Equine Internal Medicine

UWVC Large Animal Internal Medicine offers primary, referral and consultative services for equine patients. We are also prepared to treat emergency and intensive care cases 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Together, we are able to diagnose and manage a wide range of health issues in horses, including:

• Colic
• Respiratory disease
• Diarrhea
• Weight loss
• Neurological problems
• Heart murmurs
• Cardiac arrhythmias
• Exercise intolerance
• Nose bleeds
• Swellings, infections and bleeding problems
• Edema
• Urinary tract problems
• Skin conditions

Additionally, our experts are supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment tools, including:

• On-site clinical laboratories for blood tests, microbiology cultures and infectious disease testing
• Imaging services, including high-resolution digital radiography, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine scans
• Full body sling and padded stalls for neurologic or injured horses

Our team includes experienced board-certified large animal internists, residents, veterinary technicians, animal caretakers and veterinary students, all working together to keep your horse or pony healthy:

Faculty

• Benjamin J. Darien, DVM, MS, DACVIM
• Sheila M. McGuirk, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
• Simon F. Peek, MRCVS, PhD, DACVIM

Residents

• Sarah Jacob, DVM
• Nikki McGreevey, DVM