Business Details
20 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Large Animal Veterinary Services in Amaranth, Ontario
Founded in 2006, Dufferin Veterinary Services has established itself as a trusted provider of comprehensive veterinary care for large animals in Dufferin County and surrounding areas. Our team of experienced veterinarians brings decades of combined expertise in equine, bovine, ovine, caprine, and camelid health management. We specialize in herd health programs, reproductive services, emergency care, and advanced diagnostics, utilizing both on-farm visits and mobile laboratory capabilities.Our commitment to continuous education and industry leadership is demonstrated through initiatives like Flock Health Clubs and partnerships with veterinary institutions. We prioritize client education, preventive care, and tailored treatment plans to optimize animal health outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity and compassionate service.
Services
Equine Services
Beef Cattle Services
Dairy Cattle Services
Sheep Services
Goat Services
Camelid Care
Semen Evaluation
Flock Health Programs
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary care for large animals
- Our team has over 50 years combined experience in large animal practice
- We provide mobile laboratory services for on-farm semen evaluation and freezing
- Our veterinarians hold leadership roles in industry organizations like SRVO
- We implement customized herd health programs based on scientific research
Associations and certifications
- CFIA
What people say
24/7 emergency care
Experienced team
Mobile services
Animal expertise
Compassionate staff
Services
Equine Services
We provide comprehensive equine healthcare including vaccinations, reproductive services, dentistry, and lameness evaluations. Our mobile services allow for on-farm treatments while complex cases receive specialist referrals. Emergency care is available 24/7 for medical and surgical needs.
Beef Cattle Services
Our beef cattle services include herd health programs, pregnancy diagnosis, vaccination protocols, and processing assistance. We offer portable handling systems and tailored disease prevention strategies. Emergency care is available for calving issues and other urgent needs.
Dairy Cattle Services
We specialize in dairy herd management including reproductive monitoring, nutrition consultation, and disease prevention. Our services optimize milk production through regular health assessments and facility design consultations while providing 24/7 emergency support.
Semen Evaluation and Freezing
Our CFIA-accredited semen freezing services cover bulls, rams, and bucks using electroejaculation techniques. We provide on-farm collections and maintain strict ownership controls for genetic preservation programs in cattle, sheep, and goats.
Flock Health Clubs
Developed in partnership with Ontario Sheep Farmers, our Flock Health Clubs offer producer education and data sharing initiatives. These programs improve flock productivity through collaborative disease prevention strategies and benchmarking among sheep producers.
People
Dr. Rex G. Crawford
Veterinarian
Graduated from Ontario Veterinary College in 2005, specializes in small ruminant health, founded Small Ruminant Veterinarians of Ontario, and teaches Master Shepherds Course. Active in industry committees and semen collection programs.
Dr. Ruedi Waelchli
Veterinarian
Swiss-trained veterinarian with 40+ years experience, former University of Guelph researcher, specializes in equine reproduction and neonatal care. Holds advanced research degrees in veterinary medicine and continues full-time practice.
Dr. Rachel Hellinga
Veterinarian
2025 Ontario Veterinary College graduate with mixed animal practice experience. Specializes in smallholder farms and global agricultural development. Works part-time with DVS while maintaining small animal clinic commitments.
Dr. Dawson Dean
Veterinarian
Atlantic Veterinary College graduate with dairy farm experience. Specializes in equine reproduction and calf health. Manages broodmare herd and provides herd management consultations. Active in veterinary community outreach.
Mary Lou Whyte
Practice Manager
Veteran office manager with 30+ years experience in veterinary practice operations. Coordinates medical records, inventory, and office management while serving as primary client liaison. Known for exceptional organizational skills and community involvement.
Questions
What species do you treat?
We specialize in large animals including horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and camelids like alpacas and llamas.
Do you offer emergency services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency veterinary care for all our registered large animal patients.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept cash, cheques, debit, VISA, Mastercard, American Express, e-transfers, and online banking payments.
Are semen freezing services available?
Yes, we offer CFIA-accredited semen freezing for bulls, rams, and bucks using electroejaculation techniques.
Do you serve areas beyond Dufferin County?
While based in Dufferin County, we travel outside our regular service area for specialized services like BSE evaluations.
