Robert J. Meyer, DVM

Dr. Bob was born and raised on a farm in Lisle Illinois, just outside of Chicago. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Illinois Benedictine College (now Benedictine University) in 1980 and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois in 1984.

Dr. Bob worked at Central Equine Hospital in Ocala Florida for two years before moving to North Carolina to join his brother Dr. Jim Meyer in practice. They opened Neuse River Veterinary Hospital, a mixed practice, in 1987. In June 2010 they sold the companion animal portion of the practice and Neuse River Equine Hospital was formed.

Dr. Bob’s special interests include sports medicine, podiatry and reproduction. He also enjoys teaching senior students who participate in the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine equine primary care rotation.

He has served on boards and committees for state and national equine organizations including; The North Carolina Horse Council, The North Carolina Department of Agriculture, Miller-Motte University, and the National Cutting Horse Association.

Dr. Bob and his wife Lynn have a farm in Rolesville, NC where they breed and raise American Quarter Horses. They both enjoy riding for fun as well as competing in National Cutting Horse Association shows on a regional and national level. (Source)