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"Kreig" our night watchman
 Small Animal
Entrance
 Then there are Riley, George and Killer who also may be seen
wandering the stalls or hanging around the front counters
greeting clients. These cats are not for adoption as they
have become fixtures and part of our family. If you would
like to adopt a cat or dog please check with us as we
occasionally have some unclaimed animals that need loving homes. Meet Daisy and Lily. Daisy is
the sorrel pony and Lily is the spotted pony. They are awaiting their new
jobs escorting children at our Pony
Parties.
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Chance Ridge Veterinary
Hospital was built in 1984. At our hospital we care
about animals and their people. Our focus is to provide
you with quality veterinary care in a modern, clean and
caring environment. Our services include wellness
visits and vaccinations, dentistry, surgery, an in-house
lab for blood work, radiology, ultrasound, on-site
pharmacy, and microchip identification. We also provide
boarding and grooming services for Companion animals.
As we continue to develop our web we will showcase our
staff as well as our services. Be sure to check
back often and feel free to make suggestions or comments.
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W. Burton Smith DVM founded Chance Ridge Veterinary Hospital in
1984 with the combining of his Equine Practice in Valley,
Nebraska and his Small Animal Practice in Omaha, Nebraska.
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awhile he continued to run two Small Animal satellite clinics in
Omaha but has since decided to concentrate his efforts on the
main hospital. If you have questions on veterinary care
Dr. Smith can be reached at Chance Ridge Veterinary
Hospital (402) 289-4400 or you can email him at
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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy |
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At Chance Ridge Veterinary Hospital Extracorporeal Shock Wave
Therapy (ESWT) is being used successfully to relieve pain,
reduce inflammation, and improve the rate of healing and tissue
repair. ESWT focuses a beam of energy waves similar to
ultrasound that penetrates to injured tissue.
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ho rses,
ESWT is beneficial for tendon and ligament injuries, stress
fractures and shin splints, navicular syndrome, and degenerative
joint disease. Similarly, ESWT with small animals is
helpful for orthopedic cases such as fractures, hip and elbow
dysplasia, tendon and tendon sheath injuries.
Standard treatment recommendations for horses is 2 to 3
treatments spaced 14 –30 days apart. During each treatment
session, the horse is sedated and the affected area clipped and
cleaned. Two thousand radial shock waves are transmitted along a
hand piece to the treatment area to stimulate the healing
process. Each session lasts approximately 10-20 minutes.
Following treatment, some horses experience mild swelling and
sensitivity at the treatment site, which subsides within 48
hours. The majority of horses show no signs of discomfort or
swelling following treatment. Since the technique is
non-invasive and involves minimal restraint and sedation, there
is little risk of injury to the animal. The cost of a session
depends on the area being treated and amount of sedation
required to complete the procedure.
If you
have a horse with a chronic lameness issue that has not
responded favorably to conventional medical therapy, consult
with Dr. Smith to determine if your horse would be a candidate
for ESWT. If you would like additional information regarding
ESWT, please feel free to contact our clinic.
burtonsmith@chanceridge.com |
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Equipment |
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We regularly update our diagnostic equipment in order to
keep up with rapidly developing technology.
We have the ability to run lab tests for routine screening
purposes, or if your animal is ill and we need results
NOW...we're able to get quick, accurate lab results on our
in-house laboratory equipment. We use the same modern
technology found in human hospitals and labs. We also
utilize the services of a 'outside' laboratory that picks up
lab samples several times daily and faxes the results within
hours.
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Animal Welfare |
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For several years we have housed stray animals picked up by
police departments of the surrounding area. Elkhorn,
Valley,
 Waterloo,
Bennington and Yutan bring in stray animals to be held until
their owners can claim them. Most animals are claimed
immediately. However, it is a great help if these animals have
some sort of identification, such as tags or micro chipping.
We scan all animals for chips and do our best to find their
owners. After five days unclaimed animals are put up for
adoption. Some of the unclaimed cats have chosen to take
up residency and have become greeters at the front counter.
As we develop our web we hope to be able to list strays as they
come in and also list unclaimed animals for adoption.
Please check back often.
On the right is Morris. Morris was brought in by the
Elkhorn police who found him in sub zero temps on the streets
about four years ago. He was a young stray who decided he
liked it here better. He can be seen in the stall barns
out back or lying on the front counter greeting clients.
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PUPPIES FOR SALE
"Tag" is the sire of all three litters of
Jack Russell Terrier pups that are for sale at this time.
If you are interested in buying a pup contact Dr. Burton
Smith at (402) 289-4400 or email:
burtonsmith@chanceridge.com
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May 18 - 20,
2007
11 Time WPRA World Champion CHARMAYNE JAMES
and a team of experts, teach you what you need to know to become
a champion Barrel Racer. Each clinic consists of three full days
of intense one-on-one training by Charmayne. She rides each
student's horse and provides individual instruction to help you
achieve your barrel racing goal. Charmayne's clinics also
feature instruction from Randy Riedinger, CM/Eq Dentist, and
Daryl Elliot, Equine Chiropractor.
Charmayne
James, 11 Time World Champion Barrel Racer
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Chris Cox |
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June30 -
July 1,
2007
 "Come
Ride the Journey"
Horsemanship Tour
"With his no-nonsense practical methods, Chris Cox shows
horse people how to get results. Influenced in his early years
in both English and Western traditions, he has implemented a
style and technique that can be applied universally between both
horse worlds."
http://www.chris-cox.com |
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Van Hargis |
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September 8- 9,
2007
Working
Cattle Clinic
Van Hargis is known as one of the most versatile
horsemen/clinicians in the business today. Van's practical
experiences in the show ring, rodeo arena and on the ranch
coupled with a dynamic speaking ability have made him one of the
most exciting presenters and highly requested clinicians. Van
uses each presentation he gives as an opportunity to share how
the horse has helped him realize the important lessons in his
life.
http://www.vanhargis.com
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Private Lessons |
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Sherry Jarvis is now scheduling private and
semi-private lessons here at Chance Ridge.
Dec. 1 - 3, Jan. 26 - 28
Feb. 16 - 18
You can schedule lessons via her web:
http://heartinyourhand.com
0r contact her thru email:
sej@carrollsweb.com
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