Frank Vela, Equine Dentist

Frank Vela, Equine Dentist Equine Dentistry without power tools, most often without sedation. Covering all of ME, MA, NH, VT.

Frank is known for being patient, accurate, thorough and gentle, while developing a relationship with the horse and creating a positive dental experience that leaves the horse relaxed and easier to work with year after year. Frank is also available for colt-starting, rehabilitative riding and behavioral issues.

10/07/2021

Heading to NH/southern ME and surrounding areas Oct 22-24. Shout if you would like to schedule.

05/09/2021

Recently I've had some folks very unsure if their horse would be able to be floated without sedation and not end in a tremendous wreck. The ones that try are always pleasantly surprised. So I thought I would spoil a little of the surprise and show what happens if things get a little exciting during a visit.
This is Lazarus. He is a stallion who is Very sensitive, occasionally unconfident, and can get pretty big and dramatic. He can be more of a challenge than most of the horses people have been the most worried about.
This is the first time he has had anything other than a halter on his head, and the first time I've had to do any balancing of his teeth.
The first three clips are a good example of what happens when unconfident horses need to express how they're feeling during a float. Could I have gone a little slower so he didn't feel he had to get big to make sure I heard him? Very possibly, but I can't show you what happens when what happens happens, if it doesn't happen. I don't feel like he holds it against me.
The last clip is our big relaxing hug at the end.
This is really about as exciting as things get, and even this is pretty rare.
If you are interested in seeing the whole thing send me a message.
There are times sedation is a must, I.e. during an extraction, or any other time there is going to be unavoidable pain. However for routine maintenance and to correct pathology on the occlusal surfaces (what I do) its largely unnecessary if you can let the horse have a little time to process whats going on and dictate the speed its going to go.

04/08/2021

I'll be out around pretty well every where east of Machias this coming Saturday. If you'd like me to stop by, give a shout.

I'll be coming to NH and surrounding areas May 21-23. If you'd like to get on the list, shoot me a message, email, or ca...
03/27/2021

I'll be coming to NH and surrounding areas May 21-23. If you'd like to get on the list, shoot me a message, email, or carrier pigeon. I mean, don't actually shoot the pigeon... you know what, let just stick with messages and emails.

01/01/2021

Looking at popping up Baileyville/Perry/Calais (or anypoint in between) area in the next week. If you'd like to schedule, send a message.

09/20/2020

To folks in NH/southern ME:
Will be your direction Nov 5th-7th, please email or fb message for scheduling.
To folks in pretty much the rest of ME:
Thank you for your patience during a rough hay season, hay is Almost done, I'll be with you very shortly.

03/16/2020

I am still planning on being in NH area on May 7th - 9th. As there is minimal personal contact at these appointments anyway and inter barn biosecurity has always been something in take seriously, barring any future travel restrictions, I will be available those dates. If you would like to schedule please send a message or email, if you would like to wait till fall when everything is likely clamed down, will be back down usually in Oct.

03/04/2020

I'll be up around Perry ME on Friday the 6th. Have a couple of spots available for anyone in surrounding areas. If you're interested but this is too short notice, send a message anyway and we'll arrange another time.

11/16/2019

Heading to Wesley ME Nov 27th. Happy to make it to surrounding areas if you'd like to schedule before winter get on us, drop a message.

I'll be near Whiting ME Thursday 26th. If you're between Machias and Calais and you need me to stop by, let me know.
09/24/2019

I'll be near Whiting ME Thursday 26th. If you're between Machias and Calais and you need me to stop by, let me know.

09/14/2019

Heading to NH and surrounding areas Oct 24-26. Please message or email if you would like to get on the schedule.

09/07/2018

I'll be heading down to the NH and MA area on Oct 6th-8th. Drop me a message or send a fast pigeon if you would to schedule a spot.

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185 Smithville Road
Steuben, ME
04680

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