Equine Veterinary Services:


Salem Valley Veterinary Clinic offers a full range of medical,

dental and surgical services for your horse, including:  


Annual Wellness Examinations and Vaccinations

Emergency Evaluation and Treatment

Advanced Dental Care

Blood Tests and Lab Work

Lameness Evaluation

Ophthalmology Services

Colic Evaluation and Treatment

Geriatrics and Senior Care

Respiratory Evaluation, Neurologic Evaluation

Standing or Recumbent Field Surgery

Ultrasound: Abdominal, Thoracic, Musculoskeletal

Upper Respiratory Endoscopy, Radiology

Nutrition Counseling, Farrier Consultation

Pre-Purchase Examinations



Wellness Care

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" That saying holds true for horses also. As part of our routine care we provide vaccinations, deworming, Coggins testing, and dental care. At the time of service we can discuss any issues you may have with your horse including nutritional needs, training programs, geriatric care, etc...

 Emergency Care

We offer care for your horse in case of medical colic, sickness, lameness, injury, metabolic problems, or chronic illness. We are equipped to provide intravenous fluids and most laboratory results are obtained within 24 hours. Emergency care for our regular clients is provided on a 24 hour basis.

Pre-Purchase Examinations

An extensive physical examination, lameness evaluation, neurologic examination, and drug screen is offered by us prior to purchasing a horse. The information gathered is used by the prospective buyer and/or agent to determine whether the horse will be servicable for it's intended use. The exam often includes laboratory testing, digital radiographs, endoscopy, and ultrasound exams.

Geriatric Care

Aged horses can have sub-clinical health care issues that can be identified and treated before they become a problem. If your horse is over 15 years of age we recommend a complete physical examination and blood testing to establish baseline values.
Medical Examination
Evaluation of horses for weight loss, diarrhea, respiratory disorders, eye problems, neurologic disorders, skin disorders, urinary disorders.  Diagnostics for specific symptoms vary, but may include blood testing, ultrasound, endoscopy, and extended physical exams to localize and define the specific problem so that accurate treatment can be initiated. 

Lameness Examination

Evaluate the locomotion of your horse. We use a variety of techniques to identify the source(s) of lameness including physical examination and palpation, flexion tests, and joint and nerve blocks. Digital radiography, ultrasound, and laboratory tests help us to further evaluate the source of your horse's lameness.

Surgery

Standing or recumbent surgery of the horse is performed for castration, biopsy and laceration repair. More complicated procedures may be referred to a specialist.

Ultrasonography

Uses sound waves to evaluate soft tissues like tendons and ligaments, abdominal organs, reproductive organs, lumps, and tumors. It is painless and non-invasive.

Digital Radiography

Uses x-rays to visualize bone for abnormalities including arthritic changes, fractures, ocd, bone cysts and bone infection. Our unit is capable of providing digital images within minutes of shooting the film. These images are viewed on a laptop screen and can be enlarged and windows leveled to see subtle changes often not visible on conventional radiographs.

Endoscopy

Utilizes a fiber optic device for evaluating the upper airway of the horse, including the larynx, sinuses and guttural pouches. The trachea and upper esophagus can also be examined with this flexible device. Useful in prepurchase examinations, pneumonias, or reactive airway disease.