Southport Veterinary Services, PLLC

01/24/2025

Unusual but important to read!

Earlier this week, there was a bear-human conflict in Jim Thorpe, Carbon County.

On Sunday, January 19, an adult male bear aggressively approached a man then proceeded to bite and scratch him, exhibiting abnormal behaviors for a black bear.

The bear was dispatched by a nearby homeowner, in defense of the man being attacked, and the bear was removed by Pennsylvania Game Commission staff to be tested.

Today, January 23, 2025, the results of the tests showed the bear was positive for rabies.

The person involved is expected to have a full recovery and has received appropriate medical treatment.

While rabies in bears is rare and a case emerging in a given area usually is isolated, rabies poses a risk to all mammals. In this particular case, male bear typically den alone therefore reducing the risk of other bear being exposed to rabies.

Anyone who observes wildlife acting abnormally should report it to the Game Commission at 1-833-PGC-WILD.

01/04/2025

From January 5 to January 15, Dr. Katy Baker will cover for Dr. Smith while she is away at conferences.

For any emergencies or urgent matters, please call 607-734-5755.

Regular appointment scheduling for clients will resume upon Dr. Smith's return.
***Text messages will not be checked during this time. ***
Dr. Smith will periodically check emails.

****To pick up medications, please call and leave a message at least 48 hours in advance to allow office staff time to prepare the medications.

12/20/2024

Season's greetings! We wish you a joyous Merry Christmas and a prosperous Happy New Year!

Please note our holiday hours: December 25th - closed, with emergency services available to clients; December 26th and 27th - urgent and emergency calls only for clients. Furthermore, January 1st, 2025, will be closed, with emergency services available to clients, and normal business hours will resume on January 2nd and 3rd, 2025.

11/28/2024

Thanksgiving holiday hours

Thursday- emergencies only
Friday- emergencies only
Sat and Sunday- emergencies only
Monday- regular 8-4pm hours with Dr. Smith

10/28/2024

Working on setting up a time for Dr. Ross to come into the area soon.
I have a couple of spots open if anyone needs lameness work up or scoping done. Let me know asap.

09/24/2024

Did you know that in cases of Emergencies??
● After hours emergency services are only provided to patients with a valid VCPR.
● IE another horse on your property that has not been examined by Dr. Smith does not have a valid VCPR.
● If you are having an after hours emergency, you MUST CALL and leave a voicemail or message with answering service or staff at 607-734-5755.
● DO NOT TEXT IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY- THESE ARE NOT
MONITORED AFTER HOURS
● Missed calls without a voicemail will not be returned.
● True Emergencies Only: Please reserve after-hour calls for
non-preventable emergencies. If your animal has had an issue for several days and it is not urgent, we may need to schedule a visit during regular business hours.

Send a message to learn more

09/23/2024

PSA- EEE and West Nile cases:

The NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, Division of Animal Industry is confirming 2 additional cases of EEEV and 1 case of WNV around the state.

Don’t have confirmed cases near you? Even if there are no equine or human cases in your area, there may be positive mosquito pools, which indicate viral activity in the area. Positive mosquito pools are an indication that humans, horses or other susceptible species need to take precautions now. Please take a look at the NYSDOH mosquito-borne WEEKLY activity reports linked here.

Mosquitoes and Disease in New York State - New York State Department of Health

09/19/2024

Dr. Smith will be out of town from Thursday, 9/19-9/22(sunday). Back to normal
Business hours on Monday, 9/23.

Dr. Katy Baker will serve as the primary contact for emergencies. The office number, 607-734-5755, should be used for any urgent matters related to animals. Please note that text messages and emails will not be monitored during this time due to limited Internet connectivity.

09/12/2024

Valid client patient relationship (VCPR)
To maintain status as a current client, a valid VCPR requires a once yearly farm visit for routine veterinary care or consultation.
Equine patients should see us every 6 months for preventative care (wellness exams, vaccines and dental care) to ensure access to priority emergency service coverage.
Sick animal visits do not qualify for establishing yourself as a current client.

Dr. Smith is taking on a very limited amount of new clients at locations she already services. Call 607-734-5755 or email [email protected].

You will be expected to sign a new "client expectations form" that is labeling you as a current client in good standing prior to or at the first appointment.

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09/12/2024

Dr. Smith wants her clients to know how much she appreciates them! You people rock!
She has had some people ask her what being a "current client" means? Other people have been asking how to become a "current client".
These are both very good questions.... please read the next couple of posts and call the office if you have anymore questions at 607-734-5755 or email us at [email protected].

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09/08/2024

08/30/2024

Dr. Smith will be out of town for the next week, including Labor Day.

Dr. Katy Baker will serve as the primary contact for emergencies. The office number, 607-734-5755, should be used for any urgent matters related to animals. Please note that text messages and emails will not be monitored during this time due to limited Internet connectivity.

08/14/2024

5 CONFIRMED EEE(EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS) CASES IN NY IN LAST FEW WEEKS!
HUMANS CAN CONTRACT THIS VIRUS TOO!

MAKE SURE YOU AND YOUR HORSES ARE COVERED BY VACCINATING OR BOOSTING YOUR HORSES VACCINES FOR MOSQUITO BORN DISEASES

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07/03/2024

PSA:
Clients planning on showing their animals (cattle, sheep and goats) at the fairs need to call and get on my schedule sooner rather than later.
I am currently booking into the middle of July.

Also, we will be closed for the holiday from 7/4-7/7/24, and back open on 7/8/24. Please plan accordingly if you need meds.

05/28/2024

Rebate available for clients that used Southport Vet for their horses vaccines. You will need your receipt from Southport Vet to submit online or via text.

03/12/2024

Update 3/11/24:

A big shout out to all of our clients during this time for being understanding and patient while Dr. Smith is recuperating.

We are starting to schedule spring vaccines/Coggins and lab work. There are some things that Dr. Smith is not allowed to do yet, but we can give you an idea if she is able when you contact us.

Let us know if you would like to get on the schedule!

607-734-5755 call or text

Email- [email protected]

03/11/2024

Grateful for my wonderful clients….

Thank you Bluebird Trail Farm for the Easter eggs and Daffodils from your farm today.

02/07/2024

Update-
Dr. Smiths broken wrist was fixed via surgery last week.
She is still limited on what she can do with one hand for now.
Thanks for everyone’s patience and support.
We will keep you posted as we know more.
Sincerely,
Southport Vet crew