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Woodside Equine Clinic Privately owned equine veterinary clinic in Central VA offering advanced diagnostics, surgery, and ambulatory care.

Driven by teamwork, guided by compassion, and dedicated to exceptional care for every horse. At Woodside Equine Clinic, we're driven by a simple, yet meaningful mission: to passionately honor the human-horse bond. Our goal is to provide a welcoming environment where advanced medicine enhances the lives of horses and those who care for them.

Not all heroes wear capes… some wear scrubs, carry lunge lines, dodge flying hooves, and walk into a 1,200-pound fire-br...
10/22/2026

Not all heroes wear capes… some wear scrubs, carry lunge lines, dodge flying hooves, and walk into a 1,200-pound fire-breathing dragon’s stall like it’s just another Tuesday. 🔥

Equine veterinary techs /assistants and horse riders have something in common: we’re all dragon tamers in our own way. 🐲

Carissa: Dr. Anderson's ambulatory assistant
Alyni: Dr. Kourgelis's ambulatory assistant
Kelly: Dr. Paramore & Dr. Snell's ambulatory assistant

🐴 It's not always about whether a tumor is cancerous. Sometimes, it's about WHERE it's growing! Even a slow-growing mel...
10/22/2026

🐴 It's not always about whether a tumor is cancerous. Sometimes, it's about WHERE it's growing! Even a slow-growing melanoma can become a big problem simply because of its location! As melanomas grow, they can begin to interfere with some pretty important everyday functions.

🔎 Here's what that can look like:

🐴 Under the tail or around the a**s: Large masses can restrict tail movement, make passing manure difficult, or become irritated and ulcerated.

🐴 Around the sheath, p***s, or v***a: Tumors in these areas can interfere with normal urination.

🐴 Near the throatlatch or salivary glands: Growing masses can cause discomfort with a halter or bridle and, in more advanced cases, interfere with swallowing or breathing.

🐴 Around the lips or eyelids: Even smaller masses in these sensitive areas can interfere with normal function and require careful treatment planning.

💡 The important takeaway? A melanoma doesn't have to be malignant to affect your horse's comfort and quality of life.

That's why monitoring the size, location, and changes in existing masses is so important. And why we encourage horse owners to have new lumps evaluated before they become a bigger problem!

📖 This month, Dr. Noll is helping us better understand equine melanomas, including when treatment may be beneficial and what options are available.

Read more in our October article!

🔗 https://www.woodsideequineclinic.com/news/

✨🐴 A Little Magic in Isolation 🪄💗Even when our equine patients have to be in isolation, they are never alone. 💕 As equin...
10/22/2026

✨🐴 A Little Magic in Isolation 🪄💗

Even when our equine patients have to be in isolation, they are never alone. 💕 As equine veterinary techs and assistants, we bring the care, comfort, patience, and a little extra magic they need to feel safe and supported while they heal. 🩺🐎

From taking temperatures and monitoring vital signs to offering gentle reassurance and quiet moments of connection, every little thing we do makes a difference. Sometimes, healing takes medicine, sometimes it takes time, and sometimes it takes a familiar face reminding them that they are cared for. ✨

Isolation may keep us at a distance, but it will never keep us from showing up with compassion. ❤️ Because every patient deserves kindness, comfort, and a little bit of magic — even behind a closed stall door. 🪄🐴

Our assistants and techs wear many hats, juggle countless responsibilities, and somehow find a way to keep showing up fo...
10/21/2026

Our assistants and techs wear many hats, juggle countless responsibilities, and somehow find a way to keep showing up for our patients and our team. 🩺🐎

They may have more than one role, but their purpose remains the same: to care, to comfort, and to help heal. ❤️✨

So here's to the assistants and vet techs who wear a dozen different hats, carry a thousand responsibilities, and still manage to sprinkle a little magic into every patient’s day. You are the multitaskers, the quiet heroes, and the heart of the clinic.

Benaiah: Scheduler and ambo assistant to Dr. Kourgelis
Leslie: LVT and Operations Manager
Sara: LVT and Patient Care/PR Manager
Selma: Switched from barn crew to hospital assistant this year!

There’s a special kind of magic in the hands of equine veterinary technicians and assistants. ❤️🐎It’s in the gentle touc...
10/21/2026

There’s a special kind of magic in the hands of equine veterinary technicians and assistants. ❤️🐎

It’s in the gentle touch that calms a worried horse, the quiet patience that builds trust, the steady hands that provide comfort, and the compassion that shines through even on the hardest days. It’s in the long hours, the muddy boots, the sleepless nights, and the countless little things that often go unseen.

These incredible humans don’t just assist in healing bodies — they help soothe fears, ease pain, restore hope, and make even the most difficult moments a little less frightening. ✨

Their magic isn’t found in a wand or a spellbook. It’s found in their knowledge, dedication, empathy, and healing hands that speak a language horses understand.

Michele: Dr. Tate's ambulatory assistant (who also happens to be a licensed wildlife rehabilitator!)

Laine: Dr. Cote's ambulatory assistant

Courtney: Hospital assistant

🩸 Blood draws? A little needle magic! Our techs and assistants help collect the samples needed to uncover clues about wh...
10/20/2026

🩸 Blood draws? A little needle magic! Our techs and assistants help collect the samples needed to uncover clues about what’s going on inside our equine patients. Every tube holds a little piece of the puzzle! 🔬✨

💉 IV catheter placement? That’s where our Licensed Vet Techs (LVTs) bring their skills to the table! With steady hands, knowledge, and precision, they help establish vital access for fluids, medications, anesthesia, and emergency care when needed.

🪄 From finding the perfect vein to collecting samples and placing catheters, these skills take practice, patience, teamwork, and a touch of equine magic!

Ashlee: LVT/hospital tech
Jaime: LVT/ Surgeon assistant
Katya: Dr. Cote ambulatory assistant/ hospital assistant

Being an equine vet tech or assistant means getting hands-on in every part of a horse’s care, including preparing them f...
10/20/2026

Being an equine vet tech or assistant means getting hands-on in every part of a horse’s care, including preparing them for surgery or injections! One of our important responsibilities is scrubbing and prepping surgical site before procedures.

It takes time, patience, attention to detail, and a whole lot of scrubbing to properly prepare a horse for surgery! 🧽🫧 We work carefully to remove dirt and debris, clean the surgical site, and help reduce the risk of infection before the veterinarian begins the procedure.

Carissa: Dr. Anderson's ambulatory assistant
Christine: Hospital assistant and assistant team lead
Katya: Both Dr. Cote's ambulatory assistant and a hospital assistant

When it’s time for a procedure, our amazing licensed vet techs (LVTs) help cast the ultimate sleeping spell! 💤🔮 From car...
10/19/2026

When it’s time for a procedure, our amazing licensed vet techs (LVTs) help cast the ultimate sleeping spell! 💤🔮 From carefully preparing anesthesia to monitoring our sleepy patients every step of the way, they’re the magical minds behind a safe and smooth slumber.

🐴 When it comes to melanomas, smaller can mean more treatment options!One of the biggest misconceptions about equine mel...
10/19/2026

🐴 When it comes to melanomas, smaller can mean more treatment options!

One of the biggest misconceptions about equine melanomas is that we should wait until they're causing problems before considering treatment.

But here's the thing: A small melanoma is often much easier to manage than one that has been growing for years!

As melanomas increase in size, they can become more challenging to treat. They may involve surrounding tissues, develop ulcerations, or begin interfering with normal functions like eating, urinating, or passing manure.

🔎 Why does early intervention matter?

✅ Smaller masses may be easier to surgically remove.

✅ Early evaluation allows us to explore more treatment options.

✅ Addressing tumors before they become problematic may help prevent discomfort and complications.

✅ Monitoring changes over time helps us make informed decisions about when treatment is appropriate.

Does every melanoma need to be removed immediately? Not necessarily! Every horse is different, and the best approach depends on the size, location, and behavior of the tumor.

💡 The takeaway: Don't wait until a melanoma is causing obvious problems to have it evaluated. Early conversations with your veterinarian can make a big difference in your horse's long-term comfort and care.

📖 Learn more in our October educational article, where Dr. Noll discusses melanoma management and treatment options available at Woodside!

🔗 https://www.woodsideequineclinic.com/news/

🪄With the wave of a wand and a touch of equine enchantment, extraordinary things happen every day at Woodside.🪄✨ It's Na...
10/19/2026

🪄With the wave of a wand and a touch of equine enchantment, extraordinary things happen every day at Woodside.🪄

✨ It's National Veterinary Technician Week and we’re celebrating the incredible veterinary technicians and assistants who make the magic happen every single day!🐴

🐉From taming hooved dragons and brewing healing potions to casting spells of compassion around the clock, our techs are always ready for the next adventure!

✨Join us as we celebrate the dedication, compassion, skill, and heart our veterinary technicians and assistants bring to every appointment and patient. We are so grateful for everything they do to keep our equine patients healthy, happy, and thriving!

✨ If you don’t see your favorite technician featured, it’s simply because we’re respecting their privacy and personal preference. We’re grateful for every member of our amazing team and all the magic they make happen behind the scenes.

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13011 Blanton Road
Ashland, VA
23005

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(804)7983281

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