With two board-certified surgeons on call 24/7, The Equine Center offers San Luis Obispo County horse owners the comfort of knowing that surgical services are always available. Surgical services offered vary between inpatient and outpatient surgeries or elective and emergency situations. Our surgeons are able to perform a multitude of surgeries including:

Dr. Inoue and Dr. Werner are Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.

What is a Diplomate?

Simply put, the term "ACVS Diplomate" refers to a veterinarian who has been board certified (received a diploma) in veterinary surgery. Only veterinarians who have successfully completed the certification requirements of the ACVS are Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and have earned the right to be called specialists in veterinary surgery.

Veterinarians wishing to become board certified must complete a three-year residency program, meet specific training and caseload requirements, and perform research and have their research published. This process is supervised by current ACVS Diplomates, ensuring consistency in training and adherence to high standards. Once the residency has been completed, the resident must sit for and pass a rigorous examination. Only then does the veterinarian earn the title of ACVS Diplomate.