Douglas Novick, DVM Veterinary Care for Horses

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Douglas Novick, DVM Veterinary Care for Horses

Dr. Douglas Novick is a veterinarian in the San Francisco Bay Area who limits his practice to the treatment of horses. .

Dr. Douglas Novick provides mobile veterinary care, emergency care and pre-purchase examinations for horses throughout Silicon Valley and surrounding areas including south Santa Clara county, the Peninsula and the East Bay. His special interests are equine sports medicine, equine dentistry and equine reproduction. Dr. Novick’s patients range from back yard pets to highly competitive show horses, endurance horses and western performance and reining horses. He also will treat goats and sheep and vaccinate horse owner’s dogs and cats as well. In addition he as consulted as an equine legal expert in matters related to equine veterinary care and horsemanship. An experienced horseman of over 40 years, Dr. Novick now competes as an amateur in the jumper divisions. As a competitor he earned multiple honors including Year-end Amateur Owner Champion of the Northern California Hunter Jumper Association in 2006 and 2015. He is also a two time division champion of High Junior/ Amateur Owner Jumpers at the Menlo Charity Horse Show . He has treated horses in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1988. Prior to that time he treated racehorses and performance horses while on staff at the New Jersey Equine Clinic, a six-veterinarian racetrack and surgical referral practice. Dr. Novick is a graduate of Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University, Durham, North Carolina where he was graduated with honors, Phi Beta Kappa and summa cm laude. Dr. Novick is a columnist, writing articles in newsletters related to horse care for the Los Altos Hills Horsemen’s Association, the San Mateo County Horsemen’s Association, and the California Gymkanna Association. His articles have also appeared in the California Horse Review, and the American Endurance Rider’s national magazine, Endurance News. He has served as an expert on equine sports medicine for the San Jose Mercury News and KNBR radio. Dr. Novick has been featured for his work, in preventing horse theft by implanting Identification Microchips, in numerous publications including the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Jose Mercury News, Horse Illustrated, Horse Show Magazine and the Quarter Horse Journal. His primary practice area includes Santa Clara, San Mateo and Alameda Counties.

12/10/2025

Did you know? In thoroughbred racehorses, the most commonly affected joints are the fetlock and carpal (knee) joints.

Read more on the topic here: https://bit.ly/43IUbO3

12/08/2025

Get to know Dr. Douglas Novick. A veterinarian in the San Francisco Bay Area who focuses exclusively on the treatment of horses. His special interests include equine sports medicine, dentistry, and reproduction.

Dr. Novick’s patients range from backyard pets to highly competitive show horses, endurance horses, and western performance and reining horses.

12/07/2025

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12/05/2025

New Client Promo!

Get $40 OFF veterinary services like dental floats or exams! Valid for new clients only on any visit with standard fees of $50 or more.

12/03/2025

Sarcoids are the most common skin tumors in horses. They most often appear on the head (ears, eyelids, mouth), legs, and abdomen — though they can also show up on the tail, chest, neck, and other areas.

They are classified as verrucous (warty), fibroplastic (similar to black-colored proud flesh), or a mix of both. Early detection and monitoring are key to managing them effectively.

12/01/2025

A snotty nose, cough, fever, and poor appetite are all signs your horse may be developing a respiratory infection. These illnesses can quickly derail your riding, training, competition, or travel plans.

Regular vaccination against common respiratory infections—Influenza, Rhinopneumonitis, and Strangles—is the best way to keep your horse healthy and performing at their best.

11/29/2025

Dr. Novick provides trusted Veterinary and Emergency Care for horses across Silicon Valley and beyond — from South Santa Clara County to the Peninsula and East Bay!

Serving communities including Gilroy, Morgan Hill, San Jose, Palo Alto, Fremont, Los Gatos, and more.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Dr. Douglas Novick.

We’re thankful for all the wonderful horses and owners we’ve had the privilege to care for this year.

11/26/2025

What can be done to minimize your horse's risk of colic? A de-worming program has been shown in multiple studies to reduce the risk.

Dr. Novick recommends that the veterinarian administer the medication twice a year at the time of vaccinations, with the owner giving a paste de-wormer every 2 months in between. If your horse is not on a similar program, you should begin one today. This ensures your horse is de-wormed six times a year.

11/24/2025

Buying a horse? Don’t skip the pre-purchase exam.

A pre-purchase exam is a full physical and lameness check to help you understand your horse’s health before you buy. Results can be printed by Dr. Novick on-site for your peace of mind.

11/21/2025

Did Dr. Novick recently visit your horse? We’d love to hear about your experience! Leave a Google review and let other horse owners know their horses are in great hands.

11/19/2025

Dr. Novick treats a wide range of patients, from beloved backyard pets to highly competitive show horses, endurance champions, and western performance and reining horses. (http://bit.ly/4q6eBKA)

Address

PO Box 10190
San Jose, CA
95157

Telephone

+14089466888

Website

http://www.novickdvm.com/

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