UC Davis Large Animal Hospital

10/23/2026

We continue our celebration of Veterinary Technician Week with a spotlight of large animal ICU supervisor Raffi Miranda...

***This article first appeared in the Fall 2026 issue of Synergy magazine***Throughout his academic career, Raffi Miranda was always a non-traditional student, studying part-time while in community college and completing an Animal Science degree at UC Davis. So, it’s not out of the ordinary for hi...

10/23/2026

Happy Veterinary Technician Week! Our team members are at the center of the Large Animal Hospital’s mission, bringing together medicine, teamwork, and empathy in ways that elevate patient care. Across the board, they care about every patient as if it were their own. They are a key part of our advancement of veterinary medicine. Thank you for everything you do!

Image descriptions:
Photo 1: two female veterinary technicians pose and smile for a photo; they both wear pink scrubs and matching gray caps
Photo 2: a smiling male veterinary technician sports a horseshoe mustache; he wears a black polo shirt and gray cap; behind him are several silver shovels hanging on a wall
Photo 3: two blonde female veterinary technicians smile for photo with arms around each other; one wears blue scrub pants and a black sweatshirt; the other wears a blueish-gray jacket with a teal scrub top underneath

10/22/2026

Happy Veterinary Technician Week! Meet a few of our incredible large animal techs: Allison Autrey, Jessica Behar, and Guillermo Garibay. Our technicians' days can be long, their cases difficult, and many of their contributions happen quietly behind the scenes. However, make no mistake - they are a vital component to our ability to provide the best veterinary care. Thank you for all you do!

Image description: Three smiling veterinary technicians in a hospital barn. A woman on the left wears blue scrub pants and a gray hoodie; she holds a small dark-colored piglet. A woman in the middle wears blue scrub pants and a white UC Davis hoodie. A man on the right wears blue scubs and is also holding a small dark-colored piglet.

10/21/2026

We’re continuing our celebration of Veterinary Technician Week by spotlighting Gabe Gil...

***This article first appeared in the Fall 2026 issue of Synergy magazine***As early as he can remember, Gabe Gil has been around horses and had a passion for them. As a small child in Mexico, he…

10/21/2026

Happy Veterinary Technician Week! Meet a few of our amazing large animal techs: Jenna Scherer, Jessica Behar, Stacey Percival, and Abigail Jensen with Red the horse. Thank you for your expertise, your hard work, and the care you provide to the thousands of large animals we treat every year.

Image description: Four smiling female veterinary technicians stand aside a chestnut-colored horse with a small white patch on its head. One of the technicians holds the horse's rein; another hold its halter. A light brown barn with auburn trim is behind them.

10/16/2026

You can help support baby horses, donkeys, and llamas that need around-the-clock care in our NICU. Please consider contributing to their October Crowdfunding campaign. They're almost at their goal. Let's get them over the top...

Please consider donating to our Neonatal ICU fund! We are just over halfway to our goal and would love to not only meet it, but exceed it!

10/15/2026

AAEP is offering a free webinar next Wednesday (10/21): "Is Your Horse In Pain? It's Not Always Obvious!" See below, or register at: https://mailchi.mp/aaep.org/cxgubxlrk2-7420718?e=6b6040315a

Is your horse in pain? 🐴 It’s not always obvious!

Join us for our Horse Owner Education Webinar with Drs. Kim Allshouse and Michael St. Blanc to learn how to spot the subtle signs of pain, tell the difference between pain and behavior problems, and catch issues early before they become bigger concerns. 🩺

The webinar will be recorded and registrants will receive a link to the recording, so be sure to sign up even if you can’t attend the live event. ✅

Drop the word LISTEN in the comments and we’ll send the registration link straight to your DMs. 📩

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
⏰ 8:00 to 9:30 PM EDT

10/12/2026

Reserve your spot now for our FALL VACCINE SPECIAL

10% Off Vaccine Visit (including zone fee, exam, and vaccine drug)
• No minimum number of horses, mules, and/or donkeys required
• Limited dates available
• Restrictions apply

Call 530-752-9618 to schedule an appointment for the Equine Field Service to visit your ranch or farm.

Image description: female veterinarian wearing white cap prepares syringe with vaccine; two horses are in background

10/09/2026

Tomorrow is Horse Day at UC Davis. It's not too late to register...

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY! Join us for UC Davis Horse Day! With presentations on the value of bloodwork, advanced equine imaging, foal care, farrier work, dressage, saddle fit, and more- we have a lot to look forward to!

It's not too late to register, head over to our website to grab your tickets, or you can register tomorrow morning in person. Check in begins at 8:30 AM, so stop by early to enjoy a donut and some coffee and visit with our exhibitors before our sessions kick off at 10 AM!

https://animalscience.ucdavis.edu/facilities/horsebarn/horse-day