Valleywide Veterinary Services

09/11/2026

Support your local independently owned private veterinary practices!

Private equity firms and big corporations have poured billions of dollars into veterinary medicine over the past decade, drawn by the increasingly important role pets play in our lives — and how much we're willing to spend to keep them healthy.

09/08/2026

Rabies Alert!
Cases of Rabies in Vermont are at record highs.
Just last week a rabid skunk in Shoreham was found inside a dairy barn attacking newborn calves. In Middlebury and Weybridge, rabid foxes have attacked people. Rabid animals behave erratically and don’t fear humans or larger animals.
Please take measures to keep wildlife away from barns and consider getting your livestock and barn cats vaccinated for Rabies.
If one of your farm animals gets attacked, call the rabies hotline 802-223-8690 for further direction.

10/14/2025

The first ever American Dairy XPO is being held at the Champlain Valley Expo Center, November 4th and 5th! Check out the website for their lineup of speakers, exhibitors and social events. Valleywide has some admission coupons available for clients so tell your vet if you're interested!

American Dairy XPO First week of November annually. This tradeshow is focused on commercial milk production for American Dairy producers.

03/10/2025

Valleywide sponsored rabies clinics are this month!
All clinics are open to any person.
Please note the Orwell clinic will be in the firehouse, not the town office.

01/07/2025

🚨 Registration is open for the 2025 Vermont Dairy Producers Conference! 🚨

Mark your calendars for February 18 and join us in Burlington for a day of networking, learning, and hearing from dairy industry leaders on topics ranging from geopolitics to calf care. Whether you're a dairy farmer or industry professional, this conference has something for you.

Register here: https://vermontdairyconference.eventbrite.com

2025 Speakers:

Dr. Kirby Rogstad – Are Hot Diets Harming the Gut? (Sponsored by Phoenix Feeds & Nutrition)

Jacob Shapiro – Geopolitics and the Future of American Agriculture (Sponsored by Nutrien Ag Solutions)

Dr. Ryan Breuer – Neonatal Calf Care: Making the Most of the First 24 Hours (Sponsored by Cargill)

Bruce Vincent – With Vision There is Hope (Sponsored by Feedworks USA)

Dr. Andy Halloway – A Practical Conversation on Dairy Carbon Credits (Sponsored by Elanco – Animal Health)

05/24/2024

Got parasites?

We now have FAMACHA cards available for purchase! The FAMACHA scoring system is a method used to determine how anemic an animal is, and uses this information to make decisions on whether to deworm. We recommend evaluating the FAMACHA score of your sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas throughout the grazing season to stay on top of parasites.

If you would like a FAMACHA card, call the office to schedule a training with your veterinarian!

05/18/2024

Dr. Elizabeth Martens and daughter Violet showed off a Valleywide vet truck at Big Truck Day in Shoreham this morning. Re**al sleeve balloons are a hit with everyone!

05/10/2024

Parasite resistance to dewormers is common, and effective alternative options are exciting! Copper Oxide Wire Particles (COWP) have been around for 20 years and have been found to be a safe and effective way to help control stomach worms in sheep and goats. Depending on the parasite burden, regular dewormers may still be required, and owners need to be cautious administering copper to not cause toxicity, particularly in sheep. Talk to your veterinarian if you have any questions about trying COWP in your herd or flock.

05/09/2024

Our parking lot is getting paved tomorrow! While the entrance may look obstructed, we will be there as usual from 8AM to 4PM.