Star rating only, no written review.
Peterson Smith Equine Hospital + Complete Care
Emergency vet
4747 SW 60th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474Marion CountyFlorida premises permit active since 1984(veterinary premises permit VE1004, responsible vets J L Peterson & J M Smith)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.
How this score was calculated
| Ratings from | Avg | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 4.40 | 57 |
- Star ratings, weighted: 4.40. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
- Last 24 months: 5.00 from 12 reviews, blended in at 25%.
- Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.55.
- What 11 reviews say about care: +0.12 stars.
- Result: 4.67 stars = 87 / 100. Based on a fair number of ratings.
What pet owners say
Summary written by AIPeterson Smith Equine Hospital is highly regarded for its professional and compassionate care during both routine visits and critical emergencies. Owners frequently highlight the team's reliability, clear communication, and ability to handle complex cases involving horses and other large animals.
Often praised
- Compassionate and professional staff
- Reliable emergency response
- Clear communication regarding treatments
Written by AI from the reviews (members' first, then the newest), Sep 25, 2026. It can be wrong: read the reviews for the full picture.
Certifications from professional bodies
From professional directories, as they list this address. Directories are opt-in, so a missing credential means nothing either way.
- Board-certified veterinary dentist listed at this clinic: Dr. Travis Henry (American Veterinary Dental College)Checked Nov 8, 2026. See the directory (opens in new tab)
About this clinic
As stated on the clinic's own website (petersonsmith.com), checked Nov 8, 2026. Call ahead to confirm.
- Treats
- horses
- Hours
- Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 5:30pm Saturday: 7:30am - 12:00pm
- Veterinarians
- Carol K. ClarkFlorida license VM5894, current
- Faith E. HughesFlorida license VM5631, current
- K. Ryan Meeks
- Nathan R. MittsFlorida license VM8602, current
- William B. RussellFlorida license VM5443, current
- Dennis BrooksFlorida license VM9465, current
- Luis CadenaFlorida license VM12018, current
- Adam CayotFlorida license VM8379, current
- Gemma CockFlorida license VM18951, current
- Eric A. EvansFlorida license VM10326, current
- Jordan LopezFlorida license VM16583, current
- Marcos Perez
- Melissa J. PrellFlorida license VM15123, current
- Jessica Reynolds
- Allen B. Riggs
- Raymond D. RoodFlorida license VM6387, current
- Rhiana RyanFlorida license VM12827, current
- Andrew SmithFlorida license VM13092, current
- Bailey StolsworthFlorida license VM17346, current
- Jessica HutchingsFlorida license VM18319, current
- Colleen LoughranFlorida license VM18554, current
- Kelsey KatchuikFlorida license VM19802, current
- Bronwyn Buys du Plessis
- Emily BridgeFlorida license VM19636, current
Reviews
Write a reviewAs a result of a long battle with nerve damage that ultimately led to a rapid onset of partial paralysis of his legs, we made the difficult, but correct decision to have my horse Jessie euthanized. Our go-to veterinarian, Dr Reynolds, and her technician Meghyn came on very short… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
These people are amazing that’s all I have to say . View on Google (opens in new tab)
Star rating only, no written review.
Star rating only, no written review.
Thank you for excellent care. Came in on ER for a laceration repair. Thank you Dr. Cock and Dr. Smith for your kindness and excellent care. View on Google (opens in new tab)
OMG, these people are amazing ! They saved our Gentle Giant from a bad case of sand colic and then we had a crew of about 18 ! help to get the 2000 lb stubborn boy back into the trailer for his ride home. There was one particular wrangler (didn't get her name) who took a good 20… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Dr. Hoff was very kind and compassionate when she came out on an emergency call to help transition our pet goat girly after a bad freak accident. We truly appreciate her and her calm in our time of sadness. View on Google (opens in new tab)
While in Florida one of 3 horses ingested too much sand, we had A vet Dr Malone come out to examine her and he found her to have way to much sand in her system and has us take her to Smith Peterson equine hospital! When we arrived at about 11:00 pm the staff went to work… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
This is by far the best and my absolute favorite veterinary practice around. When we first moved here, we tried multiple vets, and the biggest challenge was finding someone who would actually show up—especially when urgent situations came up. We have many animals, so reliability… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Extremely pleased with this hospital. Professional and kind. After using another equine hospital where I had nothing but issues, this was a breath of fresh air. They care for the horses above all. They will be my go to going forward. When I came to pick up my boy one of the… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
I received outstanding service over labor weekend. Saturday morning at 800 I had a horse start to colic. Within 10 minutes of my call to them I had a vet call me back. Within 40 minutes I had a vet on property attending to the horse. Super thorough exam and they even followed up… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Star rating only, no written review.
I have been treated with the highest of respect and professionalism from the clerks up front to the assistant vets and the vets. They have done the impossible, like calling a technician back to work that had already left to go home so that my mares blood could be tested for… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Very happy with the routine veterinary care my horse's receive from Peterson Smith.... Dr Lopez is amazing as are Dr Reynolds and Dr Ryan. Last night, had an emergency and had to bring one of my horses to the hospital and was very impressed with Dr Henderson and with the… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
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