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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is EquidDoc Vet?

EquidDoc Veterinary Services, LLC is an equine veterinary practice that provides comprehensive and prompt on-farm vet care for your horses, goats, sheep, alpacas and llamas. We provide care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to our clients, including after-hours emergency care. EquidDoc Veterinary Services is accepting new clients.

What services do you provide for horses?

EquidDoc Vet offers the high quality and attentive equine veterinary care that you expect for your horses. Services include:

Preventative Health Care
Lameness & Sports Medicine
Dentistry & Oral Examination
Pre-Purchase Examination
Parasite Management
Digital Radiography & Ultrasound
Mare Reproductive Services
Geriatric Examination
Internal Medicine
Diagnosis & Treatment
Health Certificates
Microchips & Insertion
Laboratory Diagnostics

Can I get veterinary care for my goats, sheep, alpacas, and llamas?

Yes, EquidDoc does not “discriminate” and is happy to help you with other animals on your farm… We will provide the same high quality and attentive veterinary care that you expect for your horses also for your goats, sheep, alpacas and llamas. Services include:

Preventative Health Care
Parasite Management
Internal Medicine
Diagnosis & Treatment
Digital Radiography & Ultrasound
Oral Examination
Reproductive Services
Health Certificates
Microchips & Insertion
Laboratory Diagnostics

What’s in a name? What is an Equid?

Our name reflects that 90% of our patients are horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules, but we are committed to caring for your non-equids too!

How do I contact EquidDoc?

You can reach EquidDoc by phone at 508-885-4205. For emergencies, please call 508-797-5921. The answering service will contact the veterinarian on call, who will call you back within 15 minutes.

Do you provide dentistry services for horses?

Yes, we perform equine dentistry, from routine floating to more complex dental x-rays and tooth extractions.

My animal is in an emergency situation. Whom do I call?

In the case of an emergency during business hours (M-F 8:30-4:30), call the office at 508-885-4205. After office-hours, please call 508-797-5921 to be connected with the veterinarian on call. The veterinarian will call you back within 15 minutes. (Please stay by and off your phone so we may return your call.) On rare occasions, we might be in an area with poor cell phone reception or responding to another emergency. Be assured that we will return your call as soon as possible.

Note that EquidDoc Vet provides emergency service to our clients 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We treat horses, goats, sheep, alpacas and llamas. Sorry, we DO NOT treat cows, pigs or barnyard fowl.

How do I make an appointment?

You can call the office at 508-885-4205 to schedule an appointment or email us at Office@EquidDocVet.com.

My animal is on a long-term prescription (such as pergolide). How do I get that prescription filled?

Call the office at 508-885-4205 to order and arrange for shipping or pick up of your prescriptions. Prescriptions can be picked up during office hours, if arranged in advance, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Is EquidDoc Veterinary Services, LLC a local company?

Yes! EquidDoc Veterinary Services, LLC was founded by Dr. Caitlin Eaton and her husband. Our office is located in North Oxford, MA. On-the-farm ambulatory veterinary care is provided to all our clients throughout Central Massachusetts, Metrowest, and beyond. We support our local agricultural communities!

Why are appointment start times within a 2-hour window?

Because appointments often include additional testing or time to discuss the condition and treatment of the patient, we cannot always predict how long each appointment will last. This makes it necessary to estimate our time of arrival within a two-hour window.

How do I prepare my animals for the appointment?

Please have your animal or animals in a stall or small enclosed area with a halter or collar on. It is always greatly appreciated that your animals are dry when we work on them.

Can I arrange to pick up medications from the office?

Please call the office before you come, to arrange a time to stop in and pick up medications. The office is located at 91 Leicester Street, North Oxford, MA.

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