Franklin Veterinary Clinic

11/20/2025

Great information regarding EHV attached.

‼️Our facility offers in-house Equine
Herpesvirus (EHV) diagnostics, ensuring timely same-day results.‼️

https://www.nmlbonline.com/news

11/19/2025

‼️UPDATE‼️

‼️Our facility offers in-house Equine
Herpesvirus (EHV) diagnostics, ensuring timely same-day results.‼️

There has been a recent outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus. 🦠 Remember that prevention and biosecurity are key. 🗝️

What is Equine Herpesvirus (EHV)?

You've probably heard it called Rhinopneumonitis, a respiratory tract disease that results in "snotty noses," but EHV is more than that. Depending on the strain, this virus can also cause abortion in broodmares, and equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) — the often-deadly neurologic form of the disease.

Because EHV is endemic in many equine populations, most mature horses have developed some immunity through repeated natural infection. However, they remain a source of infection for other susceptible horses, like weaned foals and yearlings, who usually display symptoms of the respiratory form of the disease in autumn and winter. Performance and show horses are also more vulnerable to the disease, as they commingle with unfamiliar equines in close quarters while under stress from travel and competition.

Proper biosecurity protocols can help reduce EHV outbreaks and other disease transmission. A variety of vaccines are also available for protection against both the respiratory and abortive form of the disease, but there is no equine licensed vaccine at this time that has a label claim for protection against the neurologic form (EHM).

Consult your primary equine veterinarian to learn more about this disease and work with them to determine the optimal vaccine protocol for your horses.

You can learn more about all three forms on the Equine Disease Communication Center's website here: https://equinediseasecc.org/infectious-diseases

11/12/2025

Happy Veterans Day!! 🇺🇸

With respect, honor, and gratitude, THANK YOU veterans and active-duty military members for your service and sacrifice!

10/31/2025

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from some of the crew here at Franklin Veterinary Clinic! 🐾🧡 Whether your pets are dressed as pumpkins, superheroes, or spooky ghosts, we hope your day is full of treats (and no tricks)!

🐶🐱 Drop a photo of your pet’s costume in the comments — we’d love to see them!

10/29/2025

Meet Ms. Daisy! 🌼 She has a full time job featuring as the STAR ⭐️ OF THE SHOW and manages to keep everyone on their toes!

One of the best parts about our job is getting to work with cute patients and all of their wonderful owners! 🐾 🐱 🐶

10/18/2025

🌟 Vet Tech Week Spotlight! 🌟
Today we’re thrilled to introduce you to a few of the incredible veterinary technicians who help keep Franklin Veterinary Clinic running smoothly: Sunshine Singleton, Nick Lopez, and Greg Barnett (not pictured below). 💙🐾

👩‍⚕️ Sunshine Singleton
Sunshine has been part of our clinic family for about 4 years. She shines brightest during emergency cases, loves assisting in surgery, and is always ready to help the animals in any way she can. Her compassion and calmness under pressure, are just a few reasons we’re so lucky to have her!

🚜 Nick Lopez
Nick has been with us for several years and is our go-to guy for everything—from fixing equipment to building relationships with clients. He’s known for thinking outside the box to keep things running smoothly and always ensures that our patients are well cared for. He truly does it all!

🐾 Greg Barnett
Greg joined our team about a year ago, and in that short time, he’s made a big impact! He loves learning about unique cases, working with all kinds of animals, and is basically the glue that holds things together behind the scenes. We couldn’t do it without him!

💙 A heartfelt thank you to ALL of our technicians and support staff this Vet Tech Week. You may not always see them, but their dedication, knowledge, and love for animals make Franklin Veterinary Clinic a warm and welcoming place for every client and every pet. 📸 Drop a comment below to share your thanks or a memory with one of our amazing techs!

10/17/2025

🌟 Vet Tech Week Spotlight: Shenae Chino & Brandy Reynolds 🌟 This week, we're celebrating the amazing veterinary technicians who make a difference every single day at FVC!

🐶 Shenae Chino has been part of the FVC family for nearly 2 years. She loves that every day brings a new opportunity to learn, whether it’s caring for exotic pets or newborns. Shenae finds deep fulfillment in helping both pets and their owners feel at ease — and seeing a patient go from struggling to tail-wagging is the best reward of all!

🐱 Brandy Reynolds will be celebrating 3 years with FVC next month! With over 25 years of experience, Brandy has worked with a variety of animals — from large and exotic species to small companion pets. These days, she’s enjoying being back where she started: with small animals. Her favorite part of the job? Helping pets heal and witnessing those joyful reunions with their families. 💙

Both Brandy and Shenae are an incredible asset to our team, and we’re lucky to have them here at FVC! Drop a 🐾 in the comments to help us thank them for all they do!

10/16/2025

🌟 Vet Tech Week Spotlight: Meet Lauren & Haylah! 🌟

Today, we're excited to shine the spotlight on two of our incredible veterinary technicians — Lauren Denney and Haylah Rauber!

🐾 Lauren Denney
Lauren has been a vital part of the Franklin Veterinary Clinic team for nearly 2 years. Her favorite parts of the job includes going on farm calls, helping with ultrasonography and radiology, and having the unique opportunity to care for exotic animals and a variety of species. Her passion and versatility make her an invaluable member of our team!

🐴 Haylah Rauber
Haylah joined us 1 year ago and has quickly become an essential part of the team. She especially enjoys working with horses and loves that she’s constantly learning new things each day. Her dedication to helping our patients heal is truly inspiring!

Thank you, Lauren and Haylah, for your hard work, compassion, and commitment to animal care. We’re so lucky to have you on our team! 💙

10/15/2025

🐾 Vet Tech Week Spotlight: Meet Sarah & Raven! 🐾
As we continue celebrating Veterinary Technician Week, we’re excited to highlight two of our incredible technicians who are the heart and soul of Franklin Veterinary Clinic!

✨ Sarah Gililland
Sarah has been a vital part of the FVC family for over 9 years! Her favorite part of the job? The outstanding crew she gets to work with every day. Sarah shines when it comes to lab work, blood draws, placing catheters, and supporting our team through breeding and foaling season. Her experience and dedication make her an irreplaceable part of our clinic — and we’re so lucky to have her!

✨ Raven Stewart
For the past 7 years, Raven has brought compassion, care, and skill to every patient she meets. She loves forming lasting bonds with animals and their devoted owners, and is especially passionate about working with exotics, babies, and farm animals of all kinds. For Raven, the most rewarding part of her job is sending home critical patients who have made incredible recoveries under our care. Her warmth and empathy shine through in everything she does.

💙 Sarah and Raven, thank you for your unwavering dedication, compassion, and commitment to the animals (and people!) who walk through our doors. You make FVC a better place every single day!

10/14/2025

🐾 Meet Winter Begay! 🐾
This , we're celebrating the incredible team that makes Franklin Veterinary Clinic a special place to work and care for our furry friends. Meet Winter Begay, a dedicated vet tech who's been part of our family for over 3 years! 🐶❤️
Winter’s passion for animal care shines through in everything she does. Her favorite part of the job? Placing catheters, pulling blood, and most importantly—comforting patients during their recovery. 💉💖 Winter's compassion and expertise help keep our patients calm and cared for every step of the way.
Winter, thank you for everything you do! We are lucky to have you on our team. 🌟

10/13/2025

🚨WEST NILE VIRUS ALERT‼️
Important Notice for Horse Owners in Lincoln County and Surrounding Areas 🐴
Over the past 1–2 months, several confirmed cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) have been reported in equine patients right here in our region.
West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne 🦟flavivirus 🦠that can affect horses of all ages. This virus poses a serious health threat, and early detection is critical.
🔍 Clinical signs to watch for include:
- Weakness or uncoordinated movement (ataxia)
- Lethargy or depression
- Muscle tremors or fasciculations
- Fever
- Behavior or mentation changes
- Recumbency (lying down and unable to rise)
- Occasional cranial nerve abnormalities
🩺 Diagnosis can be confirmed through a blood test that measures antibody levels.
🛠 Treatment is supportive and may take days to weeks for recovery.
✅ PREVENTION IS KEY!
Protect your horse by:
- Vaccinating annually against West Nile Virus
- Practicing mosquito control:
• Eliminate standing water
• Use fly masks, fly sheets, and repellents
• Maintain clean and dry stabling areas
If you have questions or need to schedule a vaccination, contact your local veterinarian or call us at (575) 378-4708.
Stay informed. Stay proactive. Let’s keep our equine partners safe.

10/06/2025

Monday morning vibes 😎🐈🩺