Shafer Large Animal Veterinary Associates

12/20/2024

Santa made a quick stop at the Scenic elementary kindergarten to bring early gifts. He was on his way to the clinic for reindeer health exams.

Reminder: clinic is closed Tuesday through Thursday of next week but emergency service is available.

10/02/2024

🦷🦷🦷Because our spring dental month was so popular we are offering a 20% off dental exam/float discount for the month of October. This offer is valid for haul-in appointments only. Let's give our horses the dental care they deserve. Call 970-858-7000 to schedule an appointment now!🦷🦷🦷

09/04/2024

"Hey everyone, since we posted about Whitewater getting its own special day we've had requests for Collbran and Mesa to have one too. So we're going to do one for September 19th! Dr. Lindsey will be heading back out there and can check cows, pigs, goats, sheep and of course horses! If you're interested in getting on the list please call 970-858-7000 to get signed up!

Also thank you to everyone who signed up for the Whitewater day as we are now completely full!

08/29/2024

To all of our friends in the Whitewater area, we are currently scheduled to have a barn day out there on September 5th with Dr. Kelsey Naftel. She can do lameness exams, x-rays, vaccines and even dentals! Since it’s an official barnday that means the overall price of a farm call is split between all participants. If you’re interested please call our office at 970-858-7000. Space is limited!

Stay Tuned for a Spooky Announcement as well!🎃

08/12/2024

We are proud of our recent upgrade in digital imaging. SPECIAL OFFER BELOW.

Our new device, the Enduro Rugged UHD (Ultra High-Definition) digital radiography system breaks ground as an industry first. This panel is specifically designed for equine practices and provides the cleanest image capture currently possible.

THANKS TO OUR FARRIERS who work tirelessly to help keep our horses sound.

Come see this exciting new equipment in person! SPECIAL OFFER: MENTION THIS ADD. Take 10% off farrier consult foot radiographs taken in hospital (a $29 value). Many developing foot problems can be found and remedied before a bigger issue develops. Offer good until September 1st. Payment is required at time of service.

08/09/2024

Our own Dr. Shafer chimes in on the new Colorado law allowing expanded roles for certified veterinary technicians and telemedicine. The change should help provide more efficient delivery of equine and farm animal veterinary care.

05/31/2024

Hello everyone,

On June 6th Dr. Lindsey will be in Collbran to see various patients. We’re hoping to maximize her time up there and are wondering if there is anyone that would like a visit.

Dr. Lindsey not only sees horses, donkeys and mules but also farm animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas and alpacas.

If you’re interested in a farm visit on Thursday, June 6th, please give us a call at 970-858-7000 and we will be happy to get you added to the list!

05/27/2024

Godspeed. 🙏

05/25/2024

05/25/2024

Drs. Naftel and Shafer are the PRCA rodeo veterinarians looking after the four-legged athletes.

04/24/2024

Hello Everyone!

Please bear with us as we transition through some big management changes. After many years of loyal service Dusty has moved onto a new career opportunity. We thank her for all her hard work and dedication to SLA. As we undergo staffing changes and the transition to a new digital medical record system we ask for your patience. As our clients, you all mean the world to us and we are here because of you. During this transition period Kyle is filling in for office duty.

Current office hours 9am-5pm. If this changes we will keep you updated. If your phone call doesn’t get answered please leave a voicemail and we will get back to you as soon as we can. If you have an emergency use the designated extension (2 for equine emergency and 3 for food animal emergency).

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time!

02/26/2024

This beautiful filly was born Friday night and had her very first exam Saturday morning.

If you have an expecting mare this foaling season- please check out our website and download the foaling protocol to best support your mare and foal.

It’s always a good idea to schedule a mare/foal exam within the first 24 hours post foaling. Call our office to schedule (970)858-7000

*Photo posted with owner permission

02/06/2024

It’s the perfect time of year to have your horse’s teeth examined. Come in before the spring rush!

February is dental month- Enjoy 20% off dentals this month only. ***Discount applies to haul-in only and payment is expected at time of service.

02/05/2024

Attention Sheep Producers!! Please see the following post for an opportunity for free herd diagnostics and to help the USDA improve sheep herd health in the US.

Focused on the value of the biological testing that will be included in the Sheep 2024 study and includes industry representatives and a laboratory collabora...

12/21/2023

Shafer Large Animal Veterinary Associates would like to present our most recent staff addition, Dr. Kelsey Naftel. Dr. Kelsey started with us in July 2023 after finishing a year of equine internship in Arizona. Thus far she has been a great and much needed addition to our team and we are very glad to have her on board! Dr. Naftel will be providing equine veterinary care to our patients with a focus on sports medicine and lameness. Below is a brief bio on Dr. Naftel to help our clients know her better. :)

Dr. Kelsey Naftel grew up in Oahu, Hawaii. She attended undergrad and veterinary school at Colorado State University. After graduating veterinary school she completed an equine internship at Southwest Equine Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ. She is passionate about equine sports medicine and lameness. Growing up she volunteered at Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii and worked as a polo groom at the Honolulu Polo Club. She played polo throughout high school and college and hopes to get back on the polo field soon. In her free time she enjoys being outdoors, hiking, riding, traveling, and spending time with her 3 goat girls.

12/21/2023

Merry Christmas Scenic kindergarten! Had to bring the reindeer down for vet checks before the big trip.