High Tide Veterinary Services

21/08/2024

Update: Reunited!!!

Found in Tahoe Vista: She is safe at the Truckee Animal Shelter. Please call 530-582-2484 if you can help get her home!

19/08/2024

LOST in Truckee: This handsome fellow is missing from his home on the western side of Donner Lake. Please call Truckee Animal Services at 530 582-2484 if you have any information about him!

12/01/2024

Questions about in-home euthanasia? Unsure if it is right for you and your pet? Check out this article and let us know if you have other questions or need to schedule an appointment. We are honored to assist your pet on their next journey.

The hardest part of pet ownership is saying goodbye. However giving your pet a peaceful pain free goodbye at home is often considered the greatest gift we can give. There are often many questions a…

04/09/2023

High Tide Veterinary Services now offers compassionate In-Home Euthanasia services to the North Lake Tahoe area. Saying goodbye to your pet is never easy. Making the decision to say your final farewell at home can make the process more comfortable for you and your beloved friend. Please see our website for more details and contact us with any questions or to schedule an appointment.

The hardest part of pet ownership is saying goodbye. Dr. Lee provides your pet a compassionate and less stressful final veterinary visit in the comfort of your own home. Often the decision to say g…

01/07/2022

Have you been waiting longer than usual for an open appointment with your veterinarian or been unable to access after-hours services for your horse? The shortage of equine veterinarians in the U.S. is likely the cause. Many veterinary practices have too few horse doctors to service all their clients.

Why? Only about 6% of new veterinary graduates annually enter equine practice. After five years, 50% of these young veterinarians leave for small animal practice or quit veterinary medicine altogether. The primary reasons are the personal demands of the profession and equine practice’s lower starting salaries. Many new veterinarians begin their career with more than $200,000 in student loan debt, making an equine position with lower compensation often unthinkable. When financial concerns are combined with the always present demands of emergency coverage, many equine veterinarians choose to leave for a healthier way of life.

The good news is that the AAEP along with private veterinary practices and veterinary schools are addressing the pain points which have led to the current crisis. But the solution is complex and will require the support and collaboration of every person in the equine industry — including horse owners. As we work to improve the profession for current and future veterinarians, you have a huge role to play in the much-needed transformation of equine practice. Horse doctors look forward to working together with you for the good of the horse and the sustainability of veterinary care!