Julia Hecking, DVM

Julia Hecking, DVM, CVA, is originally from Richmond, VA but has lived and worked in the Valley for many years at a busy breeding farm. She completed her undergraduate studies at Virginia Tech and then received her DVM from the University of Minnesota. After graduation she completed an equine internship at Blue Ridge Equine Clinic. After finishing her internship, she was thrilled to come work in the valley and is currently working part time She enjoys working on a variety of breeds and disciplines of all different levels.

Her special interests include reproductive work, lameness/sports medicine, dentistry and preventative medicine. She is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and completed her training at the Chi Institute in Florida, a member of both the American Association of Equine Practitioners and the Virginia Association of Equine Practitioners, and an FEI Eventing Official Veterinarian. Dr. Hecking lives in Lexington, and in her free time she enjoys foxhunting and working cattle, along with anything outdoors. (Source)