Wasatch Veterinary Large Animal

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Wasatch Veterinary provides advanced, 24 hour ambulatory care in Northen Utah to horses, sheep, goat

Wasatch veterinary is a completely mobilelarge animal veterinarian that travels to your home, making it easier and less stressful for our clients and their animals.

10/16/2026

Friday fun fact: Have you ever seen your horse perform the Flehmen response? This is when they curl their upper lip and extend their neck to investigate interesting scents. Horses use this behavior to help detect and analyze scents, particularly pheromones and other chemical signals. By curling their lip, horses draw scents toward the vomeronasal organ (Jacobson’s organ), which helps them process information about their environment and other animals. You may see horses do this when investigating urine, unfamiliar scents or even new animals.

10/14/2026

Due to an unexpected change, we are looking for a new technician:

Wasatch Veterinary Large Animal is hiring a veterinary technician to start immediately to work up to three 10 hour days per week (M-W, no overnight or weekend work required). Wasatch Veterinary Large Animal is a mobile only clinic, which means we get to work outside and in a new location daily. The practice services primarily horses, but additionally goats, sheep, alpacas, llamas, dogs and cats. As a veterinary technician, you are expected to practice quality medicine, to be proactive, dependable, punctual and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The clinic is looking for an individual who will deliver thoughtful, compassionate care to patients as well as good verbal communication skills with our doctor and clients. Job description includes assisting with all veterinary care provided includingrunning/jogging with horses, handling all species we work with, working with sharps/needles, handling lab samples/f***ls and blood. In addition, excellent client communication (in person and by phone), transcribing medical records and occasional social media is required.
Our ideal candidate:
• Horse experience is a must (the more the better), handling of other species we service is a plus
• Experience as a veterinary technician (small or large animal)
* Dependable, punctual and able to be self motivated
* Able to lift 50 lbs (this can be a physically demanding job so good health and fitness is a must)
* Able to jog with horses daily
Job Type: Part time with seasonal changes in hours due to the veterinary workload
Pay: based on experience and licensing
Work location: start and end in Salt Lake City, Utah
Please send resume, references and a cover letter specifying any relevant information not in your resume to [email protected]. Interviews will begin immediately and will consist of full days out with the practice.
Call or text Tracy Wright,DVM at 801-662-8092 for more information
To learn more about us, find us on instagram or Facebook

10/06/2026

Laminitis is a painful, potentially crippling inflammatory condition affecting the laminae (the sensitive tissues connecting the hoof wall to the coffin bone inside a horse's foot). Laminitis can cause the tissue to become inflamed and the coffin bone to rotate or sink. The fall season is particularly high-risk because cool nights and sunny days trigger pasture grasses to accumulate high levels of non-structural carbohydrates (fructans and sugars). Additionally, natural seasonal surges in ACTH hormones further predispose horses with metabolic disorders like Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) or Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) to experience laminitic flares. Preventing laminitis during the fall months relies on strictly managing pasture grazing. Methods such as using grazing muzzles, restricting access pasture grass during peak sugar hours or sunny post-frost mornings and feeding soaked, low-sugar hay can help prevent laminitic flares. Diagnosing laminitis starts with a thorough physical exam for clinical signs like heat in the hooves, bounding digital pulses and observing abnormal posture, confirming structural damage/pain with hoof testers and bone displacement with foot radiographs (X-rays). Additional testing will include blood tests to monitor underlying endocrine issues. Immediate treatment involves strict stall rest on deep, soft bedding, aggressive cryotherapy (icing the lower legs and feet) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like phenylbutazone or flunixin meglumine. Corrective therapeutic trimming or shoeing to support the frog and relieve pressure on the damaged laminae is often recommended/required for a good prognosis.

Photo credit: https://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/advice/laminitis-in-horses?srsltid=AU7gw4VuYjomtsUtKMUvrxMa869TSjnPHGQ4cfibrpkS0KKMb2ttzdRb

10/02/2026

Friday Fun Fact: Goats have a reflex arc (rapid, involuntary neural pathway) to respond to hazards instead of waiting for their brain to process the hazard. For example, a goat can quickly adjust its gait, or step aside from an obstacle, without conscious thought.

09/29/2026

September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. With the tragic news of another veterinarian who took her life recently, we want to take a moment to highlight and discuss Not One More Vet. The NOMV movement is dedicated to supporting veterinary professionals and raising awareness about the mental health challenges that can come with caring for animals and their owners. Difficult cases, losing animals, financial pressure and long hours impact veterinary professionals every day. By encouraging open conversations, reducing stigma, building supportive communities and reminding people that asking for help is a sign of strength, NOMV works to help ensure that no veterinary professional feels alone. Su***de prevention starts with connection, compassion, listening without judgment and making sure people know that support is available. There are resources available for anyone struggling, which include dialing 988 for the suicide/crisis hotline. Additional resources can be also found in your community and on social media. Veterinary medicine staff can check out the NOMV website and social media sites. Website listed below:
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Photo credit: https://nomv.org

09/22/2026

Fall is an important time to review your herd’s preventive healthcare plan. Vaccinations, f***l testing and routine bloodwork can help identify health concerns before they become bigger problems. For equines, fall is a good time to review core and risk-based vaccines and perform f***l egg counts to guide deworming decisions. Camelids, caprines and ovine also benefit from species-appropriate vaccination programs and f***l testing to monitor gastrointestinal parasite burdens and help prevent unnecessary or ineffective deworming. Routine bloodwork, such as a CBC and chemistry panel, can provide valuable information about hydration, organ function, anemia, inflammation and overall health, particularly in older animals, breeding stock, animals with chronic conditions, or those showing subtle changes in weight or performance. Preventive care is not one-size-fits-all, so vaccine schedules, f***l testing frequency and bloodwork recommendations should be tailored to each animal’s species and situation.

09/18/2026

Friday fun fact: Alpacas and llamas have been part of Andean life for thousands of years; their ancestors were domesticated in South America long before the Inca Empire. The Inca people prized llamas both as pack animals and for their fiber. Alpacas were especially valued for their incredibly soft and luxurious fiber. Both animals played an important role in trade, transportation, clothing and daily life in the Andes. Today their fluffy coats and quirky personalities have made them beloved around the world.

09/08/2026

There can be many benefits to switching your horses to free feeding, but it may not be the right choice for every horse. While free feeding more closely mimics a horse's natural grazing behavior and supports digestive health, there are a few important things to monitor during the transition. Many horses will initially over-consume hay before learning to self-regulate, which can lead to a temporary "hay belly" that doesn't necessarily indicate true weight gain. Monitor your horse's body condition score and weight every two weeks, paying close attention to fat deposits along the crest, shoulders and tailhead. Horses with Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) or insulin dysregulation should be monitored especially closely and they may not be a good candidate for free feeding, especially if they are overweight. For horses with EMS or insulin dysregulation, hay should ideally be tested to ensure it is low in nonstructural carbohydrates (NSC) and relatively low in calories. If you would like to allow your horses to spend more time grazing but cannot free feed then consider slow-feeders. Hay nets can also help extend eating time, reduce waste and encourage a more natural rate of forage consumption.

Photo credit: https://thehorse.com/1132450/the-skinny-on-slow-feeders-for-horses/

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we recognize the dedication and hard work of those who keep our communities, farms and animals thriving. From early mornings and long days in the field to emergency calls and routine herd care, veterinarians in large animal practice play an essential role in supporting animal health, agriculture and the people who depend on them. Today, we celebrate the commitment, skill and compassion that make this work so important.

09/04/2026

Goats may have more in common with humans than we realize. Research suggests that goats can develop different vocal patterns based on the social groups they live with. While genetics play a role in their calls, young goats can modify their vocalizations through social interactions with other goats. In other words, goats may develop something resembling a “group accent”.

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Salt Lake City, UT
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+18016628092

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http://www.wasatch-vet.com/

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