Elko Veterinary Clinic

04/13/2026

We will be closed from 12:30-2:00 on Tuesday April 14th for staff training! 🐾

04/02/2026

Our phones are down! Please text us 7757386116

04/02/2026

🚨ATTENTION EVC CLIENTS!🚨
Our phones and internet are down! Please be patient with us as we try to get things up and running and get you all seen!
We appreciate your continued support!
-Your EVC Team

04/01/2026

🐴Hey, hey Equine clients!!! Dr. McCoy will be back and ready to hit the ground running for whatever your horses need!!
🗓️April 2-12!
Give our office a call to get on her schedule 775-738-6116

03/04/2026

As we begin to come into Spring, you know what that means… it’s the season for The Gentleman’s Makeover, The Great Snipping, Brain Surgery. However you slice it, let’s talk castration!

🥜Castration is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in horses and is an important part of responsible horse ownership. Gelding a stallion can improve behavior, safety, and herd compatibility while preventing unwanted breeding.

🙋🏽‍♀️Why Castrate a Horse?
✔ Helps reduce stallion-like behaviors such as aggression, mounting, and distraction around mares
✔ Makes horses easier and safer to handle and train
✔ Allows horses to integrate more safely into group turnout situations
✔ Prevents unplanned breeding

⏱️When Can Horses Be Gelded?
C**ts can typically be castrated 6–12 months of age, but the procedure can be safely performed later in life as well.

✂️The Procedure
Equine castrations are usually performed with the horse being induced with anesthetic drugs (TIVA- Total IntraVenous Anesthsia) The veterinarian removes both testicles through small incisions that are intentionally left open to allow drainage and reduce swelling.

❤️‍🩹Recovery & Aftercare
Proper aftercare is KEY to a smooth recovery.

🐴Most horses recover quickly, but owners should expect:

• Swelling and mild drainage for several days
• Daily exercise (such as hand walking or turnout) to help reduce swelling
• Keeping the area clean and monitored
• Following your veterinarian’s instructions for medications or pain management

The colts are usually able to return to normal activity within 2-3 weeks, though mild swelling can occasionally last a bit longer.

⚠️ Call your veterinarian if you notice:
• Excessive swelling
• Fever or lethargy
• Continuous, excessive bleeding
• Foul-smelling discharge
• The horse acting painful or uncomfortable

‼️Did You Know?
Even after castration, geldings may still be fertile for up to 60 days? So, it is best they be kept away from mares during that time.

🚨Disclaimer
This does not apply to breeding stallions in an appropriate breeding program.

02/25/2026

📢ATTENTION EQUINE CLIENTS📢

Dr. McCoy will be back beginning of March for all your horses needs! From wellness to lameness and the unexpected in between, she’s got you covered!

📞Call our office to get scheduled!! 775-738-6116

02/20/2026

Never fear, the vet tech is here!

02/16/2026

💘 Thank You for an Incredible Valentine’s Day Vaccine Clinic! 💘

We are so grateful to everyone who came out and joined us for our Valentine’s Day Vaccine Clinic! The turnout was amazing, and it meant so much to see our community show up to prioritize their pets’ health.

We loved getting to love on your kiddos, share some smiles (and a few kisses at the booth 💋), and help set them up to live their happiest, healthiest lives. Preventative care is one of the greatest gifts you can give your pets — and we’re honored you chose us to be part of that.

Thank you for your support, your trust, and for making the day such a success. We truly have the best community! ❤️🐾🐴

— Your Elko Vet Team🤍

02/11/2026

Don’t forget about our Valentines Vaccine Clinic! 💕

💘 Valentine’s Vaccine Clinic 💘
📅 February 14
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Show your animals some love this Valentine’s Day by keeping them healthy and protected ❤️

🩺 Clinic Schedule:

💖 9:00 – 10:00 AM
• FREE vaccines for Veterans and Seniors 65+
• Valid ID required
• Equine vaccines limited to 2 head per client

💉 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Open to the public for vaccines

🐎 12:00 – 3:00 PM
• Equine vaccine appointments
• Other equine services available as time allows

💋 Valentine’s Kissing Booth 💋
• $5 donation
• All proceeds benefit Community Cares ❤️

No better way to spread the love than preventative care and giving back to our community 🐶🐱🐴

📞 Call us at 775-738-6116 with any questions — we can’t wait to see you!

02/03/2026

Let’s normalize putting the spicey doctors in time out, shall we? Especially the bitey ones…