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.

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  • Kelsey Davis, DVM

    Dr. Davis was raised in central Illinois. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. Upon graduation, she completed a year long internship in equine medicine and surgery at Tennessee Equine Hospital in Thompson’s Station, TN.

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  • Taylor Johnson, DVM

    Dr. Johnson is originally from South Florida, where she grew up riding hunter/jumpers. She attended Kansas State University, and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Animal Science, with an Equine Certificate in 2016. She then stayed at KSU and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2021.

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  • Maddy Baron, DVM

    Dr. Baron hails from the land of the strong and free- Canada! She grew up on a ranch in Alberta, moved to Saskatchewan for veterinary college, then continued eastward to Manitoba where she practiced as a mixed animal veterinarian for 2 years (polar bears not included).

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  • Debra - Technicians/Assistants

    Debra graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Animal and Dairy Science and a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Economics. She worked at Lane's End in Versailles, Kentucky and was the owner of a Thoroughbred breeding farm in New York.

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  • Laura - Technicians/Assistants

    Laura joined our practice in 2015. She is an Overland Park, KS native and attended William Woods University before moving back to the Kansas City area. Laura loves to ride and has 3 horses and 3 ponies of her own.

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  • Chloe , RVT

    Chloe grew up in a small town outside of Kansas City where she fell in love with horses at a young age. She grew up riding all around quarter horses. She attended William Woods University and graduated in 2016 with a degree in equine administration and a minor in equine science.

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  • Mia - Technicians/Assistants

    Mia rode a horse before she could even walk so it was only fitting that she grew up showing her family's Tennessee Walking Horses at local and national shows. After gaining experience training horses she decided that she had an interest in veterinary medicine and pursued a career as a veterinary technician.

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  • Ivy - Technicians/Assistants

    Ivy grew up in Sabetha, Kansas riding horses on her families ranch. Her passion for horses continued through school and college as she showed western dressage and taught lessons on her quarter horse, Jack.

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  • Bethany - Technicians/Assistants

    Bethany grew up in Florida and graduated with a bachelors in biology from Florida State University in May of 2023. She recently moved to Missouri in order to pursue her dream of going to vet school.

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  • Holly, RVT

    Originally an Oregon native, Holly joined the WFEH team in April of 2023. She was the president for the Maple Woods Veterinary Technician program and graduated in May of 2023.

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  • Morganne - Technicians/Assistants

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  • Sydney - Office Staff

    Sydney grew up in rural Southeast Nebraska, where her love of large animals blossomed on her family's farm. She worked at her home town veterinary clinic, a mixed animal practice, from junior high until she graduated from high school.

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  • Kristin - Office Staff

    Kristin grew up in Arkansas where she began riding as a child. She joined our practice in 2021. Outside of work she and her husband keep busy with their crew of 3, attending basketball games and taking trips as a family.

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  • Haleigh - Office Staff

    Haleigh grew up in Marshall, MO and attended William Woods University before moving to the area and joining our team in 2021. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband and their Red Heeler named, Mincy.

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  • Holmes and Watson- Office Greeters

    Holmes and Watson are brothers who joined our staff in July 2021. Our late cat, Louie left behind big shoes to fill but we know these boys are up to the job! Watson (black and white) is an extroverted go-getter who loves time with clients and Holmes (white and grey) is an observer who is a little more reserved. If you stop in to the office, be sure to ask about them!

  • In loving memory of Louie

    Louie joined the Wilhite and Frees team in the Summer of 2014. He had previously shared a home with an older member of Laura Frees' family.

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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