Mobile Veterinarian for Large Animals
Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm (CT)
Emergencies 24/7 for current, active clients
217-469-2767
Mobile Veterinarian for Large Animals
Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm (CT)
Emergencies 24/7 for current, active clients
217-469-2767
Eastern Prairie Veterinary Service - Dr. Nanci LM Richards, DVM
Eastern Prairie Veterinary Service is a mobile practice providing routine and emergency care for large animal species. Headquartered in east central Illinois and licensed in both Illinois and Indiana travels are not limited to a particular radius - providing veterinary help where it is needed.
Dr. Nanci Richards provides veterinary services for alpacas, llamas, horses, goats, sheep, camels, cattle, pigs and more.
While on the farm, vaccinations for dogs and cats, along with end-of-life needs can be provided.
Services
- Individual and Herd/Flock Preventative Care – exams, vaccinations, health screening, etc.
- Certificated of Veterinary Inspection – intrastate, interstate and international
- Field Emergency Care & Surgery – dystocias, C-sections, lacerations, colic, and more
- Reproductive Examinations and Treatment – ultrasound, diagnostic testing and treatment
- Large Animal Castrations
- Laboratory – blood/serum testing, fecals, cytology... (Coggins, Fecal Egg Counts, etc.)
- Pharmacy – if not available with me at the time, many products can be direct shipped to you
- End of Life Care (humane euthanasia) for both small and large animals
If you are in need of other services you do not see listed here, please contact me so that I may assist you.
About Eastern Prairie Veterinary Service & Dr. Richards
Eastern Prairie Veterinary Service is the result of my lifelong dream of being a veterinarian. After 20 years in agricultural sales and marketing with Dow AgroSciences, I retired to attend vet school at the University of Illinois.
In the Spring of 2013, my practice was opened to provide independent, mobile large animal veterinary care.
Having grown up with horses and beef cattle in Mississippi myself, my husband, Marc, and I now have our own small livestock farm which include a sheep flock, working Border Collies, llamas, alpacas and Clydesdale horses in rural St. Joseph, IL. When not doing veterinary things, I herd with my Border Collies, hitch my Clydesdale team, knit, and spend time with my husband on our own little piece of heaven.
Experience has taught me with the challenges that producers face. My goal is to provide you with excellent veterinary care, tailored to your performance & production goals. While treating all large animals, I have a particular interest in camelid medicine.
Professional memberships include AVMA, AASRP and AAEP; as well as being a CameliDYNAMICS Consultant.
Appointments and Payment Information
Appointments
Calling ahead to book your appointment is paramount to ensure that enough time is scheduled to provide the best service possible for you and your animals needs.
EMERGENCIES: Emergency service are offered at all hours, (for current, active clients only), based on availability. Day or night, emergencies will always receive top priority, and, for this reason, an occasional delay to a previously scheduled appointment is possible. Thank you for understanding.
Payment Information
FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SERVICE.
For your convenience cash, checks and major credit cards (Master Card, Visa) are accepted. (Credit cards will incur an additional 4% fee)
Useful Links
Organizations and their websites which have information you might find interesting and useful:
- Alpaca Research Foundation: www.alpacaresearch.org
- American Animal Hospital Association: www.healthypet.com
- American Association of Equine Practitioners: www.aaep.org
- American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners: www.aasrp.org
- American Veterinary Medical Association: www.avma.org
- CAMELIDynamics: www.camelidynamics.com
- Illinois SheepNet and Meat GoatNet: www.livestocktrail.illinois.edu/sheepnet
- International Camelid Institute: www.icinfo.org
- American Consortium of Small Ruminant Parasite Control: www.acsrpc.org