John A. Ismay, DVM

Dr. Ismay, a native of Southwestern Colorado, graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in May of 1971. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from CSU in 1969 with a minor in Chemistry.

In 1972 he purchased the Sturgis Veterinary Hospital and at that time the hospital was a single veterinarian mixed animal practice. Seeing the need for a specialized referral center, he continually improved his clinical skills through advanced courses in Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry both in the USA and abroad surrounding himself with highly skilled specialists and investing in advanced technology. Over the years, with the dedication of a loyal staff, he developed the facility into an equine and companion animal referral center.

Dr. Ismay has published in both lay and scientific publications with some of the work being published in surgery text books. He holds a patent on a surgical procedure to remove Uroliths (stones) from the equine urinary bladder. (Source)