Vets make move to business park

A well-known veterinary centre is on the move after three decades in Blenheim.

Springlands Veterinary Centre is the newest business to move to the expanding Westwood Business Park.

And staff couldn’t be happier that a new purpose-built facility will be ready in 2025.

After more than 33 years in their current facility, their new clinic will allow them to introduce new top-of-the-line equipment to care for the wide range of pets they care for.

And while Veterinarian Jeremy Forlong says the move will be bittersweet, it gives them room to grow and therefore a larger scope of available treatments for companion animals.

“We’ve outgrown our current facility, and while it will be emotional to leave 33 years of history here it means we won’t be tripping over one another while trying to deliver the exceptional level of care that is the Springlands Veterinary Experience,” Jeremy says.

“I became a veterinarian because of my love of science, people and animals. I jumped into vet school as soon as I could.

Being able to deliver better care is something I’m always striving for, whether that’s being able to bring on more vets or increasing our treatment capabilities.

"Making a move is something that Angeline and I have been looking to do for a year or so, and when this opportunity came up, we had to seize the moment and pursue it to invest in our facilities for the future."

“So, there’s a lot of excitement and anticipation for the move in the middle of next year, not just for a new building but new equipment and an increased scope of care we can bring in-house.”

Jeremy says the 22 strong team are in the midst of their busy season, but the new facility has given everyone something to look forward to.

“November and December are always busy for us because people get their pets sorted with vaccinations and health checks before they head away on holidays, so we’re definitely keeping busy.

“But since Council has now signed off on everything, everyone here is excited about the opportunities that designing our new ideal facility from a blank slate will bring for our animal care standards, while growing and expanding not just the business but our staff’s skill sets too.

“Being able to make this move is down to the support we get from our customers, so a huge thank you to Marlborough for trusting us for the past 33 years and please monitor our social media pages for updates on the progress of the build.”