Sam Altizer brings the veterinarian to the farm

For Dr. Sam Altizer, veterinary care and farming are closely connected. The owner of New River Veterinary Services is both a veterinarian and a farmer, and his mobile practice takes that perspective directly to clients’ properties.

Based in Riner, the business serves cattle, horses, sheep, goats and pigs. Its published service area reaches across Montgomery, Floyd, Roanoke, Wythe, Carroll, Pulaski, Giles, Craig and Franklin counties.

The mobile model matters for animals whose care is often best organized around the farm. It brings the conversation about health, husbandry and practical needs into the setting where the animals live and their owners work.

Altizer emphasizes plans that take account of both an animal’s needs and an owner’s circumstances, including budget. That makes the relationship part of the service: understanding how a particular farm operates and helping the owner work through decisions over time.

The practice provides an emergency contact as well as routine appointment information. Its website also explains the different species it serves, giving new clients a clear starting point before getting in touch.

Across the New River region, Altizer’s business offers a straightforward proposition: veterinary care informed by farming experience, delivered with an understanding of the people responsible for the animals.