Equine Preventive & Routine Care in Valdosta, GA
Helping Horses Stay Healthy at Every Stage of Life
Preventive care is one of the most important investments you can make in your horse's long-term health and performance. Routine wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite control, and diagnostic testing allow potential health concerns to be identified early—often before they become more serious or costly to treat.
At Veterinary Care Center of Valdosta, we provide comprehensive preventive and routine equine care for horses throughout Lowndes County, surrounding South Georgia communities, and parts of North Florida. Whether your horse is a performance athlete, breeding horse, trail companion, or retired pasture mate, our team works with you to develop a healthcare plan based on your horse's age, lifestyle, and individual needs.
Annual Wellness Examinations
Annual wellness exams are the foundation of preventive equine healthcare. During your horse's examination, our team will discuss any concerns you may have while reviewing important aspects of your horse's overall management, including:
● Nutrition and body condition
● Preventive healthcare recommendations
● Housing and environment
● Hoof care
● Exercise and activity level
One of our veterinarians will then perform a thorough physical examination to establish a baseline of your horse's health, identify subtle changes, and look for early signs of illness. Detecting problems early often leads to more effective treatment and better long-term outcomes.
Equine Vaccinations
Vaccination is one of the safest and most cost-effective ways to protect horses from many preventable infectious diseases. Having your horse vaccinated by a veterinarian helps ensure vaccines are stored, handled, and administered correctly for maximum effectiveness.
Our veterinarians will recommend a vaccination program based on your horse's age, lifestyle, travel schedule, and risk factors, while considering the diseases most commonly seen in our region.
Core vaccinations commonly include:
● Eastern & Western Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE/WEE)
● West Nile Virus
● Rabies
● Tetanus
Based on your horse's individual risk, additional vaccines may also be recommended, including:
● Equine Influenza
● Equine Herpesvirus (Rhinopneumonitis)
● Strangles
● Potomac Horse Fever
Our team will work with you to determine the most appropriate vaccination schedule for your horse.
Coggins Testing & Health Certificates
Annual Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins) testing is recommended for all horses and is often required for travel, boarding facilities, competitions, and events.
If your horse is traveling, we also provide Equine Health Certificates, including extended six-month certificates for horses that travel frequently when applicable. Veterinary Care Center of Valdosta utilizes GlobalVetLink® to efficiently process Coggins tests and health certificates, helping simplify documentation for horse owners.
Parasite Control
Effective parasite control begins with understanding your horse's individual parasite burden—not simply following the same deworming schedule for every horse.
Our veterinarians perform fecal analyses to identify and evaluate internal parasites. By determining the type and quantity of parasites present, we can develop a targeted parasite prevention program designed specifically for your horse while helping reduce unnecessary deworming and parasite resistance.
Geriatric Horse Care
As horses age, their healthcare needs change. Regular wellness visits become increasingly important for monitoring body condition, dental health, mobility, metabolic health, and chronic medical conditions.
Our veterinarians work with owners to develop individualized care plans that help senior horses remain healthy, comfortable, and active throughout their later years.
Onsite Diagnostic Laboratory
When answers are needed quickly, our in-house laboratory allows us to perform many diagnostic tests without waiting for outside laboratory results.
Available in-house testing includes:
● Complete Blood Counts (CBC)
● Blood Chemistry Panels
● Urine Analysis
● Fluid Analysis
Having rapid access to diagnostic information allows our veterinarians to make timely treatment decisions and begin appropriate care sooner.
Supporting Your Horse's Health Year-Round
Routine veterinary care plays an essential role in helping horses live longer, healthier lives. From annual wellness exams and vaccinations to Coggins testing, parasite management, senior care, and in-house diagnostics, Veterinary Care Center of Valdosta is committed to providing comprehensive preventive care for horses throughout Valdosta and the surrounding region.
Contact Veterinary Care Center of Valdosta today to schedule your horse's preventive care appointment or annual wellness examination.