
Healthy Pets NZ is a registered charity that supports research into improved health and welfare for Kiwi pets. Established by the Companion Animal Branch of the New Zealand Veterinary Association in 1998, they are a team of volunteer veterinary professionals including veterinarians, researchers, veterinary nurses and educators passionate about outcome focussed research that assists companion animals in New Zealand.
They raise funds through sponsorships, bequests and donations for outcome focused research that makes a difference to the lives of Kiwi pets and their owners. Over the last 20 years, their research has resulted in new diagnostic and treatment options becoming available to the veterinary profession here. They recently began funding research into the value of pets to society and the human-pet bond. Their research continues to help improve care, results in new and better diagnostic investigation, and explores new treatment options for a range of issues affecting Kiwi pets.
Their researchers seek to publish their results and communicate important findings to the public.
Last Updated on June 10, 2025