Lisa Whitfield Farm Vet Services is an independent large animal vet service for farms and lifestyle blocks across the Manawatu, set up in 2020 or 2021. The site says Lisa carries tools such as ultrasound in the back of the ute to make accurate diagnoses on the spot. The base is at the end of Roberts Line in Bunnythorpe, between Palmerston North and Feilding. Production animal work covers cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, alpacas and llamas, with advanced mastitis investigation and on-farm training in mastitis and milk quality for dairy farms.
In-clinic testing covers pasture spore counts for facial eczema, faecal worm egg counts, nitrate testing and milk cultures. Equine work includes routine care for horses, though not dentals, reproductive work or advanced lameness assessment. Small animal care is limited to farm-dog and farm-cat vaccinations and at-home euthanasia for pets of farm and lifestyle block clients. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with Saturday and Sunday routine visits by appointment only. A 24/7 emergency line covers genuine emergencies, and the number on the site is 021 770 685.