THE MOBILE MIXED ANIMAL VET
FROM HOME TO FARM, FROM PAWS TO HOOVES:
From Home to Farm, From Paws to Hooves: At EponaVet, we embrace the diversity of our patients and our clients, and aim to strengthen the human-animal bond through veterinary care. As a mobile mixed animal practice, we prioritize quality, accessible care, bringing comprehensive services directly to your home and farm. Through our commitment to low-stress handling techniques, we prioritize the comfort and well-being of each patient, fostering trust and harmony in every interaction.
At the heart of our practice lies the belief in nurturing lasting relationships—with both our clients and their beloved pets. We dedicate ourselves to fostering trust, understanding, and education, while empowering pet owners to make informed decisions for the health and happiness of their companions.
From playful pups to frisky foals, every member of the animal kingdom deserves our dedicated attention and care. Join us in our mission to elevate the standard of veterinary care, one happy tail wag and spirited hoof beat at a time.
Our Services
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Immunizations
Microchipping
Sedated oral exams
Dental float and balance
Minor oral surgery (i.e. dental extractions)
Basic lameness evaluations (no radiographs available at this time)
Health certificates
Labs such as fecal tests, EIA (Coggins) tests, routine bloodwork, PPID/EMS screenings, Strangles titers, etc
Ultrasound (reproductive, AFAST/TFAST, soft tissue, etc)
Castrations
Minor soft tissue surgeries such as biopsies and minor mass removals, laceration repairs, etc
Nutrition consultations
Behavior consultations
Prescription medications
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Immunizations
Deworming
Microchipping
Nail trims
Ear cleaning
Anal gland expression
Health certificates
Labs (fecal tests, urinalysis, heartworm/tick-borne disease tests, routine bloodwork, senior screens, etc)
Ultrasound (reproductive, AFAST/TFAST, soft tissue, etc)
Minor soft tissue surgeries such as biopsies and minor mass removals, laceration repairs, etc
Basic nutrition consultations
Basic behavior consultations
Prescription medications (including flea/tick and heartworm preventatives)
Ear and skin cytologies
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Immunizations
Deworming
Microchipping
Nail trims
Health certificates
Labs such as fecal tests, urinalysis, feline immunodeficiency virus/feline leukemia (FIV/FeLV) tests, routine bloodwork, senior screens, etc
Ultrasound (reproductive, AFAST/TFAST, soft tissue, etc)
Minor soft tissue surgeries such as biopsies and minor mass removals, laceration repairs, etc
Neutering (male cats only)
Basic nutrition consultations
Basic behavior consultations
Prescription medications (Flea and Tick Preventatives)
Ear and skin cytologies
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Immunizations
Deworming
Microchipping
Hoof trims
Labs such as fecal tests, routine bloodwork, etc
Herd parasite control consultations
Ultrasound (reproductive, AFAST/TFAST, soft tissue, etc)
Castrations
Biopsies and minor mass removals
Health Certificates
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Immunizations
Deworming
Microchipping
Hoof and tusk trims
Ear cleaning
Minor soft tissue surgeries such as biopsies and minor mass removals, laceration repairs, etc
Ultrasound (reproductive, AFAST/TFAST, soft tissue, etc)
Castrations
Health Certificates
Emergency Services
Emergency services on-farm are available for horses, sheep, goats, and pigs. Emergency services are only guaranteed for established clients who have been seen by Dr. Ford within the last year and have a valid client-patient-veterinarian relationship. Any small animal emergencies need to be seen at one of the nearest small animal emergency clinics located in Collinsville, Edwardsville, or St. Louis.
Euthanasia Services
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On-farm euthanasia services are provided either by the intrathecal lidocaine method, or by the intravenous euthanasia solution method depending on owner preference and location of burial. Intrathecal lidocaine is a method increasingly used for horses that provides a more gentle, slower-paced euthanasia, which is why it is Dr. Ford’s preference in most cases. This method also has the benefit of being less toxic to the environment. Mane and tail braids will be collected as a keepsake for owners as well.
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With at-home euthanasia services, we provide a peaceful experience for you and your pet in their last moments spent with the people they love the most in the comfort of their own home. Pets are given anesthesia before euthanasia to ensure a painless transition over the rainbow bridge. We provide watercolor, ink, and/or clay paw and/or nose prints of your pet, and we can help facilitate cremation services.
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With at-home euthanasia services, we provide a peaceful experience for you and your pet in their last moments spent with the people they love the most in the comfort of their own home. Pets are given anesthesia before euthanasia to ensure a painless transition over the rainbow bridge. We provide watercolor, ink, and/or clay paw and/or nose prints of your pet, and we can help facilitate cremation services.
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On-farm euthanasia services
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On-farm or at-home euthanasia services depending on your pet pig’s lifestyle, size, and owner preference.
MEET THE OWNER
Dr. Suzanne Ford
Dr. Ford moved to southern IL in 2020 to help provide more equine care in the area with the experience she gained in her year-long equine medicine and surgery internship at the University of Illinois where she graduated from the year prior. Having worked in small animal general practice and small animal emergency care before opening her own business as well, she enjoys the variety of cases that come with being a mixed animal veterinarian who provides at-home care for dogs, cats, and pet pigs, as well as farm call services for large animals. Dr. Ford has 2 Belgian Draft mares, 2 dogs, 3 cats, 3 guinea pigs, and a saltwater fish tank, and enjoys powerlifting and seeing live music.