Noble Creatures Veterinary Services

03/27/2026

“Hi there, I haven't been to your hospital before but I have a horse/dog/goat that is sick but I wanted to talk to a vet real quick, get some advice over the phone, and maybe come pick up some meds for him.” Unfortunately, we cannot do that, we do not have a VCPR!

Welcome back to “I don’t know what I don’t know!” This weeks topic: VCPR

What Is a VCPR in Veterinary Medicine? 🐾
A Veterinarian–Client–Patient Relationship (VCPR) is the foundation of legal and responsible veterinary care. It means a veterinarian knows the client, has sufficient knowledge of the animal, and has agreed to provide medical care when needed.

🩺 What Establishes a VCPR?
A VCPR is formed when:
• The veterinarian has examined the animal or visited the premises
• The veterinarian is familiar with the animal’s health and management
• The client agrees to follow the veterinarian’s instructions
• The veterinarian is available for follow-up care or emergencies

❗ Why a VCPR Is Important:
• Required by law to prescribe medications or treatments
• Ensures safe, accurate diagnoses and treatment plans
• Protects animal welfare
• Supports responsible use of medications, including antibiotics
• Provides continuity of care and accountability

Without a valid VCPR, veterinarians cannot legally diagnose, prescribe, or treat animals—even if advice is well-intentioned.

We know it's frustrating when you call in and just want some antibiotics for your animal- but we cannot do that, especially if we have never seen you or your animal. It is against the law!

A strong VCPR protects the animal, the owner, and the veterinarian, ensuring the highest standard of care and trust in veterinary medicine.

Next topic: herd health! Stay tuned

03/05/2026

We have had a lot of interest in day use of our trails, arena and obstacle courses so we added it to our flyer. If you are looking for a stress free, no drama boarding facility or if you just want somewhere quiet and new to spend the day riding trials and playing in the arena give us a call. We’ll be glad to meet you and show you around.

02/02/2026

To help keep employees safe for their commute we will be open 12-5 pm tomorrow.

01/26/2026

My plan was to open by myself this morning…headed to an emergency call so opening will be delayed until 10am. Sorry for the inconvenience.

01/25/2026

My current plan for tomorrow is to open late to allow my staff to travel in better conditions. However, since I live here I will be at the clinic at 8 for anyone still needing to come in then. If conditions change I’ll update here.

11/21/2025

We are receiving a lot of phone calls regarding concerns and questions about the EHM Outbreak that started in Texas. The Equine Disease Communication Center is going to be the best way to gain knowledge about this virus, along with learning how to prevent the spread. We recommend that all horse owners keep their horses at home for the next several weeks. Going to any rodeos, events, or training of any size or capacity is extremely risky for the next few weeks.

The Equine Disease Communication Center is monitoring an outbreak of EHM that originated at the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) World Finals and Elite Barrel Race event Nov 5-9. To date, officially confirmed cases have been reported in the following states:

11/13/2025

11/13/2025

DID YOU KNOW??? Mosquitos in Georgia are year round. It is cheaper to prevent heartworms than to treat heartworms. By treating for heartworms you are helping your furbaby live a long and healthier life.

10/28/2025

This is your friendly reminder that we are CLOSED a 1/2 day on Friday, October 31st for Halloween! We’ll be in office from 8am-12pm.🕷️🕸️🦇

We will reopen Monday, November 3rd with normal business hours.

10/09/2025

🚨🚔 Somebody called the police….

Thankfully, Lulu Lemon was incognito…… 🥲

09/23/2025

Meet Pamela…

I don’t know who she is or where she came from, but she needs a home. She showed up as a stray so I figured I’d try to avoid her trip to the shelter and find her a home.

The good…she seems super sweet and she’s cute. No puppy shenanigans either…shes about 4-5yrs old is my guess

The bad…she doesn’t appear to be spayed, shes not microchipped, she’s HW positive and I think may have some allergy issues too (it’s just her feet and could be something she contacted out on the streets…but I can’t guarantee that right now).

If anyone thinks they could open their home to Pamela give us a shout! I’ll hang on to her for a little while and try to find her a home, but she definitely can’t stay here forever.

Please share, Pamela thanks you!

09/09/2025

I need an updated list of farriers that serve Wilkes, McDuffie, Lincoln and surrounding counties. Any farriers accepting new clients please comment below or contact the clinic please. Thanks!