Olympia Equine Veterinary Services PLLC

09/15/2026

This position has not been filled. We are looking for a licensed technician or experienced assistant to join our team!

Olympia Equine Veterinary Services

08/03/2026

We are hiring! Send us an email if you or someone you know is interested!

Olympia Equine Veterinary Services

02/26/2026

We are hiring! Looking for a full time veterinary technician to join our team. Apply through the link or directly at: [email protected]

Olympia Equine Veterinary Services

04/16/2025

New foal on the ground? Don’t forget about the mare in the midst of new baby exams! At Summit Equine we recommend deworming mares with ivermectin the day after foaling, easily performed at the time of the newborn foal exam. This is to target the parasite Strongyloides westeri which passes from the udder in the mare’s milk to the newborn foal. It’s always a good idea to perform a brief physical exam and monitor for any abnormal vulvar discharge or perineal tears that should be addressed prior to breeding her back. As always, if questions arise give us a call! (503)682-3898

02/01/2025

This week’s diagnose-a-case answer is...

C) Left medial femoral condyle cyst

This was a classic case of a developmental issue common in growing horses. Scientists are still uncertain about the exact cause of bone cyst development, but it is believed that genetic factors, trauma, nutrition, and environmental influences may play a role. In this case, the cyst had formed in the area where the femoral condyle meets the joint surface, which led to an accumulation of fluid and resulted in the lameness we were seeing. Did you know that subchondral cystic lesions can be on a scale from 1 to 6? This one would be considered a grade 4.

For this particular case, surgery was performed. The procedure involved the placement of a resorbable implant to address the lesion. The filly recovered well after the procedure, and a follow-up radiographic examination is scheduled for four weeks post-surgery.

01/29/2025

01/27/2025

We are hiring! Looking for one full time veterinary technician. Apply through the link or email us directly at: [email protected]

Olympia Equine Veterinary Services

01/14/2025

Foaling season is here!

01/07/2025

Happy New Year!
New year means new show season!
Don't forget to schedule your vaccines!