PVM Directory / Javier Martinez Lopez
Javier Martinez Lopez, MVZ, DACVS
Contact Info
Equine Surgeon
Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
625 Harrison Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
317-398-1980
jmartinez@purdue.edu
About
Dr. Javier Martinez serves as an equine surgeon for the Specialty Hospital. Dr. Martinez earned his MVZ (DVM equivalent) in 2013 from the Universidad de Guadalajara in Mexico. He is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS). He worked as an associate veterinarian at an equine hospital in Mexico before completing an internship at Chino Valley Equine Hospital in Chino Hills, Calif. Dr. Martinez then completed an equine surgery internship at Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital followed by a large animal surgery residency program in 2021 at Virginia Tech Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center before returning to the Specialty Hospital to serve on staff. Dr. Martinez’ areas of interest include equine abdominal emergency surgery, minimally invasive surgical endoscopic techniques, and sports medicine-related surgical procedures.
Education
2021 - Residency | Virginia Tech Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center
2013 - MVZ | Universidad de Guadalajara; Guadalajara, Mexico
Certifications
- Diplomate: American College of Veterinary Surgeons, 2022
Areas of Interest
- Equine abdominal emergency surgery
- Minimally invasive surgical endoscopic techniques
- Sports medicine-related surgical procedures
