Surgery Department

The Surgery Department consists of two surgery suites and a newly renovated 12-stall surgery barn. Surgeons perform a wide range of orthopedic and soft tissue procedures using the most advanced technology available. The surgery section handles a high volume patient caseload serving all breeds of horses from many disciplines.

Its services include:

• Orthopedic surgery (including arthroscopy)
• Soft tissue surgery
• Upper respiratory surgery
• Urogenital surgery
• Ophthalmic surgery
• Colic surgery
• Cryptorchidism
• Dystocias
• Laser surgery
• Radiography
• Surgery residency program

The department is staffed with three board certified surgeons, interns and residents, technicians, a Pharmacy technician, and an administrative staff to ensure Peterson & Smith’s commitment to quality patient care.

• Donnie E. Slone, Jr., DVM Diplomate, ACVS
• Faith E. Hughes, DVM, Diplomate, ACVS