Our Surgeons
Meet Our Doctors
Your companion is cared for by a team of fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeons — leaders in their field who bring decades of experience, published research, and a genuine love of animals to every case.
4
Board-Certified Surgeons
2
ACVS Founding Fellows
190+
Peer-Reviewed Publications
700+
Joint Replacements Performed

Dr. Lee Breshears
DVM, PhD, MBA, DACVS, DACVSMR
Founding Partner & Orthopedic Surgeon
- Board-certified surgeon (ACVS, 2007)
- PhD in Comparative Orthopaedics
- Board-certified in Sports Medicine & Rehab (ACVSMR)

Dr. Otto I. Lanz
DVM, Diplomate ACVS
Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon
- ACVS Founding Fellow, Joint Replacement Surgery
- 100+ peer-reviewed publications
- 25+ years faculty at Virginia Tech

Dr. Nate Miller
DVM, DACVS
Orthopedic Surgeon
- 700+ canine hip replacements performed
- Board-certified surgeon (ACVS, 2004)
- Harvard University graduate

Dr. Dirsko von Pfeil
Dr.med.vet., DVM, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR, DECVSMR
Staff Orthopedic Surgeon
- Quadruple board-certified (DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR, DECVSMR)
- ACVS Founding Fellow, Minimally Invasive Orthopedics
- 90+ publications, 100+ lectures
Ready to consult a specialist?
Our surgeons welcome referrals and second opinions. Call to schedule a consultation and get your companion back on their feet.
(720) 594-1030