Dr. Traci Hulse

- 20908 W Durango St, Buckeye, AZ 85326

For horse owners across the West Valley of Phoenix, including the Buckeye area, specialized veterinary care is not just a preference—it’s a necessity. Dr. Traci Hulse represents a premier choice for dedicated equine veterinary services, bringing over two decades of focused expertise directly to your barn or ranch. Operating as a mobile veterinarian, Dr. Hulse and her team are committed to providing high-quality medical care for horses, combined with compassionate and highly personalized client service.

Dr. Hulse’s practice, West Valley Equine Veterinary Services, stands out for its deep specialization, particularly in equine dentistry and lameness diagnostics. She is a dedicated general horse doctor who understands the unique demands and challenges of maintaining equine health in the Arizona environment. This commitment to both specialized procedures and routine preventative care is what has fostered long-term relationships with clients who trust her with their horses' well-being over many years.

While the practice’s primary focus is on providing convenient, on-site mobile veterinary services throughout the West Valley of Phoenix, Dr. Traci Hulse is centrally located in Buckeye, Arizona. This physical base allows for efficient dispatch to farms and ranches in the surrounding areas, ensuring timely care for your large animals.

• Primary Address: 20908 W Durango St, Buckeye, AZ 85326, USA. (Note: This location often serves as a central point, with service primarily being mobile to the client's location.)
• Mobile Service Area: Dr. Hulse is a trusted mobile veterinarian, serving the wider West Valley community. For select procedures, haul-in stocks may be available at a facility in Waddell, AZ.
• Accessibility: For clients who visit the established facility, there is attention to convenience, including a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot.
• Planning: Appointments are highly recommended for all non-emergency services to ensure that the mobile unit can be efficiently scheduled. Emergency Services are typically limited to established clients only, often in co-op rotation with other specialized clinics like Durango Equine Veterinary Clinic.

Dr. Traci Hulse provides a comprehensive range of large animal and equine veterinary services, combining general practice with a focus on advanced diagnostics and treatment. The services are delivered with the convenience of a mobile unit, minimizing stress on the animal and the owner.

• Specialized Equine Dentistry:
  • Equine Dentistry and certified dental work
  • Routine Dental Exam and floating (equilibration and occlusion balancing)
  • Advanced Equine Dentistry techniques
  • Molar Extractions and complex oral pathology treatment
  • Dental Radiographs (digital imaging)
• Diagnostics and Imaging:
  • Lameness Exams, including gait analysis and flexion tests to locate the source of pain
  • Digital Radiographs and advanced imaging to assess boney structures
  • Diagnosis And Treatment of various conditions
  • Laboratory Testing (blood, fecal egg exams, etc.)
• General & Preventative Horse Care:
  • Physical Exams and routine wellness checks
  • Preventative Medicine and Vaccination protocols
  • Health Certificates and Coggins testing for travel or sale
  • Nutrition Consultation and advice
  • Prescription Refills
• Specialized & Reproductive Care:
  • Colic Exams and treatment for digestive issues
  • Pregnancy Exams (Ultrasound) and reproductive care
  • Joint Injections and therapeutics
  • Pain Management strategies
  • Farrier Consultation for podiatry recommendations
• Emergency and Surgical Services:
  • Urgent Care for unexpected injuries or sudden illnesses
  • Emergency Services (limited to established clients)
  • Cancer Treatment (including cryosurgery)
  • Purchase Exams and Insurance Exams for prospective buyers or policy enrollment

The practice philosophy of Dr. Traci Hulse is defined by a commitment to experience, compassion, and convenience. This is particularly valuable for Arizona horse owners who need reliable, expert care delivered directly to their animals.

• Exceptional Experience and Specialization: Dr. Hulse has been an equine veterinarian serving the West Valley since 1995, building a reputation for not only general practice but also certified, advanced expertise in Equine Dentistry, performing thousands of dentals over her career.
• Client-Focused Mobile Model: The core feature is the convenience of the Mobile Veterinarian service. By traveling to your location, the practice minimizes the stress and logistical difficulty of transporting large animals for routine or sick patient care.
• Advanced Diagnostic Tools: The practice utilizes modern technology, including Digital Radiographs (X-rays) and ultrasound, right in the mobile unit. This allows for accurate, on-site diagnostics of lameness, internal issues, and dental pathology, a crucial factor in prompt treatment.
• Compassionate, Long-Term Relationships: The team’s motto is “to treat others as you want to be treated.” Client testimonials confirm that the care is not only medically excellent but also delivered with genuine compassion, fostering relationships that have lasted over ten years.
• Holistic Approach to Lameness: Lameness Exams are thorough, involving physical exams, palpation, and in-motion observation on various surfaces, often followed by flexion tests and digital imaging to pinpoint the exact cause of the issue before a personalized treatment plan is developed.

For Arizona horse owners, choosing Dr. Traci Hulse means selecting a partner in horse health who combines extensive experience with an empathetic approach. In a region where accessibility and specialized care for large animals are paramount, the mobile veterinary model is an invaluable service. Dr. Hulse’s high level of training, particularly in advanced equine dentistry, ensures that this critical aspect of horse health is addressed with expert precision. The long-standing trust from clients, exemplified by the ten-year relationships mentioned in reviews, speaks volumes about the consistency and quality of care. For preventative medicine, urgent care, or complex lameness and dental issues, Dr. Hulse offers the expertise of a specialist delivered with the personal touch of a dedicated, local veterinarian.

The ability to receive diagnostics like digital radiographs and specialized treatments like joint injections right on your property, along with clear and professional Client Service, makes Dr. Hulse’s practice a standout option for serious horse enthusiasts and owners throughout the West Valley.

• Phone: (623) 800-5541
• Emergency Contact: Text or call the main line for emergency service (limited to established clients).

Dr. Traci Hulse

20908 W Durango St, Buckeye, AZ 85326, USA