Blue Sky Veterinary Services

02/10/2025

02/07/2025

Since it's getting to foaling time.... let's talk about red bag deliveries! You should not see red tissue during foaling (after is normal). You MUST get the foal out as quickly as possible in a red bag delivery.

Here is some very timely and important information courtesy of the horse doctors at Pine Ridge Equine Hospital:

As we are in the midst of foaling season, let’s talk about what is normal and abnormal. The placenta is made up of two major parts: the red bag (chorioallantois) and the white bag (amnion). The red bag attaches to the uterine wall, which allows the exchange of nutrients and oxygen to the fetus. In a normal delivery the amnion is visible and characterized by a white appearance. A red bag delivery is characterized by a red velvety appearance.

A red bag delivery is considered an EMERGENCY as it signifies premature separation of the placenta leading to a lack of oxygen to the fetus so **you need to intervene immediately.** The red placental membrane should be opened carefully to release fluid, the foal should be delivered/pulled with your assistance and then stimulated to breathe. Foals may develop problems associated with lack of oxygen even though they appear normal at birth.

If your mare is having or had a red bag delivery, you need to call your horse doctor ASAP!

02/05/2025

It's baby time at Blue Sky!!! 🦄😍🦄😍 (it's THE BEST TIME)

This sweet mare decided to start the 2025 foaling season off with a mid-afternoon foaling. It was greatly appreciated, and we hope this trend continues!

01/10/2025

🦄🌟Come join our repro team!!! 🦄🌟Our breeding season gets busier every year, and we are looking to add to our dream team 🥳🥳

We are now accepting resumes for multiple seasonal positions for mare handlers and pen cleaners. Weekend work required. Multiple shifts available that are 8-10hrs/day, 5 days per week. Evenings and weekend shifts available. Must have previous horse handling skills.

Please email your resume to [email protected] or feel free to come visit and drop your resume off 😊

12/18/2024

Reminder to everyone that we close over Christmas holidays. We will be returning January 6th.

We have a BUNCH of exciting news for 2025 and can't wait to come back to share it all with you

🎄🎆 Merry Christmas and Happy New Years! We look forward to seeing you in 2025 🎄🎆

12/05/2024

The learning never stops 🤓♥️

Dr Williams will be away attending the American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention starting from December 6th and returning to work December 16th. During this time, there will not be a Veterinarian available for emergency services. The office will be open for half days (mornings only) from December 9th to 13th if you are needing to pick up any of your prescriptions.

09/30/2024

Heads up folks! There is work being done on the tracks on the 41, just off highway 1. The 41 is closed from highway 1 to just beyond our driveway. If you are heading this way, you have to come from the north. Please give us a call if you have any problems

09/18/2024

We are pretty biased, but we think equine repro is pretty much the coolest thing EVER. I mean really now- WE MAKE BABY HORSES!!!! 😍😍😍

Come join our team! We are looking to hire an equine tech that would like to also be the breeding season manager.

Candidate will be responsible for providing efficient and effective support for the equine breeding operation.

Required skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Good computer skills and demonstrated ability to learn new software programs
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and handle stressful situations calmly and efficiently
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively and independently in a team environment

Responsibilities include:
• Maintaining inventory of breeding supplies
• Ordering and receiving samples and keeping accurate records on patient files
• Maintaining inventory of frozen samples
• Monitoring storage tanks
• Preparing and receiving shipments of samples
• Completing import permits
• Assisting with o**m pick up and embryo flushes

Education and Experience:
• Prior experience in an equine veterinary hospital or breeding facility is preferred.
• Priority given to registered Veterinary technicians

Submit your expression of interest to
[email protected]

08/06/2024

We are taking a wee break. Blue Sky Veterinary Services will be closing at the end of day August 15th and will re-open on September 3rd.

Please give us a call if you have prescriptions you need refilled before then.

We are putting out the karma and antipicate your animals will all behave and be just fine. In the event that you do have an equine emergency, please call Moore Equine.

07/20/2024

Come Join our Team!

Blue Sky Veterinary Services is looking to fill our Receptionist/Admin position. Ideally, we are seeking two part time people to share the job.

See below for the Job Description.

The Veterinary Receptionist is responsible for providing exceptional front-end support for clients and patients and the medical team.

Required skills:
A commitment to providing excellent customer service
Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Excellent computer skills and demonstrated ability to learn new software programs
Ability to prioritize, multitask and handle stressful situations calmly and efficiently
Ability and willingness to work collaboratively and independently in a team environment

Responsibilities include:
Greeting clients
Answering phones and managing emails
Maintaining and managing client and patient records; includes scanning and reviewing patient information to ensure accuracy
Assisting clients in completing appropriate forms
Completing patient referrals
Preparing Doctor/client correspondence
Providing estimates for clients
Processing payments
Printing invoices and adding relevant charges to patient files
Preparing weekly and monthly statements for billing clients
Resolving billing disputes and managing client complaints and inquiries
Preparing daily deposits
Maintaining a clean work environment

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma (min)
Prior experience in a veterinary hospital or animal care environment is preferred.

Qualified candidates, please send resumes to [email protected]

06/06/2024

Does anyone have a spot in their trailer for a mare and foal to go to Calgary or Saskatoon asap? We have a baby that needs to go see a specialist

04/17/2024

We are busier than anticipated this spring and looking for part time seasonal help at the front desk. Duties would include answering phones, helping count inventory, cleaning up and attempting to manage Dr Williams time

Send a resume to [email protected] or swing by for a coffee 😊

Cute foals included ♥️

04/08/2024

It's that time of year 😍 We have already got a few pregnant recips out the door, so it's time for us to search for some more 🥳

What we are looking for:
□ Mares between 3 and 13 years old
□ Ideally have raised a foal (but not required)
□ They don't have to be sound, but we prefer them sane! (The baby they raise can take on some of mom's habits... so no renegades allowed)

The recip life here is pretty sweet. Full feed all the time. In a small herd (each herd is separated in terms of dominant mares, middle of the road, and the passive gals). Cookies when they come into the clinic. When they go home, they are treated like gold (they often are growing the most valuable baby on the place!)

Think you might have something that fits the bill? Send us a message 😊

03/26/2024

Did you know that you can see an 8 day old embryo with your naked eye? 😍😍 this little bubble is an 8.5 day old embryo and it's absolutely beaaaauutiful.

Thinking of doing an embryo transfer with your mare this year? Let us know! It's the most fun ♥️

03/23/2024

It's almost baby time!!! We get sent a lot of pictures of mare udders this time of year, and I have to admit, they all make me smile ♥️♥️

Are you prepped and ready for foaling season? Feeling nervous? We do have spaces to foal mares out.

Never hesitate to send us baby pictures when they arrive. We all love seeing them

03/19/2024

Do you have a contract to a stallion at Brazos Valley? We will be sending our dry shipper down in the next couple weeks. Let us know so we can get you in on group shipping!

02/01/2024

Breeding Season Positions/Job Openings!

We are ramping up to have a very busy breeding season this year and will need a few extra bodies around to accommodate.

Front end wizard/multi-tasking ninja: help organize shipments, deliveries, manage inventory, answer phones, try to organize Megan's time (if you are an expert cat herder, this job is for you). You get to work next to Kim, who is the REAL boss of Blue Sky 😀

Pen Cleaners, Feeders, Waterers, and mare runners. There will be over 100 head of horses here, and well.... they eat, drink and p**p a LOT 😬 Must have experience handling horses. This is a great position if you are wanting to get hours for tech or vet school, as you will still see all the other aspects of equine medicine as well (foaling, colics, laceration repairs, etc)

Breeding Season is definitely a crazy time to be here, but we still have fun with it!

Think one of these positions may work for you? Send your resume to [email protected]

01/24/2024

🤣 a little mid week fun for you

We think about cute ponies all the time too....