Equine Veterinary Clinic of Tucson

05/04/2024

Did you know that horses produce around 10 gallons of saliva a day? That's not all – it helps them swallow, digest, and even cool down during hot weather! 🐴💦

29/03/2024

Did you know? Foals are born without a developed immune system, relying on antibodies from their mother's colostrum for protection. 🐴✨

27/03/2024

EVCT has our own portable equine ultrasound machine. It’s a great diagnostic tool for sports medicine!

Veterinarians can identify tendon and ligament injuries, such as tears, strains, or inflammation, by observing changes in tissue texture, thickness, and integrity on the ultrasound images. This helps them determine the severity of the injury and develop an appropriate treatment plan.

07/03/2024

It’s so important to understand the core vaccines your horse should be receiving and how often they should be receiving them! 💉

Reference this chart (courtesy of AAEP & EDCC) to stay knowledgeable on core equine vaccinations.

If you’re unsure of if your horse should receive a certain vaccine, be sure to contact your veterinarian!

EVCT has spring vaccine clinics at local barns throughout the month of March!!

Text us to make an appointment 💉🐴

☎️ (520) 330-1050

05/03/2024

We had a wonderful time last week with Jackpot Veterinary Center on the first client education night of our lameness series sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.

Stay tuned as we continue this series over the next few months!

01/03/2024

On National Employee Appreciation Day, we would like to introduce our amazing technician - Jasmine!

Jasmine enjoys showing and training in barrel racing with her two horses Barbosa and Ka’ryn. Her dog, Sprocket, also loves to tag along!

We are so thankful to have Jasmine as part of the EVCT care team! 🐴❤️

26/02/2024

🐴Dont forget about the client education night tomorrow night ! 🐴

Please text our work line to RSVP: (520) 330-1050 or email us at [email protected]

22/02/2024

🐴Come join us for a client education night on Joint Health! February 27th ! 🐴

Please text our work line to RSVP: (520) 330-1050 or email us at [email protected]

14/02/2024

A special message from Dr. Chauncey on the one year anniversary of EVCT! We have truly loved our first year of practicing in Tucson & look forward to many, many more years serving our equine community here. 🤍

13/02/2024

Tomorrow is a VERY special day for Equine Veterinary Clinic of Tucson!! Can anyone guess why?! 👀🐴🌈

09/02/2024

🚨 WARNING: Cutest fun fact Friday to date is featured below…

When foals are born, their hooves are covered with soft tissue to stop them from damaging their mother’s birth canal and uterus. Sometimes this tissue is called “fairy slippers” 🧚🐴

06/02/2024

One of the first investments we made in our first year of business was a mobile gastroscope! EVCT strives to provide the best possible care to the equine community of Tucson so we invested in Tucson’s first mobile gastroscope at the time for our practice.

Our mobile gastroscope consists of a long, flexible tube with a tiny camera (endoscope) attached to its tip. This camera allows Dr. Chauncey to examine the inside of the horse's esophagus, stomach, and upper gastrointestinal tract in real-time. This visibility allows Dr. Chauncey to quickly and accurately diagnose and treat your horse from the start. In addition to initial diagnosis, the mobile gastroscope can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatments over time. This helps assess the healing progress and make any treatment adjustments as necessary.

Our mobile gastroscope has made such an impact for our clients & their horses over the last year. We’re so happy to have such beneficial piece of medical equipment on the truck & look forward to continuing to put it to good use in year 2!

02/02/2024

(or should we say for this one?!) 🐴💓🐴

Horses have a unique way of expressing affection called “mutual grooming”, where they use their teeth and lips to groom each other.

01/02/2024

Anyone recognize that little rider?! 👀
(HINT: He is the doctor at EVCT!)

Raised in Tucson, Arizona, Dr. Chauncey was immersed in the equine world from a young age. With a mother who was a horse trainer, he not only inherited a love for horses early on but also was an accomplished competitive rider growing up! This early exposure to horses helped drive his passion and lifelong journey in the equine industry.

When someone asks how much experience Dr. Chauncey has with horses, just tell them he’s been riding since before he could walk! 😉

26/01/2024

Horses can sleep standing up or lying down! 💤🐴

Horses have a unique anatomical mechanism in their hind legs called the stay apparatus. This allows a horse’s patella or kneecap — located in the stifle joint — to pop out of place and lock the hind limb in a standing position.

23/01/2024

Happy “Truck Tour Tuesday” from the EVCT team!

A fun tool we carry with us is our SAA reader! Serum amyloid A (SAA) is a protein produced in the liver in response to inflammation in horses. Monitoring SAA levels can be a valuable indicator of ongoing inflammatory processes, helping veterinarians assess the horse's health and response to treatment. Elevated SAA levels may suggest an infection, injury, or other inflammatory conditions.

19/01/2024

Horse ears are like radar dishes, rotating independently as much as 180 degrees to catch every sound without turning their heads! 🐴👂

Did you know they can hear frequencies as low as 14 Hz and as high as 25 kHz?

18/01/2024

For any of our new followers… allow us to re-introduce Dr. Chauncey Smith! 🩺🐴

Dr. Chauncey of The Equine Veterinary Clinic of Tucson is a general practitioner that practices mainly sports medicine and emergency work. Dr. Chauncey is a native of Tucson that received his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona. During his youth he was an avid equestrian in the area that received national accolades in the hunter jumper circuit. Dr. Chauncey completed his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree at The Ohio State University where he worked multiple years in the equine ICU. After graduation he began working as a general practitioner at Cleveland Equine Clinic in Northeast Ohio where he received guidance from some of the leaders in the sport horse industry. Dr. Chauncey is very excited to continue his career as an equine veterinarian in Tucson servicing the animals that have given him so much.

Call us today to set up an appointment with Dr. Chauncey!

☎️ (520) 330-1050
💻 https://www.evctucson.com/

06/01/2024

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Winter weather coming in this weekend!
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☃️💨 evctucson.com
☃️💨 (520) 330-1050

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 local veterinarian remains your best source of information!

02/01/2024

Happy birthday to all the January 1st babies out there!! Hoping all the horses had the best day! Cheers to a happy, healthy new year!

05/10/2023

🌟 Welcome to the Equine Veterinary Clinic of Tucson! 🐴
We are thrilled to introduce you to your trusted partner in equine health care right here in Tucson, Arizona.
🏇 About Dr. Chauncey Smith:
With a passion for equine sports medicine and lameness, Dr. Smith brings top notch experience in the sport horse industry. After vet school at The Ohio State University, Chauncey worked in Cleveland, OH for a few years before deciding it was time to return home! Dr. Chauncey was born and raised right here in Tucson and is so excited to be working with the horses back in his home town.
🏥 Our Services:
At EVCTucson, we offer a wide range of services tailored exclusively for equines. From routine check-ups to advanced treatments, we've got your horse's health covered.
🌐 Website: evctucson.com
Stay connected with us! Explore our website for more information about our services, team, and pharmacy.
📞 Contact Us:
Have questions or need to schedule an appointment? Reach out to us at (520) 330-1050.
Join our equine community and experience the highest level of care for your horses. We can't wait to meet you and your equine companions!

​The Equine Veterinary Clinic of Tucson is dedicated to providing the highest quality medical care and support in to promote the health and well-being of every horse under our care. Our goal is to establish long-term, trusting relationships with our clients and their animals through compassionate ...