We are a state-of-the art, 24/7, equine practice offering extensive services ranging from our first response ambulatory team to our hospital specialists and premier full-service reproduction center.
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Mission
Peterson & Smith seeks to be a leading international veterinary practice that provides state-of-the-art veterinary care to our patients, while fostering professional relationships with our clients that stand the test of time.
Services Offered
Dog Services
- Dog Acupuncture
- Dog Allergies
- Dog Anesthesia
- Dog Behavior
- Dog Boarding
- Dog Cancer
- Dog Cardiology
- Dog Dentistry
- Dog Dermatology
- Dog Deworming
- Dog Diagnostic Imaging
- Dog Emergency Care
- Dog Exercise
- Dog Homeopathic Remedies
- Dog Illnesses and Disease
- Dog Laboratory
- Dog Integrative Medicine
- Dog Laser Therapy
- Dog Medications
- Dog Nutrition
- Dog Pain Management
- Dog Parasites
- Dog Flea and Tick
- Dog Heartworm
- Dog Preventive Care
- Dog Endoscopy
- Dog Grooming
- Dog Laparoscopic Surgery
- Dog Microchipping
- Puppy Care
- Dog Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
- Dog Reproductive Services
- Dog Senior Care
- Dog Spay or Neuter
- Dog Surgery
- Dog Vaccination
- Dog Wellness Exams
Cat Services
- Cat Acupuncture
- Cat Anesthesia
- Cat Behavior
- Cat Boarding
- Cat Cancer
- Cat Cardiology
- Cat Dentistry
- Cat Dermatology
- Cat Deworming
- Cat Diagnostic Imaging
- Cat Emergency Care
- Cat Homeopathic and Nutraceutical
- Cat Bathing & Hygiene
- Cat Endoscopy
- Cat Eye Care
- Cat Flea and Tick
- Cat Grooming
- Cat Heartworm
- Cat Illnesses and Disease
- Cat Integrative Medicine
- Kitten Care
- Cat Lab Work
- Cat Laparoscopy
- Cat Laser Therapy
- Cat Medications
- Cat Microchipping
- Cat Nutrition
- Cat Pain Management
- Cat Preventive Care
- Cat Senior Care
- Cat Spaying or Neutering
- Cat Surgery
- Cat Vaccinations
- Cat Wellness Exams
- Cat House Calls
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History
In August of 1981, two solo equine practitioners in the Ocala area, Dr. John Peterson and Dr. Johnny Mac Smith, decided to establish Peterson & Smith P.A. They asked Dr. Philip Matthews, the current Peterson & Smith president, if he would join them. Dr. Matthews had just graduated from Colorado State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Shortly after, Dr. Kevin Hahn was hired in 1982, followed by Dr. Donnie Slone in 1983. Dr. Matthews became a partner in 1985; Dr. Hahn and Dr. Slone became partners shortly thereafter. As the years passed and the practice continued to grow, more veterinarians joined the team. Today, Peterson & Smith is comprised of 26 veterinarians, 9 of which are partners. From 19811982, Peterson & Smith operated out of Dr. Peterson's farm. During this era it was decided to build an equine hospital. The grand opening of the hospital was July 10 1983 at 4747 SW 60th Avenue. This new facility was comprised of a single building consisting of front office, offices for five veterinarians, a small laboratory, one treatment room with an x-ray machine, 8 stalls and an apartment. Before long, more room was needed, in 1984 the original surgery barn was built and over time, the medicine barn,sports medicine barn, and an isolation barn were constructed.In 1999, the vision to create a reproduction center became a reality with the construction of the Equine Reproduction Center in Summerfield, FL. In 2007, the administrative building of the main Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital was renovated and expanded to create more office space. In 1983, the practice started an internship program and Peterson & Smith became a teaching hospital. Since then, the practice has maintained a minimum of 1 intern, but has mentored as many as 8 interns at one time. Also in 1983, Peterson & Smith became the first private equine practice to start a surgical residency program which has developed the skills of many successful surgeons. Dr. John Peterson continued to see patients as one of our ambulatory veterinarians until the end of 2017. Dr. Johnny Mac Smith left Peterson & Smith in 1993 after developing a severe allergy to horses. Dr. Phil Matthews is now the President of Peterson & Smith and the Director of the Equine Reproduction Center.
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Additional Features
- Accepts CareCredit
- Accepts Credit Cards