Large animal medicine requires a practical, hands-on approach that considers real-world conditions, timing, and the role each animal plays. At Walkersville Veterinary Clinic, our focus is on on-site care that supports animal health, productivity, and welfare without unnecessary disruption.
As a large animal veterinarian in Walkersville, Maryland, our team provides mobile veterinary services for horses, cattle, sheep, and goats. From routine preventive care to urgent medical needs, we work directly with owners to make informed decisions that fit both the animal and the operation.
Our large animal veterinarians serve farms and animal owners within a 27-mile driving radius of Walkersville, MD, including Frederick, Westminster, Sykesville, Eldersburg, Boonsboro, and surrounding communities.
Most large animal care is delivered on-site at the farm or barn. Treating animals in familiar surroundings helps reduce stress and allows our veterinarians to evaluate animals in the environment where they live and work. Due to licensing regulations, large animal services are provided within the state of Maryland.
Urgent and emergency large animal services are available for current clients in good standing, with scheduling guided by the practical demands of farm and equine medicine.
Equine services include wellness exams, vaccinations, Coggins testing, domestic health certificates, dental care, lameness and performance evaluations, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, reproductive services, wound management, and selected surgical procedures.
Bovine services focus on herd health, reproductive evaluations, preventive medicine, sick animal care, and emergency services for established clients.
Care for sheep and goats includes herd health planning, vaccinations, parasite management, diagnostics, minor surgical procedures, reproductive support, domestic health certificates for fairs and shows, and emergency care when needed.
Yes. Emergency large animal care is available 24/7/365 for current clients in good standing within our service area.
Most large animal care is provided at your farm or boarding facility via our fully stocked ambulatory service vehicles, reducing stress and allowing evaluation in the animal’s normal environment. Haul-in service can also be accommodated. Call for details.
We provide care for horses, cattle, sheep, and goats. We do not treat swine or poultry.
Our service area extends up to 27 miles driving distance from Walkersville, MD.
Yes. We provide domestic health certificates for travel, shows, and fairs as required.
