Milverton-Wellesley Veterinary Services - Equine & Farm Services

Milverton-Wellesley Veterinary Services - Equine & Farm Services We are a group of highly trained professionals, drawing on years of training and experience. In thi
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A friendly reminder to our clients that the clinic will be closed Monday July 1st 2024. Emergency services will be avail...
06/26/2024

A friendly reminder to our clients that the clinic will be closed Monday July 1st 2024.
Emergency services will be available to our clients 519-595-4911
The clinic will be back open Tuesday July 2nd at 8:00am.
We hope everyone has a safe and fun Canada Day weekend 🇨🇦

06/04/2024

One of our registered equine charities needs your help. Out Of The Ashes, a large animal rescue in Sebringville, has been nominated by Boehringer Ingelheim to compete for a $5000 donation.

The animals at this facility would be very deserving of this prize. Please take a moment to vote before Thursday June 6, 2024

Learn more about Out of the Ashes to see what this fantastic facility is all about.

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05/29/2024
Just a friendly reminder to all clients we will be closed Monday May 20th for the long weekend. The clinic will be back ...
05/08/2024

Just a friendly reminder to all clients we will be closed Monday May 20th for the long weekend. The clinic will be back open Tuesday May 21st at 8:00am.
Please submit any prescriptions and product orders to ensure you’re prepared and well stocked!
❗️In case of an emergency please call 519-595-4911.❗️
We hope all our clients will get some time to relax, and enjoy the weekend. 🌸

WINNER! We would like to announce our mud contest winner Janette Priestap 🎉 Congratulations!! 🎉
05/02/2024

WINNER!
We would like to announce our mud contest winner Janette Priestap
🎉 Congratulations!! 🎉

World Veterinary Day!World Veterinary Day was established in 2000 by the World Veterinary Association (WVA) to honour th...
04/27/2024

World Veterinary Day!

World Veterinary Day was established in 2000 by the World Veterinary Association (WVA) to honour those who work in the veterinary profession.

Today provides recognition for those who have dedicated their lives to helping animals, and it honors the profession’s role in the health and well-being of animals, people, and communities around the globe.

We are thankful for our Veterinary Team:
Dr. Jeff Sommer
Dr. Jason Brownridge
Dr. John Hordyk
Dr. Bill Hazen
Dr. Rick Knill
Dr. Tanja Bihr
Dr. Shannon Cressman
Dr. Chloe Melnick
Dr. Meghan Domony

Your compassion, expertise, and dedication make a profound difference in the lives of animals and humans alike. Thank you for your invaluable contributions to our community.

CONTEST TIME!! Spring has sprung and the mud has come!  Welcome to the season of fresh blossoms...and soggy ground.   Mu...
04/01/2024

CONTEST TIME!!

Spring has sprung and the mud has come! Welcome to the season of fresh blossoms...and soggy ground.

Mud management can be a large part of horse care this time of year and unfortunately, at times, a little mud is unavoidable. Thankfully, horses always seem to enjoy a good roll as they shed out their winter coats. We bet you have some pretty unforgettable memories of grooming an absolutely mud coated horse, and we can't wait to see them!

Show us your muddiest horse photo for a chance to win a $50 vaccine voucher from Milverton-Wellesley Veterinary Services.

Between April 1st and April 26th, comment on this post with a picture of your muddy horse. MWVS staff will vote on the most impressive mud coating, winner to be announced the first week of May. The voucher must be used in 2024 on a horse within our practice radius. The winner will be contacted via the Facebook profile that posted the photo, appointments to use your voucher must be then set up with the office at 519-595-4911.

Dr. Jason using cryotherapy as part of a sarcoid removal treatment in the ear of Abbey Litwiller.
03/07/2024

Dr. Jason using cryotherapy as part of a sarcoid removal treatment in the ear of Abbey Litwiller.

Merry Christmas from the Milverton-Wellesley Veterinary Services Team!
12/25/2023

Merry Christmas from the Milverton-Wellesley Veterinary Services Team!

We Are Hiring! Milverton-Wellesley Veterinary Services is seeking a full-time enthusiastic Veterinary Office Manager to ...
12/18/2023

We Are Hiring!

Milverton-Wellesley Veterinary Services is seeking a full-time enthusiastic Veterinary Office Manager to join our team. The Veterinary Office Manager will provide onsite leadership and oversight of the veterinary team, as well as assisting in daily operational tasks, ensuring that high quality care and communication is provided to our clients.

Qualifications:

You have the proven ability to build relationships with other staff as well as clients. You communicate in a clear and effective manner and possess exemplary oral and written communication skills. You have strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google calendar, Veterinary software are desirable). You have a minimum of two years of onsite administrative leadership in a comparable industry. Large animal veterinary experience is an asset (bovine, equine and small ruminant).

Responsibilities:

You will act as a positive role model, setting others up for success, while fostering open and cooperative relationships. You will hold the team accountable for their responsibilities and deliverables. You will be responsible for monthly staff schedules as well as health & safety protocols. You will assist with telephone and email communications with clients, scheduling appointments, taking product orders and problem solving. You will assist with maintaining reasonable levels of inventory, as well as sourcing and purchasing product and equipment as needed. A willingness/knowledge to assist with bookkeeping, accounts receivable and payable is an asset.

If you are interested, please email your cover letter and resume to Dr. Jeff Sommer at [email protected].

Milverton-Wellesley Veterinary Services Holiday Hours  Friday Dec 22..........................8:00 am to 5:00 pmSaturday...
12/14/2023

Milverton-Wellesley Veterinary Services Holiday Hours

Friday Dec 22..........................8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday Dec 23....................8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Monday Dec 25.....................Closed
Tuesday Dec 26.....................Closed
Wednesday Dec 27................8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday Dec 28.....................8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday Dec 29...........................8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday Dec 30.....................8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Monday Jan 2..........................Closed

For all after hour's emergencies, please call 519-595-4911

It is Almost Christmas!     Dr. Jason and Kera would like to remind you that with expected shipping delays this month, w...
12/06/2023

It is Almost Christmas!

Dr. Jason and Kera would like to remind you that with expected shipping delays this month, we need you to order your farm animal's products and medication by Wednesday December 13th so we can guarantee it arrives before Christmas.

Dr. Chloe making sure that even our tallest patients like Joey swallow all of their oral meds.
11/21/2023

Dr. Chloe making sure that even our tallest patients like Joey swallow all of their oral meds.

Lest We Forget....
11/11/2023

Lest We Forget....

During World War 1, more than 23,000 horses from the Canadian Corps were required to carry soldiers. They worked behind the lines pulling weapons, supplies and casualties.

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! Our office will be closed on Monday October 9th.  For after-hours emergency services, please...
10/06/2023

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!

Our office will be closed on Monday October 9th. For after-hours emergency services, please call 519-595-4911.

Occasionally during our busy work days on farm, we take a moment to appreciate the beautiful muzzles, cute kittens, playful goats, soft donkeys, and pigs that pretend they like to be held.

We are thankful for the physical and mental health benefits we experience from the animals in our lives.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Now that we are heading into fall, we need to be aware that colic season is upon us again. We see horses with abdominal ...
10/02/2023

Now that we are heading into fall, we need to be aware that colic season is upon us again. We see horses with abdominal pain all year round of course, but the cooler temps bring with them certain stresses that are seen more commonly this time of year.

Check out our equine blog for some key things to remember to help prevent any disruptions in your horse.

Fall brings changes to our horses’ environment which can impact their health. Some key things to remember to help prevent any disruptions in your horse: Water Intake Make sure your horse is drinking an adequate amount of water. The average water intake is 5-10 gallons or 19-37 liters per day for a...

Coggins and exports (health certifications): A coggins test is required for crossing the boarder and for many shows! A c...
09/22/2023

Coggins and exports (health certifications):

A coggins test is required for crossing the boarder and for many shows! A coggins test is valid for 6 months from the date the blood is drawn from your horse by the veterinarian. It typically takes 2-3 business days to get a coggins sent to the lab, completed and signed.

An export paper (or health certification) is required to cross the border. An export paper is only valid for 30 days from the day it’s completed by the veterinarian.

What can you do to prepare?
Book your appointment a couple weeks in advance to when you will require your coggins/export. This will ensure there is plenty of time to get your appointment fit in and all the proper documentation completed and signed. If your horse is crossing the boarder into the United States, the export paper paper should be completed within 30 days of crossing and have a valid coggins completed in the last 6 months. For your appointment date, please ensure that your horse is inside and clean so that all of their markings can be visible for our veterinarians to see.

What can you expect at your appointment?
Your veterinarian will draw/take pictures of all the markings on your horse so that they are identifiable to anyone reading the paperwork. Your veterinarian will then draw blood from your horse if you require a coggins test. After your appointment, your veterinarian and assistants complete the paperwork required before putting the coggins and export into an envelope. This envelope will be picked up by you (horse owner) and taken to your nearest CFIA office via appointment to be signed by the CFIA veterinarians.

Pictured is Dr. Brownridge giving it his all as he completes a coggins so his patients look their best!

"There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man." —Winston Churchill  Photo Credit...
09/14/2023

"There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man." —Winston Churchill

Photo Credit: Belgian BFFs courtesy of MWVS Equine Team

09/13/2023
Dr. Meghan Domony spent most of her day with Grade 3 students from the Wellesley Township Schools attending the Dairy Ed...
09/12/2023

Dr. Meghan Domony spent most of her day with Grade 3 students from the Wellesley Township Schools attending the Dairy Education Program at the Wellesley Township Fall Fair.

Ferris Muler came over for some extra snuggles with Alisha after his yearly vaccines.  He's a happy boy to be well prote...
08/29/2023

Ferris Muler came over for some extra snuggles with Alisha after his yearly vaccines. He's a happy boy to be well protected against all of the core threats for another year!

August 2023 - Unvaccinated Ontario Horses Dying of West Nile and EEE (Eastern Encephalitis) For those of you who vaccina...
08/25/2023

August 2023 - Unvaccinated Ontario Horses Dying of West Nile and EEE (Eastern Encephalitis)

For those of you who vaccinate your horses for West Nile Virus and EEE/WEE (Eastern and Western Encephalitis), this post should help validate your decision to protect your horses against those diseases.

In August, OMAF (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food) has been releasing regular alerts about unvaccinated horses that have been infected and either recovered, died, or were euthanized, from these diseases in the past month.

West Nile Virus:
There have been 4 West Nile cases in Ontario in August. All have been in unvaccinated horses.

August 8 - A pony mare in Thunder Bay was euthanized 48 hours after developing signs (ataxia, flaccid tongue and mandible).

August 15 - A 6 year old mare was found down with high fever (41C) and depressed. She died overnight.

August 18 - An 8 year old mare, in Kawartha Lakes, who developed neurologic signs (ataxia), fever (40C), and frantic behaviour. This horse died within 12 hours of exhibiting clinical signs.

August 20 - A 2 year old Standardbred filly in the Niagara region was referred to an equine hospital with neurologic signs, progressing to seizures and recumbency. She was euthanized.

Eastern Equine Encephalitis:
There have been 5 cases of EEE in Ontario in August. All have been in unvaccinated horses.

August 22 - A 14 year old Hackney pony mare in Lanark county developed neurologic signs (severe ataxia, hyperesthesia, weakness, poor tongue tone). She was treated with NSAIDs, then corticosteroids and has recovered. A foal on the property also developed signs and recovered.

August 18 - An unvaccinated yearling filly in the Kawartha Lakes region developed neurologic signs (ataxia, depression, and slow menace), with progression to recumbency requiring euthanasia within 48 hours of the onset of signs.

August 15 - A yearling Warmblood c**t near Ottawa developed neurologic signs (circling, head pressing) with a low grade fever. He became recumbent and was euthanized.

August 11 - A yearling Standardbred gelding in Lanark county was found aimlessly wandering in the paddock, and eventually became recumbent and was euthanized.

August 1 - A yearling c**t in Lanark county was euthanized after developing a fever (41C) followed by recumbency and seizures.

Preg Check Party with Dr. Jason Brownridge, Dr. Meghan Domony, and volunteer Graham Begg. Many hands make light work!
08/16/2023

Preg Check Party with Dr. Jason Brownridge, Dr. Meghan Domony, and volunteer Graham Begg. Many hands make light work!

Dr. Jeff Sommer and his dog Rowdy Hank Junior are ready for their on-call weekend.
07/21/2023

Dr. Jeff Sommer and his dog Rowdy Hank Junior are ready for their on-call weekend.

World Milk Day! Today we recognize the importance of milk as a global food and show our appreciation to our Dairy Produc...
06/01/2023

World Milk Day! Today we recognize the importance of milk as a global food and show our appreciation to our Dairy Producers for their contribution.

Photo Credit: Emily Cunningham

World Veterinary Day is marked on the last Saturday of April. It is a day to celebrate the noble profession of veterinar...
04/29/2023

World Veterinary Day is marked on the last Saturday of April. It is a day to celebrate the noble profession of veterinarians. The day provides recognition for those who have dedicated their lives to helping animals, and it honors the profession’s role in the health and well-being of animals, people, and communities around the globe.

Today we celebrate and say thank you to our very own, Dr. Jeff Sommer, Dr. Jason Brownridge, Dr. John Hordyk, Dr. Bill Hazen, Dr. Tanja Bihr, Dr. Shannon Finn, and Dr. Chloe Melnick.

Loyal customers, We are making some changes to the hours of operation at the Milverton Clinic. Starting Monday January 2...
01/23/2023

Loyal customers,


We are making some changes to the hours of operation at the Milverton Clinic.


Starting Monday January 23rd, we will be closing the clinic an hour earlier during weekdays than we have in the past. We will be closing the clinic at 5:00pm during weekdays, instead of 6:00pm. Our clinic will now be open on weekdays from 8:00am - 5:00pm. After hours fees will be charged outside these hours, which is unchanged from our previous call fee structure.



Our Saturday hours of operation will remain the same, from 8:00am - 12:00pm.



To summarize, our clinic's ongoing hours of operation will now be:

Monday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Tuesday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Wednesday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm

Sunday Closed



We will also be forwarding the phones to our answering service for 30 minutes every weekday from 12:30 - 1:00pm, but the office will remain open. This allows our staff some less interrupted time for training, meetings, or a short lunch break. If you have a veterinary emergency during this time, the answering service will connect you directly to the clinic. For non-urgent matters, you will be encouraged to call back after 1:00pm.



We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. As always, if you require assistance after hours, please call 519-595-4911 and our answering service will direct your call. We will continue to provide excellent veterinary service for your animals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.



We appreciate your support

Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy Recently Diagnosed in Waterloo County On January 7, 2023, The Ontario Ministry of Agri...
01/11/2023

Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy Recently Diagnosed in Waterloo County

On January 7, 2023, The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) notified our clinic of a confirmed case of equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM), caused by equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) infection, at an equine facility in Waterloo County. It is our understanding that some horses at this facility have unfortunately died from the disease.

Of the nine different herpesviruses that can infect horses, EHV-1 and 4 are known for causing the most morbidity (sickness). Both EHV 1 and 4 can cause respiratory disease. EHV-1 is also associated with abortion in mares, and in rare circumstances, such as the current outbreak, it can cause severe neurologic disease. As with human herpesviruses – such as those that cause cold sores – equine herpesviruses can live dormant, or latently, within the horse for all of its life. During periods of stress or immunosuppression, a chronically infected horse can start shedding virus again.

A fever (greater than 101.5 °F or 38.6 °C) may be the first indication of infection. The temperature of potentially exposed animals should be monitored and recorded twice daily for 21 days and any abnormalities discussed with a veterinarian. Neurological signs, if they develop, may include loss of balance, hind-limb weakness, difficulty urinating, decreased tail tone, depression and being down and unable to rise. It is important that a veterinarian assess horses demonstrating neurological signs since it can be difficult to distinguish this from other serious diseases such as rabies.
EHV-1 infection is easily spread to other horses by nose-to-nose or close contact with an infected horse, by sharing contaminated equipment including bits, buckets and towels or by the clothing and hands of people who have recently had contact with an infected horse.

Prevention is the best medicine. Biosecurity is key to preventing the spread of EHV-1. Implementing routine biosecurity measures is the best way to minimize viral spread and should be in place at all times to prevent a disease outbreak. Such measures include hand hygiene and basic cleaning and disinfection practices. Fresh clothing and boots should be worn by all boarders when going to the stable. A footbath at the entrance to the stable is also a great way to ensure no pathogens get dragged in. Horses that have been shipped long distances should be segregated for 14 days prior to entering the general population. While this current outbreak is active, it would be wise for other stables in the area to restrict their boarders from visiting other stables, as much as possible. At a minimum, fresh, clean, clothing and boots should be worn between stables.

EHV-1 vaccines marketed for prevention of respiratory disease may reduce viral shedding but are not protective against developing the neurological form of the disease in the vaccinated animal. This includes the vaccines used by the Milverton-Wellesley Veterinary Services, including Vetera Gold, Vetera 2XP, and Calvenza.

New Year's Eve Weekend Hours  Friday December 30th..........8:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday December 31st.....8:00 am - 12:00 ...
12/30/2022

New Year's Eve Weekend Hours

Friday December 30th..........8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday December 31st.....8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday January 2nd............Closed
Tuesday January 3rd..............8:00 am - 6:00 pm

To reach our on-call veterinarian, please call, 519-595-4911.

Address

93 Main Street
Milverton, ON
N0K1M0

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+15195954911

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We are a group of highly trained professionals, drawing on years of specialized training and experience. In this way we deliver quality veterinary medicine to our clients and their valued animals. We believe that every client and animal has a right to be treated with respect and care. We will endeavor to enhance health, bring healing where possible and when necessary relieve pain and suffering in a humane and timely manner.


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