Surgery

Reid and Associates Equine Clinic is a full-service equine hospital with expert 24-hour care, and complete state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic instrumentation for difficult surgical and medical cases. Veterinarians throughout Florida recognize the clinic as the hospital of choice for equine surgeries as diverse as colic cases and fracture repair.

The surgical suite is centrally located within the hospital, and features two padded recovery rooms enabling multiple, simultaneous procedures.

Colic Surgery

With a highly qualified surgeon on staff, the latest equipment and 24-hour nursing care, Reid and Associates is the area’s number one referral hospital for colic surgery. The clinic’s team of exceptional veterinarians and staff also excel at the management of post-op care.

Surgical Procedures Using Laparoscopy

Reid and Associates offers minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of medical cases, including ovariectomies, cryptorchid and biopsies of the GI tract, as well as the closure of the nephrosplenic space to prevent the recurrence of certain types of colic. Laparoscopy can be performed under general anesthesia or standing.

Upper Airway Surgery

Reid and Associates has the expertise and the technology to effectively perform most upper airway surgeries on racehorses and other performance horses.

Post-Operative Care

Quality post-operative care is a specialty at Reid and Associates Equine Clinic. Attention to details and safe protocols help reduce complications and speed the recovery process. The hospital’s post-op facilities include an Anderson sling, six stalls with hoists and a padded Comfort Stall.

The veterinarians and staff are trained to provide individualized management for your horse. More importantly, they are dedicated to going the extra mile to ensure your horse is comfortable and safe as his health and strength are restored.

As your horse transitions into rehabilitation, hand-walking, shockwave therapy and a range of other modalities are available from our experienced technicians.