Robert J. Hunt

Dr. Hunt has always been willing to invest his time to help others grow and improve.

- Christopher Alford, DVM, DACVS (Large Animal)

He was an inspiration. His elegance during surgery was unique. It was a real gift to learn surgery from him.

- Ana Velloso Álvarez, LV, PhD, DACVS (Large Animal)

Dr. Hunt helped guide me through my internship, residency, and the start of my surgical career. He is always willing to provide a hand or words of wisdom.

- Elizabeth Barrett, DVM, MS, DACVS (Large Animal)

Dr. Hunt mentored me extensively during my surgical internship and was instrumental in steering me towards my residency program at the University of Georgia. Much of what I have achieved as an equine surgeon I attribute to my tutelage from Dr. Hunt.

- Fred J. Caldwell, Jr., DVM, MS, DACVS (Large Animal), DACVSMR

Dr. Hunt is one of the greatest surgeons I have ever seen work. He has been an amazing mentor to learn from and watch. He has always been so thoughtful and forward thinking in his approach to surgery and he deserves to be commended. He is always willing to offer advice and help you on your journey of being a veterinarian and surgeon. Personally, he has taught me incredibly valuable lessons which I will forever carry with me. He has a true passion for what he does, and we are all so fortunate to have been able to learn from him.

- Daria Lynn Coleridge, BS, DVM, DACVS (Large Animal)

Dr. Hunt has been hugely influential in my life. I met him while interning under him at Hagyard in 2012 and had the pleasure of returning to Hagyard for parts of my residency. Dr. Hunt has certainly influenced who I am as a surgeon as well as the way I practice. He was hugely influential in helping me get my residency and gave me good and sound advice in the jobs I have had since my training. I am honored to have the pleasure of returning to Hagyard in the coming months to work with him again.

- Matthew Coleridge, BVMS, DACVS (Large Animal)

My success as an equine surgeon would not have been possible without the mentorship I've received from Dr. Hunt over the past 20 years. To this day I consider him an invaluable source of mentorship, guidance, and expertise.

- Christopher G. Downs, DVM, DACVS (Large Animal)

Dr. Hunt has been an integral part of my career in central Kentucky through his patience, guidance, and willingness to help. His continued passion for the profession and the horse is noteworthy at this point in his career. His mentorship of countless veterinarians deserves to be recognized.

- Russ Freeland, Jr., DVM, DACVS (Large Animal)

Dr. Hunt has mentored countless equine surgical residents and fellow Diplomates during his career. His expertise as a surgeon, paralleled with his knowledge of the horse is unequaled in the industry. We are fortunate and so thankful to have experienced his insight, calm and patient demeanor, and gentle guidance in the management of surgical diseases in the horse. His love for the horse and mentorship as a surgeon has been the fuel that has motivated us and countless young colleagues to join in this worthwhile and noble mission as equine surgeons.

- R. Reid Hanson, DVM, DACVS

Dr. Hunt has been a mentor to me as a veterinary student, surgery intern, surgery resident, and even 15 years after becoming an ACVS Diplomate. His influence has helped dictate the way I approach and perform surgery, and also mentor younger colleagues. His willingness and efforts to help me develop my surgical practice will forever be appreciated by me and my family. Thank you for everything.

- John C. Janicek, Jr, DVM, MS, DACVS (Large Animal)

Dr. Hunt was a great mentor while I was a surgical intern at Hagyard and during my time at Hagyard as a resident. He is a very talented and experienced surgeon and anyone who has had the opportunity to learn from him is privileged. He has great horsemanship skills, and his clients respect him highly. I am grateful to have learned several tips and tricks from him over the years.

- Leah McGlinchey, MVB, DACVS (Large Animal)

Aside from all the knowledge he had to share, Bob put his confidence and trust in me and constantly raised the bar, challenging me to meet it. That helped push me along in my learning and confidence as much as anything ever has. He always managed to say something insightful using as few words as possible and injected with a twist of humor. I’ve taken some of those quotes along with me for decades.

- Samantha L. Morello, DVM, DACVS (Large Animal)

Hard work breeds success. Innovation is key.

- James N. Nutt, IV, VMD, DACVS (Large Animal)

Dr. Hunt is a rare find. Extremely skilled, yet very humble surgeon with the ability to teach with such ease and simplicity. No doubt he has positively impacted countless interns, residents, and other surgeons and has been instrumental in the development of their careers. His insatiable drive to advance equine surgery is contagious and there is no bottom to his tank. Bob Hunt exemplifies what a mentor should be and is beyond worthy of such recognition.

- Cole Sandow, DVM, MS, DACVS (Large Animal)

Dr. Hunt was instrumental to my development during my early surgeon training days. His mentorship during my surgical internship at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute helped me achieve my goals of becoming an equine surgeon. He deserves this honor, and many more, for all the guidance he has offered his interns.

- Kathleen Marie Weatherall, VMD, DACVS (Large Animal)

Dr. Hunt got me going in the field of equine surgery....20 years ago!

- Stefan H. Witte, Dr med vet, DACVS (Large Animal)

Dr. Hunt is a very gifted surgeon and teacher. His passion for the profession and horse is truly inspirational. His career achievements set a high standard for all those around him and I am incredibly grateful to have learned from him.

- Sandra Marie Zetterström, DVM, DACVS (Large Animal)