Welcome to our Services page! At Northwest Equine Veterinary Associates we provide in clinic and ambulatory consultations of equine patients. Our services include  Routine and Specialized care as well as Emergency services 24 hours 7 days a week 365 days a year!

Reach our on call Veterinarian at any time at 425 432-1914 OR 1.866.525.1914

Ambulatory Services

Our trucks are equipped with a comprehensive inventory of drugs, tools and equipment so that most diagnostics and procedures can be performed at your facility.

Our ambulatory services cover Hobart, Maple Valley, Enumclaw, Carbonado, Orting, Auburn, Renton, Covington, Kent, Issaquah, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Woodinville, Snoqualmie, Snohomish, North Bend, Fall city, Carnation, Monroe, Duvall, Seattle, Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Port Orchard, some of the islands, among others.

In-clinic Appointments & Hospitalization

Our clinic is designed to perform lameness evaluations, dental work, certain surgeries, breeding work among others. Hospitalization of patients that require medical monitoring, that are difficult for owners to medicate, or that require frequent treatments is available all year-round. We have great turn out and a loving staff to take care of your horse!

You can rest assured that with Northwest Equine Veterinary Associates your horse will receive the most complete, compassionate and specialized medical attention he or she deserves. Here are some detailed information on the services we provide:

Sports Medicine

The Sports medicine field in equine athletes encompasses mostly lameness (gait abnormalities) related disorders such as muscle, tendon, ligament, joint and bone problems, but also metabolic disorders, upper respiratory disorders, genetic abnormalities, among others.

• Lameness exams and nerve/joint blocks
• Digital Radiography (X-ray)
• Ultrasonography/ultrasound (tendon/ligaments)
• Shockwave therapy
• Arthritis or Osteoarthritis or Degenerative joint disease
• IRAP ™
• Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
• Tildren ® Injection
• Stem Cell therapy
• Upper airway endoscopy
• Pre-Purchase exams
• Equine Chiropractics

Internal Medicine

Horse suffering from colic receiving intravenous (IV) fluid therapy.

Internal medicine is the branch and specialty of medicine concerning the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of diseases, especially of internal organs (such as stomach, intestines, kidneys, liver, heart, brain, etc…) but also eyes and skin. Internists are particularly trained to assist in solving puzzling diagnostic problems. In horses disorders within internal medicine can include:

• Colic and diarrheas (particularly those that come and go)
• Neonatal or foal problems (pre-maturity, “dummy foal syndrome”)
• Weight loss
• Gastric (stomach) ulcers
• Neurologic disorders (incoordination, tripping or stumbling, head tilts, disorientation, seizures, Wobbler’s, West Nile suspects)
• Respiratory disorders (pneumonia, pleuropneumonia, allergies)
• Late term pregnancy problems
• Kidney or liver problems (stones, toxicities, etc…)
• Eye problems (ulcers, moon blindness, glaucoma, cataract, others)
• Tumors and cancer
• Hormonal disorders (“Equine Cushing’s, thyroid, etc…)
• Ill thrift or simple not doing well
• Others (electrolyte imbalances, heart and skin problems, etc)

For diagnosing many of the conditions mentioned above, a detailed history and thorough physical and specialized exams are necessary. Blood work is commonly run and many different diagnostic modalities may be used, including:

• Videoendoscopy
• Ultrasonography/ultrasound (internal organs)
• Digital Radiography/X-ray
• In House Laboratory
• Others

Preventive Medicine

It is important that your horse remain in good body condition and general health. This will assist her or him in performing well, enjoying a good quality of life and can assist him or her in being more resistant to contracting diseases. For this to be achieved adequate nutrition must be provided, dental and periodontal problems should be corrected, good oral health regularly maintained, and appropriate vaccination and deworming protocols must be followed. We at Northwest Equine Veterinary Associates would like to assist you in providing the best tools and services available for the excellent welfare of your horse (s).

• Barn Wellness Programs
• General health exams
• Equine dentistry:
  • Routine dental care
  • Advanced dentistry services
• Vaccination
• Deworming
• Microchipping
• Brand inspections, Health certificates and Coggins test

Breeding & Reproduction

We enjoy and have been providing outstanding reproductive services to our clients for many years. These include but are not limited to general reproductive soundness exams of mares and stallions, semen collections, semen cooling and shipping, follicle monitoring in mares, artificial insemination, and treatment of uterine infections, pregnancy checks and reduction of early twins. We would be glad to discuss with you all your needs and assist you go through the breeding process and necessary semen collection/shipping arrangements.

• Breeding soundness exam
• Semen collection, analysis and shipping
• Ultrasonography/Ultrasound (reproduction)
• Uterine cytology, cultures and biopsies
• Uterine infusions and lavages
• Artificial Insemination
• Check our Breeding packages and fees!

Referral Services

Owners

Our main goal at Northwest Equine Veterinary Associates is to have your horse receive the best medical assistance currently available and find the answers he or she may need to enjoy the best quality of life feasible. We closely work with a large veterinary specialist network including local board certified specialists and referral facilities as well as online networks that allow for case discussions and sharing of reports and experiences on more complex or unusual cases. You can rest assured that if we cannot provide your horse with the help he or she needs we will discuss this with you and find who can.

Veterinarians

If you are a fellow veterinarian and would like to refer a patient for performance of certain diagnostic procedures or for a second opinion we would be glad to work with you. We are also pleased to offer our in-house laboratory for performance of routine blood work and urinalysis.

We are committed to high ethical standards and will focus on the services requested. Communication can be done with clients during the consultation or maintained strictly with you if you prefer. Please let us know how we can assist you and your patients. Please see DVM referral form for assistance with patient referrals.