Our mission is to increase the health and welfare of the horse and companion animal, which in turn will increase the enjoyment and success of their owners. We do this by providing services such as digital radiography, diagnostic ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopy, tonometry, specialty dental services, and shock wave therapy. The veterinarians attend regular continuing education classes and network with specialists at referral centers.

At Sturgis Veterinary Hospital we strive to offer not only sound advice, but also optimal veterinary care, thus allowing you the enjoyment of your companion for a maximum number of years. Our job is not only to treat your horse or companion animal when he or she isn't feeling well, but also to help you learn how to keep your best friend happy and healthy.


HOSPITAL POLICIES

Appointments: To allow ample time for all patients and scheduled surgical procedures, we operate primarily by appointment. Regular appointment hours are Monday-Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Please call (605) 347-4436 to make an appointment. Emergency cases shall always receive top priority, which is why occasional appointment delay is inevitable. Please consider that we make a sincere attempt to see each client on time. Our time is very valuable which is why we ask that you kindly give us 24 hours notice if you are unable to keep an appointment. 

When scheduling an appointment from a referring veterinarian, please inform the receptionist of any x-rays or other diagnostics that may be a useful reference. Arrangements may be made to have them sent to the veterinarian for reviewing before the appointment date. 

Payments: Payment is expected at time of service: For your convenience, we accept Visa, MasterCard, cash and personal checks. Convenient financing is also available through an independent company, CareCredit. For more CareCredit information, click on the CareCredit link at the bottom of this page or ask our receptionists. 

Hours: We accept appointments Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 
5:00 pm. The office is also open on Saturdays from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Personal Privacy
We do not collect or give out any information to any third party vendors or internet businesses. No information will ever be disclosed to outside parties from us or our web hosting company. It's that simple, and we strictly adhere to this policy.

Sturgis Veterinary Hospital recognizes the importance of protecting the personal privacy of its clients, its patients and those individuals who simply visit our site. Your privacy is also protected in our hospital. At no time is any information given out about the client or the pet without the consent of the owner.

Equine Insurance Companies
Horse insurance sometimes plays a major part in decisions made that affect a horses overall health. We recommend that you insure your horse for mortality, major medical and surgical. There are many good equine insurance companies and policies from which to choose. The following list is comprised of some of the more widely known companies that provide horse insurance:

1. Jorene Mize Insurance Agency - this company has a frequently asked questions home page that you may find helpful.

2. National Equine Adjusting

3. Markel Insurance Company

4. Marshall & Sterling

5. Newton Baker Insurance

6. Hentschel Agency-Terry Baur

7. The Emo Agency, Inc.

8. Nina Hahn Equine Insurance

We do not endorse any particular company.

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Client Feedback

We at Sturgis Veterinary Hospital are always looking for ways to improve our products and services we offer you.  Your suggestion, ideas, and comments are always welcome. We welcome feedback through the method that is most convenient for you to use:

 

email:  svh@rushmore.com for the Equine Center or 

vss@rushmore.com for the Veterinary Surgical Services