Experienced Compassionate Dependable
Mobile Horse Veterinarian
General Practitioner and
Equine Certified Dentist
West Valley of Phoenix, AZ
(haul-in now available)
Mobile Horse Veterinarian
General Practitioner and
Equine Certified Dentist
West Valley of Phoenix, AZ
(haul-in now available)
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.
Above: Meghan Niklasson (office), Tracey Iacovelli (vet assistant), Bethany Chill (certified vet tech), Brenda St Vincent (vet assistant), Dr. Traci Hulse
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.
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:
Text or call for an appointment or emergency service
*emergency service limited to established clients only*
Emergency Services after hours
** Dr Hulse has a co-op style emergency service rotation with
Durango Equine Veterinary Clinic
and is not always available**
Open today | 08:00 am – 05:00 pm |
Friday appointments limited to urgent care and recheck exams
Saturday appointments limited to barn clinics, recheck exams and urgent care for established clients
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!
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
Dr Hulse now has stocks with lights, fans and electricity available at her farm in Waddell- primarily for dental work but also routine exams!
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, 3 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.
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