New Patient Information

If you are new to the area, seeking a veterinarian that specializes in equine dentistry or have a horse that requires advanced dental care, here is some helpful information.

Facility Requirements for Your Visit

Due to the equipment I find necessary to provide optimum care for your horse, I require a barn with electricity, water and either a wide aisleway or washrack.

I use portable stocks if there are 5 or more horses that are padded and very safe. The stocks allow the horse to relax once sedated in one position so I can focus on the mouth. It requires a location that I can back my truck to with access at least 6 feet wide to a covered area with even flooring.

Please note that when working at a given facility, I set up in one work area and move horses to and from. Horses can walk a short distance (from one side of a barn to another) immediately after the procedure, but will need about 15-30 minutes to wake up enough to walk any further. Having an neighboring stall available is a convient place for horses to wake up.

Requirements for Scheduling

My work style and fee structure is set up to be conducive to group appointments. A significant amount of equipment is necessary to provide safe and thorough dental care for the horses. Correspondingly, a significant amount of time is required to set up, clean up and reload all that equipment at each location. Whenever possible, I prefer to see 5 - 8 horses in a day, all at one location. This is how I am most efficient and how I can benefit the most horses.

I am not able to make a stop for fewer than three horses. (There are rare exceptions for existing patients with ongoing probems and extenuating circumstances.)

If your horse has advanced dental concerns, or you have been referred to me by your health care team - please contact us for availability.

At this time Northwest Equine Dentistry is not accepting new clients seeking routine dental care.