About Lexington Large Animal Medicine & Surgery

Lexington, NC Livestock Veterinarian

When you need progressive, dedicated care for your livestock and farm animals, turn to Lexington Large Animal Medicine & Surgery. From cattle to goats to alpacas and horses, we can help keep your animals healthy with preventative medicine options, pregnancy care and vaccinations.

Over 30 years of combined medical experience
Our veterinarians – Drs. Mark W. Hamrick and Charles F. McDonell – provide over three decades of combined experience, offering prompt appointments, on-site visits, surgery and more.

Learn more about Drs. Hamrick and McDonell:

Mark W. Hamrick, DVM
Dr. Hamrick grew up in Davie County on a small beef cattle farm and was involved with
4-H and FFA activities. He graduated with honors from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science.

He graduated in the 5th class to finish at the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. After practicing in a mixed animal practice as an associate for 3 years, Dr. Hamrick started Lexington Large Animal Medicine & Surgery.

His practice interests include Bovine medicine and surgery, Equine Internal Medicine, Reproduction, small ruminant medicine and surgery and camelid medicine.



Dr. Mark's hobbies include running (marathons) and activities with his children. Dr. Hamrick is a member of the AVMA, NCVMA, American Association of Equine Practitioners, American Association of Sheep and Goat Practitioners, the American Association of Bovine Practitioners and the Lexington Kiwanis Club. Dr. Hamrick also serves on the Davidson County Board of Health as the board veterinarian.

Charles F. McDonell, DVM
Dr. McDonell grew up in Hickory, NC and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from North Carolina State University. He attended the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 1999.

Dr. McDonell's practice interests include Equine Internal Medicine and Reproduction, Dentistry and Lameness. He is a member of the AVMA, NCVMA, American Association of Equine Practitioners and the Lexington Kiwanis Club.

Lexington Large Animal Medicine & Surgery proudly serves: Randolph, Stokes, Davison, Gilford and Forsyth Counties, including Asheboro, Trinity, Sophia, King, Lexington, Thomasville, Denton, Pleasant Garden and Colfax.

Get the most compassionate, prompt and progressive medicine for your livestock with Lexington Large Animal Medicine & Surgery. Call 336-787-4901 to schedule an on-site or office appointment. mwhamrick@lexcominc.net or mwhamrick1@gmail.com