Dimitri Kadic
DVM · DACVS-LA · DECVS
Equine Surgery
with Precision,
Clarity & Continuity
Dual board-certified equine surgeon specialized in orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. Based at the University of Liège, active as a freelance surgeon in multiple referral centers and available worldwide.
Dr. Dimitri Kadic
DACVS-LA | DECVS
My name is Dimitri Kadic and I am an internationally recognized equine surgeon holding both the Diplomate status of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (DACVS-LA) and the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (DECVS), since 2021.
After graduating Cum Laude from Ghent University in 2014, I pursued advanced international training within several leading equine referral hospitals across Europe and North America. My postgraduate surgical education included Tierklinik Lüsche (Germany), Newmarket Equine Hospital (United Kingdom) and a residency in Equine Surgery at the University of Montréal (Canada).
From 2020 to 2026, I worked at Equitom Equine Clinic in Belgium as a specialized equine surgeon. I am currently based at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Liège, active as a freelance surgeon in multiple referral centers and available worldwide.
"Combining surgical precision with clarity, trust and continuity in equine care."
Precision in surgery.
Clarity in communication.
Continuity in care.
Medical and surgical problems in horses are often accompanied by uncertainty, concern and a significant emotional burden for owners. That is why I attach as much importance to the quality of care as to the quality of communication.
Each patient is managed according to an approach based on transparency, attentive listening and structured decision-making, so that the owner feels fully supported and involved at every step of the diagnostic and therapeutic process.
My goal is not limited to providing the highest level of veterinary care. I also wish to create an environment in which both the horse and the owner feel supported, understood and confident throughout their care journey.
For me, equine medicine is not simply a profession. It is a genuine passion that guides my daily commitment to my patients, their owners and my colleagues.
2021
Dual Board Certification
10+
Years of Surgical Experience
4
Countries of Training
“The goal is not only to provide high-quality veterinary care, but a total experience in which owner and horse feel supported, understood and confident at every stage”
A career built on excellence
Ghent University
BelgiumDVM — Cum Laude
Tierklinik Lüsche
GermanyEquine Internship
Newmarket Equine Hospital
United KingdomEquine Internship
University of Montréal
CanadaResidency in Equine Surgery
ACVS & ECVS
USA / EuropeDual Board Certification
Equitom Equine Clinic
BelgiumSpecialized Equine Surgeon
University of Liège
BelgiumSenior Equine Surgeon
Active as a freelance surgeon in multiple referral centers and available worldwide
Specialized surgical care
Orthopedic surgery
- Arthroscopy
- Tenoscopy
- Bursoscopy
- Arthrodesis
- Kissing spines
- OCD surgery
- Angular and flexural limb deformities
- ...
Soft tissue surgery
- Castrations (open/closed)
- Cryptorchidectomy
- Inguinal and umbilical hernias in foals
- Ovariectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Tumor removal (sarcoids/melanomas)
- Enucleations
- ...
Emergencies
- Colic surgery
- Traumatology
- Wound management
- Caesarean section
- Fracture repair
- Septic joints
- Guttural pouch mycosis
- ...
Peer-reviewed research
Surgical management of marginal tears and avulsions of the suspensory ligament branches in 29 Thoroughbred racehorses
Kadic et al.
Veterinary Surgery · 2018
A two-step ovariohysterectomy with unilateral left flank laparoscopic assistance in a Quarter horse mare
Kadic et al.
Equine Veterinary Education · 2019
Diagnostic needle arthroscopy of the tarsocrural joint in standing sedated horses
Kadic et al.
Veterinary Surgery · 2020
Needle arthroscopy of the radiocarpal and middle carpal joints in standing sedated horses
Kadic et al.
Veterinary Surgery · 2020
Collaborative referral care
Collaboration with referring veterinarians and equine hospitals worldwide is a cornerstone of my work. I firmly believe that the best outcomes for both horse and owner are achieved through a strong partnership between the referring veterinarian and the specialist team. Mutual trust, transparent communication, and a shared commitment to clinical excellence form the foundation of every referral.
I greatly value the confidence that colleagues place in me when entrusting their patients to my care. Every case is approached with the understanding that the referring veterinarian remains an essential part of the diagnostic and therapeutic process. My goal is not only to provide advanced surgical expertise and specialist consultation, but also to support colleagues in their decision-making and case management whenever needed.
Each referral receives individualized attention, thorough clinical evaluation, and timely feedback throughout every stage of the case. Detailed reports, open discussion of treatment options, and direct communication help ensure continuity of care and a seamless experience for both veterinarian and client.
- Surgical consultation (orthopedics and soft tissue)
- Imaging review
- Second opinions
- Surgical planning
- Post-operative communication
- Structured referral collaboration
“Good outcomes are never achieved alone. They result from close collaboration between the referring veterinarian, the owner, and the specialist, built on open communication and shared responsibility.”
Based in Belgium.
Available worldwide.
Based at the University of Liège and clinically active as a freelance surgeon across leading equine referral centres. Available for international consultations, surgical missions and referral cases worldwide.
University of Liège
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Senior Equine SurgeonWorldwide availability
International consultations, surgical missions & second opinions
Worldwide
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or referral
Let’s discuss your case
For surgical consultations, referral inquiries or second opinions, contact Dr. Kadic directly. All communications are handled with full discretion and clinical precision.
Languages
Perfectly fluent in all four languages
Equiflow — Immediate availability and continuity of care
Immediate access
Urgent questions don’t wait for office hours. Equiflow provides a direct, structured channel so that referring veterinarians and owners can reach Dr. Kadic when it matters most — with the right level of clinical context already in place.
Seamless communication
Every case involves a triangle of trust: the surgeon, the referring veterinarian, and the owner. Equiflow keeps all three aligned — sharing updates, clarifying expectations and maintaining a shared understanding throughout the entire process.
Before, during & after
From pre-surgical preparation to post-operative monitoring, Equiflow supports continuity at every stage. No information is lost between transitions. No owner is left without answers. Care doesn’t end when the surgery does.
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