Harry T. Peters Jr. Large Animal Clinic

Blacksburg, VA

At a glance

Facility type
University Teaching Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes

Species treated

Equine Food Animal Exotic Companion Mammal

Services

Emergency Hospitalization Imaging In House Lab Surgery Wellness

AVMA Specialties

Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Radiology Reproduction (Theriogenology)

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

A state-of-the-art facility located on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, the Veterinary Teaching Hospital is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our large animal ambulatory service provides care to local clients within a 35-mile radius of Blacksburg. Both in-hospital and ambulatory services provide treatment to all large animals on a scheduled and emergency basis

Mission — The goal of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital is to provide the finest animal health care available while building the future of the veterinary profession through hands-on training of residents, interns, and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students. Our large animal clinicians are highly specialized in their interest areas and consist of board-certified specialty diplomates and species-specific clinicians with a wealth of clinical experience. Whether you are on-farm or in-hospital, you can be assured that your animal is receiving the best health care possible

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

25
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Support staff
27
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Siemens Vida 3 Tesla magnet that provides excellent quality imagingMRI examinations are performed under general anesthesia

Services in detail

Large Animal Field Services (on-the-farm primary and emergency patient care and preventive health care programs for horses and farm animals within a 35-mile practice area of Blacksburg)Large Animal Hospital Services (primary and emergency patient care and preventive health care programs for horses and farm animals)Referrals and consultations for veterinary practitionersEquine MRI referralsOn-farm consultations for veterinarians outside the 35-mile radius service areaLarge Animal Internal MedicineLarge Animal SurgeryEquine Services: On-Farm and In-HospitalFarm Animal ServicesAnesthesia and Pain ManagementCardiologyDermatology
Show all 27 services
Diagnostic ImagingNeurologyOncologyOphthalmologyPharmacyPhysical RehabilitationTheriogenology (Reproduction)ViTALS: Virginia Tech Animal Laboratory ServicesBlood BankFarrier ServicesProduction Management MedicineEquine Sports Medicine and RehabilitationEmergency care 24 hours a dayHospitalizationPayments Online

Appointments & hours

Appointments are scheduled Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; for emergencies, call 540-231-4621 anytime, 24-hours a day. The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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Frequently asked

Is Harry T. Peters Jr. Large Animal Clinic accepting new patients?+

Yes — Harry T. Peters Jr. Large Animal Clinic is currently accepting new patients.

Does Harry T. Peters Jr. Large Animal Clinic offer emergency or urgent care?+

Harry T. Peters Jr. Large Animal Clinic provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does Harry T. Peters Jr. Large Animal Clinic offer?+

Harry T. Peters Jr. Large Animal Clinic offers Emergency, Hospitalization, Imaging, In House Lab, Surgery, Wellness.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 10 reviews

The hospital provides exceptional and efficient care for large animals, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and highly skilled, brilliant veterinary professionals who handle critical emergencies with dedicated communication and follow-up.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsGreat 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.