PETERSON & SMITH EQUINE HOSPITAL

Peterson & Smith is a state-of-the-art, full service, 24/7 equine practice located in the heart of Ocala, Florida’s horse country. Established in 1981 by Drs. John L. Peterson and Johnny Mac Smith, it has grown to be one of the most highly recognized equine practices in the United States. With 24 veterinarians and 75 support staff, services provided range from single patient management to large farm consultations, offering continuing education opportunities for both veterinarians and horse owners.  The practice is currently owned by eight partners: Drs. Phil M. Matthews, J. Kevin Hahn, Donnie E. Slone, Jr., William B. Russell, Faith E. Hughes, Allen B. Riggs,  Carol K. Clark, and Timothy M. Lynch.

Peterson & Smith maintains two locations in Marion County Florida:

The referral hospital, including administrative space, ambulatory services, and an on-site diagnostic laboratory, is located on 12 acres near the Western edge of Ocala, is made up of four departments. 

The Surgery Department consists of two fully equipped surgery suites with three board certified surgeons performing a wide range of orthopedic and soft tissue procedures using the most advanced technology available: including a wireless digital radiographic machine (only the second installed in the nation).

The Medicine Department, led by a boarded Medicine Internist, offers internal medicine diagnostics, therapeutics, and intensive care management for all ages of horses – from neonatal foals to adults.  Ophthalmology is a recently expanded service with the addition of a board certified ophthalmologist consulting on a weekly basis.

The Ambulatory Service has grown into the largest ambulatory fleet of veterinarians in the southeastern United States. It covers a 50-mile radius of Ocala and offers 24-hour coverage. Each ambulatory clinician carries the necessary equipment to function efficiently and maintain a high quality of medical care.

The Sports Medicine Center is equipped with a digital nuclear scintigraphy unit (the only digital machine in Marion County). The Center’s goal is to provide the latest in diagnostics, relating to lame or poor-performance horses. The Center recently added an under-tack dynamic respiratory scope, the services of a mobile MRI unit, and a chiropractor to its arsenal.

The Equine Reproduction Center, located on 86 acres in Summerfield, Florida. The Equine Reproduction Center (ERC) conducts all aspects of assisted reproduction. As part of the embryo transfer (ET) program, the center maintains the largest recipient mare herd in the southeastern United States.  In addition to  equine embryo transfer, the Center is practicing the cutting edge intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) procedure. As a member of the Select Breeders Service Affiliate Network, the Center is able to provide stallion owners with the leading equine frozen semen program in the industry.

Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital is located at 4747 SW 60^th Avenue, Ocala Florida  34474.  You can visit them on the web at www.petersonsmith.com or speak with them directly by calling 352-237-6151.