Washington County Veterinary Service

Washington County Veterinary Service Farm visits for large animal medicine and surgery. Large Animal Veterinarians

Sam K. Clark Jr DVM
Tom R. Van D**e DVM

Happy Father's Day to every dad, stepdad, grandpa, and father figure out there! 👨‍👧‍👦❤️ The ones who show up, work hard,...
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to every dad, stepdad, grandpa, and father figure out there! 👨‍👧‍👦❤️

The ones who show up, work hard, and love without limits deserve all the appreciation in the world today. 🙌

This is why we do it. 🐑❤️Nobody gets into farming for the easy days. They get into it for moments like this. A healthy a...
06/20/2026

This is why we do it. 🐑❤️

Nobody gets into farming for the easy days. They get into it for moments like this. A healthy animal, a full barn, and the kind of bond that only comes from showing up every single day.

This month is a good time to pause and appreciate how far your animals have come since winter. The work you put in during the harder months is showing up right now in real, visible ways.

Here's to the farmers, ranchers, and caretakers who never stop caring. 🙌

Did you know? Those pretty wildflowers in summer pastures aren't always as harmless as they look. 🌸 Several common fiel...
06/17/2026

Did you know? Those pretty wildflowers in summer pastures aren't always as harmless as they look. 🌸

Several common field plants, including some thistle varieties and buttercup, can be mildly toxic or cause digestive issues in cattle and other livestock when grazed in large quantities.

Most animals will naturally avoid them when they have plenty of good forage available. But when pasture is overgrazed or dry, hungry animals are much less selective about what they eat.

Keeping forage quality high and monitoring grazing rotation is one of the simplest things you can do to protect your herd this summer. 🫡

There's a certain kind of satisfaction that comes with watching calves out on summer pasture for the first time. 🐄☀️All ...
06/15/2026

There's a certain kind of satisfaction that comes with watching calves out on summer pasture for the first time. 🐄☀️

All the early mornings, the calving checks, the weaning stress, the feed adjustments... it all leads to this. Animals that are healthy, curious, and thriving.

June has a way of paying you back for everything you put in during the harder months. 🙌

There is something really grounding about a flock that trusts you. 🐑Good feed. Clean water. Attentive care. It sounds si...
06/07/2026

There is something really grounding about a flock that trusts you. 🐑

Good feed. Clean water. Attentive care. It sounds simple because it is. And the animals that thrive are usually the ones whose people never stopped paying attention to those fundamentals.

What's one thing you never skip no matter how busy the season gets? Tell us below 👇

Hot take: hay quality matters just as much in summer as it does in winter. 🌾Here's something a lot of horse owners don't...
06/04/2026

Hot take: hay quality matters just as much in summer as it does in winter. 🌾

Here's something a lot of horse owners don't think about until there's a problem. When pasture quality peaks in early summer, horses on full turnout may actually be taking in less dry matter than you think because fresh grass is mostly water.

Horses still need consistent forage to keep the hindgut moving. Pulling hay entirely when pasture looks great can quietly lead to digestive upset, changes in manure, or unexplained behavior shifts.

A simple rule to keep in mind: forage first, always. Even in June. 🙌

Green pasture is great, but it’s not always complete nutrition.🐴As horses transition to spring grass, they may still nee...
05/28/2026

Green pasture is great, but it’s not always complete nutrition.🐴

As horses transition to spring grass, they may still need support for minerals and balanced energy.

Pasture alone doesn’t always cover everything.

Have you adjusted your feeding plan yet this season? 🌱

More time in the saddle means more care behind the scenes. 🐴From feed to daily routines, keeping your horse feeling thei...
05/25/2026

More time in the saddle means more care behind the scenes. 🐴

From feed to daily routines, keeping your horse feeling their best starts long before the ride.

If you’re updating your routine for the season, it’s a good time to stop in and get set up for May!

WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY MAY 25TH. WE WILL REOPEN AT 8:30 AM ON TUESDAY. IF YOU HAVE A EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE...
05/21/2026

WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY MAY 25TH. WE WILL REOPEN AT 8:30 AM ON TUESDAY. IF YOU HAVE A EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AND LEAVE A MESSAGE. Terri Osborne

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17455 Sky King Drive
Abingdon, VA
24210

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 1:30pm

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+12766286861

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