Statesville Equine Clinic - Veterinarians
Travis Blackwelder, DVM MS
Travis Blackwelder grew up working daily at this father’s practice the Statesville Bovine and Equine Clinic. At a young age he knew that his lifelong goal was to become a veterinarian and work in the family business. After graduating with a BS degree in Animal Science from North Carolina State University he went on to pursue a Master’s degree in Animal Nutrition. During this time he spoke on his research topics across the US and Canada along with publishing articles in scientific journals and co-authored a chapter in a veterinary textbook.
In 2001 Travis received his DVM degree from North Carolina State University College Of Veterinary Medicine and joined his father in private practice. Today he is a part owner of the practice and focuses on equine lameness and reproduction.
Travis Blackwelder married Lisa Baucom who also is an equine veterinarian in October 2007. They live on small farm in Mocksville along with their 7 horses, 3 dogs, 5 cats and African grey parrot. Travis’ hobbies include working on his farm, boating and fishing.
In 2001 Travis received his DVM degree from North Carolina State University College Of Veterinary Medicine and joined his father in private practice. Today he is a part owner of the practice and focuses on equine lameness and reproduction.
Travis Blackwelder married Lisa Baucom who also is an equine veterinarian in October 2007. They live on small farm in Mocksville along with their 7 horses, 3 dogs, 5 cats and African grey parrot. Travis’ hobbies include working on his farm, boating and fishing.
H.D. Blackwelder, DVM
Dr. Blackwelder was raised on a dairy farm in rural Davie County. Dr. Blackwelder entered NC State University in 1964 for undergraduate studies and then attended University of Georgia Veterinary School in 1967.
After graduating in 1971, Dr. Blackwelder came to Statesville to practice large animal medicine and surgery. His special interests are equine lameness and reproduction, along with bovine herd health. Dr. Blackwelder is best known for his diagnosis and treatment of equine lameness.
He is a avid fisherman and also enjoys hunting.
After graduating in 1971, Dr. Blackwelder came to Statesville to practice large animal medicine and surgery. His special interests are equine lameness and reproduction, along with bovine herd health. Dr. Blackwelder is best known for his diagnosis and treatment of equine lameness.
He is a avid fisherman and also enjoys hunting.
Brett J. Pendergrass, DVM
Dr. Brett Pendergrass joined the staff of Statesville Bovine and Equine Clinic as an associate veterinarian in June 2009.
Dr. Pendergrass received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from NC State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. He has worked for Statesville Bovine and Equine clinic since 2003, before and during veterinarian school. Dr. Pendergrass' professional interests include equine lameness and podiatry.
Dr. Pendergrass received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from NC State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. He has worked for Statesville Bovine and Equine clinic since 2003, before and during veterinarian school. Dr. Pendergrass' professional interests include equine lameness and podiatry.
Statesville Equine Clinic - Staff
Sherry Winslow - Office Manager
Sherry has been with the Statesville Equine Clinic for 30 years. She handles the finances and inventory for the clinic along with assisting clients on the phone and during their office visits. She grew up in Troutman and attended South Iredell High School. Sherry also studied business and accounting at Mitchell Community College. She moved to Statesville when she married her husband, Dan. They have two daughters, Avery and Meredith.
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