Larch Veterinary Services

01/03/2026

Happy New Years to all! We are excited to be hosting another Equine Education Seminar in partnership with FAR Equine Nutrition. The seminar will take place at Centennial Hall in Armstrong on Saturday February 7th from 2-5pm with doors opening at 1:30pm.

The focus of the seminar will be preventative medicine and nutrition in order to help horse owners prepare for spring.

Please RSVP to [email protected] by January 20th to secure your spot. Can't wait to see you there!🐴

12/31/2025

You can do it! May the new year bring you peace, wonder, safe wildlife encounters, good hikes, fun with friends and family, and many returns to your favorite national parks.

And maybe a nap or two.

12/20/2025

Happy Holidays to all! Please be advised our working hours and appointment availability will be limited over the holidays as we spend more time with our families during this special time of year. We will continue to be available for emergencies!

Dr. Veronneau's new kitten would like to remind everyone to take lots of naps during the holidays. Or whenever. Naps are nice.

12/17/2025

This is a great post on a common question we get!

11/30/2025

This is a good reminder that vaccinating your horses for West Nile is recommended in our area. Mosquitos can travel, and our weather patterns continue to change. West Nile vaccine is given as a first injection with a booster following in 4-6 weeks, then yearly. The worry has passed for this year, but the blood suckers will be back next spring.

11/23/2025

In light of the current EHV-1 outbreak, the AAEP and the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) have organized a horse owner education webinar to bring you the most up to date information on this issue.

Next Tuesday, join specialists Lewis R. “Bud” Dinges (Texas Animal Health Commission Executive Director and Texas State Veterinarian), Dr. Krista Estell (AAEP/EDCC) and Dr. Katie Flynn (USEF) for an informative discussion about what EHV-1 is, how to recognize it, and most importantly, how to prevent its spread.

This webinar is FREE, but registration is required. Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AnIoJrASj0vuX7Q_K87mKEjg5bxeMAkqp7fpSoOgVtVm_Zgo1g5m~AiiV7ZQ3bbmlEW2iSkeRTSAfMCYf2QhFMoprr7WRbM_MsiJRcBGT1oLj0Q

*PLEASE NOTE: the attendee limit for this session is capped at 1,000. However, all who register will be emailed a link to an on-demand recording that will become available 24 hours after the live session ends.

11/16/2025

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11/08/2025

Our office will be closed next Tuesday November 11th, in recognition of Remembrance Day, and will re-open on Wednesday November 12th at 9:00 AM.

If you have an equine emergency during this time, please call 778-562-5455 and our on-call veterinarian will assist you.

11/06/2025

FYI: This currently affects horses coming from Arizona into Canada but if you are planning on traveling to Arizona this winter with your horses (and would like to return) you should be aware of the outbreak status.

Important news if you are planning to take your horses to Arizona and then return to Canada with them.

Edit: it does say this in the post, but this affects horses travelling TO Canada from Arizona. The best source of accurate information on importing/exporting horses is the CFIA and our most current information is that horses coming back from Arizona will need to be quarantined. If we get different information, we will be sure to update this.

11/05/2025

We are excited to be partnering with Lady Farmer in the Okanagan for a free educational talk at the Vernon Library on November 23rd from 12:30-1:30pm. We hope to see you there! 🐎

11/01/2025

Here at Larch we get asked great questions about how to care for older horses, especially as we move into winter. There is a great free learning opportunity with a webinar offered from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). The registration link will be in the comments below:

Care and Management of the Elderly Equine

Just like with people, the needs of horses change as they age. In this informative webinar presented by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee, Drs. Kim Allshouse, Allie Catalino and Ashley Pfeifer will share insights and recommendations on proper geriatric care that will help your older horses live their best lives! The wide-ranging discussion will include diet, dentistry, common diseases and illnesses, preventative care and more.

This is a great opportunity to learn how to meet the evolving health and nutritional needs of your aging equine companions.

Please note that this educational session is free, but registration is required. A recording of the session will be available on AAEP Anywhere and YouTube.

Note: It's 5PM PST. :D

10/25/2025

Why “Larch”?
At Larch Veterinary Services, our name comes from the beautiful larch tree — one of the only conifers that changes color and drops its needles in the fall. We love how the Larch stands for adaptability, resilience, and the beauty of every season. If you are driving Trinity Valley Road (as we were!) it's a lovely sight.
If you can find some sun, it's even better!
Happy Fall Everyone!