Dr. Roe joined the team as an intern in 2024, she worked closely with both surgeons in the hospital and the ambulatory doctors in the field treating horses. She is currently a primary ambulatory doctor with major interests in nutrition, skin and allergy disorders and overall well rounded wellness for horses. She is pursuing her dream career of both equine general practice at Blue Ridge on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays and companion animal general practice on Wednesdays and Thursdays. She received her DVM from Midwestern University in Phoenix, Arizona and was very excited to escape the heat and experience the lovely Virginia fall and winter seasons. Dr. Roe has a long term goal of being able to provide veterinary ambulatory services to horses, dogs and cats. Dr. Roe has many hobbies including hiking, painting/crafting, antique shopping and finding new toys for her two young kitties.
Nikki Roe
Veterinarian
Dr. Roe joined Blue Ridge Equine Clinic as an intern in 2024 and is now an ambulatory doctor with special interests in equine nutrition and skin disorders, actively pursuing her career goal of providing veterinary services to horses, dogs, and cats in a split schedule practice.
Other Team Members:
Donovan Dagner
Veterinarian
Dr. Donovan Dagner is one of the managing partners of Blue Ridge Equine Clinic with over 25 years of experience. He has a special interest in equine reproduction and graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.
Steve Trostle
Veterinarian
Dr. Steve Trostle is a highly accomplished veterinarian who is board-certified in both Veterinary Surgery (ACVS) and Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR), bringing experience from a dairy farm background and academic faculty positions to his practice at Blue Ridge Equine Clinic.
Kelly Giunta
Veterinarian
Dr. Kelly Giunta is a board-certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (DACVSMR) who specializes in lameness, sports medicine, and diagnostic imaging after shifting from a background in Genetics and biomedical research to an equine veterinary career.