Howard Veterinary Clinic

Howard Veterinary Clinic We are a small and large animal clinic and hospital. We also offer end of life services such as euthanasia and cremation.

We offer a large range of small and large animal services including : general small animal surgeries ie: spays and neuters of dogs, cats, rabbits; declaws, dewclaw removals, tail docks,dentals, vaccinations, microchipping and well animal exams. We also offer a wide range of other surgeries including but not limited to: exploratory, ear cropping, orthopedics (casting, pining, plating broken bones)

, hernia repairs, entropion/ ectropion, cherry eyes, bladder stone removal, plugged toms. We also offer a large range of large animal services including : castrations of horses, cryptorchid (one testicle) surgery on horses, dentals on horses, pregnancy tests by ultrasound or palpation, X-Rays, soundness exams, pre purchase exams, general medicine, vaccinations, same day coggins tests and health papers. These are only a few of our equine services. We have a hydraulic chute w/ tilt table for haul in cattle work, we also have a hydraulic chute for country calls for larger numbers of cattle. We offer general medicine, semen testing, PG testing, castrations, vaccinations, bangs vaccinations, health papers. Dr. Howard also works on elk, buffalo and is an aqua veterinarian so he can do bait shop and game fish inspections along with fish health certificates. This is only a few of our services, please call with any questions about our services or to make an appointment

It’s never a good idea to chew on an electrical cord while appliances are plugged in.
11/07/2025

It’s never a good idea to chew on an electrical cord while appliances are plugged in.

Have a safe 4th of July, keep your pet inside the house. Some dogs will fetch anything, even explosive fireworks.
07/01/2025

Have a safe 4th of July, keep your pet inside the house. Some dogs will fetch anything, even explosive fireworks.

Common problems we see in the spring malocclusion of teeth and large beans. Make your horse happy, schedule an exam
05/17/2025

Common problems we see in the spring malocclusion of teeth and large beans. Make your horse happy, schedule an exam

Not all horses like to load in a trailer or be tied to a fence so be patient but if this should occur seek veterinary c...
09/15/2024

Not all horses like to load in a trailer or be tied to a fence so be patient but if this should occur seek veterinary care as soon as possible. Head lacerations need to be sutured quickly while tissues are still fresh.

Tis the season for newborns, it’s important that the mare releases her placenta within a few hours to prevent colic, sep...
05/09/2024

Tis the season for newborns, it’s important that the mare releases her placenta within a few hours to prevent colic, septicemia, and laminitis.
There is nothing like a kiss from a filly for helping her mother.

Clinic staff deciding who gets the job of putting a bit in his mouth 😬
04/05/2024

Clinic staff deciding who gets the job of putting a bit in his mouth 😬

Don’t call me a hound dog! I’m now a Doberman pincher
04/03/2024

Don’t call me a hound dog! I’m now a Doberman pincher

Carden circus had a great show in Watertown! Healthy animals with big ears
04/03/2024

Carden circus had a great show in Watertown! Healthy animals with big ears

I saw this photo and wished I would have tried to ride a moose when I was a younger man, so cool.
12/15/2023

I saw this photo and wished I would have tried to ride a moose when I was a younger man, so cool.

Follow up mare is doing well from twine string episode. Remember long winter hair can make it difficult to see a problem...
12/15/2023

Follow up mare is doing well from twine string episode. Remember long winter hair can make it difficult to see a problem. Mare is feeling better than Santa anticipated. Have a merry Christmas 🎁🎄

Remove all twine strings from bales before placing into feeders. This horse was presented with episodes of collapsing du...
11/30/2023

Remove all twine strings from bales before placing into feeders. This horse was presented with episodes of collapsing during exertion, difficulty swallowing, weight loss, shortness of breath etc. Clinical findings: twine string embedded into neck 360 degrees and 2cm into the skin for approximately 2weeks. Complete recovery expected.

Hunting dogs in the field can get plant fibers in their eyes. This particular dog had a grass awn in the lower 3rd eyeli...
11/22/2023

Hunting dogs in the field can get plant fibers in their eyes. This particular dog had a grass awn in the lower 3rd eyelid which then migrated into the cornea resulting in a surgical procedure. Moral of the story flush eyes out with saline after each hunt.

Address

1400 N Highway 20
Watertown, SD
57201

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(605) 882-4188

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