THERIOGENOLOGY

REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

Theriogenology Department


Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm

by appointment only

Request an Appointment

A $100 deposit is required for all new consultations with one of our specialists. Payment is due at the time the appointment is scheduled. Owners who do not show for their appointment or cancel/reschedule with less than 48 hours notice will forfeit the deposit.

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
  • Ultrasound (pregnancy, testicular, prostatic)
  • Radiographs for
  • Pregnancy
  • OFA
  • PennHip
  • 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

Meet Our Team

Natalie Orner

DVM, DACT

Theriogenologist

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Heather Sparks

Veterinary Assistant