Dr. Erica Lacher at her Newberry, FL Haul-In Facility.
Springhill Equine is Alachua County's only facility
providing around the clock care, enabling you to
continue with the rest of life's responsibilities.
Dr Lacher's passion began while growing up in the Tampa Bay area where as a child she gained
her equestrian experience in nearly every discipline before settling on showing Appaloosas. With
her Appaloosas, she earned several National and World Championships. Later she began
showing hunters and jumpers and eventually bred several of her current show horses. Her
passion, understanding and love for horses was fostered during her childhood building a
balance of knowledge and compassion that would serve her throughout her education, and
eventually her medical practice at Springhill.
Dr. Lacher's love for the Gainesville area began while attending the University of Florida. While in veterinary school, Dr. Lacher specialized in equine veterinary medicine from the very beginning. She earned awards for her knowledge in the areas of equine surgery and general equine knowledge. Upon graduation from the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001, she diversified and expanded her education at Las Colinas Veterinary Clinic in Texas. While there, Dr. Lacher mastered the latest technologies including nuclear scintigraphy (bone scan), endoscopy, digital radiography, stem cell therapy and surgical techniques. Erica couldn't stay away from Gator Country and returned in 2002 to join Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic.
Dr. Lacher has a special interest in the performance horse. She is always seeking ways to improve the quality and longevity of performance we can achieve with our horses. She employs digital radiography, ultrasound and endoscopy along with her extensive equine experience to reach a diagnosis.
Vist our TESTIMONIALS page to see what our Clients are saying about Dr. Lacher!
Dr. Lacher's love for the Gainesville area began while attending the University of Florida. While in veterinary school, Dr. Lacher specialized in equine veterinary medicine from the very beginning. She earned awards for her knowledge in the areas of equine surgery and general equine knowledge. Upon graduation from the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001, she diversified and expanded her education at Las Colinas Veterinary Clinic in Texas. While there, Dr. Lacher mastered the latest technologies including nuclear scintigraphy (bone scan), endoscopy, digital radiography, stem cell therapy and surgical techniques. Erica couldn't stay away from Gator Country and returned in 2002 to join Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic.
Dr. Lacher has a special interest in the performance horse. She is always seeking ways to improve the quality and longevity of performance we can achieve with our horses. She employs digital radiography, ultrasound and endoscopy along with her extensive equine experience to reach a diagnosis.
Vist our TESTIMONIALS page to see what our Clients are saying about Dr. Lacher!
was established in 1990 to care for the large animal population in the Gainesville area and has
expanded to serve the entire Alachua County area. Springhill has premiered a new owner experience
making excellent care for your horses not just possible, but the most complete and convenient in the
area. They offer clinic services with the only haul in facility in the area, mobile vet services and
their exclusive Wellness Program. Your horse's care has never been this simple!
Our Equine Hospital located in Newberry, FL is unique in North Central Florida. Our Haul-in Facility allows us to care for the non-surgical colic, ophthalmic issues, laminitis, neonatal care, lay-up needs, mare and stallion reproductive cases and laceration repairs. The clinic also provides a convenient location to perform procedures which may be difficult on the farm. Digital radiography, digital ultrasound and endoscopy are just few services available. All clinic appointments are available as drop-offs so you can continue on with your busy schedule.
In addition to the Equine Clinic, we offer a full line of mobile veterinary services. Customized vaccination and deworming programs, dentistry, using power equipment, along with a full spectrum of routine and diagnostic services are available. Our technicians are always there to assist with calls so you and the doctors can focus on the care of your horse. Dr. King and Dr. Lacher are always ready to provide established clients with emergency care in the Gainesville and Newberry area.
Springhill's services are supported by one of the most knowledgeable staffs in the state. Led by practice owner Dr. Erica Lacher, Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic is passionate about Equine medicine. Dr. Lacher has been recognized as one of the area's experts in equine medicine and contributes to the University of Florida veterinary college in Gainesville, FL for the UF Ride along program. Dr. Lacher is known for her constant attention and contribution to new information within the profession. Not only does she immerse herself in the most current publications and procedures; but also, she goes even further, by sharing her knowledge with her clients. Visit our RESOURCES page to learn more about our education programs.
Our service area includes Newberry, Gainesville, Alachua, Archer, Bell, Bland, Bronson, Chiefland, Fanning Springs, Fort White, Gilchrist, Ginny Springs, High Springs, Lacrosse, O'Leno, Payne's Prairie, Raleigh, Traxler, Trenton, Anyone outside of our call zone (Lake City, Ocala, etc.) is welcome to haul-in to our clinic facility!
Our Equine Hospital located in Newberry, FL is unique in North Central Florida. Our Haul-in Facility allows us to care for the non-surgical colic, ophthalmic issues, laminitis, neonatal care, lay-up needs, mare and stallion reproductive cases and laceration repairs. The clinic also provides a convenient location to perform procedures which may be difficult on the farm. Digital radiography, digital ultrasound and endoscopy are just few services available. All clinic appointments are available as drop-offs so you can continue on with your busy schedule.
In addition to the Equine Clinic, we offer a full line of mobile veterinary services. Customized vaccination and deworming programs, dentistry, using power equipment, along with a full spectrum of routine and diagnostic services are available. Our technicians are always there to assist with calls so you and the doctors can focus on the care of your horse. Dr. King and Dr. Lacher are always ready to provide established clients with emergency care in the Gainesville and Newberry area.
Springhill's services are supported by one of the most knowledgeable staffs in the state. Led by practice owner Dr. Erica Lacher, Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic is passionate about Equine medicine. Dr. Lacher has been recognized as one of the area's experts in equine medicine and contributes to the University of Florida veterinary college in Gainesville, FL for the UF Ride along program. Dr. Lacher is known for her constant attention and contribution to new information within the profession. Not only does she immerse herself in the most current publications and procedures; but also, she goes even further, by sharing her knowledge with her clients. Visit our RESOURCES page to learn more about our education programs.
Our service area includes Newberry, Gainesville, Alachua, Archer, Bell, Bland, Bronson, Chiefland, Fanning Springs, Fort White, Gilchrist, Ginny Springs, High Springs, Lacrosse, O'Leno, Payne's Prairie, Raleigh, Traxler, Trenton, Anyone outside of our call zone (Lake City, Ocala, etc.) is welcome to haul-in to our clinic facility!
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Springhill Equine is the area's leading all-inclusive Equine Hospital, coupling
unparalleled convenience with the latest technology. The Wellness and Education
Programs provide unbeatable service at our unique Alachua County haul-in facility.
Springhill Equine provides the professional care your horse deserves with the
convenience you need!
Serving Gainesville and surrounding areas
Serving Gainesville and surrounding areas
Dr. Stephanie King - large animal veterinarian at
Springhill Equine in Alachua County. See Dr King for
reproduction, lameness, and surgery.
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Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic
Stephanie King, DVM is a large animal veterinarian at Springhill Equine in Newberry and Gainesville,
Florida. She was introduced to the world of horses at an early age between her aunt, a long-standing
employee at Pimlico racetrack, and her cousin, an Olympic-level jumper trainer. Growing up in
Northern Virginia, she began to compete in eventing, joining Dominion Valley Pony Club at age 9 and
earning her C3 level rating. She participated three times at Pony Club Nationals as a part of the
Knowdown team, once as team captain at the International Quiz. She was an active member of USCTA
and USEA as well, competing to training level from Culpepper, VA to Seneca Valley, MD.
From there, she went on to receive her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal and Poultry Sciences from Virginia Tech with a focus in equine/biotechnology. She graduated Magna Cum Laude as a Collegiate Scholar with a minor in Biology. Following graduation, she moved to Florida to become a technician with Springhill Large Animal Veterinarians prior to her acceptance at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. In the interim, she also worked as a senior laboratory technician on a project examining arthroscopic chip fracture removal in Thoroughbred racehorses at the University of Florida Large Animal Hospital.
During veterinary school, she published a paper on lameness in carriage horses in Yucatan, Mexico and completed the International and Aquatic Animal Certificates. Her externship and practice-visit experiences included work at the Equine Medical Center of Ocala, Surgi-Care Center for Horses, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, and various equine establishments in Lexington, Kentucky. Following her research in Mexico, she was inducted into Phi Zeta, the honor society of veterinary medicine, and graduated Cum Laude from UFCVM. Dr. King then moved to the Pittsburgh area to complete an internship at Fox Run Equine Center, the region's only equine referral hospital.
She has a special interest in reproduction, lameness, and surgery of horses and other hooved mammals.
From there, she went on to receive her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal and Poultry Sciences from Virginia Tech with a focus in equine/biotechnology. She graduated Magna Cum Laude as a Collegiate Scholar with a minor in Biology. Following graduation, she moved to Florida to become a technician with Springhill Large Animal Veterinarians prior to her acceptance at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. In the interim, she also worked as a senior laboratory technician on a project examining arthroscopic chip fracture removal in Thoroughbred racehorses at the University of Florida Large Animal Hospital.
During veterinary school, she published a paper on lameness in carriage horses in Yucatan, Mexico and completed the International and Aquatic Animal Certificates. Her externship and practice-visit experiences included work at the Equine Medical Center of Ocala, Surgi-Care Center for Horses, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, and various equine establishments in Lexington, Kentucky. Following her research in Mexico, she was inducted into Phi Zeta, the honor society of veterinary medicine, and graduated Cum Laude from UFCVM. Dr. King then moved to the Pittsburgh area to complete an internship at Fox Run Equine Center, the region's only equine referral hospital.
She has a special interest in reproduction, lameness, and surgery of horses and other hooved mammals.
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Our service area includes: Alachua, Archer, Bell, Bland, Bronson, Chiefland, Fanning Springs, Fort White, Gainesville,
Gilchrist, Ginny Springs, High Springs, Lacrosse, Newberry, O'Leno, Payne's Prairie, Raleigh, Traxler, Trenton, Anyone
outside of our call zone (Lake City, Ocala, etc.) is welcome to haul-in to our clinic facility!
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