From Conception to Champion
For in depth equine health and cutting edge breeding solutions, look no further than Heide Veterinary Services. We provide advanced care and practical solutions for all stages of life. From a breeding idea, to a newborn foal, to an old friend in the pasture, we are there to help with exceptional compassion, insight and experience.
Making Big Strides in Central Alberta
Conveniently, accessibly, and advantageously located on 28 acres of serene countryside in the ranch and farmlands just west of Red Deer and south of Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Heide Veterinary Services is the large animal veterinary facility you’ve been seeking – proudly serving as a Canadian industry leader in the provision of such trailblazing veterinary medical and reproductive tools and services as:
Sports Medicine
In addition to general, dental, and emergency vet services and surgery, the clinic operates a state-of-the-art digital x-ray machine with a Canon plate to provide exceptional imaging, as well as an Exago ultrasound with tendon probe for soft tissue evaluation in the successful diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness and injury affecting show and performance horses.
Embryo Transfer
In the event that a mare is unable to carry their own pregnancy, embryo transfer allows the pregnancy to be carried by a surrogate (recipient) mare. This advanced reproduction technique can be used to effectively deal with infertility issues, or to allow mares to have multiple offspring in one season.
Reproduction and Infertility Services
Responsibly, effectively, and passionately breeding the next generation of performance horses through advanced reproductive techniques, HVS employs various innovative therapies, tools, and technologies in the treatment of infertility, embryo transfer, ICSI, fresh/frozen insemination, and the breeding and monitoring of mares through routine and high-risk pregnancies.
A Stable Relationship
Established in 2007 by Dr. Brian Heide, HVS encompasses all aspects of equine veterinary medicine and reproductive services – provided both in-clinic and on-farm – as well as the care and maintenance of beef cattle and cattle herd production. Boasting a sizeable footprint as well as longevity of services, the clinic features an exam and procedure area with stocks for horses, a knockdown room for routine surgical procedures, a barn with indoor box stalls and spacious individual mare pens, pipe fenced paddocks for larger groups, and an isolation area for sick calves.
Veterinary Services
From thorough examination of the sick, injured or lame, to ambulatory farm calls and emergency after-hours care, Heide Veterinary Services is committed to the health and well-being of every breed, type, and nature of horse.
In addition to these services, HVS provides dental health, preventive care for all life stages, and sports and performance medicine for competition horses.
Bovine Veterinary Services
Includes services such as obstetrics, pregnancy checking, breeding soundness exams on bulls, and herd health visits.
In addition to equine health care, Heide Veterinary Services holds extensive knowledge and experience in cow, calf, and feedlot medicine and production. All bovine services are performed on-farm through ambulatory calls, with the exception of IV therapy performed at the clinic.
