Countryside Veterinary Clinic

Countryside Veterinary Clinic We offer a variety of services for small and large animals including wellness exams, surgery, health

Hoppy holidays from Boo! - We will be closed Dec. 23 after 12 PM and Dec. 24-26 all day- If you have an emergency leave ...
12/19/2025

Hoppy holidays from Boo!

- We will be closed Dec. 23 after 12 PM and Dec. 24-26 all day
- If you have an emergency leave us a voicemail, and one of our doctors will get back to you ASAP

Have a verry Merry Christmas!

Boo, the office bunny, first snow day❄️
12/04/2025

Boo, the office bunny, first snow day❄️

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11/26/2025

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We will be closed the 27th and 28th for Thanksgiving. Have a happy and safe holiday!🦃
11/24/2025

We will be closed the 27th and 28th for Thanksgiving. Have a happy and safe holiday!🦃

With recent reports of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) popping up in a few areas of the U.S., many horse owners are understan...
11/20/2025

With recent reports of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) popping up in a few areas of the U.S., many horse owners are understandably paying closer attention to their barn’s health updates. While any outbreak can sound alarming, this is a good moment to stay informed rather than stressed. Veterinarians and state officials are actively monitoring the situation, and most barns can greatly reduce risk with simple, practical biosecurity steps.

EHV is definitely a contagious virus, which is why outbreaks tend to move quickly through groups of horses, but it’s important to remember that the form we most commonly see is the respiratory type. This version usually causes fever, nasal discharge, and a bit of lethargy, and most horses recover well with supportive care. Young horses, whose immune systems are still developing, are generally the most at risk for more noticeable symptoms. These typically include weanlings, yearlings, and two year olds.

The reproductive strain (often linked to EHV-1) can cause pregnant mares to abort, typically in the last trimester. What makes this form tricky is that mares often show little to no warning signs beforehand, which is why routine vaccination and thoughtful herd management are especially important. We recommend vaccinating with Pneumabort-K at 5, 7, and 9 months gestation.

The neurological form—known as Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM)—is the rarest but understandably the most concerning. Horses with EHM may develop uncoordinated movement, hind-end weakness, difficulty standing, or changes in bladder control.

We do have vaccines that help reduce the chance of infection and can lessen the severity of respiratory and reproductive disease, but there is currently no vaccine that protects against the neurological form (EHM). Vaccines are also not a guarantee that your horse will not contract it. Contact your veterinarian to schedule an appointment if you notice any symptoms, or would like to get your horse vaccinated.

In short, the most important things you can do to help your horses is to vaccinate and to keep them home. EHV is always around, the concern for this outbreak is due to the event it began in and the amount of traveling horses involved.

If you have any specific questions, leave them in the comments and we will get Dr. Geary's input! Follow the links below for more in depth information.

https://equinediseasecc.org/equine-herpesvirus?fbclid=IwY2xjawOMNnpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe8rXml8eGoqfCCc5JWQCZ1OjDPR4SK85tYOpFh_MIWDiqX3-o35X-TlcEStg_aem_UM_wxLZCs5jEDt_TcyK-yA&brid=aEHcFS-UVgNICO4cFYCmlA

https://ceh.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/equine-herpes-virus-1-myeloencephalopathy

It's getting cold, so here are some tips and tricks to keep your furry friends warm and safe.🐶❄️🐱
11/10/2025

It's getting cold, so here are some tips and tricks to keep your furry friends warm and safe.🐶❄️🐱

We have had some extra help here at the front desk. Meet our new office lady "Boo". 🐰👻
10/27/2025

We have had some extra help here at the front desk. Meet our new office lady "Boo". 🐰👻

10/08/2025

We had a fun little surprise this weekend!

Check out our breeding page for more information on this years sales horses!
09/18/2025

Check out our breeding page for more information on this years sales horses!

Remember this sweet little c**t? 🐴He got to go home the other week after a couple weeks of some major TLC. His owners sh...
09/17/2025

Remember this sweet little c**t? 🐴He got to go home the other week after a couple weeks of some major TLC. His owners shared some amazing updated photos, and we are so excited to share his transformation!

With the help of daily hydrotherapy and laser therapy, this guy has made an amazing recovery! See his additional photos for a detailed timeline of his healing process.🩺
👉First Photo: August 20th
👉Second Photo: September 10th
That's just three weeks of healing!

We're so happy with his progress, and we're even more excited about how laser therapy is helping so many of our patients. Many of our clients have seen some great results with their pets laser therapy for all sorts of issues, from things like this open wound, to more internal issues such as arthritis! 🐾

📞 Have questions? Want to know if laser therapy might be right for your pet? Give us a call or send us a message — we’re happy to chat about how we can help your furry (or hoofed!) friend feel their best.

Speaking of laser therapy.. did you know it can be used on open wounds? We’re currently treating a horse with a severe w...
08/27/2025

Speaking of laser therapy.. did you know it can be used on open wounds?

We’re currently treating a horse with a severe wound on his front leg using a combination of hydrotherapy and laser therapy—and we’re seeing amazing progress!

Our clinic offers both direct-contact and touchless laser attachments, making treatment customizable and comfortable for every patient.

📸 These “before” photos were taken on August 20, 2025—stay tuned to see this guy’s amazing transformation!

Got questions about laser therapy or wound care? Drop them in the comments below!

Address

2724 E 700 N
Saint Anthony, ID
83445

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(208) 624-1711

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Richard Geary, DVM, MS, Veterinarian

Dr. Geary grew up in the Burley, Idaho area. He attended Brigham Young University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics and his Master of Science degree in Reproductive Physiology. He then attended Washington State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. As a PhD candidate at Washington State University, Dr. Geary became an author of several published articles of Theriogenology.

Dr. Geary has 25 years experience as a veterinarian and has been serving the Southeast Idaho community since 1997. Along with his extensive experience and knowledge, he is one of two veterinarians in the state certified to do embryo transfer and shipment domestically and internationally.