Rigdon Veterinary Services

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Routine dentals today… the donkeys had the most to say about it! 🦷⚙️🪥
05/26/2026

Routine dentals today… the donkeys had the most to say about it! 🦷⚙️🪥

Dr. Rigdon evaluated a mare presenting with a large dorsal hematoma, likely secondary to blunt trauma (suspected from co...
05/26/2026

Dr. Rigdon evaluated a mare presenting with a large dorsal hematoma, likely secondary to blunt trauma (suspected from contact with a tree limb, branch, or root). The swelling was consistent with significant subcutaneous hemorrhage and clot formation.

Initial treatment involved lancing and drainage of the hematoma to promote decompression and encourage resorption. However, due to the extent of clot organization and persistent fluid accumulation, surgical intervention was required.

Under sedation and appropriate restraint, Dr. Rigdon performed surgical exploration of the affected area. The hematoma cavity was opened, and extensive coagulated blood (organized clots) was manually and mechanically debrided. The space was thoroughly lavaged to reduce contamination and remove residual debris.

To eliminate dead space and reduce the risk of reaccumulation, the tissue layers were closed using a multi-layered closure technique, suturing from the deeper tissues outward. A drain was placed to allow continued egress of fluid and prevent seroma or hematoma reformation during the healing process.

Remembering those who gave everything for our freedom this Memorial Day. 🇺🇸Today we honor the brave men and women who ma...
05/25/2026

Remembering those who gave everything for our freedom this Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

Today we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. From all of us at Rigdon Vet Services, thank you to those who served and to the families who continue to carry their legacy. May we never take our freedoms for granted.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙

Congratulations Dr. Seth Harrison! Today I had the honor of placing the doctoral hood on Seth at his veterinary school g...
05/23/2026

Congratulations Dr. Seth Harrison! Today I had the honor of placing the doctoral hood on Seth at his veterinary school graduation. Seth’s dad, Dr. Joe Harrison was one of my mentors and gave me my first job in veterinary medicine. Five years ago, he hooded me at my graduation. Today was a full-circle moment as I had the honor of hooding Seth!

I’m incredibly thankful for our friendship and now the opportunity to call you a colleague. Lyndsay and I can’t wait to see the plans God has for your future. We will be praying for you and Julie every step of the way as you begin this next chapter. -Dr.Brad

Lakota was a perfect gentleman for his annual appointment today. Annual wellness visits are a great way to stay ahead of...
05/20/2026

Lakota was a perfect gentleman for his annual appointment today. Annual wellness visits are a great way to stay ahead of problems, keep vaccines current, and make sure our horses are feeling their best year-round.

Thank you to his owners for trusting us with his care and this great photo! 🐴📸

Thankful for our ranchers. A lot goes into running a larger cattle herd like we worked this morning. This crew had them ...
05/19/2026

Thankful for our ranchers. A lot goes into running a larger cattle herd like we worked this morning. This crew had them caught up and ready to go. This means a lot especially with time being so valuable and lots of patients to get to.
Preg checking, vaccinating, and deworming aren’t just routine tasks… they’re part of a bigger system designed to keep herds healthy, productive, and profitable. Behind every group of cattle is a producer tracking breeding dates, monitoring calving success, staying on top of herd health, and making tough decisions year after year.
It’s long days, early mornings, and a whole lot of problem solving but it’s what keeps the industry moving forward.

You know those moments where you just have to smile so you don’t cry? 😅We were in the middle of trying to catch up from ...
05/17/2026

You know those moments where you just have to smile so you don’t cry? 😅
We were in the middle of trying to catch up from a busy week… changing the oil in the work truck, finally thinking we might get a second to breathe… and then the phone rang.

On the other end was an owner who said he was “hot, sweaty, and hating cows at the moment”… 😂 We knew it was time to jump into action.

The call was about a mama cow who had just gone through a very difficult delivery. She had passed a deceased calf and was now dealing with a uterine prolapse.
When we arrived, she was in rough shape… significantly bloated, breathing hard, and completely exhausted.
Dr. Rigdon got right to work. He started by relieving the bloat to help her breathe, carefully replacing the prolapse, and securing it with sutures. We supported her with IV medications, fluids, and even pumped fluids directly into her rumen to give her body the support it needed to keep fighting.
They may be fragile in the moment, but cattle are remarkably resilient. Which gives us the ability to step in and do what needs to be done, right there in the field.
Before we left, she was sitting up, alert, and brighter… a small but meaningful win after a hard start.

Nights like these: balancing wound repair and critical care. 1 laceration repaired and 1 down pony stabilized with fluid...
05/13/2026

Nights like these: balancing wound repair and critical care. 1 laceration repaired and 1 down pony stabilized with fluids. Going to try to catch some sleep everyone. 🥱🤣😉

This is one of our client’s miracle calves. 🤍Mama (Kyra) had been diagnosed with a fetal mummification, where a non-viab...
05/12/2026

This is one of our client’s miracle calves. 🤍
Mama (Kyra) had been diagnosed with a fetal mummification, where a non-viable calf is retained and becomes dry and firm within the uterus. In some cases, this can end a cow’s reproductive future.
However, Dr. Rigdon and .cattle were not ready to give up on her. Dr. Rigdon was able to assist her in passing the mummified calf without complications and minimal trauma to the uterus. Since her uterus remained healthy, she was able to conceive again.
Today, she has a healthy heifer calf by her side. Stories like this remind us why we do what we do.

Hi everyone! Just a quick heads up that our office will be closed on the following dates:May 22nd–25thJune 3rd–8thJune 2...
05/07/2026

Hi everyone! Just a quick heads up that our office will be closed on the following dates:
May 22nd–25th
June 3rd–8th
June 22nd–26th

Please keep these dates in mind and plan ahead for any medications you may need or health certificates. We want to make sure everyone is taken care of before we’re out!
If an emergency arises during these times, our voicemail will provide instructions on how to reach assistance.

Thank you so much for your understanding and support! We appreciate you all!🐴🩺🐄

Today was one of those days we prayed hard for no emergencies. With 22 horses scheduled at one location, we knew it woul...
05/01/2026

Today was one of those days we prayed hard for no emergencies. With 22 horses scheduled at one location, we knew it would be a full one!
Dentals, fecals, 2 ophthalmic exams, vaccines, x-rays, wellness evaluation, sheath cleans, diagnostic bloodwork, and Coggins testing… you name it, we did it. Caring for this many horses is no small task. Especially when most of them are eventing horses and true athletes.
We always enjoy our time at KH Eventing , but to say we’re worn out would be an understatement! Supporting these hardworking horses so they can perform at their best is something we don’t take lightly.
A huge thank you to Kaitlin, Jessie, Allysen, and our good friend Cooper for keeping horses coming, everything organized, and the whole operation moving seamlessly. We couldn’t do it without you all! 🐴💪

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16817 Turner Cemetery Road
Glen Saint Mary, FL
32040

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
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