Mobile Veterinary Services, LLC

07/17/2025

Where is that lameness coming from?

"I think it's in the shoulder doc!"

Picture this: You notice your horse has a lameness in the front end.
Two scenarios - it has come on over time or it has shown up overnight. In either case, it is often in the foot!

The most common cause of lameness in horses is in the foot, despite the way your horse may present the pain to you. For example, foot abscesses are capable of causing acute pain and three-legged lameness in a very short period of time. Other common instances of lameness in the front end that may be less acute are a result of changes to the navicular bone or surrounding soft tissue, changes to the coffin bone or joint, thin soles, etc.

As the old adage goes, "no foot, no horse!" and now you know why!

Additional resource: https://open.lib.umn.edu/largeanimalsurgery/chapter/lameness-diagnosis/

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

07/17/2025

Fire season is here. More good info for all horse owners!!

07/15/2025

There are currently 6 active wildfires in Colorado. We have months to go before it cools down and the snow flies and even then we aren't free of the threat.

Being prepared is your best line of defense.

Have a plan, have a back-up plan. Have an evacuation route, have a back-up evacuation route. Make sure your family members and your neighbors know your plan. Have halters easily available. Make sure your trailer is ready to go. Be sure your tires have air, your hitch is accessible, your floorboards have been inspected and are strong and able to withstand the weight of the number of horses you think you will haul. Your 3 horse slant may hold 4 horses without dividers in an emergency.

MAKE SURE YOUR HORSE WILL LOAD ON A TRAILER!!!! Start working on those loading skills NOW, before you find yourself stressed and out of options!

Have your brand inspection, bill of sale, ownership paperwork, as well as photos that clearly show your horse, markings and identifying markings. Email those to yourself so that if somehow your home or vehicle doesn't make it you still have access to those documents.
If you live in mountain areas, especially, consider one of the many forms of ID that you can braid into your horse's mane or tail.

Remember, if you must turn your horses loose DO NOT LEAVE A HALTER ON!

Planning ahead can be the difference between complete disaster and just a stressful situation!

https://cehhorsereport.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/news/10-things-you-might-not-know-about-horses-and-wildfires #:~:text=Another%20significant%20threat%20with%20burn,generally%20been%20extrapolated%20for%20horses.

The dramatic increase in wildfire events in the western U.S. in recent years has led to increased awareness about how to keep horses safe from wildfires and how to respond when the two unfortunately mix. However, there are still many ways that we can improve our preparations and responses. We worked...

07/15/2025

We know emergencies can be scary and overwhelming. The doctors at Mobile Vet feel a great deal of responsibility to our clients and their beloved equids and we take our job seriously, always striving to be here in your time of need.

Due to unforeseen circumstances we will be unavailable from Friday, July 18- Sunday, July 20 and Wednesday, July 23 to offer emergency services.

During this time we will be referring all clients to our colleagues at Littleton Equine Medical Center. 303.794.6359

We are very sorry. Please know we do not take these absences lightly. We value you, our clients and your equine companions.

07/14/2025

After 9 months of close management, with a less than compliant dwarf pony, we finally have a real sulcus.
Saturday's session was only 1.5 hours, 1 doctor, 1 handler, 8 tiny pony bites, 1 hole in the hand from the grinder, and 1 bruised forehead. We are making progress all across the board.

07/13/2025

MyAnimalRX, the pharmacy platform used by Mobile Vet will be down for maintenance from 5pm on Thursday, July17- 10am on Sunday, July 20.

Why do we use MyAnimalRX as our preferred pharmacy provider???
MyAnimalRX supports small business. They allow Mobile Vet to run our own platform, with the support of our distributor, MWI. This allows our staff to monitor costs and assure that our clients are paying the lowest price out there while keeping more dollars out of corporate pharmacies.

07/09/2025

Wednesday morning status.

07/09/2025

Thank you to all the hard working folks keeping our horses moving!!

It’s ! Let’s take a moment to celebrate and thank our farriers!

Proper foot care is the cornerstone of maintaining a sound horse, and a good farrier is an essential part of your equine's healthcare team, keeping your horse’s feet balanced and well-supported. Farriers and veterinarians often work together for the best interests of the horse, so a skilled farrier is both a necessity and a tremendous asset. Be sure to let your farriers know they are appreciated!

07/06/2025

We are hiring! MVS is looking for a full time assistant. This invididual will be part of Team Diego and will be the right hand of Dr. Allison Hartman.

Veterinary medicine experience is not required, but strong horsemanship skills are a must! Tech savvy individuals are a bonus. Office work is required during down time.
Must be motivated and a self starter. Fast pace work environment.

This is a physically demanding position.
Must be able to lift 50-70 pounds and stand for long periods of time in all weather conditions.
Must be able to jog horses.
Must be comfortable handling unruly horses.

Training begins last week of July.

4 day Work Week
PTO
Insurance
IRA match
Continuing Education Support
Equine Veterinary Service Discount
Licensure and Membership Dues Paid

$19-24/per hour experience based

Please send a resume with cover letter including 3 personal references to [email protected] attention: Jeanine

This job is cross posted on Indeed.

07/04/2025

To my wonderful clients:

It is with mixed emotions that I inform you of my departure from MVS.

Thank you for entrusting me with your horses’ veterinary care- it has been great working with you over the last several years! I wish you all the best, and I hope our paths cross again out on the trail or by the show ring.

Sincerely,
Dr. Kate Baer

06/29/2025

If you're going to be on call for the weekend, it never hurts to have a new born visit to add a little joy and excitement to the day!

06/18/2025

Dr. Baird talks On Call in the latest MVS blog.

A Day in the Veterinary Life: On Call For over 2 decades, I have been on call.  No, not continually, but it is very much part of my life and “normal.”  That said, nothing about being on call is normal.  I often say that one of the things I love most about being an equine veterinarian is that ...