Hannah Mae

This season we have seen a case of laminitis almost every day. “Laminitis” means inflammation of the laminae, an important velcro-like structure which adheres the dorsal aspect of the coffin bone to the hoof wall. When this structure is inflamed, it becomes week and can no longer counter balance the pull of the DDFT from the back side of the bone, leading to rotation. These are all different clinical signs and history that may mean your horse is having an episode of laminitis. This is an emergency, and is important to call your vet immediately to make a game plan if your horse is displaying a combination of these signs. 🩺🐎🏔️

Starting my career in mixed animal GP was the greatest gift I could have ever given myself, without even realizing it. I make great money for an equine vet in the first place but doing small animal relief has not only been enriching mentally but also has been freeing financially. If my body ever gives out, if I can no longer do equine medicine for whatever reason, I have a backup plan. I’d like to start posting more about finances and different ways to pay off student loans while still paying into your savings and retirement. I hope this is helpful and insightful and please let me know what questions you might have! 🐎🩺🐾💉🏔️

Student Loans seem like an insurmountable mountain when you graduate and not enough people talk about how to pay them off! I have learned a lot from the debt free vets FB group and after weighing options of going for forgiveness vs paying them aggressively I have decided (at least at this point in time) that I want to get rid of them as fast as possible. The key is to still set yourself up for a comfortable retirement and successful emergency savings at the same time! I’m hoping that this plan goes well, if anyone has additional advice I’m all ears. Specifically my next adventure will be figuring out how to file income as a business with my relief work. Leave any and all advice and questions below! 🐎🩺🏔️

I truly do love equine emergency cases, but man it is hard being on call! A lot of vets struggle with anxiety while being on call, anticipating what might call and when. And then it can be awful being on call overnight and then expected to still perform the next day as usual. How can we make this system better? Are emergency only practices the way of the future? 🤔🐎🩺🏔️

This friend is going to like their joint injections I know it! Has your horse felt a little off lately? We are headed into busy season and there is no time to waste! Stop by for a gait eval and a routine tune up before the summer season is in full swing! 💉☀️🐎🩺🏔️

I have LOVED working with the team at West Jordan Veterinary Clinic lately for my relief shifts! Everyone there strives for efficient and effective top notch patient care. And who doesn’t like to have a little fun while you work as well? 🤣🩺🐾🏳️‍🌈

We are starting to wrap up our 2026 breeding season but still have a few weeks left to get wet mares and any other stragglers in and bred! Thank you to everyone who has entrusted us with your mare’s care this season- we truly are blessed to have such amazing patients. 💙🍼🩺🏔️🐎

Hi future doctors! Here is my FIFTEENTH week of cases in 2026 as an equine practitioner. I am so excited to watch this case jar fill up throughout the year. 💙🐎🩺🏔️ Stay tuned for next week!