High Country Veterinary Services LLC

03/30/2026

PSA: Cold weather is on the way so make sure your water heaters are still plugged in and working! Horses drink less when the water temperature drops below 45 degrees which puts them at risk for dehydration and impaction colic. So just because the water isn’t freezing, it doesn’t mean it’s safe to leave unheated.

03/28/2026

We care. We might be late, but we WILL show up. Just remember, we run on horse time.

Fewer than 4,000 equine veterinarians serve the entire U.S., and in 23 states, there are fewer than 60.

A recent EquiManagement feature dives into the realities of rural equine practice: solo “road warrior” vets driving hours between farms, working without nearby referral hospitals, setting strict boundaries to avoid burnout, and carrying the weight of 24/7 responsibility.

In some regions, referral care may be 16 hours away, meaning the local veterinarian must decide: treat, stabilize, or humanely euthanize.

Rural equine medicine isn’t just a career; it’s a commitment to community, resilience, and showing up when no one else can.

👇 Did these numbers surprise you? Share your thoughts or tag a rural vet who deserves recognition.

Read the full article via the link in the comments.

03/25/2026

South Routt horse owners — we’re bringing the clinic to you on Monday, April 13th! 🐴🩺

Join us for our Regional Equine Health Day in Yampa, Colorado (at Yampa Valley Ranch) — a convenient, full-service day focused on keeping your horses feeling and performing their best.

Services include:
💉 Wellness & Preventive Care
🦷 Dentistry
🏇 Sports Medicine & Lameness
🐴 Chiropractic

Skip the haul and take advantage of expert care close to home. Spots fill quickly — be sure to schedule ahead!

03/23/2026

It doesn’t get much cuter than this!

03/17/2026

WE MOVED!!! Don’t worry we are right next door just one building over! Stop by and see our new digs at 2835 Downhill Plaza Unit 605. It was a chaotic day of moving, but we managed to have some fun and got mostly settled into our new space.

03/11/2026

Another warm welcome to our new Front Desk Associate, Abby! She is the voice on the other end of the phone helping to answer your questions and keep our vets organized. Abby is originally from Texas and started riding horses pretty much at the same time she started walking. She grew up competing in the hunter/jumper circuit. In her free time she loves to trail ride, hike, ski, and do all things out doors.

03/06/2026

We are excited to welcome Addi to the HCVS team as our newest veterinary assistant! She is a recent graduate of Hayden High School and grew up showing lambs in 4-H. In her free time, she enjoys rescuing bucking stock horses and redirecting them, riding reining prospects, starting cutting horses, dirt biking, and dabbling in local gymkhanas.

02/19/2026

Calling all horse owners! Join us for an Equine Dentistry Webinar hosted by Dr. Louise Batt — aka The Tooth Fairy 🦷🐴

From sharp enamel points to senior dental disease, Dr. Batt will break down what every owner should know about keeping their horse comfortable, eating well, and performing their best.

📅 Tuesday, February 24th on Zoom

Register through the link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xfhpoTLPTR2NZ0j4zjxKAw?mc_cid=1dd3bbaac5&mc_eid=da0c1f29aa #/registration

02/10/2026

Join Dr. Louise Batt for "Straight from the Horse’s Mouth", a practical talk on equine dentistry — what a dental exam really involves, common issues we see, and how dental care supports comfort and longevity at every stage of life. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xfhpoTLPTR2NZ0j4zjxKAw?mc_cid=1dd3bbaac5&mc_eid=da0c1f29aa #/registration

01/27/2026

The one day a year stall side medicine becomes slope side medicine! We always have a blast supporting the Cowboy Downhill! 🐴⛷🤠

01/12/2026

Are you ready to combine your horse experience with your passion for hands-on veterinary care? Looking for a supportive team and a practice that values your growth, well-being, and happiness? Look no further—High Country Veterinary Services is expanding our team of wonderful support staff and we are looking for you!
We’re not just another practice—we truly enjoy each other’s company and fiercely protect the supportive, fun-loving culture we’ve built. Open communication and genuine teamwork form the backbone of everything we do, ensuring the best client and patient outcomes possible.

If you’re excited about leveraging your expertise in an environment where you can make a real impact, email your resumé and letter of interest to [email protected]!

01/05/2026

Here’s to 2026 — the Year of the Fire Horse! 🔥🐴
AKA the Year of the Red Mare. Strong, fiery, and yep… we’re in trouble. 🥂😂