When it comes to diagnosing strangles (Streptococcus equi subsp. equi), we can choose from four diagnostic testing methods. But why do we recommend the testing we do? Guttural pouch lavage. This is the gold standard diagnostic for strangles testing. Strangles-causing...
Are you an experienced equine certified or licensed veterinary technician (CVT or LVT) who wants to: Use the full scope of their extensive technical skills in a stimulating, high quality hospital setting? Be part of a professional, collaborative team? And earn the...
We value education, mentorship, and collaboration and are committed to making our profession sustainable for the future. Because of this, Bend Equine Medical Center offers a robust equine veterinary internship program for new veterinarians seeking to deepen their...
We are looking for a human unicorn to join our team! Are you experienced with horses, calm under pressure, good at working independently, and a night owl? We are looking to fill a 4 p.m. – 3 a.m. shift four nights per week. Compensation includes a shift...
Happy World Donkey Day! In honor of our long-eared friends, we’d like to share a little donkey trivia. Donkeys have a muscle layer covering their jugular veins for extra protection from predators’ bites. Donkeys are much stronger than horses of the same size—just ask...
One of the most frequent medical emergencies in goats is a condition called urolithiasis, which is obstruction of the urinary tract from stones. The most common cause is over conditioning (obesity) and suboptimal diet. It is primarily a disorder of neutered male...
