For appointments and emergencies, please call: 540-231-9043

The Surgery Service of the Harry T. Peters Large Animal Hospital provides primary and emergency patient care to a variety of large animal species within the local and regional practice area. We provide consultation and referral service to veterinarians requiring specialty information regarding surgical cases.

Large Animal Surgery & Lameness Services

• General Surgery (Castration, Cryptochid Castration, Hernia Repair)
• Abdominal Surgery (Colic)
• Orthopedic Surgery/ Fracture Repair
• Arthroscopic Surgery
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Laser Surgery
• Lameness Evaluation
• Purchase Examination
• Wound Repair & Reconstructive Surgery
• Coil Embolization for Guttural Pouch Mycosis
• Equine Podiatry Service

Special Facilities, Equipment & Procedures

• IRAP™ (Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Protein) Joint Therapy
• Shock Wave Therapy
• Nuclear Medicine (Bone Scan)
• Digital Radiography
• CT Scan
• Ultrasonography
• Endoscopy

Large Animal Surgery Personnel

• 
  Christopher Byron
  DVM, MS
  Diplomate ACVS
  Associate Professor
  Large Animal Surgery
• 
  Linda A. Dahlgren
  DVM, PhD
  Diplomate ACVS
  Associate Professor
  Large Animal Surgery
• 
  Sarah Khatibzadeh
  DVM
  
  Surgery Resident
  
• 
  Richard Trahan
  DVM
  
  Surgery Resident
  
• 
  Jeremy Ridenour
  
  
  Licensed Veterinary Technician & LA Staff Supervisor
  
• 
  Katie Reuss
  
  
  Licensed Veterinary Technician