Author: EquineVet
May Newsletter
The May Newsletter is here! Inside this month’s newsletter, you’ll find:• Important Clinic Updates• Equine Veterinarian Position – We’re Hiring!• Sun Protection Tips from AAEP• Meet Our New Team Members• Farm Call Calendar…and much more! Read the latest issue here: https://mailchi.mp/4516a…/newsletter_skillman_vet-18256913
Welcome Our New Veterinary Assistants!
Skillman Veterinary Services is excited to welcome Aubrey Bothel and Lydia Abbott to our team as a Veterinary Assistants! Aubrey Bothel Aubrey brings four years of experience in small animal medicine and has a special passion for equine care, with …
Show Season Preparedness
Show season success starts long before you step into the arena. A proactive, comprehensive approach to care can make all the difference in your horse’s health, soundness and performance. Here’s how the team at Skillman Veterinary Services can help: • Comprehensive Wellness …
Shockwave Therapy
What is shockwave therapy, and how can it benefit your horse? This advanced, non-invasive treatment option is used to support healing and improve comfort in horses. By delivering high-energy sound waves to targeted areas, shockwave technology helps stimulate the body’s natural …
Meet The Newest Member of Our Team
Please help us welcome Skillman Veterinary Services’ new Customer Service Representative, Kelsey Miller! Kelsey is the friendly voice who will be answering your calls, helping schedule your appointments, and making sure you and your horses are well taken care of from …
April Newsletter
April showers bring May flowers! In our latest newsletter, we’re highlighting key topics to help keep your horses healthy, comfortable, and performing at their best this season, including: • Introduction of Shockwave Therapy (New Service!)• New team member at SVS • …
4-H Members and The Relationship with Their Vet
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟒-𝐇 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 (𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭) 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧? 1. Proper vaccinations, health checks and documentation ensure your animal meets requirements and feels its best come fair time. 2. Subtle health concerns can go unnoticed. Routine …
Kissing Spine Information from AAEP
𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 “Kissing spine” is a common cause of back pain where the bony points along the top of the spine (dorsal spinous processes) sit too close together and rub or “impinge.” It’s most often seen in the mid-back area …
