Appalachian Veterinary Services, Inc.

11/14/2025

✨Accepting NEW small animal clients and patients! Our small animal team would LOVE to see your furry friends so give us a call or visit our website to schedule an appointment!🐾
https://appalachianvetservices.com/

11/13/2025

🎉We are thrilled to announce that we are accepting NEW cattle clients & patients! 🐄🚜 Check out our website to learn more!
https://appalachianvetservices.com/

11/11/2025

As the temperatures drop, we start to see some of the worst colic cases of the year. It’s heartbreaking, and while not always preventable, there’s a lot we can do to help reduce the risk. Cold weather changes more than just our routines, it changes your horse’s too.

When it’s chilly, many horses drink less, move less, and switch from fresh, moisture-rich grass to dry hay. The result? Drier gut contents, slower digestion, and a much higher risk of impaction colic. Add frozen or cold water troughs, less turnout, and a few cold nights, and it’s the perfect storm.

If you notice decreased appetite, manure output, or any signs of discomfort, don’t wait - call us early.

💙 The Appalachian Veterinary Services team is here to keep your horses safe, comfortable, and worry-free this winter.

11/10/2025

It is with bittersweet emotions that we share that Dr. Baez will be leaving Appalachian Veterinary Services at the end of this year. While we are so sad to see her go, we are also very excited to see what the future holds for her!

Dr. Baez will be relocating to North Carolina, where she will be joining a mixed animal veterinary practice with a strong focus on equine medicine. This new opportunity will allow her to continue developing her equine skills and continue to follow her passion for providing exceptional care to horses and other animals. We are so proud of her accomplishments and contributions she has made at Appalachian Vet, and wish her all the best as she takes this next step in her veterinary journey.

Please see this note from Dr. Baez to our clients:
“Thank you all for entrusting me with the care of your beloved animals. I have truly enjoyed getting to know all of you and really appreciate the relationships I have built while at AVS. You have all been a big part of my career growth and I will forever cherish the experiences I gained here. It has been a pleasure working with you all!” - Dr. Baez

Please join us in wishing Dr. Baez continued success and happiness as she begins this exciting new chapter in North Carolina. We know she will continue to make a positive impact in the veterinary field and with every patient she meets. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Baez before her departure, please be sure to do so prior to the last week of December!

11/04/2025

🥳WINNER!!🎉 We had an absolute BLAST checking out everyone's submissions for the Halloween Contest - thank you to everyone who participated! 👻

We're thrilled to announce that Mazikeen, the rabbit, hopped away with the win as Sherlock Holmes! 🕵️‍♂️🐇Be sure to check out the original post to see this amazing costume and all the other fantastic contestants!

10/31/2025

10/30/2025

Tomorrow’s the day! Be sure to submit your pet in their Halloween Costume for a chance to win! 👻🎃

We want to see 🫵🏼 YOUR 🫵🏼 pet’s Halloween costume! Comment a picture below for a chance to win! 🐈‍⬛ 👻

10/23/2025

We want to see 🫵🏼 YOUR 🫵🏼 pet’s Halloween costume! Comment a picture below for a chance to win! 🐈‍⬛ 👻

10/20/2025

✨Future Vet? We’ve Got You Covered! 🩺🐾

We offer externships for both veterinary and undergraduate students - whether you’re joining us from Virginia or across the country! 🌎

Get hands-on experience in mixed animal medicine, from barn calls to surgery, all while learning from a team that loves to teach. 💪🏼🐴🐶

Visit our website to fill out our Externship form or shoot us an email with your questions! 📧❓🐾
https://appalachianvetservices.com/christiansburg-va-externships/

10/08/2025

We had a great time with Christiansburg Primary School and can’t wait for next time! 🐾😆

08/27/2025

We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2nd, at 8AM with our normal business hours. As always, we will still be offering emergency care to our large animal patients throughout the weekend!🐴🐄🐐🐑