Eastern Carolina Veterinary Referral
Theriogenology
About Us
At Eastern Carolina Veterinary Referral we are committed to providing Wilmington and its surrounding areas high-quality, responsible reproductive care. We understand how important increasing access to veterinary reproductive care is in the preservation and development of canine athletes, competitors, service dogs, and our much beloved pets. Come see us to plan your next litter! Our mission is to promote and provide standards of excellence in reproductive care for your four-legged family members.
Our Services
We offer a complete range of reproductive services from breeding management to high-risk pregnancy management using the industry’s best available resources. After an initial consultation, our specialist can provide a tailored plan for the conception, pregnancy diagnosis, and whelping of your next litter, or assist you in the preservation of important genetics through semen cryopreservation.
In-House Progesterone Testing and Vaginal Cytology for Breeding Management
Semen Collection and Evaluation
Shipped Semen Cooling Trials
Semen Cryopreservation and Storage
Frozen Semen Extender Trials
Vaginal Insemination
Transcervical Insemination
Radiographs for
◦ Pregnancy
◦ OFA
◦ PennHip
Ultrasound (pregnancy, testicular, prostatic)
Pregnancy Management
Emergency Dystocia Management
Elective Cesarean Staging to determine the most optimum time for surgery
Diagnosis and management of select reproductive pathologies by referral
Our Theriogenology Team
Dr. Natalie Orner, DVM, DACT
Diplomate - ACT
Heather Sparks
Veterinary Assistant
Dr. Natalie Orner, DVM, DACT
Diplomate - ACT
Heather Sparks
Veterinary Assistant
