Sunny Coast Equine Veterinary
Sunny Coast Equine Veterinary is a general practice in Fort Myers, FL. Procedures include Acupuncture, Shockwave therapy, Artificial insemination, and Chiropractic care.
About
Sunny Coast Equine Veterinary is an equine-focused practice providing comprehensive medical care for horses and barn animals throughout Southwest Florida. The clinic specializes in equine lameness, sports medicine, and reproduction, while also offering a full spectrum of preventative medicine, dentistry, and surgical services. Their medical approach integrates Western veterinary practices with Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, including acupuncture, chiropractic care, and laser therapy to support animal health and performance.
The practice operates as both an ambulatory service that travels to client locations and a centrally located haul-in clinic equipped with stalls for hospitalized cases, emergency care, and rehabilitation. They maintain 24/7 on-call availability for equine emergencies, including colic and injury management. The clinic serves a wide geographic region spanning from Bradenton to Naples, providing diagnostic services such as on-site radiography, ultrasound, and laboratory testing to support both routine wellness and critical care needs.
Surgical team
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Carla Francheville
DVM
Dr. Carla Francheville founded Sunny Coast Veterinary in 2005 to address the need for specialized equine services in the region.
Procedures
- Acupuncture
- Shockwave therapy
- Artificial insemination
- Chiropractic care
Equipment
Frequently asked questions
- What emergency services are available for horses?
- The clinic provides 24/7 on-call emergency support for conditions including colic, lacerations, open wound repair, and foaling. They offer ambulatory services to travel to farms within their immediate on-call range, and for cases outside that range, they can send a veterinary technician to triage the horse and provide transportation to their haul-in clinic if necessary.
- Does the clinic offer specialized equine reproduction services?
- Yes, the practice is experienced in equine reproduction, offering mare breeding soundness exams, stallion semen collection, ultrasound examinations, and artificial insemination using fresh, fresh-chilled, or frozen semen. They also provide foal health support and embryo transfer services.
- What diagnostic equipment is available at the clinic?
- The practice is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic technology for use in the field or at their facility, including digital radiography and ultrasound. They also maintain an in-house laboratory capable of performing complete blood counts, biochemistry screens, fecal egg counts, and various health panels to provide quick results for effective treatment.
- Does the clinic provide Eastern medicine treatments?
- Yes, the veterinarians are trained in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM). They integrate these practices with modern Western medicine to treat conditions such as musculoskeletal strains, arthritis, anhidrosis, allergies, and dermatological issues through acupuncture, chiropractic care, and herbal therapy.