Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals - Salado

12/24/2024

Brazos Valley Equine Hospital - Salado will be operating 12/24 until appointments are finished then emergency only!
Christmas Day we will be emergency only as well.

We would like to wish all of our loyal clients a Merry Christmas! 🎄

12/17/2024

New 'Talk About It Tuesday'!!!
Dr. Remi discusses everything hoof related in horses!

12/03/2024

“Talk About it Tuesday” with Dr. Whitaker going over lameness involving the necks of horses!

11/29/2024

November is Pet Diabetes month and Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals is here to help Navasota cats with detection and management of this condition. Diabetes mellitus is caused by an absolute or relative deficiency of insulin. Cats with an absolute or relative deficiency of insulin are called diabetics. With awareness and daily care, cats with diabetes can live healthy and happy lives. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment helps dogs with diabetes maintain a good quality of life. Learn more at the links below.

11/27/2024

Water remains as important for your horse in cold weather as it is in the summer. As a matter of fact, decreased water consumption in the winter is thought to be the primary inducing factor for impaction colic — although there are other predisposing factors such as poor hay quality, lack of exercise, internal parasites and dental problems.

Impaction colic is essentially constipation and most often includes the accumulation of hard, dry f***l material in the colon. The usual signs of impending impaction colic are depression, a decreased appetite, and decreased production and dryness of manure.

Studies demonstrate that you can increase your horse's winter water consumption if you provide access to heated water, but ONLY if that is the only source of water available. As always, if you have any questions about preventing colic in your horse, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information!

11/22/2024

November is Pet Diabetes month and Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals is here to help Navasota dogs with detection and management of this condition. Diabetes mellitus is caused by an absolute or relative deficiency of insulin. Dogs with an absolute or relative deficiency of insulin are called diabetics. With awareness and daily care, dogs with diabetes can live healthy and happy lives. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment helps dogs with diabetes maintain a good quality of life. Learn more at the links below.

11/21/2024

We had the opportunity on Tuesday to teach these up & coming students about being an equine veterinarian and veterinary technician! We are thankful for everything that Texas A&M AgriLife - Veterinary Science Certificate Program does for these students that interested in going into the equine veterinary field!

Thank you to Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals - Salado for an incredible day. Thank you to Texas Equine Veterinary Association for helping us provide this opportunity!

11/12/2024

On this week’s “Talk About it Tuesday” Dr. Janicek discusses the basics of what a ‘wobbler’ in horses is!

11/08/2024

Fuel your horse for success! 🐎 Proper nutrition is essential for energy, strength, and overall health. From balanced diets to specialized supplements, what you feed your horse can make all the difference. Talk to us about creating a nutrition plan to support peak performance!

11/01/2024

Breathing issues in horses can sneak up on you, whether it’s coughing, nasal discharge, or labored breathing. 🐴💨 Respiratory problems can be signs of serious health issues, from infections to allergies. Schedule a respiratory health check for your horse today!

10/31/2024

We are seeing Dr. Janicek x3 this Halloween morning! 👀

Happy Halloween from BVEH-Salado! 👻🎃

10/25/2024

Our own Dr. Remi Grzeskowiak is presenting his research at the American College of Veterinary Surgeons summit in Arizona! He is presenting in the Residents Forum which is where the top surgery residents are selected to present cutting edge surgery research. Congratulations Dr. Remi!

10/25/2024

Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA) is a viral disease that can have life-threatening consequences if left unchecked. 💉 Symptoms like weight loss, fever, and weakness could be signs, but sometimes horses show no symptoms at all! Book a screening today to protect your horse from EIA.

10/22/2024

Talk About it Tuesdays!!! This week Dr. Bast goes over wounds and bandaging!

10/18/2024

It is Vet Tech Appreciation Week! We would like to recognize our wonderful technicians! 🤩🤩

Erin is our hospital coordinator “Erin is the pillar of our hospitalized patients. As the hospital coordinator, she insures that daily patient care and scheduled treatments are performed accordingly. Her attentiveness and empathy sets her apart from others…everyone needs an Erin in their practice. BVEH very grateful for her clinical intuition and dedication to patient care. Thank you Erin!!” - Dr. John Janicek

Tevan is a jack of all trades, whether he is treating our hospital patients, helping with emergencies, or working on a new maintenance project. He’s always ready for whatever comes next. We are so fortunate to have him as part of our hospital team.

Leigha shows up every day with a smile on her face and incredible work ethic. I know our in-patients are in great hands when Leigha is around. Her attention to detail is unmatched. BVEH is lucky to have her.

Rachel works hard every day to ensure we are prepared when after-hours emergencies arrive. She is always ready to take on a new task and learn new things about equine medicine. Rachel is a wonderful asset to the BVEH team.

We are excited to welcome our new hospital care team-members, Avril and Alexa.

Liz is one of our hard-working overnight technicians. She is always prepared for whatever walks through the door and is very attentive to our in-patients. BVEH is so lucky to have her on our team.

Melonn works hard to make sure our patients are well cared for, even in the wee hours of the night. She’s silly and full of energy, helping to keep everyone going during those late night emergencies. We are so lucky to have her.

Tana is our Pharmacy Manager “Pharmacy inventory is the second largest expense in equine medicine, so having a trustworthy person manage this portion of the hospital is critical. Our pharmacy manager is responsible for keeping the shelves appropriately stocked with medications and supplies necessary to treat anything that we encounter regardless of the time of day. Thank you Tana for your years of commitment to BVEH and controlling the requests of veterinarians and clients. Although you are behind the scenes of everything, your hard work is not taken for granted and is very much appreciated.” - Dr. John Janicek

Alex is our Lab Coordinator ”Talk about behind the scenes and able to pull off big feats. You forgot your Coggins expired? Didn’t know you needed a Piroplasmosis test? Or need a health certificate?…Alex is your gal. Alex oversees all in-house lab testing (too many to list) and regenerative medicine processing. She is the gatekeeper of all outside reference lab submissions and is responsible for making sure doctors receive their finalized lab results in a timely manner. Holding our veterinarians and reference labs accountable is her strong suit. Thank you Alex for always helping us solve the answers to our patients mysterious medical puzzle!” - Dr. John Janicek

We also want to extend a thank you to our wonderful front of house staff! With out you we could not do our jobs efficiently.

10/18/2024

Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial infection that causes fever, swelling, and nasal discharge in horses. 🐎🦠 This illness can spread rapidly through a stable if not caught early. Schedule a strangles prevention and control consultation today!

10/18/2024

It is Vet Tech Appreciation Week! We would like to recognize our wonderful technicians! 🤩🤩

Kenzie and Adina are technicians for Dr. Whitaker “I feel super lucky to have the caliber of technicians we have here at BVEH. From excellent patient care to putting up with their crazy doctors, we really couldn’t do any of this without them. I don’t know what I would do without both of my technicians who put up with my bad jokes, keep me on schedule and organized, and doing it all with a smile (most of the time). We have some truly excellent, hard working staff who I enjoy getting to spend my days with. You are sincerely appreciated!” - Dr. Beau Whitaker

Shelby, Kaitlyn, and Liz are surgical technicians for doctor Janicek “Being able to depend on someone and know they are doing their job to its fullest potential with integrity is a trait that I expect in our surgery and anesthesia technicians. I cannot thank Shelby, Kaitlyn, and Elizabeth enough for all their dedication, long days and late nights in the O.R., and keeping the daily grind under control. Our surgical successes and advancements are because of their commitment to our equine patients. Hats off to y’all and thank you very much.” - Dr. John Janicek

Jordan is Dr. Youngblood's technician “Jordan is so special. Her kind and patient disposition puts our patients at ease. She is always prepared for every call, which undeniably sets us up for success every day. I couldn’t do my job without her.” - Dr. Rachel Youngblood

Savannah is an ambulatory technician for Dr. Bast “Savannah shows up for work everyday with a smile on her face and the desire to learn everything she can. Her efficiency and work ethic are unmatched. I am a better veterinarian because I have her by my side.” - Dr. Erica Bast

Landon is an ambulatory technician for Dr. Ashbrook “Landon is one of the most compassionate and hardworking veterinary assistants that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She goes above and beyond daily to give the best care to our patients. She comes to work every day with a great attitude and is a great asset to BVEH-Salado. She makes my job easier and more enjoyable every day. However, some of her jokes are lacking…” - Dr. Jamie Ashbrook

Liv is a surgical technician for Dr. Grzeskowiak “Liv is awesome, she’s is my personal chaos coordinator! She’s so incredibly organized her attention to detail is vital in our day to day procedures” - Dr. Remi Grzeskowiak

10/17/2024

2 days until around HORSIN' AROUND DAY!
This event will be hosted at our Temple Feed & Supply location on Saturday, October 19th from 9am-11am.

Come out and see Lindsay Burer, MS - Equine Nutrition Consultant, Bluebonnet, San Saba Equine Supply, Bryson Williams with Purina Performance Horse and Dr. Jamie Ashbrook, DVM, cVMA with Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals - Salado