Laura Peycke
Clinical ProfessorResearch and Scholarly Interests
Orthopedic Surgery:
- Cruciate Disease, in association with new stifle stabilization techniques and Arthroscopy
Biography
"As a board-certified small animal surgeon and sport medicine and rehabilitation specialist, my job revolves around the needs of the small animal hospital. Clinical medicine and surgery gives me the opportunity to teach veterinary students, mentor house officers and practice collaboration with colleagues at TAMU CVM. I am passionate about solving routine and complex surgical problems, while finding unique and meaningful ways to instruct students and hopefully prepare them for a fulfilling career in veterinary medicine. The environment at TAMU CVM is a constant source of opportunity to raise the standard of care of the veterinary patient and I try to serve a role as one who supports clinical research and the spirit of collaboration. It is only with this attitude that we can continue to make extraordinary progress and develop better techniques for veterinary teaching, research and clinical practices."
Education
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation | Navarre, FL
Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2014
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons | Germantown, MD
Small Animal Surgery, 2004
Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine | Baton Rouge, LA
Small Animal Surgery Residency, 2002
Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine | Baton Rouge, LA
Master of Science in Veterinary Science, 2002
Veterinary Centers of America, Alameda East Veterinary Hospital | Denver, CO
Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Rotating Internship, 1999
Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine | Baton Rouge, LA
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, 1998
University of Texas at Tyler, College of Arts & Sciences | Tyler, TX
Bachelor of Science in Journalism (Mass Communication), 1986
Licensure
Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners: 8398
Honors & Awards
| Award/Honor | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Achievement Award - College Level | Texas A&M University Association of Former Students | 2017 |
| Stage Party: Graduating Class | 2015 | |
| Richard H. Davis Teaching Award | Texas A&M University | 2013 |
| First Place Poster Award (Mechanical comparison of six loop fixation methods using monofilament nylon leader line) | Veterinary Orthopedic Society | 2002 |
| Charles E. Blass Award | 2000 | |
| American College of Veterinary Surgeons Proficiency Award | 1998 | |
| Pharmacia and Upjohn Small Animal Clinical Proficiency Award | 1998 | |
| Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society | 1998 | |
| Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges | 1998 | |
| Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society | 1997 | |
| Phi Zeta Honor Society | 1997 | |
| Salsbury Award | 1997 | |
| Bookstore Scholarship | Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine | 1996-1997 |
| Outstanding Student (Class 1998) | Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine | 1995 |
| Dean’s List | Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine | 1994-1998 |
| Herman A. Engel Scholarship | 1994-1998 |
Professional Organizations
American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation | 2014 - Ongoing
American College of Veterinary Surgeons | 2004 - Ongoing
Veterinary Orthopedic Society | 2002 - Ongoing
Inactive:
Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association | 2003 - 2004, 2021
Georgia Veterinary Medical Association | 2002 - 2003, 2009 - 2010
Brazos Valley Veterinary Association | 2005
Surgical Rotation Instructor
My teaching duties and assignments include a 70% time devoted to clinical duty. This time is spent teaching during surgical rotations to the fourth-year students, interns, and residents. Also, I lecture and teach in labs to the 2nd and 3rd year students. These lectures and labs teach basic surgical skills, as well as elective and advanced soft tissue and orthopedic procedures. I have also lectured to the 1st year students about communication techniques.
DVM Students
| Name | Trainee Position | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Molly Friedemann | 2018-2019 | |
| Edward Vasquez | 2013-2015 | |
| Kaytee Weaver | 2012-2014 | |
| Grant Wicks | 2011-2012 |
House Officers
| Name | Trainee Position | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ali Pankowski | Surgery Resident | Summer 2024-Summer 2027 |
| Mackenzie Hayes | Surgery Resident | Summer 2024-Summer 2028 |
| Shelby Gasson | Surgery Resident | Summer 2021-Summer 2024 |
| Alicia Nye | Surgery Resident | 2019-2020 |
| Michelle Hasuik | Surgery Resident | 2017-2018 |
| Alissa St. Blanc | Rotating Intern | 2016-2017 |
| Jennifer Strouse | Surgery Intern | 2015-2016 |
| Heather Rhoden | Rotating Intern | 2014-2015 |
| Rudy Rivas | Rotating Intern | 2013-2014 |
| Jodie Lamb | Surgery Resident | 2012-2015 |
| Katy Fryer | Surgery Resident | 2009-2012 |
| Alan Ralph | Intern | 2008-2009 |
| Elaine Holmes | Intern | 2007-2008 |
| Joseph Case | Intern | 2006-2007 |
Other
Publications in Refereed Journals
McCord MA, Holsworth I, Casna B, Ash K, Kieves NR, Leasure J, Bahr A, Stewart SD, Peycke LE, Schulz KS. Canine medial femoral condylar cartilage damage in association with medial meniscal tears – a multi-institutional retrospective case series. JAVMA-24-11-0745.
Peycke, LE, McDougall R, Rocca R, Dycus D, Hulse D. CORA-based leveling osteotomy for stabilization in skeletally immature dogs. Vet Surg VSU-20-319
Adaptation of a hands-on veterinary surgical training course during a global pandemic, Thieman Mankin K, Cornell K, Peycke LE, Dickerson, V, Scallan E. Accepted Vet Surg (waiting publication) VSU-20-266.R1
Schlag AN, Peycke LE, Hulse DA. Center of rotation of angulation-based leveling osteotomy combined with a coplanar cranial closing wedge ostectomy to manage cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency in dogs with excessive tibial plateau angle. Vet Surg, 2020;49, 1125-1131
Johnson TA, Krier EM, Hulse DA, Peycke LE, Beale BS, Hudson CC, Old GT. Radiographic healing following stabilization of cranial cruciate ligament deficient stifles with a CORA-based leveling osteotomy, bone plate/countersunk compression screw constructed augmented with a tension band. Resubmission expected Spring 2021.
Krier EM, Johnson TA, Breiteneicher AH, Peycke LE, Hulse DA. Articular cartilage lesions associated with complete lateral meniscal tears in the dog. Vet Surg, 2018;47:958-962
Peycke LE. Nutrition and wound healing. Today’s Veterinary Practice. March 2019.
Peycke LE. Integration of rehabilitation in general practice. NAVC Clinician’s Brief 2017.
Lindholm J, Peycke LE, Cook A, Spaulding K, Hoffman AR. What’s your diagnosis? Uterus masculinus. Submitted JAVMA 01/2015, rejected and resubmitted.
Tinga S, Thieman-Mankin K, Peycke LE, Cohen N. Comparison of Outcomes of Extra-luminal Rings and Intra-luminal Stents Placed for the Treatment of Tracheal Collapse (2002-2012). Vet Surg, August 2015
Medical device facilitation of soft tissue surgery: Vet Clinics of No America, 05/2015 Volume 45, Number 3, 451-461
Mouradian-Darby A, Griffin JF, Peycke L. Image Quiz: A Chihuahua with traumatic bite wounds. Veterinary Medicine 108: 455-458, 2013.
Fryer KJ, Levine JM, Peycke LE, Thompson JA, Cohen ND. Incidence of postoperative seizures with and without leviteracitam in dogs undergoing portosystemic shunt attenuation. AJVIM 25(6) 1379-1384, 2011
Peycke LE. Femoral head and neck ostectomy. Procedures Pro, NAVC Clinician’s Brief 2011.
Peycke LE. Elbow disease (algorithm). Procedures Pro, NAVC Clinician’s Brief 2010.
Peycke LE. Application of an Ehmer sling. Procedures Pro, NAVC Clinician’s Brief 2010.
Hulse D, Hyman W, Saunders WB, Peycke LE, Hosgood G. Isometric placement of extracapsular suture for cranial cruciate ligament stabilization VCOT, 2010, Volume 23, Number 3, pages 163-167 .
Punke JP, Hulse D, Kerwin SC, Peycke LE, Budsberg SC. Arthroscopic documentation of canine elbow cartilage damage in dogs with clinical lameness without changes on standard radiographic projections. Vet Surg, 2009, Volume 38, Issue 2, pages 209-212.
Case JB, Hulse D, Kerwin SC, Peycke LE. Meniscal injury following initial cranial cruciate ligament stabilization in 26 dogs (29 stifles). VCOT, 2008, Volume 21, Number 4, pages 365-367.
Kochevar D, Peycke LE. Balancing veterinary student and house officers’ learning experiences in veterinary teaching hospitals. JVME, 2008, 35(1), 6-10.
Peycke LE. Effective casting techniques. Procedures Pro, NAVC Clinician’s Brief, September 2007.
Vinayak A, Kerwin SC, Ward M, Bahr A, Peycke LE, Mertens WD. The Effects of Femur Position on Radiographic Assessment of Completeness of Femoral Head and Neck Excision in Medium to Large Breed Dogs. AJVR, 2006, Volume 67, Number 1, pages 64-69.
Peycke LE, Partington B, Hosgood G. What’s your diagnosis? Hiatal hernia. JAVMA, 2002, Volume 220, Number 11, pages 1617-1618.
Peycke LE, Kerwin SC, Hosgood G, Metcalf J. Mechanical comparison of six loop fixation methods using monofilament nylon leader line. Veterinary Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 2002, Volume 15, Number 4, pages 210-214.
Peycke LE, Hosgood G, Davidson J, Taylor HW, Moore R. The effect of experimental gastric dilatation –volvulus on adenosine triphosphate content and cellular integrity of the canine gastric and jejunal mucosa. Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research, 2005.69:3, 170-179.