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A full range of surgical services for horses and llamas. Performance testing on the treadmill and equine endoscopy are performed by the Equine Surgery Service's. Backed by the best imaging facilities available, lamenesses and other problems can be diagnosed and effectively treated. Many clinicians are board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) and if your horse requires general anesthesia, a specialis in this field will provide oversight.
Veterinarians
Robin Bell
Julie Dechant, DVM,MS
DACVS
With 8 years experience, Dr. Dechant provides expertise in the surgical management and critical care of equine emergencies.
Larry Galuppo, DVM, Chief of Service
DACVS
Sarah Lejeune, DVM
DACVS, DECVS
Dr. Lejeune's current interests are focused on the surgical and medical management of soft tisssue and orthopedic emergencies.
Melinda MacDonald, DVM, PhD
DACVS
Stephanie Mathis, DVM
Jorge Nieto, MVZ, PhD
DACVS
Jack Snyder, DVM, PhD
DACVS
Jamie Textor, DVM
Betsy Vaughan, DVM
Jonathan Anderson, BVM&S
Nick Huggons, DVM
Ohad Levi, DVM
Omar Maher, DVM
Amy Poulin, VMD
Alfredo Romero, DVM
Karen Rusiecki, DVM
Education: Colorado State University-undergraduate program: graduated 2000, Colorado State University-veterinary program; graduated 2004, internship-Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital 2004-2005, Oregon State University-Fellowship in Large Animal Surgery and Medicine 2005-2006, UC Davis-2006 through present.
Sawsan Yamout, Hon.DVM
