In 2025, Becker Equine opened the state-of-the-art surgical facility designed to support both emergency and elective procedures offering a wide range of surgeries, including:
Whether its for emergency surgery such as colic and lacerations or minimally invasive elective procedures such as arthroscopy and laparoscopy, Becker Equine is ready for your horse surgical needs.
Our surgical suite is equipped with inhalant (gas) anesthesia with controlled ventilation to ensure safety and precision with advanced patient monitoring to provide the most safe and effective care throughout every procedure.
With our owner and lead surgeon who lives on site and is board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), representing advanced training, extensive surgical experience, and the highest level of professional distinction in equine surgery BE can deliver the highest standard of care.
Dedicated Standing Surgery Suite
Our hospital features a specialized standing surgery room that allows for select procedures to be performed safely without general anesthesia. This suite includes a uniquely engineered floor modification designed to facilitate distal limb surgery while the horse remains standing—reducing anesthetic risk and supporting smoother recovery.
Why seek the care of a board certified surgeon?
Animals deserve the very best care possible. Just as humans are treated by specialists for a variety of medical reasons, animals should be treated by veterinary specialists when advanced care is warranted. Surgery often warrants that care. ACVS Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeons can provide that care.
There are a variety of reasons to seek a veterinary surgeon:
Expertise and specialized training
- Primary veterinarians focus on the day-to-day needs of your animal.
- Veterinary surgeons spend years training specifically in surgical procedures.
- College and veterinary school – 5-7 years
- Internship: at least 1 year
- Residency: at least 3 years
- Specialists are more likely to see complicated cases.
- Specialists can provide you with state-of-the-art options and help you determine the best treatment for your animal.
Enhanced care. Surgeons are more likely to have access to:
- Specialty equipment
- Other veterinary specialists (your surgical team may include board-certified radiologists, anesthesiologists, and internal medicine specialists)
- Technicians who understand the needs of animals undergoing surgery
- Postoperative monitoring of your horse