Helen Woodward Equine Hospital 858-756-4117 ext 4 – Emergencies 858-756-4117 ext 8
Equine Vet & Hospital
Mission Statement
To provide an exceptional facility for the use of accredited veterinarians, enabling them to provide high-quality veterinary care for the health and welfare of the community horse population and to provide a resource for education of the public and equine professionals in matters of the health and welfare of horses.
The Equine Hospital at the Helen Woodward Animal Center is equipped to perform a wide variety of medical procedures and services such as: Colic surgery
Enterolith removal
Dental repair
Endoscopy
Arthroscopy
Laparoscopy
Fracture surgery
Recovery pool with overhead sling
Wellness exams
24 hour nursing care
The hospital also has the capability to repair leg fractures. With the use of our new recovery pool (one of only three in the nation) we’ve reduced the risk of re-fracture often caused during wake-up after surgery. The Equine Hospital facilities include:
A three-meter video endoscopy system
A powerful 1200 MA X-ray unit with complete musculo-skeletal radiographic capabilities
A well-equipped surgical suite with overhead sling support
Emergency care
15 onsite stalls
24-hour nursing care
The Equine Hospital grants privileges to many large animal veterinarians in San Diego Country. Most of our patients are either race or show horses, but we also treat horses that live in backyards and do nothing but return the love that their owner gives.
San Luis Rey Equine Hospital (760) 726-4566
Specialties
Ambulatory Services,
CT scan,
Radiography,
Nuclear Scintigraphy,
Ultrasonography,
Endoscopy,
Arthoscopy,
Laparoscopy,
Surgery,
Internal Medicine,
Critical Care
History
Established in 1971
Doctors Jay and Ethel Rose, San Luis Rey Equine Hospital has earned a strong national and international reputation as an outstanding equine hospital. This facility has pioneered equine abdominal surgery, radiographic technique, and nuclear scintigraphy. Many innovative surgical techniques, and treatment regimes have been developed at San Luis Rey Equine Hospital.
A full-service facility, the hospital provides diagnostic, medical and surgical care to horses from around the United States 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The hospital is entrusted with the care of thousands of horses each year, admitting approximately 2,100 animals.
San Luis Rey is recognized for setting standards and being on the cutting edge. The facility is especially well-known for its involvement in the treatment of the legendary Seattle Slew, arguably the greatest Thoroughbred in American racing history and a renowned sire. Inserting an implant (now known as a Seattle Slew basket)
Meet the Business Owner: Joe C.
Dr. Cannon received his DVM degree from Washington State University in 1968 followed by internships at Purdue University and UC Davis. His professional career has included race track practice, resident veterinarian and manager of Thoroughbred farm, acedemia (University of Sydney) and a principal at San Luis Rey Equine Hospital. Practice of veterinary medicine was interrupted by a short stint as a Thoroughbred trainer and a sailing venture to Mexico. In 1999 he attained diplomat status in the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Equine Practice).
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