Eastern Equine Associates Mobile Veterinary Service

01/16/2025

We have teamed up with Tori and Justin McLeod with 4Hooves Large Animal Services and have rescheduled the Large Animal Technical Rescue Course that was originally scheduled for last October. The new date will be June 6th-8th, 2025 and it will take place in Trenton, NC. We do have spots available! Please call or text the office phone (252-571-2297) if you are interested in joining us for the Large Animal Technical Rescue Course!

10/22/2024

Hello to Our Clients!

We wanted to let you know that Dr. Emily Gilmette will not be available for emergency coverage on Monday, October 28th through Wednesday, October 30th.

If you have an emergency with your horse(s) during that time,
-Greenville Mobile Equine is covering our emergencies. To reach Greenville Mobile Equine please call: 252-353-6111.

They will require all emergencies to travel to them. If you do not have a truck/trailer, or if you do not have a friend who could be available to help with transportation; we have arranged with Kevin Fidalgo (out of Jacksonville, NC) and National Bloodstock Transport (out of Newport) to be available to haul our client’s horses to Greenville or Dr. Ipock in case of an emergency.
-To reach Kevin Fidalgo for arrangements please call: 910-389-0543.
-To reach National Bloodstock Transport for arrangements please call: 252-422-3836

We wanted to make sure that if “the worst” happened, that you have a way to reach help. We hope that you are all well and wish you beautiful days with your horses!

Sincerely,

The Veterinarian and Staff of Eastern Equine Associates

Any fees associated with transportation and treatment of emergencies is the sole responsibility of the owner of the horse(s) being transported and treated.

10/21/2024

Check out this Colic information and recommendations by American Association of Equine Practitioners 👇🏽

Colic is not a disease, but rather a combination of signs that alert us to abdominal pain in the horse. Colic can range from mild to severe, but it should never be ignored, as many of the conditions that cause colic can become life threatening in a relatively short period of time. Only by quickly and accurately recognizing colic – and seeking qualified veterinary help – can the chance for recovery be maximized.

Virtually any horse is susceptible to colic, so management practices can play a key role in prevention. And although not every case is avoidable, the guidelines listed in the graphic can help you maximize your horse’s health and reduce the risk of colic.

As always, remember that every animal is different depending on age, breed and other health conditions, so be sure to work with your veterinarian to address any concerns specific to your situation!

**The only thing that we would add to this, is please provide salt or electrolytes to your horse during extreme temperature changes (warm to cold; or cold to warm) to keep them drinking well.

10/17/2024

📞💊💉 Please Be Patient with Us 💉💊📞

It is fall vaccine season, and that means most of us are getting booster vaccines, Coggins, and check-ups on our horses.
I have a Special Request to be patient with us as we are a 2 doctor practice that only has me, Dr. Gilmette 👋🏼. We are booking out a number of weeks at this time.
•Please be patient as Stephanie Hill fits you, and your horses needs, into the schedule. Frustration and rudeness expressed to her is Not acceptable and will Not be tolerated.
•Katie Jackson and I will do all in our power to address your concerns to the fullest and get to you all.
Basically, we are a team of three that cannot be at multiple barns at once. Please be patient as we get to you individually and give each of you the time you request.

10/08/2024

Large Animal Technical Rescue Training Course is now Canceled and Postponed to Spring 2025

The resources and personnel needed to put on this training course are focused where they are needed the most - on the rescue and recovery operations in Western NC post hurricane Helene.

Thank you to 4Hooves Large Animal Services, LLC, to their team, and to all who are participating in the efforts in WNC. Our hearts are with you!

The Spring 2025 date will be announced in the future. And, to those who have paid we will issue refunds as you need; or roll your payment into the future course date.

10/03/2024

We want to update our generous donors and clients on Your donations and where they are going… 👇🏽
This is ASAR Training and Response and these are the locations where YOUR donations are headed. We are sending your feed/hay/supplies to the rescuers that can get those staples to the Western NC residents in need, who cannot get out of their homesteads, and who have-to have goods brought to them.

Thank you for contributing to the rescue and recovery efforts after this disaster. And, we humbly ask for you to please keep contributing, as you can. 🙏🏽

Special thanks to
• Cottonwood Farm for storing and facilitating donations
•National Bloodstock Transport LLC for transporting goods to rescuers
•Rescue Ranch for staging rescue efforts
•4Hooves Large Animal Services, LLC for teaching us how to do this amazing work, and for being some of the boots on the ground!
And to all the team members at ASAR helping people and animals in this crisis, thank you!

09/30/2024

Cottonwood Farm in Vanceboro, NC is collecting donations to take to Western NC.

09/28/2024

I know we are all beyond captivated, flabbergasted, and devastated by the apocalypse happening all over the southeast due to hurricane Helene.
If you are aware of confirmed agriculture and livestock emergencies in western North Carolina:

Here is a hotline number to call make reports for assistance with damages etc: 1-866-645-9403
Pass the hotline along!

Also if you are in Hendersonville, and can Safely get to this address 👇🏽

09/17/2024

Hello to Our Clients!

We wanted to let you know that Dr. Emily Gilmette will not be available for emergency coverage on Monday, October 7th through Tuesday morning, October 15th.

If you have an emergency with your horse(s) during that time,
-Institute Mobile Veterinary Services (Dr. Kim Ipock) is covering us from October 7th through October 10th. To reach Dr. Ipock please call: 252-566-5041.
-Greenville Mobile Equine is covering our emergencies from October 11th through October 15th. To reach Greenville Mobile Equine please call: 252-353-6111.

They will require all emergencies to travel to them. If you do not have a truck/trailer, or if you do not have a friend who could be available to help with transportation; we have arranged with Kevin Fidalgo (out of Jacksonville, NC) and National Bloodstock Transport (out of Newport) to be available to haul our client’s horses to Greenville or Dr. Ipock in case of an emergency.
-To reach Kevin Fidalgo for arrangements please call: 910-389-0543.
-To reach National Bloodstock Transport for arrangements please call: 252-422-3836

We wanted to make sure that if “the worst” happened, that you have a way to reach help. We hope that you are all well and wish you beautiful days with your horses!

Sincerely,

The Veterinarian and Staff of Eastern Equine Associates


Any fees associated with transportation and treatment of emergencies is the sole responsibility of the owner of the horse(s) being transported and treated.

08/19/2024

Hello to Our Clients!

We wanted to let you know that Dr. Emily Gilmette will not be available for emergency coverage on Friday, August 23rd through Monday morning, August 26th. If you have an emergency with your horse(s) during that time, Greenville Mobile Equine is covering our emergencies. To reach Greenville Mobile Equine please call:
252-353-6111.

Greenville will require all emergencies to travel to them. If you do not have a truck/trailer, or if you do not have a friend who could be available to help with transportation; we have arranged with Kevin Fidalgo (out of Jacksonville, NC) to be available to haul our client’s horses to Greenville in case of an emergency. To reach Kevin Fidalgo for arrangements please call: 910-389-0543.

We wanted to make sure that if “the worst” happened, that you have a way to reach help. We hope that you are all well and wish you beautiful days with your horses!

Sincerely,

The Veterinarian and Staff of Eastern Equine Associates


Any fees associated with transportation and treatment of emergencies is the sole responsibility of the owner of the horse(s) being transported and treated.

08/12/2024

🔊🚨 Technical Rescue Course 🚨🔊
We are hosting a Large Animal Technical Rescue Course with 4Hooves Large Animal Services, LLC!
This will be on October 18-20, Call our office for more details and to sign up! 252-571-2297

08/05/2024

🚨 Technical Rescue Course for Large Animals 🚨
Come join us in October, 4Hooves Large Animal Services, LLC is coming to teach us how to properly care for and extract our horses if they get trapped, cast, or in a wreck.
Call our office for more details 252-571-2297

07/30/2024

Horses get themselves in the Craziest 😜 situations! We hope that none of your horses end up trapped, cast, or in a wreck…. But it does happen. Do you want to learn how to address these worst case scenarios?
We are hosting a Large Animal Technical Rescue course with 4Hooves Large Animal Services!
October 18-20
Call Stephanie at our office to find out more 252-571-2297

07/16/2024

****Just A Friendly Reminder****

To our many and valued Clients:
We wanted to let you know that Dr. Kim Ipock will be covering our emergency duty July 18th – 21st . During this time, Dr. Gilmette will be unavailable to respond to emergency calls. Dr. Ipock has been kind enough to agree to cover our established clients for their emergencies.
IF you have an equine emergency during this time, Be Prepared to travel to her clinic to be seen. If you do not have a horse trailer, or horse friends that can assist you in transporting, we have arranged for National Bloodstock Transport (out of Newport) to be available for our clients to transport horses to Dr. Ipock’s clinic.
We want to make every effort to provide you help if you have an incident of need with your horse. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
*Dr. Ipock for Emergencies [July 18 th -21 st ]
- During Working Office Hours: 252-566-5041
- Afterhours/Weekend: 252-526-7654
* National Bloodstock Transport:
- 252-422-3836
* If you did have a down horse, Dr. Ipock will make arrangements to travel to you as soon as she is able
** In utilizing Dr Kim Ipock and/or Nation Bloodstock Transport – all charges accrued in veterinary care and/or transport are the responsibility of the horse owner.
Sincerely,
The Veterinarian and Staff at Eastern Equine Associates

07/05/2024

07/04/2024

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸