Wilhite & Frees Equine Hospital

Peculiar, MO

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Equine

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Reproduction (Theriogenology)

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
On-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

Wilhite and Frees Equine Hospital is committed to offering comprehensive, state-of-the-art health care to your horse in a caring and compassionate environment. From general wellness to surgical and emergency treatments, decades of experience ensures your horse will receive optimal care. The practice's staff are all passionate about preventative medicine and taking the steps to help you avoid illness and injury in your horse, before they occur

Dr. Wilhite founded the practice in 1998 as Wilhite Equine Veterinary Services, P.C., later doing business as Wilhite and Frees Equine Veterinary Services

Team at a glance

6
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
8
Support staff
15
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Services in detail

dentistrylameness examinationbreeding servicespre-purchase examinationsgeneral wellnesssurgicalemergency treatmentsvaccinationhoof carenutritiondentalgastric ulcersEIA and West Nilebreedinglameness/purchase examsregenerative medicinearthroscopic surgeryabdominal and soft-tissue surgeryrehabilitationjoint therapiesophthalmology

Appointments & hours

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Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Emergency; Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Emergency; Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Emergency; Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Emergency; Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Emergency; Saturday Emergency; Sunday Emergency

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Frequently asked

What services does Wilhite & Frees Equine Hospital offer?+

Wilhite & Frees Equine Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Wilhite & Frees Equine Hospital established?+

Wilhite & Frees Equine Hospital has served the Peculiar, MO community since 1998.

What reviewers say

95% Positive sentiment
based on 272 reviews

Wilhite & Frees Equine Hospital is a specialized equine veterinary practice known for providing exceptional, comprehensive, and compassionate medical care for horses. The hospital features clean, spacious facilities equipped with modern medical technology and a highly skilled team of veterinarians and support staff. Services range from routine wellness exams and dentistry to advanced lameness diagnostics, emergency responses, surgeries, and critical end-of-life care. The team is widely praised for taking extra time to thoroughly explain diagnoses and treatment options in plain language, handling animals gently, and providing diligent follow-up care.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.