Central Washington Equine Hospital

02/13/2025

Make sure you check out our sister business and get your horses in shape! Spring time is just around the corner! 24/7 veterinary availability during their stay from the Drs at CWEH

A few key points from the 2025 American Associates of Equine Practitioners Conventions regarding aquatic treadmills and OA:

'Improve postural stability in horses with experimentally induced osteoarthritis.'

'Reduce inflammation, more symmetrical limb loading, better range of motion, compared to just hand-walking in horses with osteoarthritis.'

This just confirms the results that we've seen here at Lakeshore and how aquatic treadmill therapy can help manage what comes along with owning a horse with OA! For more information on how our aquatic treadmill can help your horses, give us a call today!

(509) 859-2933

02/13/2025

The 2025 season is quickly approaching so don't wait to start getting your horses in peak condition!!!

For the month of February we will be offering ONE HOUR eurociser sessions for $25!!!

Call us today to get scheduled (509) 859-2933

02/04/2025

👶🐎And just like that it is breeding season again and your CWEH repro team is ready👶🐎
As well as taking care of all things mare related we are able to offer Stallion services as well this year. Call our office at (509) 859-2933 to get on the list or if you have any questions.

01/18/2025

Glinda living her best life, 6 weeks post op Transphyseal Bridging surgery with Dr. Lillich's team.

01/18/2025

Lillich's team getting Glinda all straightened out!

Glinda was rescued from another state and she came with some significant problems. Seen and diagnosed by Dr. Dana Westerman, Glinda caretakers agreed to have us treat her about 6 weeks ago. She had what us veterinary folks refer to as a varus deformity of the fetlock on her left hind limb, lay people would say she had a crooked leg. Dr Lillich, with the help of veterinary assistant Rachel and licensed technician Janel, were able to perform a surgery known as Tranphyseal Bridging, where a screw is placed across transphyseal (growth) plate in hopes of straightening out the specified joint. Dr. Westerman applied special shoes and followed up on her care. Glinda's fetlock joint has progressed beautifully over these last several weeks and we are happy to report she loving life, frolicking in the pastures at Kataluna Horse Rescue with her playmates.

We are honored that both Kataluna Horse Rescue and her referring veterinarian, Dr. Dana Westerman trusted Dr. Lillich and the team at CWEH with Glinda's care.

01/17/2025

🦷💲25% off Dental Float Special 💲🦷
During the month of February enjoy a discounted rate on our dental floats. Please call the office at (509) 859-2933 and get a spot now as these spots do go fast.

01/03/2025

It is with the most heartfelt appreciation to our clients, family, and friends for their words and acts of support through this difficult time, we are happy to report Joey and his family continue to improve and are well on their way to full recoveries. He will be available full time for appointments after Jan 13th. As always the front office team can help you with any questions and get you taken care of in the interim. Happy New Year!

12/20/2024

While our fearless leader and his family rest and heal, continuing to improve with each passing day, the team at CWEH would like to thank everyone for their support during this time. From clients, friends and family to vet hospitals near and far we have been shown a humbling amount of good will and offers of support. We are honored to have such an amazing community surround us and thank each and every one of you. We hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday season.

12/16/2024

CWEH clients, friends, and family,
Due to unforeseen circumstances Dr. Joey Bergevin will be unavailable for appointments until after the new year (we will update his return date as it becomes available).

Feel free to comment with good thoughts, well wishes and whatever love you want to send this healing family here, but please give the family their privacy during this time. As always, you can reach out to the team at (509) 859-2933.

12/04/2024

Unfortunately, our texting software is not quite awake today and texts are delayed and, in some cases, not coming through. If you do not get a reply in a timely manner, please call the office at (509) 859-2933.

This is a national issue with their software and should be resolved soon. Thank you for your patience.

11/15/2024

🏇On the Road Again🏇
Dr. Lopez and Anndie will be in Grant County on November 21st. Appointments are limited so please call (509) 859-2933 to get on the schedule soon.

11/14/2024

Update: Please note the date change for this Castration Clinic. It is now December 7th. There has been a lot of interest in this so please call sooner than later to take advantage this opportunity. The discounted rate quote is available when you call the front office as well.

Castration Clinic Alert
Under the guidance of our skilled surgeons and on staff veterinarians, our intern veterinarians will be performing a castration clinic at Central Washington Arena on December 7th. Spots are very limited and filling up fast so if you have a stallion you wish to no longer remain a stallion please call the office at (509) 859-2933 to schedule a spot soon.

11/13/2024

🛻Road Trip🚙
Dr. Lopez and Anndie will be in the Cle Elum area on November 18th. Please share with your Cle Elum friends in need of veterinary care and call the office at (509) 859-2933 ASAP to get on their list.

10/29/2024

🕒Time to get your mares under lights again🕒

Its Photoperiod Manipulation Time - please check out these notes from Dr. Lopez and Anndie to help ensure your best breeding season yet.

If you are planning to breed your mare as early as possible in 2025, we are rapidly approaching the time to get those ladies under lights! Here are some important things to keep in mind while preparing to do so:
💡The recommended photoperiod to replicate is 16 hours of total daylight, started 60 days prior to the desired breeding time.
💡Intense light is not necessary or recommended, and the common guideline is "bright enough to read a newspaper in all areas of the stall or pen".
💡Mares that are kept under lights will not develop a thick Winter coat, so blanketing is often advised in cooler weather.
💡It is equally important for mares to get 8 hours of darkness! Mares that are under constant light do not cycle normally.
💡Proper nutrition/body condition, especially in older mares, will aid in getting good early cycles in addition to photoperiod manipulation.
💡Light-mask products works great when managed correctly, however it is essential to ensure that masks do not die, re-set, etc. causing changes to the proper function of the light.
If you need help developing a light plan for your mares give us a call at (509) 859-2933.

10/19/2024

I’m gonna get this post on just under the wire! Tech week can’t end without me thanking the lovely group of ladies that are responsible for making CWEH tick! I’m not sure that I haven pictures of all of them but I’m gonna do my best. Herding the cats that are our ever growing group of doctors is not easy and as we grow each of these ladies is wearing more hats and taking on more responsibility! Cassie and I Can’t thank you all enough for all you do! If you see any of them around please make sure you thank them because they get very little credit for keeping the horses we all love happy and healthy! This year they’ve added rehabilitation an nurturing a batch of interns in to adulthood! I’m going to thank them all here 1 by 1:

Abby Slyfield LVT: practice manager, lead tech, hospital referee, Dr Bergevin’s therapist! This practice doesn’t go without her. As she proves every time she’s on vacation.

Pam Poole LVT: Operations manager. Pam is mostly now behind the scenes or behind the screens but you’ll still see her out on the occasional emergency or running anesthesia. She is instrumental(see what I did there) in getting all our surgical equipment and keeping it running! She also does a lot with HR and making sure people get paid on time! Lots of hats.

Anndie Lund: she is our repro manager and all around good attitude haver! We love Anndie! Her and Dr Lopez are doing lots of exciting new things with the repro department and they wouldn’t be possible without her!

Beritt Dompier: I think she still works here but I haven’t seen her in a while while she welcomes her new little one! She still techs on the weekends!

Alexis Zifer: Alexis does a great job keeping our hospitalized patients happy and helps out with rehab! Incidentally she’s been here for just over a year now and we’re thrilled to have her!

Janel Holden LVT: another one of the all star LVTs, she runs anesthesia like a boss and if your horse has had surgery she probably was involved and was the reason it slept great and woke up smoothly

Renee Houlbjerg LVT:(no chance I spelled that right) another person with an amazing attitude and is willing to fill in wherever we need her and takes an amazing amount of anesthesia on call. We’re lucky to have you!

Rileigh McClure: she’s like a Swiss Army knife, works in reception, works in the pharmacy, techs, makes coffee, all the things. And is a world champion napper!

Lydia Johnson: She’s responsible for Dr Casillas and making sure his clients are happy and they get through their days smoothly although occasionally I steal her for a field trip.

Rachel Burke: Dr Lillich’s circus coordinator. Proud of her!

Carlee Houle LVT: Last but not least my personal technician! Has one of the toughest jobs in the practice keeping the grown toddler happy and also being a great friend and role model to his children when they tag along! Also need to add professional driver to the job description.

Morgan Burke: pretty sure she still works here but she’s recovering from being broken and is a great example of how all these ladies take risks every day to help our equine patients! We look forward to having her back soon.

Jess Hartley: She’s moved on to a new adventure but is still part of the team. She runs our sister business Lakeshore Equine Rehab and you will see her if you book an appointment(hint hint). Thanks for going on this new adventure with us.

Cassie, Jose, Maria, Jimbo, Margaret, and Gobi(haha), and myself can’t thank you all enough for everything you do and none of you gets the recognition you deserves. In other news here’s some photos for embarrassment. Gosh darn I hope I didn’t miss anyone!

10/17/2024

Some amazing Before and After goodness from the Lakeshore Equine Fitness and Rehabilitation team!

Let's talk about haul-in appointments!

We designed these to cater to those wanting to add a different modality of exercise to your horses fitness or rehabilitation program in addition to your at home routine. This is a great way to take that to your horse to next level! While aquatic therapy can be utilized daily, check out Oddie's results with 1-2 weekly sessions on the aquatread, solarium and 3D vibration plate through the strenuous summer show season! Consistency is key and here's why!

“The combination between the aquatic, 3D vibration and infrared therapies have been a game changer for Oddie. I have noticed a vast improvement in his mobility and strength in particular. Movements that were more challenging in the past are much easier for him to perform now, thanks to the time spent at Lakeshore. Not only can I physically feel a difference, but it is also evident in his overall appearance. His topline and hind end is much stronger than it has ever been. I am very grateful for Jess and her team. Their dedication and genuine love for the horses under their care is unreal. I would trust them with any of my horses for any period of time.” - Ashley Widmer with Widmer Eventing

Let's get your horses haul-in appointment scheduled!
(509) 859-2933

10/14/2024

Update: Position Filled. Huge thank you to our social media clients, friends and family for getting the word out!

Employment Opportunity with CWEH
We are looking for a Full Time Receptionist to join our team. If you or someone you know has equine and administrative experience, veterinary preferred but not required, and a friendly, can do attitude please email our practice manager Abby at [email protected]