Selwyn Rakaia Vets is a locally owned veterinary practice at 1 Browns Road in Dunsandel, Canterbury, on the corner of Browns Road and Main South Road. It works mainly with dairy farms across Canterbury. The team includes veterinarians, rural animal technicians, vet nurses and administration staff. The practice focuses on herd reproduction, including calving and emergency work, pregnancy testing, metrichecking for uterine infections, synchrony programmes, drying-off management and end-of-year scans. It also offers staff training on farm and at spring skills days.
The practice is open five days a week, with an after-hours service for emergencies, and appointments are made by phone on 03 325 4444. The website also has guides for pet owners on topics such as arthritis, skin care and seasonal health checks.