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Understanding Seromas

Understanding and Treating Seromas in Horsesย A seroma is a localized swelling that develops when clear, straw-colored fluid collects beneath the skin, most often seen along the chest, belly, withers...

Vet Staff Appreciation Week – Kathie

๐‡๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐•๐ž๐ญ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐–๐ž๐ž๐ค!ย ย Today weโ€™re shining the spotlight on our Client Relations Specialist, Kathie Sheets!ย Kathie is the voice you hear when you call, the one coordinating your...

Vet Staff Appreciation Week – Erin

๐‡๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐•๐ž๐ญ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐–๐ž๐ž๐ค!ย ย Skillman Veterinary Services assistant Erin supports every aspect of patient care. She prepares equipment, assists during exams, monitors safety, keeps the clinic...

Arthritis In Horses

Arthritis, or degenerative joint disease (DJD), is one of the leading causes of lameness in horses. It develops as cartilage within the joints deteriorates, resulting in pain, stiffness and reduced...

Knowing When Itโ€™s Time: Large Animal Euthanasia for Horses

Making the decision to say goodbye to a beloved horse is one of the most difficult choices an owner can face. This decision should be made with compassion, dignity and informed guidance from your...

September Newsletter

Welcome to the September edition of the SVS newsletter! Inside, youโ€™ll find: โ€ข Pregnant Mare Vaccine Recommendationsโ€ข Upcoming Gastroscopy Clinic & Client Dinnerโ€ข Diagnosing Kissing Spineโ€ข...

Client Dinner & Ulcers Educational Event

You’re Invited! Skillman Veterinary Services is pleased to invite you to an educational evening focused on gastric ulcers in horses.ย Date: Wednesday, October 1, 20256:00 PM – 8:00...

Hay Testing – Only $28

Drop off a sample and get results reviewed by two veterinarians, including an equine nutritionist.Skillman Veterinary Services offers hay testing for just $28!ย With hay testing, you can:โ€ข Learn...

Continuing Education: Joint Injections

Continuing education is key! We are always grateful for a day off the road to sharpen our skillset.ย Yesterday Dr. Harris participated in a wet lab focused on the anatomy and products centered around...