Anoka Equine Veterinary Services

11/22/2024

Please note our office hours next week for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be closed for regular appointments, but we will have a vet on call for emergencies as always. Just dial our regular number 763.441.3797 EXT #1. Thank you!

11/20/2024

Looking for a gift this season? Stop by and pick one up!

The 2025 MHARF Calendars are available for sale at Anoka Equine Veterinary Services! You can pick them up there for $20.00 each and they will kindly credit the amount to our clinic account. Thank you, AEVS! Calendars can also be ordered on our website (and shipped to you) here:
https://mnhoovedanimalrescue.org/shop/

Thank you so much to everyone who submitted and gave us permission to use photos this year and thank you to all of those who have already purchased calendars!

10/31/2024

MNHARF tack sale starts today!

10/22/2024

Just a heads up for 2025 MN Horse Expo!

ANNOUNCEMENT
The Minnesota Horse Expo will be hosted at Canterbury Park in 2025. More info can be found at https://www.mnhorseexpo.org/

Sponsored by the Minnesota Horse Council, the Expo is Minnesota's largest equine trade show and breed exhibition, attracting hundreds of vendors, over 25 equine breeds, and 20,000 visitors.

10/18/2024

As Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week comes to a close, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the exceptional vet techs and assistants out there. Their tireless efforts, unwavering dedication, and compassionate care are the backbone of our industry. Let's not limit our appreciation to just one week - take a moment to thank them all year round for all that they do. We are truly fortunate to have them making a difference in the lives of animals and pet owners every day!

10/17/2024

Our Next Vet Tech Week spotlight is on Lynsey. She is one of our incredibly talented technicians at AE. We asked her a few questions so you can get to know her a little better!
Q: What is your favorite appointment or surgery to be a part of at Anoka Equine?
A: My favorite appointment to be a part of is taking radiographs (mostly hoof) and assisting in the breeding department.
Q: What is your favorite breed of horse?
A: My favorite breed of horse is the Arabian or Half-Arab.
Q: What is your favorite thing to do outside of work after you hang up your superhero cape at the end of your shift?
A: I enjoy spending time with my own horse on trail rides and at barrel races. I also like to spend time with my two dogs and family.
Q: Tell us a fun fact about yourself that people find most interesting.
A: A fun fact about me is that I own a flock of hair sheep and raise lambs.

10/17/2024

Our Next Vet Tech Week spotlight is on Kristina. She is one of our remarkable equine technicians here at Anoka Equine. We asked her a few questions so you can get to know her a little better!
Q: What is your favorite appointment or surgery to be a part of at Anoka Equine?
A: My favorite procedure to help with is a Gastroscope.
Q: What is your favorite breed of horse?
A: My favorite breed is a Quarter Horse
Q: What is your favorite thing to do outside of work after you hang up your superhero cape at the end of your shift?
A: What is your favorite thing to do outside of work after you hang up your superhero cape at the end of your shift? My favorite thing to do outside of work is to spend time with my horses and dog, as well as doing photography.
Q: Tell us a fun fact about yourself that people find most interesting.
A: A fun fact about me is when I was 8 years old I was an International pedal tractor pull Champion

10/17/2024

Our next Vet Tech Week spotlight is on Sam M. She is one of our phenomenal CVT's here at Anoka Equine. We asked her a few questions so you can get to know her a little better!
Q: What is your favorite appointment or surgery to be a part of at Anoka Equine?
A: I really like working on wounds/lacerations of any kind, and also emergency care of foals.
Q: What is your favorite breed of horse?
A: Friesians and any of the Draft horse breeds are my favorites.
Q: What is your favorite thing to do outside of work after you hang up your superhero cape at the end of your shift?
A: I enjoy going to the gym, horseback riding and hanging out with friends and family in my free time.
Q: Tell us a fun fact about yourself that people find most interesting.
A: I'm good at doing wedding and prom hairstyles.

10/17/2024

Our next Vet Tech Week spotlight is on Dani. She is one of our extraordinary technicians here at Anoka Equine. We asked her a few questions so you can get to know her a little better!
Q: What is your favorite appointment or surgery to be a part of at Anoka Equine?
A: Any advanced dentistry procedure or intaking a foal emergency! Watching the team work together swiftly and efficiently to help save a life is such a cool thing to be a part of.
Q: What is your favorite breed of horse?
A: I love a good working quarter horse, or I'm a sucker for any draft horse.
Q: What is your favorite thing to do outside of work after you hang up your superhero cape at the end of your shift?
A: I love spending time with my son & husband and our dogs, or being at the barn with my horse. Anything outside, really, is my favorite past time outside of work.
Q: Tell us a fun fact about yourself that people find most interesting.
A: I was born 3 months prematurely! I spent the first 6ish months of my life in and out of the hospital with blood transfusions and all. I'm lucky to be here and firmly believe I am here to make a difference in some shape or form 🙂

10/16/2024

Our Next Vet Tech Week spotlight is on Lindsey. Lindsey is our incredibly talented Ambulatory Vet Assistant at Anoka Equine. You can find her riding with the veterinarians in their trucks, and assisting with field appointments. We asked her a few questions so you can get to know her a little better!
Q: What is your favorite appointment or surgery to be a part of at Anoka Equine?
A: I really enjoy assisting with laceration repair.
Q: What is your favorite breed of horse?
A: Warmblood
Q: What is your favorite thing to do outside of work after you hang up your superhero cape at the end of your shift?
A: My favorite thing to do after work is to spend time with my own horses. I also love to have bonfires with smores!
Q: Tell us a fun fact about yourself that people find most interesting.
A: I used to be a climbing instructor for kids on rock walls, high rope courses, and ziplines.

10/16/2024

Our Next Vet Tech Week spotlight is on Kelsey. She is one of our outstanding techs here at Anoka Equine. This year she also took on the role of working solely with our repro veterinarians during our very busy breeding season. We asked her a few questions so you can get to know her a little better!

Q: What is your favorite appointment or surgery to be a part of at Anoka Equine?
A: I love emergencies of any kind especially those that need to go to surgery right away. Our exceptional team dynamic allows us to swiftly spring into action, providing top-notch care and support to horses and owners in need.
Q: What is your favorite breed of horse?
A: I grew up with Arabians and they will always hold a special place in my heart, but in truth, I love any horse with a kind demeanor.
Q: What is your favorite thing to do outside of work after you hang up your superhero cape at the end of your shift?
A: I love to hit the crossfit gym, spend time in the saddle with my own horses and watch my kids play sports.
Q: Tell us a fun fact about yourself that people find most interesting.
A: To non-horse people it's the fact that I have horses lol. To horse people it's the fact that I work at the clinic, and am also a realtor..... two very different careers 😆

10/16/2024

Our next Vet Tech spotlight is on Micheyla. She is one of the exceptional CVT's at Anoka Equine. We asked her a few questions so you can get to know her a little better!
Q: What is your favorite appointment or surgery to be a part of at Anoka Equine?
A: I enjoy being a part of arthroscopic surgeries. It's interesting to see the joints through the arthroscopy camera!
Q: What is your favorite breed of horse?
A: My favorite breed of horse is the Quarter Horse.
Q: What is your favorite thing to do outside of work after you hang up your superhero cape at the end of your shift?
A: I enjoy spending time with my horse, Tally, and friends and family!
Q: Tell us a fun fact about yourself that people find most interesting.
A: Last summer I hiked 10 miles through the river in Zion National Park!

10/15/2024

Our Next Vet Tech Week spotlight is on Jennie. Jennie is our hard working Breeding Department Manager at AE, but when breeding season slows down, you can also find her assisting in any appointment she is needed for. We asked her a few questions so you can get to know her a little better!
Q: What is your favorite appointment or surgery to be a part of at Anoka Equine?
A: Collecting stallions of course!
Q: What is your favorite breed of horse?
A: Arabian
Q: What is your favorite thing to do outside of work after you hang up your superhero cape at the end of your shift?
A: Spending time with my family.
Q: Tell us a fun fact about yourself that people find most interesting.
A: I like going on adventures with my husband on our Harley Davidson.

10/15/2024

Our Next Vet Tech Week spotlight is on Paige. She is one of our very talented veterinary assistants here at Anoka Equine. She assists doctors in the clinic and also in the field. We asked her a few questions so you can get to know her a little better!
Q: What is your favorite appointment or surgery to be a part of at Anoka Equine?
A: My favorite appointment would be any sort of lameness exam.
Q: What is your favorite breed of horse?
A: My favorite breed of horse is a quarter horse
Q: What is your favorite thing to do outside of work after you hang up your superhero cape at the end of your shift?
A: My favorite thing to do outside of work is spend time outside with my dogs, and I also enjoy having bonfires.
Q: Tell us a fun fact about yourself that people find most interesting.
A: A fun fact about me is that I have a 1985 Square Body Chevy that I am doing a full restoration on.

10/15/2024

Our next Vet Tech Spotlight is on Shannon. She is one of our incredible CVT's here at Anoka Equine and she is also the technician manager. We are thankful to have her here to keep the back of house running smoothly! We asked her a few questions so you can get to know her a little better!
Q: What is your favorite appointment or surgery to be a part of at Anoka Equine?
A: I love being involved in gastroscopes, endoscopes and bladder scopes! The equine body, and how it works is an amazing thing. Seeing bile excrete into the small intestine, or urine from the ureters into the bladder is so cool!
Q: What is your favorite breed of horse?
A: I’m a big softy for any draft horse but especially Clydesdales.
Q: What is your favorite thing to do outside of work after you hang up your superhero cape at the end of your shift?
A: Camping with my family and friends! I also love attending any and all sporting/athletic events for my children.
Q: Tell us a fun fact about yourself that people find most interesting
A: I was born with a brain malformation! It was accidentally found during an MRI of my neck when I was 24(ish) years old.

10/14/2024

Our next Vet Tech Spotlight is on Samantha P. Sam is one of our compassionate CVT's here at Anoka Equine. We asked her a few questions so you can get to know her a little better!
Q: What is your favorite appointment or surgery to be a part of at Anoka Equine?
A: Laceration repair is a favorite of mine
Q: What is your favorite breed of horse?
A: Dutch Warmblood
Q: What is your favorite thing to do outside of work after you hang up your superhero cape at the end of your shift?
A: I love to cook and experiment with new recipes and I also cross-stitch.
Q: Tell us a fun fact about yourself that people find most interesting
A: My grandfather was on the first submarine to traverse the Northwest Passage and was a scuba driver to photograph the ice caps from below.

10/14/2024

Our first Vet Tech Spotlight is on Kayla. She is a very talented CVT here at Anoka Equine, We asked her a few questions so you can get to know her a little better!
Q: What is your favorite appointment or surgery to be a part of at Anoka Equine?
A: I enjoy lameness appointments or anything with foals!
Q: What is your favorite breed of horse?
A: Thoroughbred
Q: What is your favorite thing to do outside of work after you hang up your superhero cape at the end of your shift?
A: Spend time with my own horse and my dog.
Q: Tell us a fun fact about yourself
A: I enjoy hiking on the North Shore

10/14/2024

Celebrating National Veterinary Technician Week!
We're honored to recognize our incredible Vet Techs and Vet Assistants at Anoka Equine! Their commitment to exceptional care, teamwork, and compassion inspires us daily. Please join us in thanking them for all they do!

*Watch for posts all week long highlighting our AE team!