Shafer Large Animal Veterinary Associates

07/21/2026

https://ag.colorado.gov/animal-health/reportable-diseases/vesicular-stomatitis-virus-vsv

Vesicular Stomatitis (VSV) is a viral disease that primarily affects cattle, horses, mules, donkeys, swine and occasionally sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas. 

06/29/2026

It warmed my heart to see so many in our community selflessly volunteer to provide sanctuary to fire-threatened horses and other large animals. Unfortunately, it’s not over yet. Prayers to all who loved the recently fallen firefighters. Prayers to the firefighters still recovering from fire injury. Brave souls, all of those that battle the fire. The MC fairgrounds have generously offered to help and even have some RV hookups available for evacuees. CMU Rodeo’s facility has space. Dozens of private individuals have stepped forward to help. Unfortunately, we are full after taking 11 horses. Thank you Sagers! This is the community I grew up in. Godspeed.

06/28/2026

I understand that the fire situation is deteriorating rapidly. They are evacuating people and horses. We have reached maximum capacity. Would anyone be willing to volunteer as a temporary evacuation sanctuary for horses?

05/14/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE: DUE TO LIMITED STAFF AT SLAVA AND EMERGENCY SHARING CLINICS, EMERGENCIES WILL BE PARTIALLY COVERED DURING THIS TIME! For EMERGENCIES, please call 970-858-7000. Press #2 for EQUINE emergencies or press #3 for FARM ANIMAL emergencies. You may need to CALL AN ALTERNATE VETERINARY CLINIC.

We are working to remedy this situation. Thank you for your patience.

Roaring Fork Equine Medical Center
(970) 987-4757

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(970) 464-9404

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04/10/2026

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04/07/2026

This Friday. Enrollment open until Thursday.

03/16/2026

01/28/2026

Sorry we didn't post this earlier but we only have limited space. We're going to get a jump on Spring by offering a Dental month discount for February which means 20% off for Spring dentals! This promo will start February 1st and end February 28th! We have very limited space this year so please call ahead and get scheduled now! This offer is available only to haul-in appointments only.

01/03/2026

EIA in Adams County per the Equine Disease Communication Center on 12/31/2025 and a good reminder about why current Coggins tests are important: https://equinediseasecc.org/alerts?alertID=4816

12/31/2025

JANUARY UPDATES:
Thursday January 1st 2026 clinic will be closed- emergency only
Friday January 2nd 2026 clinic will be open- limited Dr. Shafer and tech appointments available
Dr. Lindsey comes back January 19th! She will be available for appointments between 10am-4pm.

Mondays:
Dr. Kelsey is off (*Exceptions January 5th working 1230-5pm and January 12th working 9am-12pm)
Dr. Shafer will not be available Monday mornings (*Exception January 5th working 9-1130am)
Roaring Fork Equine (970-987-4757) is on call requires hauling

Tuesdays:
Dr. Kelsey on call January 6th and 13th
Dr. Lindsey on call January 20th and 27th

Wednesdays:
Dr. Bessert on call

Thursdays:
Dr. Shafer is available for limited appointments between 9am-5pm
Dr. Kelsey on call
Dr. Lindsey is off

Friday-Sunday:
Refer to on call schedule below
Dr. Lastine weekends (available Friday 5pm-Sunday 7pm) *beyond 7pm Roaring Fork Equine is on call- requires hauling

***2026- We will require payment at time of service for all clients, unless previous arrangements have been made. If you need help covering costs we are now working with Cherry. Click here to find out more about how Cherry works https://shaferlargeanimalvets.com/cherry .