Dave Huff, DVM
18 Plantation Dr., Clayton, NC 27527
Office: (919) 359-9977
Website: www.plantationanimalhospitalnc.com
Email: pahnc1@gmail.com
Dr. Dave Huff graduated from the NC State CVM in May of 1989. He practiced at a small animal facility for 2 years in Pennsylvania and then returned to North Carolina to practice small animal and large animal at Neuse River Veterinary Hospital in Wendell. He also practiced for 4 years at a small animal practice in Beaufort, South Carolina, and then returned to Neuse River Veterinary Hospital in 1999.
He has developed several interests and specialties over the years including a strong interest in small animal surgery. He has been affiliated with ICG/Synbiotics since 1991 as a canine semen freezing center. He was the first such center in North Carolina and at the time only the 3rd such center on the east coast. He added PennHip radiograph training and certification in 1996 and has been doing chiropractic care in animals since 1999. As a result, Dr. Huff has been one of the main speakers at many veterinary conventions & associations across the US including NAVC & WWVC. Through his clinical & surgical experience, Dr. Huff has garnered the expertise to train other veterinarians on proven protocols for a successful veterinary practice. Dr. Dave Huff is the proud owner of Plantation Animal Hospital in Clayton, NC. He specializes in superior small animal care for every one of his patients. He started using the Erchonia LLLT in July 2009 for his patients and continue to use their non-thermal laser technology every day. After consistent success with Erchonia laser therapy, he began hosting & instructing Erchonia LLLT Seminars in 2015.
Professional Summary
Passionate practice owner who works to provide the best value for the pet owner while maximizing the best treatment options for the pet by providing both traditional and alternative therapies. Dr. Dave Huff is the proud owner of Plantation Animal Hospital in Clayton, NC. He specializes in superior small animal care for every one of his patients. He started using the Erchonia LLLT in July 2009 for his patients and continue to use their non-thermal laser technology every day.
Skills
- NCVMA Board member since 2012, district 3.
- Speaker at local and national level for various specialties, including ratites, canine reproduction, and low level therapy laser.
- Canine Semen Freezing Center since 1991
- VOM Chiropractic since 1999
- Low Level Therapy Laser since 2006
- PennHip Certified since 1996
- Erchonia Low Level Laser Technology since 2009
- NAVC & WWVC Presenter
- Hosting & instructing Erchonia LLLT Seminars since 2015
Work History
Owner February 2003 to Current
Plantation Animal Hospital – 18 Plantation Dr., Clayton, NC
- Owner and primary veterinarian in a 100% full service small animal hospital.
- Surgery including soft tissue and orthopedic procedures.
- Specialize in canine reproductive services including semen freezing, shipping, and storage. Also perform surgical AI, planned and emergency C-Sections.
- Specialize and have utilized low level therapy laser since 2006.
- Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation chiropractic care
Associate Veterinarian Nov 1990 to December 1992 & January 2001 to January 2003
Neuse River Veterinary Hospital – Wendell, NC
- Completed routine examinations, as well as surgical and dental procedures.
- Cared for a wide range of animals, including equine, ratites, and cattle.
- Conducted ultrasonography and diagnostic imaging
- Provided chiropractic and limited acupuncture
- Provided Specialty Canine Reproduction
Education
North Carolina State University - CVM. Raleigh, NC Class of 1989
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
PennHip Radiograph Training 1996
Veterinary Chiropractic 1999