Bracken Equine Clinic
Description
Our clinic is an ambulatory (60%) and in hospital/clinic (40%) practice. We have a 6 stall barn attached to the clinic with an exam room containing 2 sets of stocks, and a surgery room with a hydraulic table. We also have a computer, IDEXX chemistry analyzer, 2 ultrasound machines, rectal 5mg Hz, Tendon 7.5 Mg Hz probes, an endoscope, thermography and a portable x-ray machine with automatic processor. We work primarily with pleasure and performance horses. Dr. Ball B.S. and D.V.M. from Texas A&M University with 28 years experience in progressive equine medicine is supervisor.
Details
Associated Veterinarians and special expertise available
- Dr. Robert Ball
- Dr. Cris Blevins
- Dr. Jerry Black
- Dr. Jeff Watkins of Texas A&M
- Dr. Warren Beard of Kansas State
Educational Resources
- Various journals, text books, manuals, e.t.c.
- Rounds with Dr. Ball and Dr. Blevins
- Computer/Internet
- Occasional local C.E. Meetings
Responsibilties
Students will work along side Dr. Ball and Dr. Blevins at the clinic and on farm calls. They will be asked to help with the care of the horses and daily duties at the clinic.
Student Supervision
The students generally have 8-10 hours with the doctors 5-6 days a week.
Housing
Yes
Practice Information
Bracken Equine Clinic
18675 Marbach Lane
San Antonio, TX 78266
Ph: 210-651-6202
Fax: 210-651-1557
Email: brackenequine [at] satx [dot] rr [dot] com
Web: www.brackenequine.com
Updated: 8/11/09
Signature on File: Dr. Robert L. Ball
