King Country Vets is a locally owned practice with two clinics, one at 32 Taupiri Street in Te Kūiti and one in Piopio, in the Waitomo district. It was previously known as Atkinson & Associates. The practice treats both farm animals and companion animals. Its production animal team works with farmers on herd and flock health, and the companion animal team handles medicine and surgery for pets. The vets are especially skilled in orthopaedic surgery. The practice covers a wide area, from Waitomo and Te Kūiti to Benneydale, Ohura and along the coast, as far north as Waikawau and Kawhia. Its showrooms stock everything from drench, dips and dairy products to bird food and pet accessories. Phone the Piopio clinic on 07 877 8106 or the Te Kūiti clinic on 07 878 8137. Business hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, excluding public holidays, and after-hours emergencies go through the clinic number, which redirects to the right after-hours line. Our pick in Te Kūiti for farm and pet care from a practice that knows the back roads.