Annabessacook Veterinary Clinic

Annabessacook Veterinary Clinic Companion, Equine, and large animal clinic. Including food animals
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05/05/2026

2nd foal of the 2026 season, a handsome c**t! Congratulations to his owners!

05/05/2026

Meet Dr. Carla Gutierrez!

Dr. Gutierrez is already here getting to know clients and settling into the team—so if you see her in the office or out in the field, be sure to give her a warm welcome!

She’ll be joining us as a relief veterinarian while Dr. Neat is out on maternity leave starting in June, working 2 days in small animal and 2 days in large animal.

Dr. Gutierrez comes to us from Pennsylvania, where she practiced mixed animal medicine. She’s originally from Virginia and completed both her undergraduate studies and veterinary school at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.

We’re excited to have her here!

Meet Dr. Carla Gutierrez!Dr. Gutierrez is already here getting to know clients and settling into the team—so if you see ...
05/05/2026

Meet Dr. Carla Gutierrez!

Dr. Gutierrez is already here getting to know clients and settling into the team—so if you see her in the office or out in the field, be sure to give her a warm welcome!

She’ll be joining us as a relief veterinarian while Dr. Neat is out on maternity leave starting in June, working 2 days in small animal and 2 days in large animal.

Dr. Gutierrez comes to us from Pennsylvania, where she practiced mixed animal medicine. She’s originally from Virginia and completed both her undergraduate studies and veterinary school at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.

We’re excited to have her here!

05/04/2026

When the horse’s heartbeat matches the beat of a song… and both are completely chaotic 💓🎶

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm issue where the atria “quiver” instead of beating normally, creating an irregularly irregular heartbeat.

Many horses look normal at rest, but you might notice:

* Poor performance
* Getting tired more easily
* Slow recovery

We diagnose it by listening to that abnormal rhythm or confirming on an ECG 🫀📈

Treatment often involves Quinidine, given under close monitoring to restore a normal rhythm. Many horses respond very well to treatment.

Always worth checking when the rhythm doesn’t sound right 🩺

Meet Nala — Annabessacook Veterinary Clinic’s very own supermodel 🐾✨Serving looks and repping our apparel like a pro.Be ...
04/28/2026

Meet Nala — Annabessacook Veterinary Clinic’s very own supermodel 🐾✨
Serving looks and repping our apparel like a pro.

Be honest… who else thinks she’s America’s next top model? Because I definitely do. 😌🐱

04/28/2026

‘Tis the season for large animal vets to be busy busy buys! We’ve got a full fleet on the road, mobile hospitals at the ready—whatever your large animal needs, we bring the care to you 🐎🚑

04/27/2026

Our Small Animal Clinic will be closing at 5:00PM tonight, Monday April 27th

For any urgent care needs please contact Atlas Veterinary Urgent Care in Augusta, PetMedic Urgent Care in Freeport
Maine Veterinary Medical Center in Scarborough
Portland Emergency and Specialty Care
or the Lewiston Emergency Clinic.
If you have a large animal emergency please contact our staff at 207-933-6424.

04/24/2026

This client definitely has a ⭐️type⭐️ and we are HERE for it!

Our Small Animal Department hours are changing. We will now be open as follows:Monday - Thursday 7AM - 7PMFriday 7AM - 5...
04/23/2026

Our Small Animal Department hours are changing. We will now be open as follows:
Monday - Thursday 7AM - 7PM
Friday 7AM - 5PM
Closed Saturday & Sunday

A Love Letter to Farriers from VeterinariansDear Farrier, our partner in grime and glue,We see the world a lot like you ...
04/22/2026

A Love Letter to Farriers from Veterinarians

Dear Farrier, our partner in grime and glue,
We see the world a lot like you do.
Tired and sore, back screaming by noon,
Wondering quietly, will I be done soon?

Your anvil rings, our syringes click,
Both of us dodging a well-aimed kick.
Because horses, bless them, majestic and grand—
Can still try to kill you with one hind stand.

Your job’s no joke—it’s sweat, skill, and art,
Balancing angles down to the smallest part.
While someone leans in with a confident tone,
“I saw on YouTube—you could just fix that bone?”

Ah yes, the experts, they come in droves,
With opinions on angles, breakover, and toes.
As if a trim is a quick little tweak,
Not a craft you’ve spent decades to perfect each week.

We get it—we do. We hear it all too:
“Can’t you just inject it and make it like new?”
As if biology bends to demand,
Like a wrench in a very determined hand.

But you know, and we know, and deep down it’s true—
There’s no magic shortcut for what we both do.
No instant fixes, no overnight cure,
Just patience and practice and knowledge that’s sure.

Out in the cold, with fingers gone numb,
Wind howling loud, making conversations dumb,
You’re under a horse, we’re holding a lead—
Both wondering why we didn’t choose a desk job indeed.

And yet here we are, side by side,
Egos aside, with horses our guide.
Because when we work together, not apart,
That’s when the magic really can start.

You shape the hoof, we treat what’s within,
Two halves of a whole—where soundness begins.
So here’s to the texts, the calls, and the plans,
The “what do you think?” and “can you come scan?”

We love our farriers—steady and true,
There’s no better teammate we could ask for than you.
So let’s keep collaborating, hoofbeat by hoof,
Keeping horses comfortable, balanced, and sound from the ground up.

With respect, sore backs, and frozen toes,
And a deep understanding of how this all goes—

Sincerely,
Equine Veterinarians

04/20/2026

Big smiles start with good dental care! 🐴🦷

Horses need a sedated dental exam by a licensed veterinarian at least once a year so we can safely get a full look inside the mouth. It helps catch sharp points, hooks, and hidden issues early—keeping your horse comfortable, happy, and ready to eat and perform their best.

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417 Route 135
Monmouth, ME
04259

Telephone

(207) 933-2165

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