Welcome to Wilhite and Frees Equine Hospital

Your Equine Veterinarian in Peculiar, MO
Call us at 816-779-0100

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Wilhite and Frees Equine Hospital is committed to offering comprehensive, state-of-the-art health care to your horse in a caring and compassionate environment. From general wellness to surgical and emergency treatments, decades of experience ensures your horse will receive optimal care. The practice's staff are all passionate about preventative medicine and taking the steps to help you avoid illness and injury in your horse, before they occur. 

We are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year. 

If you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment, call 816-779-0100 or visit us at:


 Wilhite and Frees Equine Hospital | 816-779-0100

21215 S Peculiar Dr P.O. Box 425
Peculiar, MO 64078

Meet Our Team

  • Christopher Wilhite
    DVM

    Dr. Wilhite earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1996 from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. In 1998, he founded Wilhite Equine Veterinary Services, P.C., which is now doing business as Wilhite and Frees Equine Veterinary Services. His is a member of: AAEP; AVMA; MVMA; KCVMA; and the Missouri Academy of Veterinary Practioners (MAVP).

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  • Karl. E Frees
    DVM, MS, DACVS

    Dr. Frees earned his DVM degree in 1997 from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. He completed a 1-year internship in equine medicine and surgery at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky and a 3-year residency in large animal surgery at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.

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  • Ricky A. Trahan
    DVM, MS

    Dr. Trahan was raised in southwest Louisiana and acquired his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. Following graduation, he completed an extended internship in equine medicine and surgery at WFEH. He finished a 3-year residency in large animal surgery in 2017 at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. 

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Office Hours

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Emergency

Tuesday:

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Emergency

Wednesday:

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Emergency

Thursday:

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Emergency

Friday:

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Emergency

Saturday:

Emergency

Sunday:

Emergency