Doctor Neal Valk

Neal Valk, DVM, DACVS is a board certified large animal surgeon and Clinical

Assistant Professor of Equine Field Services at the University of Tennessee College

of Veterinary Medicine. He joined the faculty of UTCVM in 2015 after more than

20 years in private equine practice in order to teach veterinary students the “art”

of veterinary medicine.

Introduced to the concept of Natural Hoof Care in 2004, he is a doubly certified

barefoot trimmer who applies barefoot principles and techniques to clinical cases

in his practice.

An avid supporter of the barefoot concept, he lectures nationally and

internationally to audiences of horse owners, farriers, vets and students.

Neal is also trained and certified in chiropractic and acupuncture, and utilizes his

entire knowledge base to deliver truly holistic care to his animal patients.

He resides on a farm in Greeneville, Tennessee with his wife Heidi, and their

children, Nick and Lauren.