Serving the Ocala area for over 25 years!

We specialize in high quality equine sports medicine along with orthopedic and soft tissue elective surgeries.

Ocala Equine Hospital

Specializing in Advanced Imaging

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Ocala Equine Hospital is a Surgical Referral Center

Established in 1997 to treat elective surgical cases and orthopedic emergencies.

"Our mission is to provide comprehensive, high-quality medical and surgical care to our patients and offer the best possible service to our clients."

Welcome to OEH!

Name: Veterinarian
Brand: Ocala Equine Hospital

Ocala Equine Hospital is a surgical referral center established in 1997 to treat elective surgical cases and orthopedic emergencies. We have a full range of advanced surgical and diagnostic equipment enabling us to provide premiere surgical referral services for the region.

Our pool recovery system is unique to the region and complements our expertise in fracture repair. We also provide ambulatory services for emergencies, preventative care, lameness, reproduction, radiography and general medical care.

Our Services

What We Do

Advanced Diagnostic Imaging

We are the only practice in FL to offer MRI, PET, and CT scans, as well as nuclear scintigraphy all under one roof.

Ambulatory Services

The ambulatory department focuses primarily on thoroughbred and show horse clientele, including lameness in performance horses and full reproductive services. The practice is equipped with digital radiography, digital ultrasonography, and shockwave therapy.

Surgery

We offer a wide variety of elective orthopedic and soft tissue surgical services as well as orthopedic emergency services. The majority of our surgeries are elective and outpatient.

Our Clients say...

Great veterinarians. Happy with their care.
Cowgirl Country

Lynn Bull has been doing my vet work for 15 + years. Lynn is an awesome lameness vet, one of the best I think. She handled all of the reproduction work and was marvelous. Plus the many weird cases I seem to get. Lynn really cares about the horses and becomes very involved with each case. She is ALWAYS there for me and the clients there just are not the words to praise her enough.
Bettina S.

Dr. Joel Lugo, DVM is the BEST doctor and surgeon in Florida! I always get the utmost care for my horses! If you want an awesome vet that can diagnose, treat and maintain your most prized possession horse(s), then Dr. Lugo is your vet!
Edie K.

Very professional and caring staff with the best vets in the area. 
Patrick N.

Thank you, Dr. Lugo and all of your staff for the awesome care given to my gelding. It was a privilege to watch this group of professionals and Drs work together like a well-oiled machine during surgery! And all of their watchful care post-op. It's a beautiful facility and everyone is helpful from start to finish.
Dee M.

Why Us?

Expert Team

Boarded surgeons and field practitioners that have been trained to practice high-quality sports medicine.
State-of-the-Art Facility

The only equine hospital in FL to offer high-field MRI, CT, PET scan and nuclear scintigraphy in one facility.

Advanced Diagnostics

The ability to perform advanced diagnostic imaging with immediate surgery care if needed - the only hospital in our area to offer this.
Board Certified

Boarded radiologist that oversees all of the MRI cases and any other advanced imaging that warrants her expertise.