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
- Linda A. Dahlgren, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS
- Kenneth E. Sullins, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS
- Sarah Khatibzadeh, DVM, Surgery Resident
- Richard Trahan, DVM, Surgery Resident
- Tony Huffman, Veterinary Technician