Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital

01/25/2024

Join us on Friday, February 2, at the IVMA: Indiana Veterinary Medical Association's annual Crossroads Veterinary Conference to meet our very own Dr. Javier Martinez, MVZ, DACVS Equine Surgeon, at Purdue’s satellite hospital Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital. The conference will be held Thursday through Saturday, February 1- 3, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Conference Center. Dr. Javier Martinez will be available at our booth #54 in the marketplace to discuss a wide range of equine services that we offer at Purdue’s satellite hospital Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital.

Learn more about our specialty hospital at https://vet.purdue.edu/equine/

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12/13/2023

It's the best day of the year, it is !

08/01/2023

We took center stage recently as the distinguished Winner’s Circle sponsor for the 29th running of the Indiana Derby at Horseshoe Indianapolis in Shelbyville. The event was held on Saturday, July 8 and featured over $1.1 million in purses that attracted a field of more than 200 horses. Commonly referred to as Indiana’s biggest horse-racing event of the year, Indiana Derby Day was created to build a premier racing event for the young Indiana Thoroughbred racing program. The races have exceeded all expectations, even achieving prestigious Graded Stakes status following the 2001 running of the event.

Learn more at https://purdue.vet/44W8GfM



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Purdue’s Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital took center stage recently as the distinguished Winner’s Circle sponsor for the 29th running of the Indiana Derby at Horseshoe Indianapolis in Shelbyville. The event was held on Saturday, July 8 and featured over $1.1 million in purses tha...

07/07/2023

Purdue’s Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital and Purdue Equine Hospital will take center stage this Saturday as the distinguished Winner’s Circle sponsor for the 29th running of the at Horseshoe Indianapolis in Shelbyville. Commonly known as Indiana’s biggest horse-racing event of the Year, Indiana Derby Day was created to build a premier racing event for the young Indiana Thoroughbred racing program, and the race has since exceeded all expectations, achieving prestigious Graded Stakes status following the 2001 running of the event.

Learn more about both Equine hospitals at https://purdue.vet/equine-hospital and https://purdue.vet/ceesh

11/14/2022

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07/18/2022

Job Opening highlight Veterinary Technician/Nurse (Equine.) This position will work to provide superior care to our equine patients and excellent customer service to our clients in a state-of-the-art facility in Shelbyville, IN.

Learn how you can join the at https://purdue.vet/pvmfamily



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07/15/2022

We took center stage last weekend as the distinguished Winner’s Circle sponsor for the 28th running of the at Horseshoe Indianapolis in Shelbyville!

Learn more at https://purdue.vet/3aFfPdQ



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Purdue’s Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital took center stage last weekend as the distinguished Winner’s Circle sponsor for the 28th running of the Indiana Derby at Horseshoe Indianapolis in Shelbyville.

07/07/2022

Purdue Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital is pleased to be the Winner’s Circle sponsor for Indiana Derby Day at Horseshoe Indianapolis Casino and Racing located in Shelbyville, IN. As a proud provider of services to equine athletes throughout the country with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging, revolutionary sports medicine, and surgical expertise, we are pleased to celebrate these equine athletes, trainers, and owners at the Summer’s Biggest Racing Event of the Year. To learn more visit https://vet.purdue.edu/equine/.

12/17/2021

Did you know that we're among the first veterinary hospitals in the nation to install a specialized large gantry helical CT scanning machine?

More @ https://purdue.vet/3makPd8

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The Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital, a satellite facility of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, is among the first veterinary hospitals in the nation to install a specialized large gantry helical CT scanning machine. The device, manufactured by Qalibra, is adapted

10/21/2021

The Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Technician in our Shelbyville, IN facility!

You can learn more about the position and join the at https://purdue.vet/39Zx5q8

National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) Indiana Veterinary Technician Association (IVTA)

10/08/2021

The Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Technician in our Shelbyville, IN facility!

You can learn more about the position and join the at https://purdue.vet/39Zx5q8

National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA)

Veterinary Technician (Equine)

09/26/2021

Equine athletes in Indiana now have access to the latest diagnostic imaging technology thanks to installation of the Qalibra Computed Tomography (CT) machine at the Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital, a satellite facility of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine located in Shelbyville, Ind.

Learn more at https://purdue.vet/3kC2RzB

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Equine athletes in Indiana now have access to the latest diagnostic imaging technology thanks to installation of the Qalibra Computed Tomography (CT) machine at the Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital, a satellite facility of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine located i

09/12/2021

We are excited to announce that Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital is one of the first in the U.S. offering groundbreaking diagnostic capability with the newly installed Qalibra Computed Tomography (CT) system. Designed specifically for equine patients, the unique system features the world’s largest field-of-view and is height adjustable to match the size of the horse, making it possible to scan patients while they are safely standing or under general anesthesia or light sedation.

To learn more about all of Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital services, visit: https://purdue.vet/3A8W9Xu

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Learn more about the services and treatments offered at the Centaur Equine Specialty Hospital

06/24/2021

06/02/2021

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, in support of the Indiana equine industry, is pleased to announce its partnership with Caesars Entertainment and the renaming of the college’s equine hospital in Shelbyville, Indiana, as the Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital.



https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2021/Q2/purdue-university-renames-its-acclaimed-equine-hospital-to-the-caesars-entertainment-equine-specialty-hospital.html

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, in support of the Indiana equine industry, is pleased to announce its partnership with Caesars Entertainment and the renaming of the college’s equine hospital in Shelbyville, Indiana, as the Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital.

05/03/2021

12/07/2020

All is Well with Plans for the Equine Wellness Forum

It’s “virtually” time for the Virtual Equine Wellness Forum from Purdue University, which this time will be held in an all virtual format beginning February 6, 2021. Registration is now open for the annual event, which is designed to inform horse owners and equine industry professionals about horse health issues ranging from basic preventative healthcare to the latest medical advancements.

Read more at https://purdue.vet/36IdpGM

It’s “virtually” time for the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s annual Equine Wellness Forum, which this time will be held in an all virtual format beginning February 6, 2021. Registration is now open for the annual event, which is designed to inform horse owners and equine ...

09/13/2020

Fall Allergies Can Affect Horses, Too – Triggering Asthma and Impacting Performance

Just as many humans start to sneeze in the fall, horses also can experience seasonal allergy symptoms. Those symptoms can include coughing, but Dr. Laurent Couëtil, professor of large animal internal medicine in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, says sometimes the only sign is that their performance suffers.

Read more at https://purdue.vet/2DUBmio

Just as many humans start to sneeze in the fall, horses also can experience seasonal allergy symptoms. Those symptoms can include coughing, but Dr. Laurent Couëtil, professor of large animal internal medicine in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, says sometimes the only sign is t

06/04/2020

Diva on the run!

Diva, a 16 year old minature horse mare came to Centaur Equine Specialty Hospital with lame hind leg.

Drs. Davern & Gudehus examined her and found the right hindlimb to be acutely lame due to traumatic dislocation (subluxation) of the lower hock joint. They supported the limb with a series of casts and braces, as well as implanted a novel surgical tensioning device across the joint to allow the horse to use the limb while it healed. Eventually the joint was able to fuse and regain stability and control!

She's had a long road to recovery, but thanks to the dilliegence of her owner and a great attitude, she is now back to living a happy life and running comfortably in her pasture!

04/06/2020

Spanky, a 3 year old miniature horse stallion suffered a fractured and dislocated left shoulder while turned out in pasture which was repaired using an arthrodesis (fusion) technique. Now 7 months after surgery he is doing well and has reunited with his pasture friends!

03/23/2020

Sonny was presented at 7 days old after becoming lethargic over the past 24 hours and had begun straining to urinate. Examination including bloodwork and ultrasound of the abdomen revealed that he was suffering from a ruptured bladder. Due to severe electrolyte abnormalities associated with the rupture, he underwent emergency abdominal surgery to flush the abdomen and repair the tear. He has done very well since surgery and has grown into a handsome, healthy 2 year old!

03/09/2020

Beacon in the Night was an 8-day old foal was inadvertently kicked while running in the pasture with his dam and suffered crushing, highly comminuted fractures of both the upper and lower jaws. 3D reconstruction of the fracture using CT scanning was implemented for planning of the surgical repair. The foal underwent emergency surgery to repair the fracture of the lower jaw using a bone plate and screws and removal of the crushed fragments of the upper jaw. He healed well and the implants were able to be removed several months later. He is expected to lead a healthy, relatively normal life!

01/21/2020

Register Soon for the 2020 Horseman’s Forum to Catch Early Bird Rates

The popular Purdue Horseman's Forum at is just a few weeks away and early bird registration rates are still available until January 25th!



Learn more at http://bit.ly/2RqfpKO

The popular Horseman’s Forum at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is just a few weeks away and early bird registration rates are still available.

10/16/2019

A few days ago, we spent a misty morning at the Indiana Grand, where Dr. Alec Davern used the handheld dynamic endoscope that allows us to see and diagnose respiratory conditions in a horse exercising under saddle. This equipment is beautifully suited for race horses, but is applicable for show horses and others who experience performance issues on the track or in the ring.

If you are interested in an overground endoscopy exam, please call us at 317-398-1980.

10/14/2019

Pictured: Abbey Sarringhus, RVT & Katie Shuba, RVT (Centaur Equine Specialty Hospital)

Veterinary nurses are often viewed as the foundation of the medical care team. Our nurses bring a vast array of skills & abilities to the table, from client interaction to daily treatments, running anesthesia on patients to assisting with procedures. We simply couldn't practice the high quality care we strive to provide without the contribution from our nurses!

Dr. Alec Davern