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South Willamette Veterinary Clinic

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South Willamette Veterinary Clinic

South Willamette Veterinary clinic is a large and small animal practice serving all of Lane County. Our Philosophy:
Continuity In Care And Service.

South Willamette Veterinary Clinic is a full care equine, large animal, and small animal veterinary facility. Dr. Wes Violet and Dr. Kristine Willaman, a husband and wife team own and operate the South Willamette Veterinary Clinic in Creswell, OR. Combined, they have over 50 years of animal expertise and experience. We have provided service for our clients and their animals in the southern Willame

tte Valley since 1981. We maintain the highest veterinary medical standards by continuing to reinvest in our education, staff, facility, and equipment.

**24 HOUR LARGE ANIMAL EMERGENCY SERVICE**
Equine and large animal emergency calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With our location adjacent to I-5, patients can be received at our hospital or our veterinary trucks can respond to field emergencies in Lane County, including all of the Eugene/ Springfield area and surrounding communities including:
Junction City, Harrisburg, Veneta, Thurston, Marcola, Pleasant Hill, Creswell, Cottage Grove, Drain, and Yoncalla.

07/28/2026

✨ 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 ✨

Meet 𝓢𝓪𝓼𝓱𝓪! 🩷

Sasha is our adorable little molly mule who recently spent some time with us while her mom was being bred. Her mom, 𝗞𝗼𝘁𝗮, is a beautiful Walkaloosa who was bred to a Mammoth Jack, making Miss Sasha a very special 𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙚!

Sasha is owned by Nel Shockley, who is working to produce gaited Appaloosa mules—a unique and exciting breeding program. We loved having this sweet (& sometimes 𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚢 🌶️) girl around and can't wait to watch her continue to grow and thrive!
🐴💖

07/08/2026

An unfortunate incident occurred at the Saturday night July 4 performance of Eugene Pro Rodeo.
A horse got down in a bucking chute and would not get up. Three individuals used various methods to make the horse stand. Some of these techniques could be interpreted as severe. The horse finally did get up and was not injured. It was turned out the gate and not ridden for that event. Videos of that incident have caused public outcry on social media.
Our veterinarians were at the rodeo for that performance, but did not see what was happening in the bucking chute. The seating arrangement did not permit a clear line of sight into the chutes on that side of the arena.
It wasn’t until the following day that we were made aware of the incident.

On Monday, Dr. Violet contacted Eugene Pro Rodeo management and officials within the PRCA to express his concern about what had occurred. Local management said that no employees of EPR were involved with the handling of the horse.
PRCA officials were aware of what had happened and were investigating the situation. The outcome of this case is still pending. Professional rodeo has strict rules and regulations regarding proper and safe handling techniques for rough stock, cattle and horses.
Violators that are found guilty of infractions can be fined and/ or lose their membership cards within PRCA and be unable to participate in future rodeos.

Following discussions with Eugene Pro Rodeo, there will be measures taken in future rodeos to permit better visibility of action within the bucking chutes including video surveillance and different seating arrangements.

We appreciate all your care and concerns voiced about this situation !

Sincerely,
The veterinarians and staff at SWVC

07/04/2026

🇺🇸❤️ Happy 250th Birthday, America! ❤️🇺🇸

We were honored to help kick off the celebration by participating in the Creswell 4th of July Parade this morning. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with the community, waved along the parade route, and helped make this milestone birthday for our nation so special!

As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, we're grateful for the opportunity to serve the wonderful families, horses, and pets in our community every day.

Remember that loud fireworks can be stressful for our furry companions. Keep pets safely indoors, ensure they have identification, and give them a quiet, comfortable place to relax.

Happy 250th Birthday, America! Here's to honoring our past and celebrating the future together.

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

07/03/2026

🇺🇸❤️HAPPY 4th of JULY WEEKEND ❤️🇺🇸
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We are starting out the holiday weekend with a 💥at the Eugene Pro Rodeo!!
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Dr. Blackstad-Pimental started the rodeo weekend on "Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night". Our lead receptionist Brandi and her family tagged along on to celebrate the start of rodeo weekend
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07/02/2026

Excited to provide veterinary care and watch the rodeo action at this years Eugene Pro Rodeo!

06/10/2026

✨ Pet of the Month ✨

Tallulah "Tully"
Age: 15 Months
Species: French Bulldog & Pitbull Mix
Status: Supreme Ruler of a 2-Acre Forever Kingdom

The Backstory:
After a chaotic and messy first 11 months of life, Tully was swept off her paws by a wonderful dog rescue and given the keys to her forever home. She traded the drama for luxury, instantly claiming her throne.

Daily Operations:
Tully’s days are packed with high-priority tasks. Alongside her big brother and partner-in-crime, Mr. Pickles, she specializes in high-stakes games of tug-of-war and keep-away. When she isn't managing her estate—which includes chasing cats and scouting the best sunny spots for a nap—she can be found running errands at the store with her mom or conducting stealth maneuvers directly behind her humans' ankles.

Key Skills & Character Flaws:
Expert in Selective Hearing: Master of the "I didn't do it" face.

The "Starving" Protocol: Constantly convincing humans she has never been fed.

Physical Trademarks: A charming underbite, an incredibly loud snore, and a tongue so large it hangs farther out the more tired she gets.
Despite keeping her humans on their toes all day, Tully’s ultimate weapon is her sweet nighttime snuggle face. It works every time, ensuring she ends every day exactly where she belongs: loved, tucked in, and snoring loudly.

Congratulations Tully! We love seeing you here at SWVC.

05/21/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Closure Notice 🇺🇸

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend! ❤️🤍💙

05/11/2026

🌟🐾 Pet of the Month: Meet Jeffery! 🐾🌟

Here is what Jeffery’s parent had to say about this cute boy!

Hi everyone! My name is Jeffery, and I came to live with my Mommy and Daddy on February 28, 2026, all the way from Mt. St. Helens! ❤️
My Mommy says she loved me before she even saw me—and I think I believe her because she gives me LOTS of kisses and hugs all the time! I guess it’s okay… 😊

I’m growing really fast and learning so much! I can run super fast (zoomies are my specialty 🏃‍♂️💨), I can jump, climb the big stairs, and I just learned how to go DOWN the big stairs two days ago!
I’m getting really big, learning quickly, and I’ve discovered I can growl, bark loudly, and show off my very sharp teeth too! But my favorite thing is still cuddling with my Mommy because she loves me so much. ❤️

I also love going to South Willamette Veterinary Clinic, where Dr. Olson and all the amazing vet techs take such good care of me. They always give me hugs and squeezes, and I love that!

Congratulations, Jeffery, on being our Pet of the Month! 🐶✨

04/14/2026

Greetings!

We are in the season when many of our clients are waiting for the arrival of their new foal. It is an exciting time of great expectation and some anxiety!

Gestation length in the mare is highly variable in the range of 320 to 365 days. Donkeys can have gestation lengths approaching 11 to 14 months.
Premature deliveries can be especially problematic because some foals born before 320 days of gestation are often too weak to stand and require referral to an ICU facility such as the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Oregon State. However, we see more instances in practice with long gestations and many mares carrying over one full year.

There are many factors affecting gestation length. Maiden and younger mares usually have shorter gestations and can foal at 325 to 335 days. Older and multiparous mares can carry much longer.
In the 1980s and 90s, endophyte infected fescue hay and pasture was common in western Oregon . Fescue toxicity causes a lack of milk (agalactia) prolonged gestations, and thickened placentas in horses.
Fortunately, Oregon hay growers responded to the problem appropriately and have eliminated most of the endophyte infected fescue in our area.
We currently see very few problems in our practice with fescue toxicity.

The most common cause of prolonged gestation usually has to do with some type of placental insufficiency that is retarding normal development of the fetus. It a fairly common occurrence that pregnancies greater than one year in duration often produce a foal that is much smaller and weak.
These foals are called ‘dysmature‘ - that is not as developed as expected for the length of pregnancy.
Sometimes the mare fails to produce adequate milk and/or colostrum for the baby in these instances. A dopamine antagonist medication, domperidone, can be used to induce more milk production.

💛 We’re grateful to two of our clients for sharing their foaling journeys:

✨ Polly & Timber
Shirley Morrell’s mare Polly carried her pregnancy 403 days and delivered a healthy but very small c**t ‘Timber’ weighing 55 pounds in 2024. (Palomino c**t pictured below)

✨ Foxy & Butch
Howard Tugel’s mare, Foxy, foaled at 372 days. She had troubles with adequate milk production and her c**t, Butch, weighed less than 55 pounds and had problems with flexor tendon laxity. Butch failed his blood test for adequate IgG antibody absorption and required a plasma transfusion, again emphasizing the importance of postpartum and neonatal examinations. (Sorrel c**t pictured below)

We’re happy to say that in both cases the foals , despite their small size, thrived with proper treatment and management and can be expected to become competitive equine athletes!

If you’re expecting a foal this season, don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or to schedule an exam—we’re here to help every step of the way. 💚

04/10/2026

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Indications: Credelio Quattro is indicated for the prevention of heartworm disease and the treatment and control of roundworm, hookworm† and tapeworm infections.
Credelio Quattro kills adult fleas and is indicated for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations and the treatment and control of tick infestations for 1 month in dogs and puppies 8 weeks of age and older and weighing 3.3 pounds or greater.

Important Safety Information: Lotilaner, an ingredient in Credelio Quattro, belongs to the isoxazoline class and has been associated with neurologic adverse reactions like tremors, ataxia, and seizures even in dogs without a history of seizures. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders. Dogs should be tested for existing heartworm infections before Credelio Quattro administration as it is not effective against adult D. immitis. The safe use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs has not been evaluated. The most frequently reported adverse
reactions in clinical trials were vomiting and diarrhea. For complete safety information, please see Credelio Quattro product label or ask your veterinarian.

*Based on the number of parasite types covered in a chewable that targets ticks, fleas, heartworm disease, roundworms, hookworms (Uncinaria stenocephala), and tapeworms.
†Uncinaria stenocephala

Address

255 Emerald Pkwy
Creswell, OR
97426

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+15418955665

Website

http://www.swvetclinic.com/

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