Pioneer Equine Hospital

Oakdale, CA

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
Yes

Species treated

Equine

Services

Surgery Imaging In House Lab Hospitalization Emergency End Of Life House Call

AVMA Specialties

Internal Medicine Radiology Reproduction (Theriogenology) Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Pioneer Equine Hospital is veterinarian-run practice committed to accessible and personalized horse care focused on maximizing equine health and performance through ethical case management, advanced diagnostics, and specialty services, all the while treating our clients and community as family

Pioneer Equine Hospital opened its doors in 1976, when two veterinarians had a vision to form the premier equine veterinary clinic in the area. Drs. Britton and Black built one of the most recognized equine hospitals in the country for equine surgery and lameness. From those deep roots, Pioneer has grown to become a full service referral hospital. In addition, we provide full service primary care on both an outpatient and ambulatory basis

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

5
Veterinarians (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Advanced Diagnostic ImagingLaboratory

Services in detail

SurgeryLameness and Sports MedicineInternal MedicineAcupuncture and ChiropracticReproductionStallion ServicesDentistryAdvanced Diagnostic ImagingLaboratoryRoutine WellnessPodiatryEmergency

Appointments & hours

Monday–Friday: 8AM (8:30 AM on Wednesdays) to 5 PM, Saturday: 8AM to 12 PM

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Frequently asked

Is Pioneer Equine Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Pioneer Equine Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Pioneer Equine Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Pioneer Equine Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Pioneer Equine Hospital offer?+

Pioneer Equine Hospital offers Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Hospitalization, Emergency, End Of Life, House Call.

When was Pioneer Equine Hospital established?+

Pioneer Equine Hospital has served the Oakdale, CA community since 1976.

What reviewers say

95% Positive sentiment
based on 171 reviews

Pioneer Equine Hospital is widely recognized as a premier, state-of-the-art facility providing exceptional large animal and equine medical care. The practice features an expansive, exceptionally clean environment supported by a highly knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate veterinary team and support staff. Services range from routine wellness and advanced diagnostics like MRI and ultrasound to complex surgeries and critical emergency care, delivered with strong communication and dedicated follow-up.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.