Welcome to Sullivan Equine Veterinary Service

At Sullivan Equine Veterinary Service we recognize that our patients'  health is of the utmost importance to our clients. With this in mind, we are dedicated to providing farm-based,  high quality, personalized medical care for local horse owners.   Our fully stocked mobile units allow us to offer on the farm wellness and treatment for horse owners of the Piedmont Triad. 

Welcome to Sullivan Equine Veterinary Service

Testimonials

  • Prompt efficient courteous service! How can anyone not love that?

    - Kelly E.
  • The passionate and courteous service provided by Melissa was exceptional. This was before she went above and beyond to determine the absolute best course of treatment for our trauma incident. She transformed a situation filled with anxiety and uncertainty into an informational, reassuring outcome. You simply can't teach this type of skill. If you aren't using Sullivan Equine then you are missing out!

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    - Gregory P. Show More
  • My Friesian had an eye issue and Candice was available within 30 mins. His eye cleared up quickly. I was so thankful she was available and right on it before his eye issue had a chance to get worse.

    - Dawson K.
  • First visit with Dr Candace today. Very impressed, I feel like I have finally found a great vet that actually wants to service Stokes County! YAY!

    - Janet J.
  • 5star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️..I have used many many vets in various places all over NC , these two ladies hands down are top notch !!! I am so happy to have them literally In my back yard . Thanks for being two great vets and always answering all my questions 🙂 ❤️

    - Ashley S.

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Meet The Staff

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    Candace Thrift DVM
    Veterinarian

    Dr. Candace is a native of upstate South Carolina. She received her undergraduate degree in Animal and Veterinary Sciences from Clemson University. She then attended the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary medicine graduating with honors. Following veterinary school she completed a year long equine internship at Carolina Equine Hospital. After her internship she went on to work at an equine only practice in eastern NC before moving back to call the Piedmont Triad home.

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    Melissa Sheppard DVM
    Veterinarian

    Dr. Melissa Sheppard was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at Villanova University, and graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed a year-long equine internship at Carolina Equine Hospital prior to joining SEVS, and joined our team in July 2020. Her professional interests include lameness, emergency medicine and reproduction.

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    Kelly Shelton
    Receptionist, Office Administration

    Kelly was raised on a cattle farm in East Tennessee. Whenever they had the chance, she and her twin sister could be found in the mountains on horseback. Kelly continues to trail ride as much as she can. She has her bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology from Lincoln Memorial University, and has worked in the veterinary field for 18 years - at small animal day practices, small animal emergency clinics, mixed animal practices and equine clinics. Kelly lives with her husband and daughter in Pinnacle.

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    Megan MacKenzie
    Office Assistant

    Megan joined the SEVS team in the Summer of 2021, after working in small animal clinics since 2007. An adventurer and horse enthusiast since the age of 2, Megan always found a way to volunteer at local stables growing up, learning as much as possible about horse care. When not at work, Megan loves to express her love of animals through art and is currently in the process of writing her first book. She lives in Kernersville with her husband, two kids, dog, two parrots and a chinchilla. Her horse, Amelia, lives at a fantastic place in Germanton.

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Hours of Operation

Monday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday

Emergency Only

Sunday

Emergency Only

Monday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
Emergency Only
Sunday
Emergency Only

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