The USDA Chute

In 2017, Southwest Veterinary Services applied for a USDA NIFA grant providing financial support to veterinarians serving in need-based areas of the united states, which includes Northern New Mexico Counties. The service area I cover in Northern New Mexico stretches over all of Rio Arriba county, extending into Sandoval County and sometimes beyond. 

I provide veterinary services to beef cattle, small ruminants, equine, and camelids.  The number of veterinarians available to cover this expanse of area is very low and those willing to see multiple species is even lower. 

The goal of the grant was to provide veterinary services to producers and livestock owners in an under-served region, by purchasing a mobile veterinary unit, portable chute, and ultrasound.  I have spent the past 3 years working hard to do so!  Beyond providing immediate veterinary care, I am passionate about preventive medicine and education.  In conjunction with the Rio Arriba Extension Office, Jemez Pueblo, and Jicarilla Extension Agents, and Rio Arriba 4-H, we have held several educational seminars about herd health and preventive medicine.