Hermen Geertsema, DVM

Dr. Hermen Geertsema graduated from the University of Guelph, Ontario, in 1994. Soon after his family convinced him to move west where he worked for Paton & Martin Veterinary Services, before starting his own solo practice. Hermen is well known for his down-to-earth, practical, and respectful side when working with horses. Hermen’s training as a farrier during his university years has given him invaluable knowledge when dealing with lameness issues which can be helped by specialty shoeing, particularly laminitis and navicular cases.

When Dr. Geertsema took over a JCS Reproductive services in 2017, it was a symbolic passing of the torch. Hermen has had a long-standing working relationship with Dr. Samper, first as his student and then as his research assistant while studying at Guelph. Dr. Samper is well known across Canada and the U.S.A for his knowledge of equine reproductive management. Total Equine Veterinary Services provide a full range of breeding services from stallion collection to embryo transfer.

In Hermen’s down time he can be found riding the beautiful backcountry of B.C, wrangling steers with the cowboys, or just hanging with the horses. Where ever he goes, Hermen`s veterinary supplies are never far away and he is always happy to help. (Source)