Blue Sky Veterinary Services

11/05/2025

We have a very sweet mare available for a nurse mare if anyone is in need.

11/05/2025

Looking for part time work? We are looking for more mare runners, cleaners, and foal handlers on weekends. Must have previous horse experience.

Send resume to [email protected] or swing by for a visit!

28/04/2025

We have a client in need of a nurse mare. Please contact Blue Sky Veterinary Services if you have or know of one.

11/04/2025

Is anyone coming from Calgary to Medicine Hat Saturday afternoon? We are in need of pickups at the airport 😊😊

31/03/2025

Are you looking for part time work? We are getting busier every year, and need a hand with answering phones, booking appointments, tidying up and let's be real- babysitting Dr Williams. Cute pets and foals included. Experience in office administration is key.

Send your resume to [email protected] or swing by for a quick visit!

10/02/2025

07/02/2025

Since it's getting to foaling time.... let's talk about red bag deliveries! You should not see red tissue during foaling (after is normal). You MUST get the foal out as quickly as possible in a red bag delivery.

Here is some very timely and important information courtesy of the horse doctors at Pine Ridge Equine Hospital:

As we are in the midst of foaling season, let’s talk about what is normal and abnormal. The placenta is made up of two major parts: the red bag (chorioallantois) and the white bag (amnion). The red bag attaches to the uterine wall, which allows the exchange of nutrients and oxygen to the fetus. In a normal delivery the amnion is visible and characterized by a white appearance. A red bag delivery is characterized by a red velvety appearance.

A red bag delivery is considered an EMERGENCY as it signifies premature separation of the placenta leading to a lack of oxygen to the fetus so **you need to intervene immediately.** The red placental membrane should be opened carefully to release fluid, the foal should be delivered/pulled with your assistance and then stimulated to breathe. Foals may develop problems associated with lack of oxygen even though they appear normal at birth.

If your mare is having or had a red bag delivery, you need to call your horse doctor ASAP!

05/02/2025

It's baby time at Blue Sky!!! 🦄😍🦄😍 (it's THE BEST TIME)

This sweet mare decided to start the 2025 foaling season off with a mid-afternoon foaling. It was greatly appreciated, and we hope this trend continues!

10/01/2025

🦄🌟Come join our repro team!!! 🦄🌟Our breeding season gets busier every year, and we are looking to add to our dream team 🥳🥳

We are now accepting resumes for multiple seasonal positions for mare handlers and pen cleaners. Weekend work required. Multiple shifts available that are 8-10hrs/day, 5 days per week. Evenings and weekend shifts available. Must have previous horse handling skills.

Please email your resume to [email protected] or feel free to come visit and drop your resume off 😊

18/12/2024

Reminder to everyone that we close over Christmas holidays. We will be returning January 6th.

We have a BUNCH of exciting news for 2025 and can't wait to come back to share it all with you

🎄🎆 Merry Christmas and Happy New Years! We look forward to seeing you in 2025 🎄🎆

05/12/2024

The learning never stops 🤓♥️

Dr Williams will be away attending the American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention starting from December 6th and returning to work December 16th. During this time, there will not be a Veterinarian available for emergency services. The office will be open for half days (mornings only) from December 9th to 13th if you are needing to pick up any of your prescriptions.

30/09/2024

Heads up folks! There is work being done on the tracks on the 41, just off highway 1. The 41 is closed from highway 1 to just beyond our driveway. If you are heading this way, you have to come from the north. Please give us a call if you have any problems