Alyssa A. Connolly, DVM

05/04/2026

The June 22–25 Equi-Vet Educational Experience is now over half full.

This four-day program is designed for motivated teens ages 13–19 who are interested in a future in veterinary medicine and want hands-on experience working around horses in a structured, supervised setting.

Participants learn:

• Safe horse handling
• Basic equine anatomy
• Vital signs and physical exams
• Hoof care fundamentals
• Bandaging techniques
• Veterinary tools and concepts

This is not a riding camp — it is an educational experience led by Dr. Alyssa Connolly, DVM.

Enrollment is limited to 15 participants and spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration and details:
https://www.aconnollydvm.com/equi-vet-educational-experience

Additional summer sessions are available.

03/02/2026

Excited to announce that registration is now open for the June 22–25 session of the Equi-Vet Educational Experience.

This four-day educational program is designed for motivated teens ages 13–19 who are interested in a future in veterinary medicine.

Participants will work in a supervised equine setting while learning:

• Safe horse handling
• Introductory equine anatomy
• Vital signs and physical exams
• Hoof care fundamentals
• Bandaging techniques
• Veterinary tools and career pathways

This is not a riding camp. It is a structured educational experience led by Dr. Alyssa Connolly, DVM.

Enrollment is limited to 15 participants and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration information:
More details can be found at aconnollydvm.com under the More =>Equi-Vet Experience

Registration link for JUNE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpuO5mn1hICIcRrrEBahmWJuE3rXpG3A3v5uAhMhnfwP7xkw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Additional summer sessions will be available.

10/24/2025

If you were planning on testing your horse for PPID (used to be called Cushings), now is the time! Call to schedule.

09/06/2025

If you have tried to reach me by text or phone call for the past 24 hours, please try again. A horse tossed my cell phone out of my hands and it crashed on a rock. It took me 24 hours to get a new one and get it functioning. I do apologize for any inconvenience but if you need anything from me, please try again. 

08/15/2025

https://www.wfsb.com/app/2025/08/13/deer-tests-positive-rabies-waterford/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMMjx1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtPiVG1eZLqT7gFaPqxxix-KXFB3yEKnpo60i8IaDl6D0am8p3CxASA12PsP_aem_DPNCLDAD2eXCSYA2L_4ZvA

A deer has tested positive for rabies in Waterford.

06/01/2025

Summer is on its way! Which means it's time to sign your horse-crazy teen up for veterinary horse camp! Please spread the word to those teens you know interested in becoming a large animal veterinarian. We had a blast last year, and I look forward to doing it again this summer. Camp dates are the last two weeks of July, 2025.
I promise to make learning FUN!

Send a message to learn more

04/19/2025

While the number of confirmed equine rabies cases every year is low, talking about this disease remains important because of the potential for human exposure—which does NOT have to involve a bite from an infected horse, as contact of skin or mucosa with the horse’s saliva could be enough to transmit the disease.

Rabies has many faces, but they are all deadly—once a horse shows clinical signs, the animal invariably dies within a few days as there is no treatment.

The good news is that modern vaccines are highly effective and current AAEP recommendations list rabies as one of the “core vaccines” that should be given to all horses annually to maintain immunity (read the full AAEP vaccination guidelines here: https://aaep.org/guidelines/vaccination-guidelines).

Equine rabies is a real risk for all horses, and a public health concern as well. Be sure to set up a regular vaccination schedule with your veterinarian if you haven’t already done so. Remember that strange behavior on behalf of your equine friend is always a valid reason to check in with your horse doctor!

04/07/2025

Time to schedule your horse’s Spring visit!
Now scheduling the third and fourth weeks of April.

04/05/2025

For those interested, the 2025 Equi-Vet experience dates are set! July 21-24 AND July 28-31
Message me to sign up, or with questions!

02/09/2025

Last year was my first year offering a week of Equine Veterinary Camp for teens interested in veterinary medicine. We packed SO much into each day!
I have officially named the camp, and have a page! Please search it out and follow, if you would like to continue to get updates.
“Equi-Vet Educational Experience
by Dr Alyssa Connolly”
I am excited to be offering the camp again this 2025 summer. Stay tuned for the dates (likely the last two weeks of July).
After so many requests, I will also be offering an Adult Camp experience for a one or two day clinic on weekends. Follow the page and check back every now and then to get updates.

07/05/2024

I am very excited to announce that I am offering a unique opportunity for teens ages 13-19 years, who are interested in a future as an equine veterinarian, to join me at my upcoming “vet camp” July 22-25th, 9:30am-2pm. This learning session “camp” will be taught by myself, assisted by a 2nd year veterinary student, and will consist of interactive relaxed classroom lectures, demonstrations, and supervised hands on learning activities. This opportunity will be perfect for those considering vet med as a future, or the young horse owner that may want to learn basic veterinary and first aid care. Send me a message in Messenger if you’d like more info!

05/30/2024

A friendly reminder to CALL if you have an emergency need. Texting is secondary, but you must call the phone to listen to the greeting and leave a message.
Text notifications will now be turned off after 10pm until 8am. You must reach me by calling.
Please do not call after hours if your need is not an emergency.