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.
Clear communication is fundamental to good care. Being fluent in Dutch, French, English and German, allows me to communicate directly with owners, referring veterinarians and colleagues in their preferred language. I believe in clear explanations, attentive listening and informed decisions built on trust.
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
Freelance Equine Surgeon
WorldwideSpecialized 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
I believe specialist care works best when it strengthens rather than replaces the relationship between horse, owner and referring veterinarian.
My aim is to work alongside ambulatory veterinarians as a trusted surgical and diagnostic partner. Whether you need a surgical consultation, an independent opinion on imaging, help with case selection or a second opinion, I provide specialist input while keeping you fully involved throughout the process.
I value the trust placed in me when a colleague refers a case. The referring veterinarian remains an essential part of the team, and clear communication, mutual respect and continuity of care are central to every collaboration.
I offer direct access to specialist expertise in equine orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, with practical and timely feedback at every stage. From initial consultation and surgical planning to postoperative follow-up, I aim to make referral care straightforward, transparent and seamless for both veterinarian and client.
Flexible, long-term referral collaboration. Where appropriate, consultations can take place at the referring veterinarian’s practice or at the horse’s yard, allowing cases to be assessed together before deciding whether advanced imaging, surgery or hospitalisation is required.
How I can support you:
- Surgical consultation — orthopaedic & soft tissue
- Imaging review and interpretation
- Second opinions
- Case assessment and surgical planning
- On-site specialist consultations
- Post-operative communication and follow-up
- Direct communication with the referring veterinarian
“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.
Senior Equine Surgeon at the University of Liège, combining academic expertise with an independent private surgical practice at selected referral centres, including Equides in Peer. Available for specialist consultations, second opinions and surgical referrals by telephone, on-site or at a referral centre, nationally and internationally.
Equides
Referring centre — freelance equine surgeon
Equine Referral CentreWorldwide availability
International consultations, surgical missions & second opinions
WorldwideRequest a consultation
or referral
Let’s discuss your case
To book a surgical procedure for your horse, request a consultation, submit a referral or ask a practical question, contact Dr. Kadic by mail or by phone. All communications are handled with full discretion and clinical precision.
Please note: individual case assessments, diagnostic interpretations and professional veterinary advice are provided through Equiflow, my paid consultation service.
Languages
Perfectly fluent in all four languages
Phone
+32 456 22 31 24Equiflow — Direct answer within 24 hours
Direct contact
Questions that need an answer quickly don’t wait for office hours. Equiflow brings your case straight to Dr. Kadic: the question, the history and the images arrive together, without an intermediary.
One file per case
Equiflow starts with a first contact about one specific case. From there the file stays open: new questions, new images or a change in the situation are added to the same case, so nothing has to be explained twice.
Continuity
Equiflow does not stop after that first answer. Every follow-up question, new image or change in the situation joins the same case file, so the guidance picks up exactly where it left off. One continuous line of support around that one case, from the first question to the last check-in.
Submit your case via Equiflow
What others say
Zum zweiten Mal wurden wir Top betreut👍🏼 Super kompetent und freundlich und endlich mal erhält man Informationen und weiß immer wie es dem Pferd geht. Auch nachdem wir die Pferde wieder zuhause hatten, immer ein offenes Ohr und für Fragen da! Danke!🙏🏼
Saskia Hurkes
a day ago · Google
„Kolik! Ihr müsst sofort in die Klinik!“ Ein Satz, den wohl jeder Pferdebesitzer fürchtet. Für mich war es der größte Schock in meinem bisherigen Leben als Pferdebesitzer. Mein Isländer, der immer kerngesund und hart im Nehmen war, hatte plötzlich eine große Beule unter dem Bauch, vermutlich durch einen Tritt, und zeigte Koliksymptome. Meine Haustierärztin machte sofort klar: Wir müssen in die Klinik. Sie beruhigte mich mit den Worten, dass wir bei „Dimitri“ bereits angemeldet seien, er fließend Deutsch spreche und sich persönlich um meinen für den Transport gespritzten Wallach kümmern würde. Auf dem Weg dorthin gingen mir tausend Gedanken durch den Kopf: Tritt, Beule, Bauchdeckenbruch, absterbender Darm, Kolik, Operation … Ich hatte wahnsinnige Angst um mein Pferd. In der Klinik angekommen, wurden wir direkt von Dimitri empfangen. Er hatte sich bereits alle Informationen eingeholt und alles für unsere Ankunft vorbereitet. Mein Wallach wurde gründlich untersucht und stationär aufgenommen. Was mir in dieser Situation besonders geholfen hat, war Dimitris ruhige, einfühlsame und kompetente Art. Er erklärte mir alles ausführlich und vor allem verständlich. Er nahm meine Sorgen ernst, ohne unnötig Panik zu machen oder etwas zu beschönigen. Mein Wallach sollte über Nacht in seiner Obhut bleiben. Dimitri war vorsichtig optimistisch, versprach mir, sich am nächsten Morgen persönlich zu melden und kündigte an, auch meine Haustierärztin auf dem Laufenden zu halten. Und genau das tat er. Noch auf dem Heimweg rief mich meine Haustierärztin an und berichtete, dass sie bereits ausführliche Informationen aus der Klinik erhalten hatte. Am nächsten Morgen kam wie versprochen der Anruf von Dimitri – mit den erlösenden Worten, dass es meinem Wallach gut gehe und ich ihn abholen dürfe. Seine Einschätzung hatte sich bestätigt und ich durfte einen putzmunteren Isländer wieder mit nach Hause nehmen. Was mir von diesem Erlebnis besonders in Erinnerung geblieben ist, ist nicht nur die medizinische Betreuung, sondern vor allem das Gefühl, dass mein Pferd in guten Händen war. Gerade in einer solchen Situation sind klare Kommunikation und ein Tierarzt, der sich die Zeit nimmt, jedes Detail verständlich zu erklären, so viel wert. Vielen herzlichen Dank, Dimitri!!
Yvonne Hennes
5 days ago · Google
Ik ben ontzettend dankbaar voor de hulp en het advies van deze dierenarts. Na 10 dagen in een andere kliniek was mijn dier helaas nog steeds niet beter. Ik was echt ten einde raad en wist niet meer wat we nog konden doen. Na telefonisch contact met deze dierenarts kreeg ik eindelijk weer wat hoop en duidelijkheid. Er werd echt naar ons geluisterd en er werd met ons meegedacht over hoe we verder konden. Dankzij deze hulp zijn we nu op de goede weg en dat betekent ontzettend veel voor ons. Het geeft zoveel rust om het gevoel te hebben dat er naar je geluisterd wordt en dat je verder geholpen wordt wanneer je het zelf even niet meer weet. Heel erg bedankt voor de tijd, de betrokkenheid en de waardevolle hulp! Ik kan deze dierenarts van harte aanbevelen. ❤️
Lauren Van doren
2 weeks ago · Google
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