Dr. John L. Peterson graduated from Iowa State University in 1966, after which he worked in private practice from 1966-1981. Dr. Peterson founded Peterson Smith in 1981 with Johnny Mac Smith, D.V.M. Dr. Peterson retired from the partnership and became an Ambulatory Associate in 2007. He’s bee a member of AAEP and AVMA since 1966 and a member of the AAEP Broodmare Reproduction Committee. His specialties include training and racehorse medicine, lameness, reproduction and pediatrics. Dr. Peterson is also a founding Director of Independent National Bank.