Ron Montgomery

Dr. Ron Montgomery earned his DVM (cum laude) in 1982 and MS (Thesis on Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture) in 1987, both from Auburn University. He became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1988.

After brief faculty appointments at UAB Medical School and Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Montgomery returned to Auburn in 1990, where he continuously taught and performed surgery until 2015. While there, he served as chief of surgery and director of the Southeastern Raptor Program, was voted Teacher of the Year, and was awarded the Bruce Pratt Distinguished Professorship.

He has authored 53+ refereed or invited scientific publications, 34 proceedings and abstracts, and over 50 contracts and grants. Dr. Montgomery has chaired committees for the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium (1996, 1997), the ACVS program (1994, 1995), and the ACVS Exhibits (1993).

His research interests were Orthopedic Implants and Physical Therapy. He has received research awards, including the Albert Triat Award, and is a co-author of the International Knee Society.

Upon his retirement from Auburn in 2015, the faculty and administration voted Dr. Montgomery Professor Emeritus.

Dr. Montgomery is available on a referral basis to see orthopedic surgical cases and lameness evaluations and to consult on medical management of orthopedic conditions. Examples of some of the procedures performed at our hospital include TPLO procedures for stabilization of cruciate ruptures, patella luxation stabilization, fracture repair, mass removals, OCD, FCP, FHO, biceps tendon release, exploratory surgery, joint surgery, arthrodesis, biopsies, foreign body removal, TECA, and more.

When Dr. Montgomery is not busy treating pets, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, college sports, and traveling!