Heartland Equine Hospital

02/12/2025

The office is closed today due to the snowy weather. If you require assistance please call the emergency phone at 913-396-1001. Thank you!

02/05/2025

**Update - all seats are spoken for so the RSVP link is no longer active.**

Several Kansas City area veterinarians are working together with BI Animal Health and Purina to host an educational event for horse owners. We hope you can join us for a great afternoon of lunch and learning!

01/16/2025

February is Dental Month & discount time! Get your horses teeth floated & bring in 4 canned/non-perishable food items per horse to support the local food pantry. (Please make sure the donated items are NOT EXPIRED) Float special with normal sedation is $110! (Regular price is $185) Give us a call to schedule an appointment in February. (913) 287-7575

01/08/2025

The office will be closed today from Noon-1pm. Thanks!

01/06/2025

Heartland Equine Hospital will be closed today due to the inclement weather and widespread road closures. Please be safe and stay home so that road crews can safely work. If you require emergency assistance, please call 913-396-1001.

12/20/2024

Holiday Schedule:
Dec 19th: Close at Noon
Dec 23rd-27th: Closed for Christmas Break
Dec 31st: Close at Noon
Jan 1st: Closed for New Years Day

12/08/2024

Heartland Equine Hospital is growing! We are looking for several additional members to join our team. We will be hiring a full time technician or assistant, a part-time week day technician or assistant and a part-time weekend technician or assistant. A job description for the part-time week day position is attached below. Interested individuals can email a resume and summary of horse experience to [email protected].

Equine Veterinary Technician – Part Time Days

Description:
Heartland Equine Hospital is an equine referral facility for horses requiring specialized medical and surgical care in Tonganoxie, KS. We are seeking qualified candidates for a part time position of equine veterinary technician or veterinary assistant. This position would involve assisting the doctors with appointments (both in the hospital and on the farm), providing patient care and assisting with stocking and cleaning exam rooms. Responsibilities will include a variety of duties such as safely leading and restraining horses, administering medications, preparing and bandaging wound sites, taking blood and running laboratory tests, monitoring equine patients, and maintaining patient records. This position requires flexibility in days and hours worked, but shifts will primarily be Monday and Friday from 8am-5pm. Holiday and emergency duty is shared between all technicians and assistants. Successful candidates will be compassionate and patient focused, possess strong communication skills and be detail oriented. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Excellent horse handling skills (can safely lead, jog and restrain a variety of horses)
Able to stand and jog on hard ground for long periods of time
Ability to lift and carry 50 – 70 pounds
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must maintain patient and medical confidentiality
Ability to maintain composure during emergency situations and work under pressure

Desired qualifications:
Familiarity with medical terminology
1 – 2 years experience as a large animal veterinary technician or assistant
Experience with foaling and foal care
Training and experience with Microsoft Office products or Ezyvet veterinary software

12/08/2024

Heartland Equine Hospital is growing! We are looking for several additional members to join our team. We will be hiring a full time technician or assistant, a part-time week day technician or assistant and a part-time weekend technician or assistant. A job description for the part-time weekend position is attached below. Interested individuals can email a resume and summary of horse experience to [email protected].

Equine Veterinary Technician – WEEKEND HOURS

Description:
Heartland Equine Hospital is a full service referral facility for horses requiring specialized medical and surgical care in Tonganoxie, KS. We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of equine veterinary technician or veterinary assistant. This position would involve providing patient care, assisting with the admission of emergency cases and assisting with emergency surgical procedures. Responsibilities will include a variety of duties such as safely leading and restraining horses, administering medications and fluids, preparing and bandaging wound sites, taking blood and running laboratory tests, monitoring equine patients, and maintaining patient records. This position requires some flexibility in days and hours worked, but shifts will primarily be weekend days – Saturday and Sunday from 8am – 5pm. Holiday duty is shared between all technicians and assistants. Successful candidates will be compassionate and patient focused, possess strong communication skills and be detail oriented. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience with safely leading, jogging and restraining horses
Ability to lift and carry 50 – 70 pounds
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must maintain patient and medical confidentiality
Ability to maintain composure during emergency situations and work under pressure

Desired qualifications:
Familiarity with medical terminology
1 – 2 years experience as a large animal veterinary technician
Experience with foaling and foal care
Training and experience with Microsoft Office products or Ezyvet veterinary software

12/08/2024

Heartland Equine Hospital is growing! We are looking for several additional members to join our team. We will be hiring a full time technician or assistant, a part-time week day technician or assistant and a part-time weekend technician or assistant. A job description for the full time position is attached below. Interested individuals can email a resume and summary of horse experience to [email protected].

Equine Veterinary Technician – FULL TIME DAYS

Description:
Heartland Equine Hospital is a full-service facility for horses requiring specialized medical and surgical care in Tonganoxie, KS. We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of equine veterinary technician or veterinary assistant. This position would involve providing patient care, assisting with elective and emergency surgical procedures, and assisting the doctors with appointments (both in the hospital and on the farm). Responsibilities will include a variety of duties such as safely leading, jogging and restraining horses, administering medications, scrubbing and bandaging limbs, taking blood and running laboratory tests, monitoring equine patients, maintaining patient records, assisting with surgical procedures and anesthesia, taking radiographs, cleaning stalls and exam rooms and restocking supplies. This position requires some flexibility in days and hours worked, but shifts will primarily be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday days (8am – 5:00pm) and occasional early shift which starts at 7:30am. In addition, the position requires shared on call duty for overnight surgical cases. Overtime hours are possible based on caseload and are likely in the spring and summer time. Holiday duty is shared between all technicians and assistants. Successful candidates will be compassionate and patient focused, possess strong horse handling and communication skills, and be detail oriented. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include holiday pay, paid vacation, health, dental and vision insurance and employee discount for veterinary services.

Minimum qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Excellent horse handling skills (can safely lead, jog and restrain a variety of horses)
Able to stand and jog on hard ground for long periods of time
Ability to lift and carry 50 – 70 pounds
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must maintain patient and medical confidentiality
Ability to maintain composure during emergency situations and work under pressure

Desired qualifications:
Familiarity with medical terminology
1 – 2 years experience as a large animal veterinary technician
Experience with foaling and foal care
Training and experience with EzyVet and Microsoft Office products

12/02/2024

The office will be closed this Friday, Dec. 6th. Please pickup any prescriptions before Friday this week. Thanks!

11/11/2024

The office will be closed Friday, Nov. 15th. Please pickup any prescriptions before Friday this week. Thanks!

08/01/2024

The office will close at Noon tomorrow, August 2nd for Inventory. Please pickup meds before Noon. Thanks!

07/11/2024

The Drs will be on vacation and the office will be closed starting Friday, July 19th at Noon through Wednesday, July 24th. Please get medication refills sent in as soon as possible. Thanks!

03/06/2024

Heartland Equine Hospital is looking for another great individual to join our team! One of our assistants is starting maternity leave so we are looking for a part-time technician or assistant to help with farm calls and hospital appointments. There is the potential for full time employment in the future. Please see the information below for more details about the position as well as how to apply.

Description:
Heartland Equine Hospital is an equine referral facility for horses requiring specialized medical and surgical care in Tonganoxie, KS. We are seeking qualified candidates for a part time position of equine veterinary technician or veterinary assistant. This position would involve assisting the doctors with appointments (both in the hospital and on the farm), providing patient care and assisting with stocking and cleaning exam rooms. Responsibilities will include a variety of duties such as safely leading and restraining horses, administering medications, preparing and bandaging wound sites, taking blood and running laboratory tests, monitoring equine patients, and maintaining patient records. This position requires flexibility in days and hours worked, but shifts will primarily be Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 8am-5pm. The position would be available starting March 2024, with the potential for full time employment in the future. Holiday and emergency duty is shared between all technicians and assistants. Successful candidates will be compassionate and patient focused, possess strong communication skills and be detail oriented. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Excellent horse handling skills (can safely lead, jog and restrain a variety of horses)
Able to stand and jog on hard ground for long periods of time
Ability to lift and carry 50 – 70 pounds
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must maintain patient and medical confidentiality
Ability to maintain composure during emergency situations and work under pressure

Please send a resume and summary of horse experience to [email protected]

01/26/2024

ATTENTION: EQUINE EMERGENCY CARE

We would like to inform you that Heartland Equine Hospital will begin taking after-hours emergencies effective February 1, 2024. We will be able to hospitalize medical colics and perform colic surgery. We will not be taking any isolation type cases (diarrhea, respiratory disease, fevers, etc) since we do not have an isolation facility. We will have a very limited farm call range for after-hours emergencies – we will see cases within 20 miles of our hospital. Patients from further away must be transported to the hospital for emergency care. This requirement is necessary so that our doctors are close enough to the hospital to take care of hospitalized patients and perform emergency surgery.

If you require emergency care, please call the main office number (913-287-7575) during business hours or the Heartland Equine Hospital cell phone (913-396-1001) on nights and weekends. There will be times that we are unable to offer emergency services if the doctors are out of town. Please be patient if our children are present for emergencies.

Thank you for your continued support of Heartland Equine Hospital. We look forward to helping with your equine emergency needs.

Heartland Equine Hospital is a full service equine hospital for horses requiring specialized medical

01/24/2024

February is Dental Month & discount time! We are offering a bigger discount this year! Get your horses teeth floated & bring in 4 canned food items per horse to support the local food pantry. Float special with normal sedation is $100! (Regular price is $175) Give us a call to schedule an appointment in February. (913) 287-7575

Heartland Equine Hospital is a full service equine hospital for horses requiring specialized medical

01/12/2024

Great tips to keep your horses happy and safe during the upcoming winter weather.

As a storm threat of freezing rain and snow marches across the U.S. and Canada ❄️🌨🫧🌬, below are some tips for keeping your horses safe during extreme winter weather events:

1. While lots of hay is ideal for horses to eat to keep warm, now is NOT the time to introduce a round bale if they’ve never had access to one before. It may be more work, but keep throwing them their normal hay source—just more frequently.

2. Similarly, if your horse is not used to being locked up in a stall now is NOT the time. The stress of a major change and the decreased activity can be risk factors for colic. Be sure your animals have access to shelter, hay, and drinkable water but let them move around if they choose to do so.

3. Horses that are thin, older, or fully body clipped are those most at risk in extreme weather.

4. Well fitting blankets are great but be sure horses do not get sweaty under them or that the blankets don’t soak through if snow or rain covered. Wet, cold, and covered is worse that dry, cold, and naked.

5. Some of the highest risk times are when the temperatures hover right around freezing, as that can result in sleet/freezing rain/ice that can make horses wet and therefore colder. Slippery footing is a concern, too.

6. If using electric water heaters, be sure they are functioning and not shocking horses. Take your gloves off and stick your hand in the water (briefly!) to double check.

7. “Trick” your horses into consuming extra water by flavoring a bucket, adding electrolytes to their meals, or soaking their meals in warm water. If you’ve never fed beet pulp before, be sure to add LOTS of warm water. Dry beet pulp is a common source of choke.

8. Tips of ears can be at risk for frostbite. Putting a jumper-style ear bonnet or other ear cover can protect them from wind chills.

Stay safe, friends!