09/07/2025
Best wishes for a smooth procedure and speedy recovery, Dr. Randy. ❤️
Hello all,
I have some news on Burlington Equine and some changes coming up in the near future I wanted to relay to everyone. Starting in the first week of November, I’m scheduled for heart surgery and will be out of work for 10 to 12 weeks. Fortunately, this will be over the winter months and the holidays and less disruptive than in the busier time of year. Still, it will be quite challenging for me to take this time off from work, but it’s unavoidable, and I recognize the challenges for you as well that depend on our services. Definitely not something that’s been easy to accept.
In the past when I’ve had to reduce work for any medical reasons it’s been fairly short term and as I say to my friend DVG, and she often reminds me, I like to think I’m a fast healer. This one’s a little less predictable though, and I hope to bounce back by mid January.
What this will mean is that I will not be available for appointments during that time starting on November 1st, but expect to be back to work by mid January if all goes well. Definitely will have a number of restrictions and those are already being issued by my surgeon and will abide by those the best I can.
The office will be staffed on a shorter time schedule, essentially 8:30-12:30 Mon-Fri by Susan and Linda. They will be there to respond to any needs that you have regarding records, future appointments and medications. I anticipate to, at the very least, be available to consult on cases, review radiographs, consult on pre-purchases and provide medical advice. Not sure at what point that may be post surgery; hopefully soon.
I get asked about retirement and this is definitely not that. I love what I do and working with you and your horses as well as with the farriers, other Veterinarians in the area and trainers is something I look forward to continue doing.
Thanks so much!
Randy