Referral Service
Weems and Stephens Equine Hospital accommodates referring veterinarians and horse owners by providing a 24-hour full-scale continuum of elective and emergency medical and surgical treatment. We aim to provide excellent client service and satisfaction through progressive hospital care and superior communications. Every effort is made to be a valued resource to referring veterinarians. The ability to consult between clinicians within the Weems and Stephens veterinary team provides a multitude of expertise and optimizes the ability for your horse to regain full health.
Ambulatory Service
The veterinarians at Weems and Stephens Equine Hospital have established a strong long-term relationship with breeding, training, and performance farms in the region, as well as individual horse owners, by providing a rapid response to owner's request. Whether it is an emergency or a scheduled appointment, high quality veterinary medicine can be expected in the field. If additional treatment of your horse is necessary, an in-depth consultation or referral to Weems and Stephens Equine Hospital can quickly be arranged. In addition to farm services, numerous area horse sales and equine events are attended by veterinarians from Weems and Stephens Equine Hospital.
Sports Medicine
Solutions to sports medicine related injuries evaluated at Weems and Stephens Equine Hospital are custom tailored to each individual horse's dilemma regardless of equestrian discipline. Lameness constitutes a high percentage of performance limiting problems in horses; therefore, comprehensive diagnostics, current therapies, and performance horse management are available to maximize client's expectations. Our ultimate goal for the equine athlete is to reduce injury, while optimizing performance using evidence-based sports medicine.
Special Services Provided:
- Interleukin Receptor Antagosnist Protein (IRAP)
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
- Stem Cells
- Pre-purchase Examination
- Lameness Examination
- Digital Radiography
- Digital Ultrasonography
- Video Endoscopy
- Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
Surgical Services
The surgery facility at Weems and Stephens Equine Hospital is separated from the main building, consisting of a contemporary surgery suite and an adjacent recovery room providing efficient transportation to/from surgery. The staff surgeons at Weems and Stephens Equine Hospital are knowledgeable, innovative, and well equipped to provide excellent surgical services, and handle a high volume of orthopedic, soft tissue, and emergency surgeries annually. Every case is handled by an experienced surgical team headed by the surgeon, who is assisted by competent interns and a technical support staff to provide complete, attentive, and individualized care to your horse.
Surgical Services Provided:
- Arthroscopy
- Laparoscopy
- Fracture repair
- Abdominal surgery
- Respiratory surgery
- Obstetrics
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Reproductive surgery
- Laser Surgery
Internal Medicine
Weems and Stephens Equine Hospital is prepared to address an array of medical problems that your horse may encounter. Because of the high concentration of breeding farms in the area, we offer intensive neonatal care for sick or weak newborn foals. Our addendum referral staff includes board certified veterinary ophthalmologists, neurologists, radiologists, cardiologists, and an internal medicine specialist that we consult with for atypical cases to ensure our patients receive proper and extraordinary care.
Reproduction Services
The principal goal of Weems and Stephens Equine Hospital reproduction services revolves around enhancing mare and stallion fertility. Because of the large number of commercial breeding farms in the immediate area, healthy foal production is imperative. The reproductive veterinarians at Weems and Stephens Equine Hospital are experienced at optimizing foal production through low-dose endoscopic insemination, embryo transfer, and embryo freezing in mares. Proficient stallion management includes collection and shipment of cooled semen. Weems and Stephens Equine Hospital works closely with Select Breeders Southwest.
The on-site laboratory provides the ability for timely cytology and cultures.
Advanced Diagnostic Imaging
The diagnostic imaging department at Weems and Stephens Equine Hospital offers digital radiography, digital ultrasonography, fluoroscopy, and video endoscopy providing clinicians with optimal diagnostic tools to elucidate the problem at hand. Nuclear scintigraphy and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be arranged on an as needed basis.
Podiatry Service
Weems and Stephens Equine Hospital podiatry service is devoted to successful treatment of a variety of foot conditions requiring medical and surgical therapy. Most cases examined through the podiatry service necessitate corrective shoeing and a commitment to long-term foot maintenance. The podiatry team works in concert with a blacksmith affiliated with Weems and Stephens Equine Hospital. The blacksmith has scheduled days and times at the hospital; however, cases requiring detailed attention to podiatry issues are welcome any day.
Laboratory
The 24-hour availability of comprehensive, dependable test results is a fundamental asset when providing continuous care at Weems and Stephens Equine Hospital. Our laboratory services include hematology, blood gas analysis, serum biochemistry, bacteriology, and parasitology.
Pharmacy
The pharmacy at Weems and Stephens Equine Hospital maintains an extensive spectrum of pharmaceuticals. Frequent visitations by industry representatives update the staff of the newest advances in the pharmaceutical industry.
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