Central Washington Equine Hospital

Central Washington Equine Hospital is a veterinarian in Ellensburg, WA, located at 1603 Lakeshore Way. The practice provides expert medical care to horses across Washington state, serving areas from Seattle to Kennewick, Wenatchee, and Pasco. Specialties include equine sports medicine, emergency surgery, reproductive care, and ambulatory services. The hospital offers state-of-the-art facilities for comprehensive treatment, including routine vaccinations, hoof and foot procedures, lameness evaluations, and mare and foal care. It holds a 5.00 rating based on customer reviews.

The practice began in the spring of 2020 when Dr. Joey Bergevin started as a solo practitioner working out of a garage and a trailer on a small farm in western Ellensburg. With support from his wife Cassie, who managed the pharmacy, and early team member Abby Slyfield, LVT, the practice grew. Within a year, with backing from Bill and Roni Grady, construction began on a permanent facility. By the fall of that year, the practice had expanded to two doctors and seven support staff, moving to a new ranch in eastern Ellensburg. In June 2022, the first elective surgery was performed in a new 12,000-square-foot building in downtown Ellensburg, establishing the full-service referral hospital.

The medical team includes Dr. Jose M Casillas, a board-certified surgeon, and Dr. Jim Lillich, whose combined experience exceeds 40 years. Dr. Bergevin graduated from Washington State University in May 2015 and completed an equine surgical internship at Texas Equine Hospital. The hospital features an 800-square-foot surgical suite where procedures are performed under inhalant, ventilated gas anesthesia monitored by a dedicated licensed veterinary technician anesthetist. Services cover soft tissue procedures such as colic, hernia repairs, and wound management, as well as orthopedic procedures like arthroscopy and fracture repair. The sports medicine team provides regenerative medicine treatments such as ProStride, PRP, and IRAP, along with shockwave therapy.

The reproductive team, led by Equine Reproduction Service Manager Dr. Maria Lopez and Veterinary Assistant Anndie Lund, manages mare and stallion care. Services include pregnancy checks, breeding soundness exams, artificial insemination with fresh, cooled, and frozen semen, embryo transfers, and transvaginal oocyte aspirations. The hospital is available 24/7 for equine medical emergencies, with surgical emergencies handled Thursday morning through Monday afternoon at the Ellensburg location.

Central Washington Equine Hospital is known for its 5.00 rating from customers. The hospital provides specialized equine surgical and reproductive services to the horses of Ellensburg and the surrounding Washington state region.

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