Our Services

Equine

We are your local equine general practice here to help you and your horse achieve your goals. Whether you have a weekend warrior trail horse, barrel racing champion,  or a NFR bucking horse we are here to support you with routine preventative and emergency services. 

EQUINE SERVICES

  • We provide comprehensive exams to keep your horse in peak condition and detect disease early. We are able to provide complete health protocols based on AAEP recommendations and current research. 

  • Providing routine preventative dental care to help maintain your horse’s oral comfort and well being. We are also able to treat minor dental conditions that cause pain and discomfort for your horse.

  • Our experienced team performs routine surgeries such as castration and laceration repairs with care and meticulous attention to detail to get you horse on the road to recovery quickly.

  • We are equipped with Digital X-rays and a ultrasound to help aid in the diagnosis of injuries and illness. We are also able to perform pre-breeding exams and diagnose pregnancy in mares.

  • If something seems off with your horse’s performance or you want a check up before you buy a new animal we are here to help.

  • Traveling to the United States? We can facilitate the process by performing coggins testing and providing all necessary health documents. 

  • When the time comes we are here to help your companion pass peacefully.

  • We provide timely assistance for serious injuries, acute illnesses and colic 24/7.

BOVINE

At Golden Prairie we know the health and well being of your herd is important not just for the welfare of your animals but it’s also for the continued economic success of your farm. We offer comprehensive herd health services as well as individual animal care to maximize your herd’s performance and contribute to the continued sustainability of our agriculture industry. Our team is ready to help with all of your beef cattle needs whether you have a few cows on your hobby farm, hundreds of momma cows on pasture or a large scale feedlot.

BOVINE SERVICES

  • When animals are ill, we are able to provide diagnostic workups and treatment on farm

  • We are equipped with ultrasound to diagnose pregnancy and provide fetal staging to help you be better prepared for calving season and make informed management decisions.

  •  We make sure your bulls are ready to do their job in the spring with complete reproductive exams

  • When calving doesn’t go as planned we are here to help with both manual and surgical interventions. 

  • We provide these valuable tools to help diagnose the cause of death in an animal and help prevent future issues within your herd.

  • We are able to provide ultrasound exams  and x-rays on farm to help diagnose fractures, infections and other ailments.

  • Our team is equipped to perform routine surgeries such as C-sections, eye enucleations, castration and hernia repair on farm.

  • We are experienced and ready to help you move your cattle to the United States or Mexico and can provide all necessary health testing to meet state or federal requirements.

  • We can consult with you to develop vaccination and treatment plans to fit the needs of your herd to improve health and performance.

  • We provide timely assistance for serious injuries, calving trouble and acute illnesses 24/7.

Small Ruminant - Sheep & Goats

We love your small ruminants too! We know it can be hard to find the care you need for your sheep and goats and at Golden Prairie we are here to be your trusted partner. Our team provides both individual and flock level care to keep your animals healthy and productive.

small ruminant services

  • With ultrasound we are able to diagnose pregnancy and give you an estimated fetus count.

  • We can make sure your ram is ready to get to work in the fall with complete reproductive exams.

  • We are able to provide ultrasound exams  and x-rays on farm to help diagnose fractures, infections and other ailments.

  • Our team is equipped to perform routine surgery on farm including C-sections, wound repair and castration.

  • We consult with you to make vaccination, parasite control and treatment plans to fit the needs of your flock.

  • When lambing or kidding doesn’t go as planned we are here to help with manual and surgical interventions.

  • We provide timely assistance for serious injuries, lambing/ kidding trouble and acute illnesses 24/7.

Please note we do not offer small animal services at this time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you accepting new patients?

Yes! We are accepting new equine, beef cattle and small ruminant patients. Please note as we are a mobile only practice you will need to have adequate handling facilities for the procedure being performed. If you aren’t sure what we need, give us a call to ask!

We do not currently see dogs, cats, swine or exotic animals.

What areas do you serve?

We are based in Taber Alberta and serve clients in the MD of Taber, Lethbridge County, County of 40 Mile, Cypress County, County of Warner and more. If you don’t see your area listed give us a call to see if we  travel there.

What can we expect during our appointment?

Our vet will arrive at the farm at your scheduled appointment time (we will call if we’re running late!) with all the equipment needed to care for your animal. Having your animal caught and adequately restrained before we arrive will help your appointment run smoothly. If power, heat or anything else special  is required we will let you know when you book your appointment. Our vet will examine your animal, perform diagnostics if needed and provide the necessary treatments, answer any questions you have and will leave instructions for any needed follow up care.

If you have questions after we leave, our vet is just a phone call away and will be happy to answer any follow up questions or concerns.

How soon after we call will our animal be seen for an appointment?

Appointments are scheduled based on the severity of the animal’s condition and veterinarian availability. Animals with conditions deemed to be serious, requiring emergency care will be seen as quickly as possible the same day. Animals who are sick but do not have a condition requiring emergency care will be seen within 1-2 days. 

Please call at least two weeks ahead for  routine, non-urgent appointments such as dentals,castrations and pregnancy checking during our busy spring and fall seasons.

Can we buy vaccines, antibiotics and other drugs from you?

In order to prescribe and dispense any pharmaceutical products to your animals a valid VCPR (Veterinary Client Patient Relationship) is needed. A VCPR is established through our vet examining your animal(s) and becoming familiar with you and your farm. In order to maintain a VCPR our vet needs to see your animals at least once per year. Once a VCPR has been established our vet can issue prescriptions and dispense pharmaceutical products as needed.

What is your payment policy?

Payment is due at time of service for all new clients. We can take payment from major credit cards and debit cards on the farm. We also accept cheques, cash and e-transfer.

Do you offer emergency services?

A vet will be available for after hours emergencies 24/7 every day of the year. For bovine & small ruminant emergencies please call 403- 654-3347. For equine emergencies please call 403-741-7271.

As we are a single vet practice, Dr Kristy Oatway will not always be available- if she is away we will make sure you are well cared for with one of our trusted veterinary clinic partners.

Do you take students?

We love to teach and show students around our corner of the veterinary industry. Whether you are a highschool student just feeling out potential careers, a veterinary technician student seeking a practicum placement or a veterinary student looking at externships we would love to have you! Please contact us for more information.