Meet Our Doctors

Nikki Roos, BVM&S

Dr. Nikki Roos grew up riding in the Tahoe national forest, where she developed a passion for veterinary medicine early on. She earned a degree in Equine Science from Colorado State University before completing her veterinary degree at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. During her time in Edinburgh, she was a part of the polo team and completed a certificate in undergraduate teaching. Her clinical interests center on equine reproduction and internal medicine.  

Outside of her professional work, she enjoys traveling, skiing and knitting.  

We’re excited to announce that Dr. Roos speaks basic Spanish, helping us better serve our Spanish-speaking clients. 

George S. Martin, DVM

Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Dr. Martin is a seasoned local veterinarian and board-certified large animal surgeon offering consultation, appointments and elective surgeries on a as-needed basis.

His clinical interests are in arthroscopy, general musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal surgery and respiratory problems. His research interests are in surgical solutions to orthopedic problems and causes of fetlock joint arthritis. He has more than 40 peer-reviewed publications in veterinary scientific journals. LSU holds a patent, for which Dr. Martin is the inventor, of a surgical implant for fetlock joint arthrodesis.

George S. Martin, DVM, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Dr. Martin is a 1977 graduate of the University of Illinois’ College of Veterinary Medicine. He interned at the Illinois Equine Hospital in Naperville, Illinois and then practiced for 2 years as a veterinarian for the Illinois Equine Field Service, which provided ambulatory care for horses in the western suburbs of Chicago. In 1980 he began a large animal surgical residency at Colorado State University. In 1983 after completing the residency, Dr. Martin joined the faculty of Louisiana State University. In 1986 he became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.

At LSU, he was Service Chief of Equine Medicine and Surgery from 1996 to 2001. Dr. Martin also has a MS from CSU and a MBA from Tulane University. Dr. Martin is a member of the AAEP, the AVMA, the IVMA, and the Veterinary Orthopedic Society. His clinical interests are in arthroscopy, general musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal surgery and respiratory problems. His research interests are in surgical solutions to orthopedic problems and causes of fetlock joint arthritis. He has more than 40 peer-reviewed publications in veterinary scientific journals. LSU holds a patent, for which Dr. Martin is the inventor, on a surgical implant for fetlock joint arthrodesis.

COLLABORATION

Spinal Manipulation and Acupuncture

We are so happy to be working with Dr. Jaime Lefeldt and  Dr. Chuck Whitmer to continue to provide spinal manipulation and chiropractic services to your horses. Please call to get on the schedule!

Montana Equine Medical & Surgical Center

We are thrilled to be collaborating with Montana Equine Medical and Surgical Center to provide a rotating schedule for elective surgeries, advanced dentistry/lameness and internal medicine cases at our facility. We work closely with this world class organization and their specialists on a daily basis and are happy to be offering their services here in Idaho! Referral to their hospital in Three Forks, MT is also a service we are pleased to offer. Check them out at mtequine.com or by clicking here!

Equine Emergency Cooperative

We are happy to be working with other local veterinarians, Dr. Steve Fairbrother and Dr. Jennifer Card, to provide 24/7 emergency services for the equine patients we all currently serve. Please continue to call the clinic number on emergency and you will be directed to the doctor on call.

We are so happy to provide this service to ensure an emergency vet is always available to you, and do our part to attract and retain equine veterinarians in our local setting by improving their quality of life.

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Support Staff

Julia Thompson

Customer Service Representative

Amanda Torres

Veterinary Assistant

Emma Canalia

Veterinary Assistant

Meghan de Bruijn

Veterinary Assistant

Emeritus Veterinarians

Thank You For Your Years of Hard Work and Contributions to Sawtooth Equine!

Dr. Steve Edsall

Dr. Cara Wright

Dr. Jennifer Card

Dr. Erin Crawford