At Druif Veterinary Services, we are committed to providing exceptional care for your large animals, combining decades of experience with a deep dedication to their well-being. Our wide range of services focuses on preventive care, reproductive health, emergency intervention, and specialized surgical treatments. Whether it’s ensuring proper nutrition, managing pregnancies, or performing life-saving surgeries, our team is ready to meet the unique needs of your animals.
Led by Dr. Jack Druif, a CFIA-accredited veterinarian, we also offer expert guidance on exporting animals, ensuring compliance with international regulations. We strive to deliver personalized care for your animals, so they remain healthy, productive, and well-cared for throughout their lives.
Preventive care is the foundation of maintaining your large animal’s health and well-being. With tailored services for large animals, we aim to prevent diseases, parasites, and injuries that can affect the health, performance and quality of life for your animal(s). Our preventive care services include:
- Vaccinations:
We provide essential vaccinations to protect your animals from common infectious diseases, including:- Rabies
- Tetanus
- West Nile Virus
- Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis
- Leptospirosis
- Equine influenza
Vaccinating your animals can protect them from contracting and spreading these diseases, minimize illness and reduce the risk of human impact.
- Deworming:
Parasites such as roundworms, tapeworms, lice, and ticks can threaten your large animal’s health, causing issues like weight loss, diarrhea, skin problems, and organ damage. We provide routine deworming services to keep your animals parasite-free. - Nutrition and management:
Ensuring your large animals receive balanced nutrition is key to their health and productivity. We offer expert nutritional advice on feeding and management, including dietary recommendations, supplements, and how to prevent and treat nutritional deficiencies.
We provide comprehensive services to ensure healthy pregnancies and optimal breeding outcomes. Our reproductive services include:
- Breeding and fertility:
Large animals need to be bred and managed properly to ensure successful conception, pregnancy, and birth. Our breeding and fertility services cover the following:- Artificial insemination
- Estrus synchronization
- Pregnancy diagnosis
- Infertility evaluation and treatment.
- Obstetrics and neonatology:
Large animals may encounter complications during pregnancy, parturition, and postpartum periods. We are equipped to handles these situations and offer the following obstetrics and neonatology services to ensure both mother and offspring are healthy:- Assisted delivery
- Cesarean section
- Uterine prolapse
- Neonatal care and Resuscitation
We understand how critical immediate care can be for large animals experiencing emergencies. Our emergency services are available to address the following:
- Trauma and wound care:
Accidents happen, and we are prepared to treat, fractures, punctures, burns, and other injuries. We provide trauma and wound care services to promote healing, such as:- Stabilization
- Wound cleaning and dressing
- Suturing
- Bandaging
- Splinting
- Colic and gastrointestinal disorders:
Gastrointestinal issues and colic can become life-threating without prompt attention. We provide the following services for colic and gastrointestinal disorders:- Fluid therapy
- Analgesia
- Anti-inflammatory drugs
- Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders:
If your large animal is struggling with breathing or heart conditions their oxygenation, circulation and organ function can be impaired. We offer oxygen therapy, drug therapy and inhalation therapy to restore respiratory and circulatory health.
- Orthopedic surgery: From arthritis, and lameness to joint disorders and bone fractures we provide orthopedic surgeries, such as joint repairs and bone plating to restore mobility and comfort.
- Soft tissue surgery: We offer procedures like tumor removal, hernia repair, and castrations, as well as minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy, and laser surgery.
- Ophthalmic surgery: For animals experiencing eye problems such as cataracts or corneal ulcers, our ophthalmic surgeries aim to improve vision and overall eye health.
Proper dental care is essential for your animal’s overall health. Our dental services help maintain oral hygiene and address dental issues that may impact eating and digestion.
- Dental examination and cleaning:
We provide thorough exams and regular teeth cleanings to prevent dental problems, such as plaque, tartar, and gum disease, ensuring your animal’s mouth remains healthy. - Dental diagnosis and treatment:
Should dental issues arise, such as tooth fractures or tooth abscesses, we provide dental diagnosis and treatment services, including radiography, and extractions.
- Health Certification: We provide detailed health certificates that meet import regulations for international transport.
- Coggins Testing: For equine exports, we perform Coggins testing to certify your horses are free from Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA).
- Inspection and Certification: We perform thorough inspections and certifications for a variety of animals, including equine, poultry, and pet birds, ensuring compliance with import and export regulations.
- Consultation and Guidance: We offer expert advice on export regulations, ensuring your animals are prepared for international transport.