Orange County Equine Veterinary Services

Sometimes our vet trucks double as Christmas tree delivery trucks Dr. Hunter stopped by the @scoutforestmissionviejo after work and brought home a perfect tree Our office is closed over the next few days for Christmas, but we are on call for emergencies if you need us. We wish you all a safe and happy holidays

The science behind the new vaccines coming out started in equine medicine! How cool is that!? #onehealth #equinemedicine #ocequine #orangecounty

What educational topics would you like us to cover in 2021!? We hope to provide you with more video content and even hold interactive webinars where you can ask our vets questions live! We are all ears and Zeke is taking notes ... #ocequine #equinemedicine #orangecounty #lifelonglearning

Happy National Horse Day ! Today we all got to enjoy a ride (and play dress up ) with our own horses! We love getting to work with such amazing animals everyday! #ocequine #nationalhorseday #equinemedicine #orangecounty

We have been out overnight and today helping evacuate horses from the Bond Fire. If we have not yet returned your calls or texts please be patient. As always, if you have an emergency please call. Thank you to those of you who have been up all night and day with us helping evacuate and getting horses to safety. We love how supportive our horse community is! ... Thank you to our brave firefighters and the sheriffs department for escorting us through the fire zone. #ocequine #bondfire #orangecounty

Update 4am #bondfire

We are so thankful to do what we love for a living! Thank you to our families who support us and understand when we have to leave dinner for an emergency (and sometimes come along to help!) And of course, thank you to our clients who entrust us with the care of their beloved pets and athletes. ... Happy Thanksgiving from OC Equine! #ocequine #equinemedicine #orangecounty #equinephotography @ashleighmagnusphotography

This week is Vet Tech Appreciation Week! We are pretty sure Joanna is a unicorn ! She is an amazing horse woman, she is passionate about the health and well-being of our patients, and always puts a smile on our faces! If you get the chance this week (or any time ) let her know how much you appreciate her too!

We offer emergency service for our clients 24/7/365 ! We all know horses have their fair share of emergencies (and can be quite creative in hurting themselves)! Common equine emergencies include: Colic, fever, lacerations, severe lameness, and eye problems. ... This article from AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners) goes over how to recognize signs of colic in your horse and what to expect when we arrive to help . https://aaep.org//colic-minimizing-its-incidence-and-impac #ocequine #aaephorsedocs #equinemedicine #orangecounty

Did you know you can clicker train needle shy horses to stand still for shots? Great information here!

Visiting with another one of our favorite little friends, Timmy the mini donkey! He and Joanna got in some cuddles before we left for our next appointment! #equinemedicine #minimedicine #minidonkey #orangecounty #ocequine

Did you know that Dr. Fertig and Dr. Hunter take part in continuing education courses in their free time? This month they will be learning more about cutting edge developments in equine regenerative medicine! What is regenerative medicine? It’s a branch of medicine aimed at regenerating or replacing damaged cells and tissues. Rather than using medications or drugs, it relies on the body’s innate ability to heal injuries, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain. Visit our webs...ite to learn more about the regenerative medicine products we use at OC Equine! ocequine.com/regenerative-medicine Equineregenerativesummit.com #ocequine #veterinarymedicine #equinemedicine #regenerativemedicine #sportsmedicine #orangecounty

We don’t often get to sit down while we work, but during Beyoncé’s annual oral exam and float we had no choice! Routine examination by a licensed veterinarian will help detect dental disease and other health problems early. Give us a call to schedule your horses exam! #equinemedicine #equinedentistry #orangecounty #ocequine #minihorse #aaephorsedocs #beyonce #queenbey

We love working with our local Purina Equine Nutrition Specialist! Today we made a diet plan for Maggie the Mini. She was so excited for Purina’s Miniature Horse food she started eating it right away! #ocequine #purinahorsefeed #canyonfeedandtack #veterinarymedicine #equinemedicine #minihorse #orangecounty

Great reminder. Please check and clean your horses’ water every day!

Farrier Friday! Our vets work with your farrier to get the perfect alignment and balance for your horses shoes.

Whoa is me! I wasn’t feeling stable so I went to see Dakota, the horse doctor. He told me I don’t want to stirrup trouble, but you‘re probably feeling a little horse because you stayed up pasture bedtime! Happy Halloween from OCEVS and Dakota

Here is an update from OC Fairgrounds regarding evacuations for horses!

Confirmed West Nile case in California. Make sure your horses are up to date on their West Nile vaccine. https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/WNV_Info.html

This week is Vet Tech Appreciation Week! We are pretty sure Joanna is a unicorn ! She is an amazing horse woman, she is passionate about the health and well-being of our patients, and always puts a smile on our faces! If you get the chance this week (or any time ) let her know how much you appreciate her too!

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Lauren Hunter will be joining our Orange County Equine Veterinary Services team! Dr. Hunter comes to us from Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center where she is finishing a highly coveted internship. She will be joining our team with a wealth of knowledge and experience and will be starting in July 2020 as our associate veterinarian. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Hunter, and make sure that you keep watching our page to learn more about the newest addition to your horses’ wellness team!

Check out our very own Joanna Schielein and her jumping bean Hypnos this past weekend!