“I first started farming alpacas in 2004 and in 2006 Warkworth Vets/Coast to Coast Vets became my veterinary practice of choice. The reason I chose them over a more local vet is that, when asked if they were prepared to learn about the health and wellbeing of alpacas, these vets said “Yes!”. My local vet had not wanted to learn and I didn’t want to entrust the health of my alpacas to someone who wasn’t on board 100%. One of the vets at Warkworth Vets undertook to learn more about alpacas and together, over the years, we have learned a lot about the various ailments that can inflict alpacas.

Recently one of my alpacas got a very badly perforated ulcer in her eye and it looked as though the eye may have to be removed. Warkworth Vets used a grafting technique that had previously been used on horses, and not only did the alpaca retain her eye, she now also has some sight in it which is very gratifying.

In summary, the whole team at Warkworth Vets are very friendly and approachable and I have no hesitation in recommending their services.”