Hess McWilliams Veterinary Services

07/24/2025

Join AAEP for a fun, informative, and free virtual event. Use the link below to sign up.

https://aaep.org/event/horse-owner-webinar-mythbusters/

07/02/2025

We hope you are all preparing for a wonderful 4th of July. Reminder our office with be closed on Friday. If you have an emergency, please still call the office. The answering service will get you in touch with the on call Veterinarian. The office will be open as normal again on Monday. Thank you!

06/22/2025

The heat is here! 🥵
Here are some links to help your equine stay safe and healthy through the heat wave.
For all species, having free choice, clean water is imperative. Have access to shade and a breeze is also helpful.
Don’t hesitate to call our office with any questions or concerns at any time about your animal(s). We are available 24/7. (413)549-6900

https://extension.umn.edu/horse-care-and-management/caring-horses-during-hot-weather #:~:text=Effects%20of%20heat%20on%20horses,dehydration%2C%20muscle%20spasms%20and%20colic.

https://www.purinamills.com/horse-feed/education/detail/how-to-keep-horses-cool-in-hot-weather

Keeping your horse cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather can help prevent heat issues including heat stress and heat stroke.

04/02/2025

We would love to introduce you all to the our new Veterinarian, Dr. Shannon Baillie.

Dr. Baillie earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine on St. Kitts and Nevis and completed her clinical year at Oklahoma State University. She joined Hess McWilliams Veterinary Services in 2025 and especially enjoys working with small ruminants. Outside of veterinary medicine, Shannon enjoys hiking with her Coconut Retriever, Winnie, as well as sewing and quilting.

03/19/2025

We still have a few more seats available for our Equine Client Meeting next Tuesday, March 25th 5PM at the Comfort Inn in Hadley. The topic this year is Equine Nutrition with a focus on Vitamin E with Dr. Cubitt. Hot appetizers will be served!

To reserve any last minute seating please call the office at (413)549-6900

03/11/2025

We are very excited to see you all in just 2 weeks at our Equine Client Meeting March 25th at 5PM at the Comfort Inn in Hadley. The topic this year is Equine Nutrition with a focus on Vitamin E. Hot appetizers will be served!

Please RSVP by calling our office (413)549-6900) by this Friday March 14th.

02/26/2025

Spring is peaking right around the corner!

We are very excited to see you all in just a few weeks at our Equine Client Meeting to discuss nutrition with an industry expert, on Tuesday March 25 at the Comfort Inn in Hadley.

Please RSVP by calling our office (413) 549-6900 by March 14th.

02/03/2025

We hope you are all staying warm and cozy on this winters day, we are still asking for your help in upgrading our website by sending in any high resolution images of our veterinarians working with your animals to be considered. These images can be sent to our email [email protected] for review. We will then send you an email if your photo is chosen.

01/22/2025

We hope you are all having a wonderful new year, with the new year brings us a new website. We are asking for your help in upgrading our website by sending in any high resolution images of our veterinarians working with your animals to be considered. These images can be sent to our email [email protected] for review. We will then send you an email if your photo is chosen.

12/18/2024

Happy Winter!
Winter here in Western Massachusetts has been mild so far, but we are expecting a cold snap this weekend. When it gets really cold and when the temperature shifts drastically and quickly, it is always good to be prepared with a few items on hand. When it gets so cold, horses tend not to want to drink as much. Adding electrolytes to their feed or water (as indicated on the package) is a great idea to prevent dehydration. Always make sure to have a regular bucket of water as well as electrolyte water just in case they don't like the electrolytes. Having warm water for horses to drink is also helpful. Making their meals into a warm mash is also a great way to get water into them. It is a great idea to have banamine and liquid antacid on hand in case of an injury or colic at any time but especially during a cold snap. Both items can be purchased at our office. If you have any questions or concerns about your animal this weekend or anytime, please don't hesitate to call our office at 413-549-6900. We have one of our vets on call 24/7. Stay healthy, safe and warm.

12/18/2024

All of us at Hess McWilliams Veterinary Services wish you and your family a very happy and healthy holiday season and great adventures in the new year!

Our office will be closed this Friday the 20th for our holiday party. Daytime emergencies will be covered by South Deerfield Veterinary Clinic. Our office will be open on Monday the 23rd for any non-emergent matters.

11/06/2024

Our office will be closed tomorrow for our bovine meeting. We’ll open back up at 6:30am Thursday morning. If you need to schedule an appointment or order medications, please call on Thursday. Please still call our office if you have an emergency. Our answering service will get you in touch with one of our veterinarians who will be able to help. We’re very sorry for any inconvenience this causes.