Our Petfirst Leeston Clinic is a warm and inviting environment with a brand new, fully-equipped surgical suite. Open late on Tuesday and Thursday for your inconvenience.
The team are pet-lovers and will give you and your fur-friend a warm local welcome.
What Makes us different
Our Leeston clinic is a mixed practice clinic located in Ellesmere, Canterbury.
Coverage: Providing expert care for livestock, working dogs, and lifestyle animals across the Canterbury region, from Rakaia to Christchurch.
Expertise: Specializing in herd and flock health, reproductive management, and preventative care. Located in the same building our sister brand Petfirst Veterinary-catering to small animals 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.