Garrett Veterinary Services

08/22/2025

This is Benny, and he wants you to know about Ozone Ear Insufflation! This is a pretty unique modality available in very few clinics around here. Using the anti microbial power of ozone gas we can help fight stubborn, even multi-drug resistant bacteria. Ozone also stimulates tissue healing and can bring relief to irritated and ulcerated tissue in the ears. We love being able to take advantage of both traditional and alternative therapies to help our patients!

07/31/2025

PSA: the clinic will be closed Saturday Aug 2nd. We will be back with you and your animals first thing Monday morning!

07/20/2025

This is so important to understand! Most of what we vaccinate horses against has nothing to do with exposure to other horses. Unless you can guarantee that your horse has no exposure to mosquitoes, which you definitely can’t in this area, then your horse has the potential for exposure to deadly pathogens. Call us to set up your herd for exams and vaccines!

It's MYTHBUSTER time!

The core vaccinations for every horse, regardless of their travel status, include Rabies, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE), West Nile Virus (WNV), and Tetanus.

Unfortunately, mosquitoes, bacteria, and rabid animals do not discriminate when it comes to infecting horses. Whether a horse is in a freshly bedded stall, wide open pasture, or on show grounds, mosquitoes can potentially infect your horse with life threatening diseases such as EEE, WEE, and/or WNV.

Tetanus is a common clostridial bacteria present in the dirt and can infect a horse who has never left its home just the same as a horse who shows every weekend if it doesn't have proper vaccine status.

Rabies is a 100% fatal disease once clinical signs are present and is easily transmissible to humans and other animals both at home and on the trails.

It's also important to note that different regions in the U.S. may have additional "core" recommendations so be sure to ask your veterinarian what is best for your horse!

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information!

07/15/2025

Wow! We are so excited to share that Dr. Jessica Garrett was featured on the cover of Inspire magazine this month! Check out the issue here!

The July issue of Inspire Magazine is hot off the press, and it’s one you won’t want to miss!

This month, we’re honored to feature the phenomenal Dr. Jessica Garrett as our Cover Girl, sharing her journey of leadership, service, and strength. But the inspiration doesn’t stop there—inside, you’ll find a rich collection of stories from remarkable women who are making a difference in their fields and communities. From empowering interviews to fresh summer fashion advice and lifestyle tips, this issue is filled with purpose, style, and substance. It’s a celebration of women living boldly, leading with heart, and embracing who they are.

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07/14/2025

The clinic will be closed over the lunch hour (12-1 pm) for a staff training opportunity. We will return missed calls after the meeting concludes! We apologize for any inconvenience

07/04/2025

God Bless America! We are so thankful to live in this free country! Have fun celebrating our freedom tonight, and remember to keep your pets safe! Secure fences, make sure ID tags are on and microchips are up to date, and create a safe space in your house with music or TV to distract from the firework noise!

07/02/2025

PSA we will be closed Thursday and Friday to celebrate Independence Day! We are so blessed to live in this great, free nation! God bless America! 🇺🇸

07/01/2025

This sweet, smaller intact male Husky or husky mix was found in Union on US 12 between union rd and CR 17. He was following a man and another dog, and that man unfortunately didn’t want him following. He was seen punching the dog and threw him into traffic. Thankfully one of our employees spotted the scene and got him out of the road and brought him to stay at the clinic for the night. Please spread the word and help us find his owner. He does not have a microchip.

06/26/2025

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06/26/2025

In light of recent events in our area, as veterinary professionals in this community, we feel the need to make a statement. Most have now become familiar with the tragic case in which employees of a local factory chose to dispose of two cats by putting them into a trash compactor while still alive. The prosecutor deemed no criminal charges necessary in this case.

We want to clearly state that we cannot condone animal abuse in any form. As veterinarians, we strive to ensure that every animal, whether beloved pet, livestock, pest, stray, or feral, has the right to a humane death. The American Veterinary Medical Association clearly dictates the guidelines of humane euthanasia to be "as rapid and painless and distress-free" as possible, and they have taken the time to compile a list of approved humane euthanasia techniques for different species. Being crushed in a trash compactor does not meet these criteria.

While it may be true that these cats were causing destruction of property, there are many avenues that could have been pursued in the removal of these animals. Why they did not take these cats to the Humane Society or another shelter once trapped, we may never know. Animal control also exists to help safely capture and remove animals such as these. No attempt that we know of was made to scan these cats for a microchip to even find out if they had families. ­­We believe these options should have been exhausted before even considering ending their lives.

While we do not have the authority as veterinarians to pass judgement on individuals or interpret the law, we believe as citizens we must stand together to demand better protections for the animals of our community. Vote, speak out, petition, and pursue better legal guidelines to humane euthanasia and animal abuse.

We firmly believe God has given mankind the responsibility of stewardship over His Creation. We take this duty seriously and urge you to be kind to all animals.

- Drs. Stanton and Jessica Garrett, Garrett Veterinary Services

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06/26/2025

Firework PSA: With the 4th of July quickly approaching, now is the time to secure your fences, update microchip registrations, make sure your pets have ID tags, and call us if your pet needs anxiety meds!

06/16/2025

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of a wonderful vet in our area. Dr. Anderson was a kind and loving woman who had a passion for helping the pets in our community. She will be so missed. Please keep her family and Lincolnway Veterinary Clinic in your prayers.

View Dr. Jennifer Eleanor Anderson-Schmeltz, DVM's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.