Sulphur River Veterinary Clinic

03/04/2025

We are experiencing power outages at our clinic! Which also means phone lines and internet are down as well.

Please send a Facebook message for any questions or scheduling. We apologize for the inconvenience!

02/28/2025

FedEx delivered some of our lab supplies to the wrong house 🤣. Does this gate look familiar to anyone? Commerce, TX

02/21/2025

We are still searching for a Technician!

Sulphur River Veterinary Clinic is seeking a dedicated and skilled small animal Veterinary Technician to join our compassionate team. If you have a passion for animal care, strong technical skills, and a commitment to providing excellent patient care, we want to hear from you!

Requirements:
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Veterinarian Technician.
• Must be available for emergencies and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities:
• Assist our Veterinarian with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Perform diagnostic tests.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, and IV fluids.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist in surgery.
• Educate pet owners on proper care and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure a clean, safe environment.

Please send resumes to [email protected] or visit our clinic to apply in person at 6713 TX-24, Commerce, Texas.

We look forward to meeting you!

02/20/2025

TCAP hosts a Free Fix Day on Wednesday, February 26.

During our Free Fix Days, TCAP offers FREE sterilization and rabies vaccines for feral and community cats (not pets). This event will take place at seven TCAP clinics: Allen, Arlington, Denton, Fort Worth, Garland, Hurst, and Joshua! 75 cats will be seen at each location on a first-come, first-served basis.

There’s no limit on the number of cats per caregiver, and no appointment is required. Cats must arrive in individual live traps or pet carriers, and all cats will receive an ear tip.

Each cat accepted will receive a voucher for a free spay/neuter for another cat at a future date. Trap One, Get One! You will be able to make an appointment for a free feral spay or neuter at a future date using the voucher you receive. This voucher also includes a rabies vaccine.

Please stay in line if you are outside of the first 75 cats. Our team will provide one voucher per cat present for sterilization vaccine for the next 75 cats! You will be able to make an appointment for a free feral spay or neuter and rabies vaccine at a future date using the voucher you receive. Only those already in line with cats will receive the voucher.

The line cuts off no later than 9 am!

Important Notes:
*Any additional fees for in-heat, cryptorchid, or pregnancy procedures will be covered by TCAP
*Caretakers will be responsible for any additional elective services such as vaccines, pain medication, or viral testing at the time of service
*Cats must be presented in live traps or pet carriers

We’re excited to continue supporting you and the feral and community cats in your care!

02/20/2025

We are hiring a full time receptionist!

Are you passionate about animals and customer service? Our veterinary clinic is looking for a friendly, organized, and compassionate Receptionist to join our team!

Key responsibilities:
• Greet and assist clients with a warm and professional attitude.
• Answer phone calls, schedule appointments, and manage patient records
• Process payments and handle basic administrative tasks.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming reception area.
• Communicate effectively with pet owners and the veterinary team.

Qualifications:
• Previous receptionist or customer service experience (veterinary experience a plus!)
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
•Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Love for animals and a caring demeanor
• Basic computer skills (experience with veterinary software is a bonus)

If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send your resume to [email protected] or come and apply in person at 6713 HWY 24, Commerce, Texas.

Let’s keep tails wagging and pets happy!

02/06/2025

Sulphur River Veterinary Clinic is seeking a dedicated and skilled small animal Veterinary Technician to join our compassionate team. If you have a passion for animal care, strong technical skills, and a commitment to providing excellent patient care, we want to hear from you!

Requirements:
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Veterinarian Technician.
• Must be available for emergencies and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities:
• Assist our Veterinarian with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Perform diagnostic tests.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, and IV fluids.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist in surgery.
• Educate pet owners on proper care and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure a clean, safe environment.

Please send resumes to [email protected] or visit our clinic to apply in person at 6713 TX-24, Commerce, Texas.

We look forward to meeting you!

01/29/2025

01/25/2025

I hate bot larvae.
I see them quite often at whole horse dissections and when the larvae detach from the stomach wall, they leave behind deep holes.

These holes are about 2 mm deep.

The part of the stomach that we see is the non glandular part. It is the upper part and is not acid secreting.
You can just about see the glandular part which is pinkish in the photo.

Bot larvae seem to choose the non glandular part but I do see them at the margin between these 2 parts which is called the Margo plicata. Rarely they are found in the glandular layer as that part has a very low pH is acidic due to hydrochloride acid.

I really feel bot latvae are a problem because when they detach, the holes left behind are at risk from the acid splashing up onto that area. This I believe could destroy tissue and cause ulcers.

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01/17/2025

Calicivirus in cats.

Feline calicivirus is a highly contagious virus that causes a mild to severe respiratory infection and oral disease in cats. It is especially common in shelters and breeding colonies, and often infects young cats. Most cats recover completely after a calicivirus infection, but rare strains can be especially deadly. The virus poses no threat to humans.
There are several vaccines available to help protect your cat or kitten.

We have seen several cases in the northeast Texas area. - Dr. Fowler

01/16/2025

Tetanus in horses.

Tetanus is a devastating disease caused by the spores of the clostridia bacteria. Clostridia bacteria are present in the dirt especially in Northeast Texas. When an animal gets a cut or puncture wound, the bacteria from the soil can get into the wound. Under certain conditions, the bacteria will produce spores that attack the nervous system and cause horses to lock up in a constant, whole body, muscle spasm. Imagine having a cramp in every muscle of your body! It is very difficult to save horses once they get signs of tetanus and most of them die from seizures or complications.

Tetanus can be prevented by vaccinating your horse. Like most vaccines, it takes 2-3 vaccine doses for the body to create a good immune response to a particular disease. It is important to start a foal's vaccines around 4-5 months old. It is also important to vaccinate a pregnant mare a month or two before her foaling date so she can pass the antibodies to her foal through her colostrum (the first milk right after the foal is born).

We can help guide you on an appropriate vaccination plan for your horse! Call SRVC today.

-Dr. Fowler

01/14/2025

Pre-show season soundness evaluation! Many of us horse owners are gearing up for the show season by looking at the calendar and getting mentally prepared. Is your horse ready? We can help at Sulphur River Veterinary Clinic. We can use a combination of a traditional lameness exam (watching the horse move on level ground in straight lines and circles and flexion exams), followed by a thorough acupressure exam and in-depth osteopathic (chiropractic) exam. If certain areas are identified as painful or abnormal, x-rays, ultrasounds, and nerve blocks can further identify or locate the problem. A plan can then be formulated for treatment such as joint, tendon, or ligament injections, or another appropriate therapeutic plan can be developed. Call if you are interested in getting your horse checked out!- Dr. Fowler

01/08/2025

Are you ready for foaling and breeding season? We are! We can help with newborn foals and basic foaling emergencies. If you are looking to breed your mare this year, we can help with that as well. We do ultrasound, pre-breeding workups, and breeding with cooled-shipped and frozen semen.

Foaling Red Flags:
1) Foaling passes the 20-minute and/or 45- minute mark after contractions have started
2) The placenta is late or early or not in a "y" shape
3) The foal isn't standing within one hour
4) The colostrum doesn't pass the home Brix test
5) The foal isn't nursing in 2 hours
6) The foal isn't getting up to nurse every half hour, suckles the wrong thing, or milk all over his face/head/neck
7) The foal is retaining meconium
8) The foal's IgG (anitbodies) or white blood cells are out of range
9) The mare seems disinterested, colicky, sick, or has bloody urine or manure
10) The mare and foal are disinterested in each other

01/05/2025

🥶 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗦 𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗦𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞...

✝️ Sunday: There is likely not enough electrolytes, probiotics, feed, hay, water or blankets to help your horse deal with a nearly 50 degree drop. We suggest praying and no major feed changes. Horses are born looking for a place to enter heaven.

🫣 Monday & Tuesday: Owners will overthink every behavior they see because of Sunday during a PTSD episode.

🥶 Wednesday - Saturday: There may be tears. A lot of social media searching for the next “barn hack” for frozen troughs. 74 extra trips to the barn to stare at Horses that are more than likely perfectly fine.

Pray for your Texas friends… we are NOT okay.

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01/02/2025

We have seen a lot of panleukopenia, aka cat parvo, in the area lately. Make sure your kitties are up to date on their vaccines! 💖