Experienced Compassionate Dependable
Mobile Horse Veterinarian
General Practitioner and
Equine Certified Dentist
West Valley of Phoenix, AZ
(haul-in now available)
The Best Care for your Best Friend!
Traci Hulse, DVM
Mobile Equine Veterinarian and Equine Certified Dentist
Mobile Equine Veterinarian and Equine Certified Dentist
Dr. Traci Hulse, DVM has 29 years experience as an Equine Veterinarian and Equine Dentist.
Mission Statement- To provide high-quality veterinary care for the horse and compassionate, personable client service to the horse owner.
Dr. Hulse attended the University of Delaware for her undergraduate degree in Animal Science. She graduated in 1991 Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1995 from Purdue University. Dr. Hulse worked at Durango Equine Veterinary Clinic from 1995-2019 working as an exclusive equine practitioner. She started her own private practice, West Valley Equine Veterinary Services, LLC in 2020. She enjoys general equine practice with an emphasis on equine dentistry. She loves the special long-term relationships she builds with both her clients and their horses.
Her memberships and achievements include:
* Member of the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association (AZVMA)
* Member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
* Member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners Association (AAEP)
* AZVMA Young Practitioner of the Year 2000
* AVMA Young Veterinarian Representative for Arizona, 2000
* AZVMA Continuing Education Board Member, 1999-2004
* AZVMA Continuing Education Chairperson, 2001-2004
* AZVMA Board of Directors, 2001-2004
* University of Delaware Presidential Citation Award 2008 for Outstanding Achievement of Graduates in the last 20 years
* Newborn Foal Article published in Il Cavallo Arabo Magazine in Italia - May 2011
* Newborn Foal Article published in Kuwait's Arabian Horse Center Newsletter in Arabic and English- May 2011.
* Featured Veterinarian in article about Equine Veterinarians in Phoenix Magazine in September 2011.
Dr. Hulse is married to Jack Hulse. They have 2 children, Devin and Kyle. They live in the West Valley with their 4 horses and a miniature donkey, 4 dogs, 2 goats, 2 cats, and several chickens. In her free time, Dr. Hulse enjoys spending time with her family and animals, watching her kids play sports, traveling, camping, riding her horses, and spending time with friends.
Mobile Equine Veterinarian and Equine Certified Dentist
Mobile Equine Veterinarian and Equine Certified Dentist
Mobile Equine Veterinarian and Equine Certified Dentist
Dr. Traci Hulse has been an equine veterinarian serving the West Valley of Phoenix since 1995. She started her own practice in 2020, West Valley Equine Veterinary Services. She is both a general horse doctor as well as a certified equine dentist with training in both routine dental floating and advanced equine dentistry. She has completed several certifications in equine dentistry including several courses in general dentistry, advanced equine dentistry, equilibration and occlusion balancing, dental radiograph techniques, sedation for dentistry, oral pathology, dental disease, aging teeth, teeth extractions, and nerve blocks. She performs > 250 dentals per year and has experience in performing over 5000 dentals.
Dr. Hulse is fortunate to have a fantastic team who make West Valley Equine such a great practice ... Veterinary Assistant Tracey Iacovelli, and Office team member Meghan Niklasson. We value our long-term relationships with our clients and their horses. Our motto is “to treat others as you want to be treated.” A horse owner herself, Dr. Hulse understands clients want a veterinarian with not only experience, skills and knowledge, but also compassion.
Just a few of her Dental courses and certifications since 2015 ( Dr Hulse completed many courses prior to 2015 and she is continually expanding her knowledge and the most current techniques):
Academy of Equine Dentistry- Occlusal Equilibration & Diagnostics Module 1 - 3 day dental course, 2015
AZVMA Dentistry for the Equine Practitioner, 2015
Midwest Veterinary Dental Services, 2 day Dental Course, 2019
Colorado State University, Advanced Equine Dentistry for the Private Practitioner Certification, 4day dental course and lab
Dec 2019
Advanced Equine Dentistry 2 day dental Course & lab
Chaparral Veterinary Center,
Feb 2023
Facial nerve blocks lab , Nov 2024
VetPD, South Africa
Your Friendly Neighborhood Horse Doctor
Mobile Equine Veterinarian and Equine Certified Dentist
Your Friendly Neighborhood Horse Doctor
Dr Hulse serves the West Valley of Phoenix, Arizona as a mobile veterinarian. She also has haul-in stocks available at her farm in Waddell , AZ for haul-in dental work or select procedures. If you need her to come your farm she provides services to the following cities:
- Waddell
- Surprise
- Goodyear
- Litchfield Park
- Avondale
- Tolleson
- Tonopah
- Wittmann
- Peoria
- Southwest Glendale
- Buckeye
- El Mirage
- Laveen
New Services Offered by West Valley Equine!
West Valley Equine Online Pharmacy
We now have an online pharmacy! If you are an established client and would like your horse's medications delivered straight to your house or get automatic prescription refills delivered to you...this is a new, easy way for you to get your horse's meds! Of course, I still offer pick up in my cabinet or from my truck when I am at your appointment!
Rainbow Bridge Large Animal Removal
Dr Hulse now offers services with Rainbow Bridge Large Animal Removal if a scheduled euthanasia appointment is needed on the West side of Phoenix.
602-515-5311
Haul-in Available to Waddell, AZ
Haul-in Available to Waddell, AZ
Dr Hulse now has stocks with lights, fans and electricity available at her farm in Waddell- primarily for dental work but also routine exams!
Equine Veterinary Services
Dr Hulse is a Certified Equine Dentist!
Dr Hulse is a Certified Equine Dentist!
Dr Hulse is a Certified Equine Dentist!
- Haul in now available in Waddell which has stocks for dental work!
- Each dental includes a thorough dental exam by a doctor which includes head stand or sling for support, sedation, speculum, dental mirror, power flush to clean mouth, and intra-oral camera if needed
- Intraoral camera for photos of dental pathology
- Sedation administered and mo
- Haul in now available in Waddell which has stocks for dental work!
- Each dental includes a thorough dental exam by a doctor which includes head stand or sling for support, sedation, speculum, dental mirror, power flush to clean mouth, and intra-oral camera if needed
- Intraoral camera for photos of dental pathology
- Sedation administered and monitored by a veterinarian.
- Dentistry is performed using modern motorized tools to remove sharp points and to balance your horse’s dental occlusion and mouth equilibrium.
- If pain management or antibiotics are needed, they can be administered and prescribed immediately
- Dr Hulse is also experienced performing dental radiographs, diagnosing EOTRH in senior horses, and can perform incisor and select molar extractions (some extractions are referred to board certified equine dentists)
- If extractions are performed by Dr Hulse, proper sedation, nerve blocks, pain medications, and antibiotics can be administered.
Services
Dr Hulse is a Certified Equine Dentist!
Dr Hulse is a Certified Equine Dentist!
- Haul in available for dental work and certain procedures in Waddell
- Partnered with Rainbow Bridge Large Animal Removal (602-515-5311) if scheduled horse euthanasia and pick up appts requested.
- Physical exams
- Health Certificates and Coggins
- Preventative Medicine
- Vaccinations
- Deworming and Fecal Egg Exams
- Laboratory Testing
- Castrations
- Cryosurgery
- Haul in available for dental work and certain procedures in Waddell
- Partnered with Rainbow Bridge Large Animal Removal (602-515-5311) if scheduled horse euthanasia and pick up appts requested.
- Physical exams
- Health Certificates and Coggins
- Preventative Medicine
- Vaccinations
- Deworming and Fecal Egg Exams
- Laboratory Testing
- Castrations
- Cryosurgery and cancer treatment
- Emergency Services
- Ophthalmology
- Ultrasound- pregnancy exams
- Treatment of sick horses
- Suturing wounds/ lacerations
- Sedation
- Colic exams
- Nutrition consultation
- Pharmacy available
- Prescription refills
- Endocrine diagnosis and treatment
- Newborn foal exams
- Euthanasia
Lameness Exams
Dr Hulse is a Certified Equine Dentist!
Lameness Exams
- Podiatry
- Farrier consultation
- Pre-Purchase Exams
- Insurance Exams
- Digital X-rays/ Digital Radiographs
- Ultrasound - tendon and ligament
- Joint Injections- carpus and hocks and lower legs
- Os Phos
- Diagnostic nerve blocks
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