Pioneer Equine Hospital

Pioneer Equine Hospital Equine Veterinary Hospital

06/06/2026

It’s that time of year where we bid farewell to our 2025-2026 intern class. These hardworking, dedicated doctors play a huge role in the hospital and in the field. They work late nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays. Thank you for all of your hard work over the last year. Congratulations Dr. Ashlyn Morris, Dr. Inga Nysether, and Dr. Marina Santos on finishing your internship at Pioneer Equine Hospital! 
 
You may still see Dr. Santos around for a few months to help transition the new class. Stay tuned for an introduction of our 2026-2027 intern class!

05/30/2026

We get blessed every year with adorable foals. This little Miniature Mule c**t came in when mom wasn’t feeling quite right. After he got a full meal, he got a little milk nap and lots of adoration from the team.

Reminder that we will be closed for Memorial Day. As always, we are open 24/7 for any emergencies that arise.
05/23/2026

Reminder that we will be closed for Memorial Day. As always, we are open 24/7 for any emergencies that arise.

05/06/2026

🚨 𝐅𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 🚨
Next up in our foaling emergencies is in the video here.

Normally when a mare enters stage 2 labor, you can see the amnion, a white/clear to opaque bubble, protruding from the v***a (picture 2). You can see that is not the case for this mare. Let us know in the comments if you know what this emergency is and bonus points if you tell us what the correct next step is!

04/28/2026

What consists of an emergency for your broodmares or foals?
Foaling is an exciting time but also is a critical time for both the mare and the foal. We will cover some common emergencies during foaling over the next few weeks.

When do you call your vet if your mare is foaling and stops progressing?

Stage II labor is defined as the period after the “water breaks” or rupture of the chorioallantois and release of amniotic fluid until the expulsion of the foal. Average stage II labor is less than 20 minutes in horses. Dystocia, or “difficult birth” is relatively uncommon in horses in comparison to other species. Stage II labor of >40 minutes is associated with a much higher likelihood that the foal won’t survive and every 10 minutes beyond 30 minutes of stage II labor is associated with an 10% increase in foal mortality.

If a mare is experiencing dystocia, rapid intervention is needed to save the mare and foal. To get a live foal from mares in dystocia, they must be delivered by one of 3 methods. 1) Assisted vaginal delivery or normal delivery with specific methods for pulling. 2) Controlled vaginal delivery, where the mare is placed under general anesthesia. This allows adjustment of the foal to a normal delivery presentation, position, and posture. 3) Cesarean section (C-section) surgery.

Having a plan in place with your vet to and get help if your mare hasn’t progressed after 15 minutes of labor is crucial. Having a backup plan of getting to a hospital like Pioneer Equine Hospital could make a difference in the mare and foal’s lives.

What other cool diagnostics can  we do with our CT?   In just a quick 5 minute scan, we can use contrast to evaluate the...
04/13/2026

What other cool diagnostics can  we do with our CT?  
 
In just a quick 5 minute scan, we can use contrast to evaluate the lining of joints (cartilage) and margins of tendons. These images are called arthrogram (joint) or tenogram(tendon sheath).  
 
These are images of a CT tenogram. This is helpful, in conjunction with ultrasound, to identify soft tissue injuries. In particular, there is a structure called the manica flexoria that can be challenging to definitively identify injuries on ultrasound. A CT tenogram can show us these tears much more clearly and help determine if surgical intervention is recommended. With proper care, these injuries can have a good prognosis for return to performance, but good diagnostics are critical!  
 
Interested in a CT or does your horse need advanced imaging, but MRI is out of the budget? CTs of both limbs can get a lot of information for less than half the price of an MRI!  

Calling all Oakdale rodeo participants! Dr Cierra McClure will be at the Oakdale Rodeo this weekend for any of your vete...
04/08/2026

Calling all Oakdale rodeo participants! 
Dr Cierra McClure will be at the Oakdale Rodeo this weekend for any of your veterinary needs!

We have an important announcement from Dr. Vickerman.   Dear clients,   It is with bittersweet emotion that I am announc...
03/30/2026

We have an important announcement from Dr. Vickerman.  
 
Dear clients, 
  
It is with bittersweet emotion that I am announcing that my last day of practice at Pioneer Equine Hospital will be May 5, 2026. Whether I have seen you and your animal just once or many times over my past 12 years, I am so grateful for your trust in me. It has been a great joy and honor to have cared for your animal. 
  
While I will greatly miss my fellow doctors and staff at Pioneer Equine Hospital, my clients, and my patients, I am looking forward to my next grand adventure moving “across the pond” to work as an equine vet in England. Although I will be leaving, you will all be left in the very capable and caring hands of my colleagues who will ensure continued care for you and your horses. These are vets who support me and from whom I learn new things every day. They share my passion for compassionate, top-notch care and Dr. McClure will be able to continue providing acupuncture and chiropractic to my horse patients. (For dogs that I currently see for acupuncture and chiropractic, we have a referral for you for continued care in Modesto) 
  
For those clients who I may not get to see before I leave, I’m sending you my deepest gratitude and a big hug (if you’re the hugging type). I am so grateful to have been able to spend the first 12 years of my career at Pioneer Equine Hospital and, again, I thank you for putting your trust in me and allowing me the joy of caring for your animals.  
  
Sincerely, 
  
  
  
Kami Vickerman, DVM, CVA, AVCA-certified Animal Chiropractor she/her

The office will be closed Wednesday, February 4th from 8AM-10AM for routine appointments as well as the Front Office ful...
02/04/2026

The office will be closed Wednesday, February 4th from 8AM-10AM for routine appointments as well as the Front Office fully closed. We are holding our annual All Staff meeting and appreciate everyone’s understanding regarding the late start of the day!

We will be open at 10AM Wednesday, February 4th!

✨If you have an emergency, please call office to connect to the on call doctor✨

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11536 Cleveland Avenue
Oakdale, CA
95361

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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