team consists of:

  • Vets Chip, Kate, Samantha, Ashleigh, Beato and Sam, led by Rob.
  • Technicians Malcolm, Izzy and Kryselle, led by Anna
  • Jo our Commercial Advisor.
  • Jess our Clinic Coordinator

Coverage: Providing expert care for livestock, working dogs, and lifestyle animals across the Canterbury region, from Rakaia to Christchurch.

Expertise: Specialising in herd and flock health, reproductive management, and preventative care. Located in the same building our sister brand Petfirst Veterinary – catering to small animal needs including your working dogs. 

History: A trusted name in your community for generations. Founded in the early 80’s by local veterinarians, we were known as Springs Ellesmere Veterinary. Rebranded to VetEnt in 2011 and then Farmfirst & Petfirst Veterinary in 2025.

Community: We sponsor annual events such as the Ellesmere ewe competition and Lions golf tournament.  We are passionate about working with local schools and initiatives tied to furthering the rural sector.

Contact

65 Station St,
Leeston, 7632

03 324 3575

leeston@myfarmfirst.co.nz

Find us

On Station Street, near the Police station.

Parking

We have plenty of free parking onsite and at the door.

For safety, please ensure that dogs are on a lead and cats or smaller pets are safe in a carrier.

After hours care

Emergency care is always available. Phone the clinic to be put through to the afterhours vet.

Clinic Hours

Mon, Wed & Fri: 8.00am - 5.00pm
Tues & Thurs: 8.00am - 6.30pm

Payment methods accepted

  • Cash
  • Eftpos, Mastercard, Visa
  • Afterpay
  • Q Card longterm finance
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