Ironsides Animal Health (formerly Wellfarm Veterinary Consultants)

I could not be happier with my experience with Ironsides. Dr. Varnell came to my farm within 2 hours of my first call for an emergency with my goat, Phillip. She was quick, knowledgeable, and caring. Phillip made a full recovery! This is a fantastic vet service for our small, backyard hobby farm.

I recently had an unfortunate experience with Ironsides Vet, formerly Wellfarm. I was very happy with Dr. Varnell and the friendly and efficient service that we got for our sheep and donkeys. However, since they merged with Ironsides, it took two or three days to get a reply to an email or a text, and sometimes I got no reply at all. Also, after the merger, the prices went up dramatically.. When I questioned the prices and asked for a detailed invoice, they started to become unfriendly with me. Furthermore, when I reported to them that we had had three lambs to add to my file, I got no reply. When I commented that it seemed like no one there cared about me or my animals any longer, they cut me off, and refused to offer any further services or replies to my emails. Also, earlier, when I tho

The Simms' will be forever clients of Wellfarm Vets! I called a few months ago looking for a vet that would be able to take care of our show pigs. As we have no one local that is willing to work with swine. Explained that we were quite the drive for them. Well over an hour. She never hesitated about taking us on. We were set up with an appointment to establish the vet/patient relationship. She thoroughly checked each pig along with our goats. We had a issue arrise last week with one of my daughters show pigs. messaged and an appointment was set up immediately. Both times they have been to the house all issues were resolved quickly. they are the most professional and knowledgeable Vets. another plus. they drive over an hour, treat, and prescribed medications cheaper than I have ever taken

We have been using Wellfarm Vets this year to take care of our goat herd on our small homestead. Dr. Varnell is very knowledgeable, is really good at communicating and responding, and has great “bedside manor.” She is great at following up and has been very patient with us as we are newbies, and have only been farming for about 3 years. Dr. Varnell is the best large animal vet around, hands down!

Dr Varnell and Kristina are amazing women and animal caregivers. I am new to goats and wow has it been a very active learning experience with my herd of 4. These ladies educate and teach me each time we have contact. I am thankful to get our herd healthy and we survived an unexpected pregnancy. Yeap one doe was pregnant unexpectedly when we obtained the herd. Thankful for their caring and professional demeanor!!!!