- Vet Tech available to establish the patients (Call to find out more)
- Emergency appointments available to active existing clients (Call to find out more)
- Routine Annual Health Exam
- Core Vaccinations (Rabies, Eastern/Western/Venezuelan Encephalomyelitis, Tetanus, West Nile Virus)
- Risk-based Vaccination (Influenza, Equine Herpesvirus/Rhinopneumonitis, Rattlesnake, Strangles, and more)
- Annual Fecal Testing and Deworming Plans
- Dental/Oral Examination
- Hoof Radiographs
- Shockwave Therapy
- Ophthalmology
- Nebulization
- Phovia
- Mesotherapy
General Wellness
Coastal Bend Equine Veterinary Services is dedicated to keeping your horse healthy and thriving through comprehensive general wellness care. We serve Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend region and focus on proactive healthcare to ensure your horse’s long-term vitality and performance.
We tailor each wellness plan to meet your horse’s unique needs, factoring in age, activity level, and lifestyle. By avoiding potential health concerns, we help your equine companion stay in peak condition, whether they’re a performance athlete, working horse, or cherished companion. Trust Coastal Bend Equine Veterinary Services to provide compassionate, experienced care for your horse, because their health is our priority. Schedule your general wellness visit today!
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Dentistry
We love dentistry! I want to include that every dentistry appointment is more than floating teeth! We provide a complete oral health examination and assessment that consists of an external oral exam and bite assessment, TMJ palpation, a complete sedated intraoral exam, oral endoscopy, occlusal equilibrium (floating), and accurate charting/ongoing treatment recommendations on every mouth. Additional services include dental radiographs(X-rays), dental extractions, sinus flushing/treatments, periodontal treatments, and more…
Sports Medicine
We understand the unique demands placed on equine athletes. Serving Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend region, we specialize in advanced sports medicine to keep your horse performing at their best.
Whether your horse is a competitor in racing, rodeo, jumping, or any other discipline, we provide care to prevent injuries, enhance recovery, and optimize athletic performance. With a combination of modern diagnostics and personalized treatment plans, Coastal Bend Equine Veterinary Services ensures your equine athlete stays sound, strong, and ready to compete. Contact us today to learn more about our sports medicine services and how we can support your horse’s success.
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Acupuncture and Chiropractic
At Coastal Bend Equine Veterinary Services, we believe in a holistic approach to your horse’s health and well-being. Acupuncture and chiropractic care are natural, non-invasive therapies that help support overall health, relieve discomfort, and improve mobility.
Equine acupuncture stimulates specific points on the body to promote healing, reduce pain, and enhance circulation, while chiropractic adjustments focus on restoring proper alignment and function to the spine and joints. These therapies can be especially beneficial for horses recovering from injury, managing chronic conditions, or improving performance and flexibility.
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Diagnostics
Stall side SAA, IgG, Progesterone, and bloodwork available
Comprehensive blood panels, Endocrine testing, bacterial/fungal cultures & sensitivities, cytology, histopathology, and more available
Radiographs (X-rays)- equine radiology specialist review report included with all images, We also have systems to provide comprehensive foot radiographs with a full report for optimizing farrier care.
Ultrasound-tendons, ligaments, abdominal, thoracic, reproductive, colic, orthopedic
Endoscopy-upper respiratory and gastroscopy coming soon!
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Surgery
Castration, Mass Removals, Enucleation, Laceration repairs, Hernia Repairs, Skin Grafting, desmotomy, tenotomy, tracheotomy, cryosurgery, and more…
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Lameness
A thorough physical exam, a lameness exam, and a combination of diagnostic nerve blocks are often used to diagnose lameness or decreased performance. Other diagnostic modalities used in lameness evaluations are radiography (X-rays) and ultrasonography. Treatments can include therapeutic joint treatments, acupuncture, and many other options.
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Sports Medicine
Joint injections- We use multiple modalities such as steroids, HA, polyacrylamide hydrogels, PRP, amnion-derived products, and more to achieve the best and safest results for your horse. Lameness Locator- AI-assisted Gait Analysis- This is used to help detect multi-limb lameness or subtle gait abnormalities. It is also used to show progress with therapeutics. Additional therapeutics can be shockwave, acupuncture, chiropractic services, stem cells, mesotherapy, and more…
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Oncology
Offering cryosurgery, injectable chemotherapy, surgical implantation of chemotherapy beads, and more…
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Regenerative Therapies
Offering PRP, Amnion therapies, Prostride, and A2M coming soon!
Request an AppointmentThe pre-purchase exam is a vital part of buying a horse as it can identify existing health or soundness issues that may prevent a horse from fulfilling its intended use. These exams consist of a thorough physical exam, extensive lameness exam, and also often include blood screening (Complete blood count & blood chemistry), drug testing, and radiographs (X-rays). Additional diagnostics such as Upper Airway Endoscopy, Ultrasonography, and Reproductive Soundness exams are available as needed.