Business Details
3 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Veterinary Care in Aiken, SC
Carolina Equine Clinic is dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care for equine, small animal, and small ruminant companions. Our practice prioritizes personalized attention, ensuring clients and their pets receive tailored medical solutions. With a focus on both medicine and surgery, we serve Aiken, SC and surrounding areas through ambulatory services and in-clinic appointments. Our team combines extensive experience with a commitment to advanced diagnostics, including digital radiography and in-house laboratory services. We maintain 24/7 emergency availability while fostering long-term relationships with clients and their animals.Our services span preventative care, dentistry, ophthalmology, and routine soft tissue surgery. The clinic's smaller practice model allows for deeper client engagement and individualized treatment plans. With ambulatory vehicles fully equipped for field care, we accommodate both scheduled visits and urgent needs. Our team's expertise extends to herd health management and pre-purchase examinations for equine clients. By integrating modern technology with traditional veterinary practices, we deliver reliable, evidence-based care across multiple species.
Services
Preventative Care
Vaccinations
Dentistry
Ophthalmology
Digital Radiography
Lameness Exams
Emergency Services
Herd Health
Soft Tissue Surgery
Nutrition Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2023
Highlights and features
- 24/7 emergency veterinary services available
- Experienced team with equine and small animal expertise
- Personalized care approach for each patient
- Full-service diagnostics and surgical capabilities
- Fully equipped ambulatory vehicles for field treatment
What people say
24/7 emergency availability
Experienced veterinary team
Personalized care approach
Well-equipped facilities
Compassionate staff
Services
Preventative Care
Our preventative care program includes comprehensive wellness exams, parasite control, and customized vaccination schedules. We emphasize early disease detection through regular screenings and tailored health plans. Services cover equine dental care, nutritional counseling, and seasonal health assessments for all species.
Emergency Services
Available 24/7 for critical cases, our emergency services handle trauma, colic, foaling emergencies, and acute illnesses. Mobile units equipped for field stabilization while clinic facilities support advanced interventions. Rapid response team prioritizes life-threatening conditions with immediate diagnostic capabilities.
Digital Radiography
On-site digital radiography provides immediate diagnostic imaging for lameness evaluations, dental issues, and internal conditions. Portable systems allow in-field use while high-resolution imaging supports precise fracture detection and joint assessment across equine and small animal patients.
Soft Tissue Surgery
We perform elective and emergency soft tissue procedures including spays/neuters, mass removals, and wound repairs. Clinic facilities maintain surgical suites with modern anesthesia monitoring while mobile capabilities handle field-appropriate procedures like castrations and laceration repairs.
Herd Health
Comprehensive herd health programs cover preventative medicine, biosecurity planning, and production optimization for goat and sheep operations. Services include routine wellness visits, nutrition analysis, and disease prevention strategies tailored to small ruminant agricultural needs.
People
Laura McKinnon
Veterinarian
Dr. Laura McKinnon graduated from University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. She specializes in equine and small animal care with experience in both medicine and surgery. Active in continuing education, she maintains proficiency in advanced diagnostic techniques and treatment modalities.
Lauren Admire
Veterinary Assistant
Lauren Admire brings extensive clinical experience supporting veterinary operations. She assists with patient care, diagnostic procedures, and client education. Her background includes specialized training in animal handling and medical record management.
Questions
What species do you treat?
We provide care for equine, small ruminants (goats and sheep), and small animals including dogs and cats.
Are emergency services available after hours?
Yes, our emergency line operates 24/7 for urgent veterinary care needs.
Do you offer small animal wellness services?
Yes, we provide preventative care, vaccinations, and routine exams for dogs and cats.
What diagnostic capabilities do you have?
We offer digital radiography, in-house laboratory testing, and ultrasonography for multiple species.
Can you perform surgeries at the clinic?
Our facility supports soft tissue surgeries including spays, neuters, and mass removals.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us at 803.642.9195 during regular business hours for non-emergency scheduling.
Reviews (4)
Robin LoCurto
Dec 07, 2021
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I called Dr. Handy today because my mini's eye was tearing and painful. She arrived in an hour, stained his eye and determined it to be a cornea scratch. I am new to the area and therefore was not her client, yet she came over immediately. Had someone not seen him today this could have turned into a huge deal. Thank you Dr. Lisa Handy for coming so quickly and taking care of my little man.
Anna Rains
Oct 23, 2021
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Dr. Handy and her staff are the nicest I've ever dealt with. Very responsive and informative. She genuinely cares. She's been helping me with my rescue pony for about a year now and the peace of mind and guidance I have gotten are invaluable. You won't regret using Carolina Equine.
Suzie Hathaway
Apr 03, 2018
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DR Handy has always been very professional, very caring and very knowledgeable when she has taken care of my horses. Thank you for such great care.
Equestrian Wanderlust
May 10, 2017
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Dr. Handy was a great vet when I first used her but lately she us extraordinarily rude and unkind. Perhaps she's burned out and needs to retire instead of mistreating her clients in their hour if need.
