Salmon Brook Veterinary Large Animal

Salmon Brook Veterinary Large Animal Salmon Brook Vet Hospital has proudly served the community since 1953. We hope to develop just such a relationship with you and your pet.

Our Large Animal team offers expert medical and surgical care for horses, cattle, pigs, camelids & small ruminants—with emergency services available 24/7, 365 days a year. Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital is committed to providing the best in veterinary care for your animals. Our multi doctor practice and our compassionate staff, allows us to provide a complete range of medical and surgical servic

es. For your convenience, we offer evening and weekend office calls, emergency coverage and grooming. Since 1953, Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital has forged lasting client relationships based on progressive medicine and a fundamental concern for the well being of all animals.

🚧Construction update🚧Over the next few days, our construction team is going to be focusing on the walkways in front of t...
11/06/2025

🚧Construction update🚧

Over the next few days, our construction team is going to be focusing on the walkways in front of the building. We're expecting walkways to be broken up, concrete to be poured, etc.

We don't anticipate that this will impact any access to our barn/appointments that are scheduled at the hospital, and the more noisy parts of this construction phase will take place outside of business hours. The main entrance will also not be affected for anyone that is coming to pick up medication.

If you have any questions, give us a call at 860-653-7238. We thank you for your patience and understanding, as this is putting us one step closer to being able to share our new building with all of our clients and patients!

**WINNER** We're pleased to announce that Ann, one of our small animal technicians, and her cat t**h pumpkin have won th...
10/21/2025

**WINNER** We're pleased to announce that Ann, one of our small animal technicians, and her cat t**h pumpkin have won the contest! Thank you so much for all of your 'votes' with a comment or a like on our entries, all of the pumpkins came out great! Can't wait to see what they come up with next year, and again congrats to Ann!

🎃There's one more surprise in store for our techs from tech week, but we need our followers' help!🎃

We wanted our team's creativity to flow and what better way than with a pumpkin painting contest? Not only do we have some of the most skilled technicians out there, but just look at what talented artists they are!

Please like, comment on, or react to the pumpkin that you enjoy the most. The artist that has the most reactions on their pumpkin will win a TJ Maxx/Home Goods gift card provided by our wonderful friends at Merck. We'll select and announce the winner this Friday, 10/24 🎃👻🕸️

We're closing out tech week the sweetest way we know how, and what better than with a crepe truck?!Thank you so much to ...
10/17/2025

We're closing out tech week the sweetest way we know how, and what better than with a crepe truck?!

Thank you so much to Crepe Hut for coming out and helping us celebrate our amazing team. They cooked up some sweet and savory crepes to go with whatever we were craving! The BBQ pulled pork and chocolate strawberry crepes were big hits, but they were all absolutely delicious.

We wanted to take another opportunity to shout out all of our technicians for the hard work they put into everything they do, day in and day out. Their work is demanding, technical and tiring- but so very essential. They manage patient care, monitor anesthesia, run diagnostics, assist the doctors out in the field, and do it all with precision, grit, and a deep commitment to our patients and their families. Their expertise and dedication make a difference—not just during vet tech week, but all year long. Thank you all so very much for everything that you do!

Today's spotlight for tech week is on Cami!Cami began working with Salmon Brook in 2008 as a kennel attendant and stayed...
10/15/2025

Today's spotlight for tech week is on Cami!

Cami began working with Salmon Brook in 2008 as a kennel attendant and stayed with us through high school and college. She attended Becker College and received her B.S in Veterinary Science, and her A.S in Veterinary Technology. After graduation, she sat for the VTNE and earned the title of Certified Veterinary Technician! She shifted positions from kennel attendant to receptionist and technician within our large animal department.

In 2020, Cami began welding school and after a brief period of part time work while in school, she was able to move into a full time large animal technician position. Cami is a true team player and jack of all trades, so she assists our large animal department as a technician and receptionist, as well as our small animal department as a receptionist.

Outside of Salmon Brook, Cami loves spending time with her dog, friends and family -especially her 3 year old niece. She loves reading, gardening, and spending time with horses whenever she is able to.

Cami's reliability, can-do attitude and kindness are truly what sets her apart. We are so appreciative of her dedication and the genuine care that she extends to all of our patients, no matter how large or small!

Today for vet tech week, we want to shout out one of our amazing large animal technicians-meet Ashley!Ashley has been wo...
10/14/2025

Today for vet tech week, we want to shout out one of our amazing large animal technicians-meet Ashley!

Ashley has been working at Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital for 18 years. She started in the kennel, right out of high school and moved to a part time large animal technician role in 2011. In 2012, Ashley graduated from Northwestern Connecticut Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology and passed her VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Exam), earning the title of Certified Veterinary Technician. After graduation she started her position as Dr. Weber’s full-time technician. On top of being a large animal technician, Ashley co-chairs Salmon Brook’s Annual Pet Food Drive that is held every December!

When she is not at work, she loves to hike with her dogs, garden, and most importantly spend time with her daughter and husband. Thank you so much Ashley for all that you do!

🐴🐮Happy Veterinary Technician week!🐴🐮At Salmon Brook, our veterinary technicians are nothing short of extraordinary.They...
10/13/2025

🐴🐮Happy Veterinary Technician week!🐴🐮

At Salmon Brook, our veterinary technicians are nothing short of extraordinary.

They assist with equine lameness exams, administer vaccines, collect blood, help the doctor during those late night or early morning emergencies, take x-rays in the field, monitor anesthesia, place catheters, and calmly guide clients through tough decisions with empathy and grace. And because we care for everything from horses and cows to sheep and goats, our technicians must be fluent in the anatomy, behavior, and medical needs of a wide range of species.

Their knowledge and dedication are woven into every patient and client interaction, and we are endlessly proud of the work that they do. Throughout the week, we’ll be highlighting some of our amazing techs and sharing a few of the surprises we’ve planned for them. Please join us in celebrating them!

If you have a veterinary technician in your life, take a moment to show them some extra appreciation too. Being a vet tech can sometimes be a thankless job but a little recognition goes a long way

🍂It's that time of year again🍂As the leaves begin to fall, it’s important to be aware of red maple and acorn toxicity.🍁🌰...
10/01/2025

🍂It's that time of year again🍂

As the leaves begin to fall, it’s important to be aware of red maple and acorn toxicity.🍁🌰

🍁Wilted red maple leaves and bark are highly toxic to horses, alpacas and llamas (cattle, sheep and goats are not effected). Just a few pounds of dried leaves can cause serious illness and even death.
🍁The toxins in red maple leaves damage blood cells, leading to weakness, depression, colic, difficulty breathing and dark urine.

🌰Acorns are toxic to horses, sheep, cattle and goats. Immature leaves and green, unripe acorns have the highest level of tannins. Tannins are toxins that effect horse's GI tracts and kidneys, and can even cause impaction colic if they ingest too many. In ruminants, these tannins can cause GI ulcers as well as kidney damage.
🌰Symptoms of acorn toxicity include depression, inappetence, colic, diarrhea, and dark urine.

🍁🌰To prevent toxicity, remove red maple leaves, branches and fallen acorns from pastures. Routinely inspect your pastures and if you identify any red maple or oak trees, fence them off to ensure that your animals do not have access to them. Provide ample forage to reduce curiosity grazing.

If you have any questions or suspect that your animals have ingested acorns or red maple leaves, give Salmon Brook a call at 860-653-7238. We are on call 24/7 365 for large animal emergencies!

09/23/2025

We’re honored to support the Granby Pony Club and proud to be part of a community that shares our love for animals. We truly believe in the Pony Club’s mission to educate, empower, and inspire young equestrians!

Fall vaccine season is underway! Has your horse received their fall boosters yet?Every horse should receive annual core ...
09/16/2025

Fall vaccine season is underway! Has your horse received their fall boosters yet?

Every horse should receive annual core vaccines to protect them against diseases like Rabies, Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis, Tetanus, and West Nile Virus. But did you know that there are also additional vaccines that may be recommended based on your horse’s environmental and exposure risks?

Two of the most common risk-based vaccines—Equine Influenza (flu) and Rhinopneumonitis (Herpesvirus)—require a booster 4–6 months after the initial dose. So if your horse was vaccinated in the spring and hasn’t had their fall booster yet… it’s time!

Give Salmon Brook a call at 860-653-7238 with any questions or to get your horse's fall vaccines scheduled today.

A few weeks ago, Dr. Weber presented at the Hartford County 4-H Fair. He demonstrated some proper techniques for taking ...
09/04/2025

A few weeks ago, Dr. Weber presented at the Hartford County 4-H Fair. He demonstrated some proper techniques for taking radiographs of large animals while out on the road.

Taking x-rays while out at a barn requires the use of a portable x-ray unit. Our advanced digital system delivers images in seconds, allowing our veterinarians to quickly assess the situation in order to proceed with treatment-right on the spot. Digital x-rays are crucial to helping diagnose lameness issues, including if your animal has stepped on a nail!

If your animal is lame and you suspect (or can see) that they stepped on a nail, it is very important to leave the nail in place until x-rays can be taken. Leaving the nail in place is critical for the veterinarian to determine the depth and direction that the nail has penetrated the hoof, as well as ensuring whether or not any vital structures to the hoof have been affected. Keep your animal calm and confined until the veterinarian can get to you, and if the nail falls out on it’s own, be sure to mark the location of where it was. The nail tract can become obscured once the nail is removed, which can complicate diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Fitzpatrick, one of our small animal veterinarians also spoke at the 4-H fair and demonstrated some proper techniques for rabbit restraint, nail trimming, and syringe feeding. Check out our small animal page to stay up to date with what the small animal team is up to.

Thank you so much to Dr. Weber and Dr. Fitzpatrick for offering such great presentations to our local community!

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136 Salmon Brook Street
Granby, CT
06035

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 8pm
Thursday 7:30am - 8pm
Friday 7:30am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18606537238

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