West Michigan Veterinary Service

09/04/2026

We will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

24/7 Emergency service is available for large animals only.
Please call 616-837-8151.

Have a wonderful holiday!

07/03/2026

04/16/2026

We wanted to let everyone know that the issue with our phone system last night has been resolved. Nothing has changed with the large animal department or the emergency services provided for large animals. We apologize for the disruption and any confusion that this has caused.

11/20/2025

Here is the latest information from AAEP regarding the recent EHV/EHM outbreak. Hope this helps! Please give us a call if you have any other questions.

As we continue to monitor the current outbreak of the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus (EHM) infection, let's take this opportunity to discuss once more the importance of biosecurity measures to stop disease spread. We recommend the following biosecurity precautions for horse owners, particularly if their horses have recently traveled to horse shows or were exposed to horses that have traveled:

1) Monitor horses for clinical signs (including fever, discharge from the nostrils, toe-dragging or a lack of balance) and take the temperature twice daily. Temperature greater than 101.5 F is considered a fever.

2) Immediately isolate any horse(s) showing clinical signs. Equine herpesvirus is an aerosolized virus and is spread through shared airspace, direct contact, and contaminated caretakers or equipment. A good isolation area is a separate barn or shelter that does not share airspace with healthy horses.

3) Implement movement restrictions until the situation is evaluated.

4) Contact your veterinarian to evaluate your horse and to propose a comprehensive biosecurity protocol.

5) Increase biosecurity measures that include extensive cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and equipment that come in contact with affected horses: wash or sanitize your hands between interacting with horses; take time while filling water buckets and feed tubs, do not cross contaminate; minimize the use of shared equipment and tack.

6) Make sure your horse is up to date on vaccinations.

7) Establish communication with all parties involved (owners, boarders, trainers, etc.).

More resources and information regarding biosecurity are available on the Equine Disease Communication Center's website at https://equinediseasecc.org/biosecurity

To learn more Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), visit: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-herpesvirus

09/09/2025

***Road Closure Notification***

68th Ave between the roundabout and the veterinary clinic will be closed through early October for a water main replacement. To access the veterinary office, you will need to come from the north on 68th Ave. Please allow an additional 10-15 minutes to follow the detour route to get to your appointment on time.

With warm regards,

West Michigan Veterinary Service

100 North 68th Avenue

Coopersville, MI 49404

(616) 837-8151

www.wmvs.com