Palm Beach Equine Clinic Remains Open Amid COVID-19

In an executive order issued March 20, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has directed all non-essential businesses in Palm Beach County to close. As a veterinary hospital, Palm Beach Equine Clinic is an essential business and will remain open.

Palm Beach Equine Clinic is committed to the care of equine patients and will continue providing care, whether for elective treatments or emergency procedures. The equine hospital, laboratory, and diagnostic departments are fully functioning, expertly staffed, and equipped to treat any type of equine condition. A Palm Beach Equine Clinic veterinarian is always available in the event of an emergency, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

While the doors remain open to support clients through this distressing time, Palm Beach Equine Clinic is taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including:

• Hand sanitizers have been posted to the main doors, and all clients are encouraged to use a pump before entering the Clinic.
• As standard medical practice, Palm Beach Equine Clinic continues to implement high-level disinfection and sterilization of medical equipment and devices. To ensure both staff and clients are kept safe, stricter cleaning protocols have been implemented throughout the Clinic, and will remain in place for the foreseeable future.
• Please limit the number of individuals present during your horse’s appointment. Palm Beach Equine Clinic veterinarians are equipped with skilled technicians to handle your horse.
• Please be cognizant of social distancing measures even if you have no signs of illness.
• If you or a family member are not feeling well, suspect you have been exposed to COVID-19, or have recently traveled to areas with active COVID-19 transmission, please call the front desk at 561-793-1599 to reschedule your horse’s appointment or arrange for another person to be present at the appointment.
• Palm Beach Equine Clinic encourages horse owners and barn managers to be prepared in the event that they or a staff member become ill and cannot care for their horses. Having a dependable backup caretaker for your horse and organizing clear instructions on feed, medications, exercise, and general care is crucial to preparedness planning.

Palm Beach Equine Clinic continues to stay up to date on COVID-19 developments and will update our clients, partners and fellow equestrians as the situation progresses. Contact Palm Beach Equine Clinic at 561-793-1599 for questions or to speak with a veterinarian.