Your horses are part of your life’s work. Whether you’re riding trails, breeding show winners, or hauling to rodeos, they deserve care from someone who understands how much they matter: to your goals, your time, and your land.
At Bear Creek Large Animal Clinic, we offer both mobile and on-site veterinary care for horses across Southern Oregon and Northern California. We can come to you when needed, or you’re welcome to haul in when it makes more sense. While the haul-in facility is still in development, it’s being designed with species-specific areas to keep equine patients separate from cattle and other livestock. The equine section will include climate control, holding pens, stalls, and a padded recovery room to support safer diagnostics and smoother recoveries. All diagnostic services currently offered in the field will also be available on-site.
Preventive & Wellness Care
Simple steps now. Fewer problems later.
Good horse care starts with knowing your animals and spotting changes early. Our wellness services are designed to prevent problems before they become expensive, painful, or career limiting.
We provide:
Equine Dentistry
A sound mouth supports a sound horse
Dental problems affect everything from how your horse eats to how they perform under saddle. We offer both routine and corrective floats, using motorized tools and sedation for safety and precision.
Services include:
Lameness & Hoof Care
The Rogue Valley is hard on hooves. We can help.
As a horse owner, you know the saying: no foot, no horse. Lameness is a key part of our practice at Bear Creek Large Animal Clinic. Our goal is to diagnose the source of lameness as quickly as possible, while collaborating with owners and farriers on supportive care to ensure a smooth recovery. We also provide routine maintenance like joint injections and other ongoing support to ensure your horse stays comfortable and sound—no matter if they’re a pasture pet or an actively competing sporthorse.
Our approach includes:
Diagnostic Imaging & Internal Medicine
Some answers need tools. Others need time. We bring both.
Not every problem is visible on the outside. Whether your horse is dropping weight, going off their feed, or just doesn’t feel quite right, we use diagnostic tools to get a clearer picture and take a step-by-step approach to rule-outs and treatment.
Available diagnostics:
Prepurchase Examinations
Buying a horse is a commitment. Let’s make sure it’s the right one.
A prepurchase exam gives you a fuller picture of the horse in front of you. We offer detailed, honest evaluations that help you make informed choices without pressure. We’ll walk you through the findings and answer your questions clearly so you can decide what’s right for your goals.
Offered services:
Emergency & Ambulatory Care
Emergencies don’t wait. Neither do we.
Not sure if it’s urgent? Please call as soon as possible. We’d rather talk things through early than miss a chance to help.
If you’re an established client, you have access to after-hours and urgent care support every day. Our on-call services are available from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and resume the next morning at 8:00 a.m. If something happens after hours, don’t wait. Reach out before 9:00 p.m. so we can talk through next steps and meet you on-site or at our haul-in facility if needed.
Common emergencies we respond to:
For Emergencies: Call (541) 246-7370 and follow the voicemail instructions to reach the on-call vet.
What Sets Us Apart
Honest care that’s focused on what matters.
Dr. Bur Church has been practicing large animal medicine in Southern Oregon for over a decade. His approach is grounded in clear communication, quiet confidence, and follow-through. He listens closely, explains clearly, and respects your role in the process.
We don’t rush. We don’t cut corners. We’re here to help you do right by your horses with tools that work and a team that shows up. We look forward to meeting you and earning your trust.
Areas We Serve
We provide mobile and haul-in equine care across:
Call (541) 246-7370 to schedule your visit or talk through your horse’s needs.
