Island Equine Veterinary Services

- Emergency care is the strongest recurring theme, with owners describing rapid response, thorough examinations, and quick referral when a horse needed life-saving colic surgery. - Communication is frequently praised: reviewers mention vets clearly explaining risks and treatment plans, giving owners confidence during recovery, and showing them how to carry out follow-up care at home. - Reviews cover both routine and more complex equine care, including well visits, shots, lameness evaluations, uveitis, ulcers, wounds, and hoof injuries.

Island Equine Veterinary Services is an equine-only practice in Jersey offering both ambulatory care and a haul-in clinic, with hospitalization available. The practice advertises 24/7 emergency cover, and owner feedback consistently highlights quick response in urgent cases, especially colic and other serious equine emergencies. Reviews also point to thorough examinations, clear explanations, and practical guidance for owners during both routine care and recovery.

Services

•Emergency and urgent equine care: 24/7 emergency medicine is listed, with weekends reserved for emergencies. Reviews describe rapid attendance for serious cases including colic, senior-horse emergencies, and traumatic hoof injuries.
•Routine and preventative care: Well visits and routine shots are mentioned, with owners noting that vets take time to explain assessments and treatments during regular appointments.
•Diagnostics and lameness work-ups: The practice lists diagnostic imaging and lameness evaluations, and reviews mention investigations and treatment for ongoing soundness concerns.
•Medical treatment for a range of equine conditions: Owner feedback mentions care for colic, uveitis, ulcers, wound care and stitches, and hoof injuries, including detailed aftercare instruction.
•Dental and reproduction services: Both are listed among the clinic’s core services.
•Facilities and access: The practice offers ambulatory visits, a haul-in facility, and hospitalization.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

•Dr. Chris, Dr. Danielle, and Dr. Katie: Praised for fast emergency response, decisive action during a colic crisis, and clear post-operative guidance through complications.
•Dr. Ernst: Mentioned for well visits, careful explanations, and honest help with an important horse-buying decision.
•Dr. Marsh: Highlighted in an older review for calm management of an emergency hoof injury and clear demonstration of home aftercare.
•Reviews also speak positively about the wider team and office staff for being thoughtful, compassionate, and easy to work with during stressful situations.

Reviews

Island Equine Veterinary Services has a 4.7-star Google rating from 21 reviews.

•Emergency care is the strongest recurring theme, with owners describing rapid response, thorough examinations, and quick referral when a horse needed life-saving colic surgery.
•Communication is frequently praised: reviewers mention vets clearly explaining risks and treatment plans, giving owners confidence during recovery, and showing them how to carry out follow-up care at home.
•Reviews cover both routine and more complex equine care, including well visits, shots, lameness evaluations, uveitis, ulcers, wounds, and hoof injuries.
•Clients also describe the team as professional, compassionate, and reliable, with good communication when vets are delayed by emergencies.

Reviews for Island Equine Veterinary Services

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 21 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Amy Immerfall

3 months ago

The vets at Island Equine have saved my horse’s life not once, but twice. Their fast response time, thorough examinations, and decisive action made all the difference getting my horse to the nearest equine hospital quickly, where he was able to undergo the life-saving colic surgery he needed. The post-op care from Island Equine has been just as great. Their attentiveness, clear communication, and guidance through multiple complications has given me confidence during a very stressful time. I am incredibly grateful for the care and expertise of Dr. Chris, Dr. Danielle, and Dr. Katie.

Jane Ann Originals

8 months ago

I have had such great experiences with Dr Ernst. He has taken great care of my horse in her well visits. He helped me make a decision honestly and with information on whether to buy her which was a big deal because she is my first horse. She has been in perfect health since I got her and is above and beyond what I could have hoped for her. Whenever Dr Ernst is at the barn I like to hang around during his assessments and treatments and learn.

Laura Quarles

11 months ago

Mike Kulick

Great folks, do a great job caring for our horses

Heidi Chiappetta

2 years ago

So grateful for this practice. Easy to work with and good with various equine ailments.

Carol Kinkler

3 years ago

Great folks! Vets and office staff are all top notch! Thoughtful and compassionate care. We have had some serious emergencies recently with our senior draft horse and the entire staff pulled together for us like they were family. Such a strong core knowledge base really calmed me when we were in some serious situations and my big boy is all the better for it.

Gabrielle du Pont

6 years ago

I have used Dr. Katie and Dr. Ernst for years, they are excellent! They have treated my horse for everything from colic to uveitis to ulcers to stitches and lameness evaluations. Unfortunately we have been a frequent flyer. They are always on time (unless the clinic notifies me they are tied up at an emergency) and always professional. I trust their judgement wholeheartedly!

Tom V

9 years ago

Dr. Marsh took care of our mare when she had a farrier nail lodged in her hoof. His calm, professional demeanor put us at ease. He explained in detail the risks of the injury and his treatment plan. He even stayed with me to show how to soak her foot. I cannot thank him and Edisto Equine enough for handling this emergency so professionally.

hessenhorse

12 years ago

Well while Cloudy and Hattie do NOT like to get their shots and treatments, they do appreciate the great work that Edisto does to keep them healthy. When I bought Cloudy and then Callie back in 2001, I said to my friend oh no, where will I find a good equine vet? Wendi Wagnon said John Malark. She was totally right. John saved my friend's horse, Reason, when we hauled him there in middle of night in 2006. Got to have a great surgeon when you own horses!