For appointments & emergencies, please call: 540-231-9041

Field Services provide on-the-farm primary and emergency patient care and preventative health care programs to animals within a 35-mile practice area of Blacksburg. We provide on-farm consultation to veterinarians outside the 35-mile radius.

Services Available

• An integrated approach to the identification, solution and prevention of health problems in herds and flocks
• Programs designed and monitored to economically improve animal health and productivity
• Individual food animal medicine, surgery, and reproductive services in the field and a 24-hour emergency service
• Field radiology

Fees are charged for professional services, mileage, pharmaceuticals, biologics, supplies, and laboratory submissions. Written recommendations are provided to producers and referring veterinarians.

Food Animal Field Services Personnel

• John Currin, DVM, Diplomate ABVP
• Sierra Guynn, DVM, PhD
• Kevin Pelzer, DVM, MPVM, Diplomate ACVPM
• Hollie Schramm, DVM
• William Swecker, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVN
• W. Dee Whittier, DVM, MS
• Stephanie Mayard, DVM, Production Management Medicine Intern