Rural Veterinary Practices

11/01/2026

Thank you to our staff for making our skeleton horses and trunk for the trunk or treats come to life! If you got any pictures please feel free to share!

11/01/2026

We want to extend a HUGE thank you to the community for your help in offering us your black horses for a very fun Halloween! Your horses got so many compliments and were loved by all! We are so thankful to be involved in such a wonderful community!

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10/30/2026

Remember Tuesdays Trivia? If you guessed 30-35 days you were right!

Knowing your herd’s calving windows helps you manage nutrition and prepare for a successful calving season. Here is a quick guide to how a bovine fetus matures during early-to-mid gestation:

​30 Days (Bee-sized ~3 cm): Ultrasound detects a fluid-filled vesicle and a flickering heartbeat to confirm viability.
​45 Days (Small Mouse ~5 cm): Distinct head and limb buds form; distinct membrane slip is palpable.
​60 Days (Chipmunk ~10 cm): Active movement with visible rib/limb structures; placentomes appear as dime-sized densities.
​75 Days (Guinea Pig ~15 cm): Mineralizing skeleton shows bright white on ultrasound; quarter-sized placentomes detectable.
​90 Days (Small Kitten ~20 cm): Detailed skull and rib structure visible; middle uterine artery fremitus (vibration) begins.
​120 Days (Small Puppy ~30 cm): Fetus descends toward the abdominal floor; hooves and hair follicles begin developing.
​150 Days (Small Dog ~40+ cm): Deep in the abdomen and easy to ballot (bounce); strong arterial fremitus present.

​💡 Vet Tip: While skilled re**al palpation is reliable from day 45–60 onward, ultrasound remains the gold standard for precision. Ultrasound allows us to confirm a live heartbeat as early as day 30, determine fetal gender, and pinpoint exact calving dates.

​Call us today to schedule your herd’s pregnancy checks!

10/29/2026

It’s National Cat Day!! Show us your purr-fect troublemakers 🐾🐾
Post a pic of your kitty in the comments.

10/27/2026

Can you tell how far along this cow is in its gestational period? Drop your best guesses below! We will reveal the answer later this week!

10/26/2026

CASE OF THE MONTH: The Sophomore Slump

Getting a replacement heifer bred is one thing. Getting her bred back after her first calf is another.

First-calf heifers are still growing, producing milk, and raising a calf, all while we're asking them to get pregnant again. It's a challenge known as the "sophomore slump," and it can be costly for ranchers.

A beef cow typically doesn't break even until she weans her third calf. Missing a breeding year means another year of feed costs without a calf to sell.

The good news? Proper heifer development can help prevent the sophomore slump long before that first calf hits the ground.

Dr. Chad breaks down the importance of growth targets, nutrition, and reproductive readiness in our latest article.
Read more: https://uintavethospital.com/the-sophomore-slump/

Getting a replacement heifer bred is only the beginning. Getting her bred back after her first calf can be a challenge. Learn how proper heifer development can help prevent the sophomore slump and improve reproductive success.

10/26/2026

Please join us in wishing Katelynn a thank you and fond farewell as she is leaving us to focus on her family! Thank you for your hard work and dedication and all the fun memories. We will miss you and your laugh at the clinic, but we know it isn't goodbye, only see you later! Good Luck Katelynn! We wish you all the best!

10/21/2026

Are you aware of just how much your Veterinary Technicians and assistants do behind the scenes?

Here's a list of their tasks on any given day:

* Room Tech
* Anesthetist
* Phlebotomist
* Patient Care
* Client Communication
* Janitor
* Pharmacist
* Radiographer
* Behaviorist
* Physical Therapist
* Dental Hygienist
* Nutritionist
* Lab Tech
* Scrub Tech

This week we took the time to celebrate our team and all the hard work they do each and every day!

Thank you to our staff for all the hard work you put into your patients and clients! We appreciate everything you do!

10/19/2026

Happy Veterinary Technician Week to our staff at Uinta Veterinary Hospital and Castle Rock Veterinary Hospital! This week October 18th - 24th we are celebrating our wonderful staff and all they do for us! We wouldn't be able to do all we do with thier expertise and caring hands!

10/18/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month! Be sure to get those puppies checked!