East Coast Veterinary Services

09/03/2026

There was a positive case of Eastern Encephalitis and West Nile in Fellsmere.

Make sure your horses are protected!

If you need an appointment please call the office at (772)589-8387

07/15/2026

“I ❤️ my vet!” …and we ❤️ helping pets feel their best!

Today’s dental is a great reminder that healthy teeth mean more than fresh breath. Routine dental care helps prevent pain, infection, and tooth loss—so your pet can keep smiling, eating, and living their happiest life. 🐾🦷

05/08/2026

Hi everyone! Just wanted to put out a friendly notice that we are CLOSED for today(5/8/26) and we will be CLOSED next Friday also. (5/15/26)

Dr. Biehl will be out of the office next Tuesday, throughout the remainder of the week. If you need to pick up meds, or schedule an appointment someone will be in office Monday-Thursday to answer phones and provide assistance.

IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY:
•Small animal clients- please refer to Veterinary Medical Center of Indian River County.
•Equine clients- Please refer to another backup vet as Dr. Vanderwerf is also unavailable this weekend.

Thank you all for your patience and understanding! 🐴🐾

04/15/2026

We are Hiring!! -Vet Tech / Receptionist

Seeking a reliable, compassionate team member for a dual clinical/front desk role.

Duties: Assist with patient care, answer phones, schedule appointments, client communication.
Requirements: Vet experience, strong multitasking and people skills.

Small, all-female team caring for cats, dogs & equine.

Please Email a resume to [email protected]

04/08/2026

❤️ Small team. Big care. ❤️

At East Coast Veterinary Services, we’re a team of 4 women providing personalized care for:
🐶 Dogs | 🐱 Cats | 🐴 Equine

No surgery—just focused and compassionate care that you can trust.

📍 Local. Female-led. Here for you & your animals.
Call to schedule! 🐾

02/19/2026

We’re always here and more than happy to help. But a little communication goes a long way!

PSA for Horse Owners 🐴📞

Please always leave a voicemail or send a text when you contact your veterinarian — and follow the instructions on the voicemail if provided.

Please don’t call and hang up if we don’t answer.

Equine veterinarians are often extremely busy and may be:
• In the middle of an exam
• Speaking with another client
• Handling an emergency
• Driving between farms
• Restocking trucks and supplies
• Completing medical records or ordering medications

Many equine vets are working alone, without a technician or office staff to answer calls.

After hours, veterinarians may be with their families and trying to get a small amount of much-needed rest — while still remaining available for true emergencies.

We absolutely understand that emergencies feel urgent. However, we still have to screen calls to determine which situations are critical and which can safely wait until the next day.

And to be honest:
More than half of after-hours calls are not true emergencies.
Even as an emergency-only veterinarian, I still receive many non-emergency questions overnight.

📌 The best way to reach us is to leave a message or text with details. That helps us respond as quickly and appropriately as possible.

If you haven’t heard back within a reasonable amount of time, it is completely okay to call again.

Thank you for understanding and for helping us help your horses. 💙

02/17/2026

Just another Tuesday of bouncin around to calls helping out some of our favorite four legged patients! 🐴❤️

01/09/2026

Check out this before and after from a float we did this week!

It’s super important to remember that regular dental checks keep your horse comfortable and performing their best. Uneven wear, sharp points, or hidden dental pain can affect eating, weight, behavior, and even soundness—catching issues early prevents bigger problems later. Routine exams also help your horse chew efficiently, use their feed properly, stay willing under saddle, and avoid costly dental or digestive issues down the road!