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Staff<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Clinicians:<\/strong> Drs. Joan Howard and Kara Frerichs
\nIntern:<\/strong> Dr. Mark Slavens
\nAssistants:<\/strong> Amber Leidel<\/p>\n

On-site Veterinary Care<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Equine Field Services team provides on-site veterinary care<\/strong>\u00a0for your horses, offering:<\/p>\n

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  • Preventive health care<\/strong>\u00a0(vaccinations, deworming, dental care)<\/li>\n
  • Routine procedures<\/strong>\u00a0(castrations, lameness evaluations, minor surgeries)<\/li>\n
  • Emergency response<\/strong>\u00a0for urgent medical situations<\/li>\n
  • Advanced diagnostics<\/strong>\u00a0(portable X-ray and ultrasound)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    If further specialized care is needed, we work seamlessly with our hospital team to ensure your horse receives\u00a0the best possible treatment<\/strong>\u00a0at LVMC.<\/p>\n

    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\u00a0equine specialists<\/b>, ensuring\u00a0expert-level<\/b>\u00a0emergency care day or night.<\/div>\n

    Appointments<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    • For\u00a0routine field service appointments<\/strong>, call the Large Animal reception desk at\u00a0(515) 294-1500<\/strong>\u00a0(Mon-Fri, 8 AM \u2013 5 PM).<\/li>\n
    • For\u00a0emergencies, day or night<\/strong>, please call\u00a0(515) 294-1500<\/strong>\u00a0immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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