To schedule an equine veterinary appointment, call 850-386-3619. AVS’s regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Emergency care is available 24/7.
You can send equine medical records, photos, and other information to AVS Equine Hospital by:
Email: info@avsequine.net
Text: 850-386-3619
Veterinary records: Request that your referring or previous veterinarian email your horse’s medical records directly to our hospital.
Providing your horse’s records and photos in advance helps our equine veterinarians better understand your horse’s history and prepare for your appointment.
Yes. AVS Equine Hospital provides equine veterinary services both at our hospital and on the farm. Our veterinarians offer routine farm calls throughout Tallahassee, Thomasville, Crawfordville, Monticello, the Panhandle, and Madison.
Lameness, dentistry, chiropractic/acupuncture as well as routine vaccines and wellness exams are available both in the hospital and on the farm.
Specialized services such as equine reproduction, joint injections, and other advanced procedures are primarily performed at our hospital for scheduling, equipment, and safety considerations.
Yes. Digital radiography and ultrasound are available for appropriate farm-call appointments, allowing our veterinarians to provide convenient diagnostic care at your horse’s location.
Yes. For routine equine veterinary care, you may request and schedule an appointment with the AVS Equine Hospital veterinarian of your choice. Scheduling in advance gives you the best flexibility when selecting your preferred veterinarian and appointment time.
For equine emergencies, you will be connected with the on-call veterinarian. The on-call veterinarian has access to your horse’s medical records through our computer system, allowing them to review your horse’s history and provide informed emergency care.
AVS Equine Hospital provides a range of equine surgical services, including laceration and wound repair, mass removal, castration, enucleation, cryptorchid castration, and hernia repair. Our veterinary team evaluates each horse to determine the appropriate surgical treatment and care.
The hospital features two surgery suites, padded induction and recovery rooms, oxygen support, and advanced patient monitoring.
Does your horse need surgery? Call 850-386-3619 to discuss your horse’s condition and treatment options.
Serious wounds, excessive bleeding, suspected colic, foaling difficulties, acute lameness, severe lower-leg injuries, seizures, and other sudden or serious conditions may require emergency veterinary attention.
If you’re concerned about your horse’s condition, call AVS promptly at 850-386-3619 so the veterinary team can help determine the appropriate next step.
For an equine emergency after regular business hours, call 850-386-3619 and choose Option 1 to reach the veterinarian on call. AVS provides emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Due to a significant increase in after-hours emergencies, we must prioritize our current clients. This policy ensures that we can continue to offer the highest level of care when it is most critical. AVS may accommodate emergency cases from non-clients depending on veterinarian availability.
Please remember, for the purposes of emergency care, ‘current client’ status is defined as having received scheduled, non-emergency care and preventative medicine within the last 12 months. Current clients who rely on AVS Equine Hospital for routine care will receive a discounted emergency fee.
If your horse is experiencing an emergency, call now: 850-386-3619.
You do not need a referral to make an appointment. Horse owners are welcome to contact us directly to schedule an appointment with one of our equine veterinarians.
AVS Equine Hospital also works closely with referring veterinarians to provide specialized equine medical and surgical care when your horse needs advanced treatment or diagnostics. We also offer shockwave and laser therapy, which can be incorporated into your horse’s individualized treatment plan to support healing and recovery.
If your horse is referred to us, we keep your primary veterinarian updated throughout the process, including examination findings, treatment progress, and recommendations. This helps ensure your horse receives seamless, coordinated care from everyone involved.
Not sure if AVS is right for your horse? Call 850-386-3619 to discuss your horse’s needs with the team.
Dropping feed isn’t the only sign that your horse may be due for a dental. Other signs can include difficulty chewing, weight loss, quidding, foul breath, head tossing, resistance to the bit, or changes in eating habits or behavior. Annual equine dental exams and teeth floating help maintain your horse’s oral health and overall well-being. Our veterinarians can evaluate your horse’s teeth and recommend a dental schedule based on their individual needs.
Once the laboratory reports your horse’s Coggins test, the digital Coggins certificate is emailed directly through GlobalVetLink.
To make sure you receive your horse’s Coggins results, contact the AVS Equine Hospital office to confirm that your email address is correctly set up.
You can also request MyVetLink access through GlobalVetLink to conveniently access your horse’s digital Coggins certificate.
To request a prescription refill for your horse, please contact AVS Equine Hospital during regular business hours. Our team will review your horse’s medical records and prescription to determine if a refill can be authorized. Having your horse’s name and current medication information available can help us process your request efficiently.
Payment is due at time of service. We do not offer in-house payment plans. However, financing is available through CareCredit for qualified applicants.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Cash or Check