Staff
Clinicians: Drs. Joan Howard and Kara Frerichs
Intern: Dr. Mark Slavens
Assistants: Amber Leidel
On-site Veterinary Care
The Equine Field Services team provides on-site veterinary care for your horses, offering:
- Preventive health care (vaccinations, deworming, dental care)
- Routine procedures (castrations, lameness evaluations, minor surgeries)
- Emergency response for urgent medical situations
- Advanced diagnostics (portable X-ray and ultrasound)
If further specialized care is needed, we work seamlessly with our hospital team to ensure your horse receives the best possible treatment at LVMC.
We see emergencies during regular business hours. After-hours if your horse experiences a serious medical condition, you have direct access to our team of equine specialists, ensuring expert-level emergency care day or night.
Appointments
- For routine field service appointments, call the Large Animal reception desk at (515) 294-1500 (Mon-Fri, 8 AM – 5 PM).
- For emergencies, day or night, please call (515) 294-1500 immediately.
