Driftwood Vet

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from Driftwood Vet! Make sure to keep your cats inside, your dogs out of the candy, and your horses from spooking at ghosts and gobblins! 🎃👻

10/18/2024

Our final spotlight goes to our office manager, assistant, fixer of all things, and jack of all trades: Andy!

Andy takes care of much of our behind-the-scenes work but is a true chameleon, stepping in wherever and whenever he’s needed. You might catch him on the road, answering phones, or working on projects for the business. On top of all that, he’s also a full-time trainer for our youngest "assistants"— Brooklyn (9) and Daelyn (1.5) —who always keep us on our toes!

We’re grateful for Andy and everything he does to keep Driftwood Vet (and our family) operating smoothly!

10/17/2024

At Driftwood Vet, we wouldn’t be able to survive without our incredible team members. Today, we’re shining the spotlight on one of our newest veterinary assistants, Clara!

Clara has been with us for a couple of months and is on the road with Dr. Shutter every day, assisting with various procedures and treatments. Her curiosity and enthusiasm for learning make her a fantastic addition to our team, and we’re so grateful for all she brings to the clinic!

Here’s a little more about Clara in her own words:
"I grew up in Wisconsin and just recently moved to South Dakota with my fiancé, Ben, and our two very spoiled border collies, Birdie and Dish. I went to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and earned my degree in Equine/Meat Animal Science! My many passions include reading, playing guitar, drawing, and animals of all shapes and sizes."

10/16/2024

It’s Veterinary Technician/Assistant Week! At Driftwood Vet, we wouldn’t be able to thrive without our incredible team members. Today, we’re shining the spotlight on one of our amazing veterinary assistants, Hannah!

Hannah has been with us for over two years. Many of you have already met her on the road, but these days you'll find her balancing mom life while handling phones and emails for Driftwood Vet. We’re so grateful for Hannah and her cheerful, bubbly personality!

Here’s a little more about Hannah:
"I was born in Virginia but have lived in South Dakota for most of my life. I love going on long walks with my baby boy, playing volleyball, and cooking. My favorite part about working with Driftwood Vet is building great relationships with our clients."

01/16/2024

Great News! ✨️
Driftwood Vet is now accepting new small animal patients!! 🎉🎉
Are you tired of the stress and hassle of taking your animal to the vet? Well, let the vet come to you!
Give us a call today to become a Driftwood Vet client!! 📞
605-923-8928

01/11/2024

Winter is here!! ❄️ 🥶
Do you dread taking your animals to the vet during this chilly season? Well, you are in luck!
Driftwood Vet is a mobile veterinary service that offers routine care for equine and companion animals! 🐴🐶🐈
Give us a call today to schedule!
605-923-8928📞

10/02/2023

🍂 The leaves are changing colors, the days are getting shorter, and the weather is cooling down, which can only mean one thing...
WINTER IS COMING ❄️🥶
Now is the perfect time to get routine care done for your animals to make sure they are ready to take on the cold!
Give us a call at 605-923-8928 to schedule an appointment today! 📞

05/26/2023

We are back!! 🥳

Dr. Shutter and Hannah have been seeing patients the past two weeks catching up on some routine appointments. We are so happy to be back on the road doing what we love! ❤️

Thank you to all of our AMAZING clients for your patience and understanding while Dr. Shutter was out of the office spending valuable time with her newborn. We appreciate you more than you know!

Shout-out to Dr. Logan for helping us out during one of our busiest times of the year! We appreciate you and are grateful you could spend some time with the Driftwood family.

A HUGE thank you to our amazing assistant, Hannah! She has continued to keep our business running behind the scenes. If you have called, texted or emailed us, chances are you've talked to Hannah! We are so thankful to have such a positive, hardworking team member. 💕

Please give us a call to schedule an appointment! Our office hours are Monday- Friday 9am-5pm. We look forward to seeing you out on the road!

04/04/2023

Introducing Daelyn Pearl, Driftwood Vet's newest addition! Dr. Shutter and baby are both doing well. Daelyn is currently in intensive training as a future veterinary assistant, but so far, all she's interested in is eating, sleeping, and pooping. 😄

While Dr. Shutter is out on leave, we are very fortunate to have Dr. Nichole Logan filling in for us for a few days! Currently, she has appointment times available April 10th, 11th, 17th, and 18th! Call now, her appointment times are filling up fast!

03/06/2023

For those who don't already know, Dr. Shutter is expecting!! She is due April 1st, which is coming up quick!

For those who are planning to schedule SPRING WELLNESS exams (vaccinations, dentals, coggins, etc), we recommend you call soon to get on the schedule before Dr. Shutter goes on maternity leave. She is planning on taking about 6 weeks to get a jump start on training the newest Driftwood Vet Assistant before coming back to work.
We are planning on having a relief veterinarian fill in during some of the time Dr. Shutter is away, so stayed tuned for more information as we get closer!

When we started Driftwood Vet, we envisioned a family-friendly practice that offered high quality, compassionate care to the Black Hills. We are so grateful for all of the love and support during our first year of business. We have the BEST clients!

Thank you, from the entire Driftwood Team!

12/20/2022

A great reminder for those who blanket their equine friends!

What are you doing to prepare your horses for this ridiculously cold weather? 💨 🥶

A very important reminder courtesy of the horse doctors at Miamitown Equine Veterinary Services:

"When securing blankets, make sure that the snaps/clips are facing inward, toward the horse! If they are facing out, they can easily become stuck on something, like the hay net in the picture."

12/07/2022

🎉WHO WANTS THE CHANCE TO EARN A FREE EQUINE DENTAL?

Yes, that is right! Dr. Shutter is giving away an equine dental to those who help plan a dental party!! Interested?

Here are the requirements to earn a free dental:
1️⃣ You have access to a barn.
2️⃣ You know 8-10 horses due for their annual dental examination and can come to said barn.
👉 These can be horses owned by you, your friends, family, neighbors, or even
complete strangers you met watching the NFR.
3️⃣ You like fun.🥳
4️⃣ You like and share our page!

Contact us today for more details! Don't miss out on your opportunity to earn one free dental. Remember, all horses, regardless of age, breed, discipline, or body condition score, can benefit from routine dental care. Preventative medicine is the BEST medicine!

10/31/2022

🎃🦇Happy Halloween!!🦇🎃

Do your four-legged friends participate in any spooky festivities? If so, show us!

Have a fun and safe Halloween!
Remember to keep your indoor/outdoor cats inside tonight and keep your sweet treats hidden from your furry friends.
As for the horses? Keep an eye out for those plastic bags or children dressed as gobblins- they may actually get them this time. 👻

10/20/2022

It is the week of the veterinary technician/assistant! We are SO grateful for caregivers like Hannah who help our patients and clients daily, but most importantly, keeping those crazy veterinarians in line! 🤪
Thank you Hannah for all of your hard work!!

10/03/2022

🍁Fall is here!🍁 Which only means one thing in South Dakota- Winter is coming! 🥶

✨️POP QUIZ: What are some common equine health related issues we may see with the change of seasons?

What are some things YOU do to prepare your horses for the cold weather?

09/29/2022

Rabies is 100% fatal to both animals and humans. It is important to have ALL animals vaccinated for rabies, including horses. Rabies is around! Are your horses vaccinated??

September 28 is . While the number of confirmed equine cases every year is low, talking about this disease remains important because of the potential for human exposure—which does NOT have to involve a bite from an infected horses, as contact of skin or mucosa with the horse’s saliva could be enough to transmit the disease.

Rabies has many faces but they are all deadly—once a horse shows clinical signs, the animal invariably dies within a few days as there is no treatment.
The good news is that modern vaccines are highly effective and current AAEP recommendations list rabies as one of the “core vaccines” that should be given to all horses annually to maintain immunity (read the full AAEP vaccination guidelines here: https://aaep.org/guidelines/vaccination-guidelines)

Equine rabies is a real risk for all horses, and a public health concern as well. Be sure to set up a regular vaccination schedule with your veterinarian if you haven’t already done so, and remember that strange behavior on behalf of your equine friend is always a valid reason to check in with your horse doctor!

Read more about rabies on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/rabies-has-many-faces

09/02/2022

✨Have you scheduled a dental examination for your horse?✨

Did you know every horse should have their teeth examined by a veterinarian at least yearly, regardless of age, breed, or discipline?

Routine dentals performed by a veterinarian could improve both quality AND quantity of life for your horse. We know how important it is for your horse to feel their best from head to hoof. Rest assured, when you schedule a dental examination with us, we also perform a complete physical examination and address any other concerns you may have.

Give us a call today!
📞(605)923-8928

08/23/2022

Driftwood Vet has been THRIVING since we started, all thanks to YOU! Thanks to all of our great clients who have spread the word about our business. 💜

A few questions we often get asked:

Q: Do you have an office?
A: Nope, we are 100% mobile! We will come to you.

Q: Do you work on teeth?
A: ABSOLUTELY! We love performing dentals and often have "dental days" at a barn or facility.

Q: Do you perform lameness evaluations?
A: Lameness evaluations and diagnostics are one of our favorite activities. We have mobile xray and ultrasound units to aid us in diagnostics. We perform diagnostic blocks and offer various treatment options, including joint injections in the field.

Q: Do you offer emergency services?
A: We currently offer emergency services to our current clients.

Q: What does it mean to be a current client?
A: A current client means you have had routine preventative care done by us (dentals, vaccines) on a yearly basis.

Would you like to become a Driftwood Vet Client?? Call us today to get on the books!

(605)923-8928