Sarah Peakheart

Sarah Peakheart is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Veterinary Clinical Sciences department at Oklahoma State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. She has served at OSU since 2015, initially as a Clinical Assistant Professor before being promoted to her current position in July 2023.

Her research interests focus on:

• Veterinary Surgery
• Shelter Medicine
• Feline Medicine
• Equine Medicine
• Anesthesia
• Clinical Veterinary Practice

Dr. Peakheart's scholarly work centers on anesthetic techniques and surgical procedures, with a particular emphasis on laryngeal function evaluation in dogs and surgical fundamentals for shelter patients. Her research bridges clinical practice with academic inquiry, focusing on practical applications for veterinary medicine.

Her notable scientific achievements include:

• Fear Free Veterinary Certification: Equine (2021)
• Fear Free Veterinary Certification: Avian (2021)
• Fear Free Elite Certification (2020)
• Cat Friendly Certification (2020)
• Level 3 Fear Free Certification (2020)

As an educator, Dr. Peakheart has extensive experience teaching fourth-year veterinary students in surgical fundamentals courses focused on shelter patients. She has served on various committees including the Continuing Education Committee and the Clinical Curriculum Task Force. Her outreach activities include consulting as a subject matter expert for media outlets and participating in community veterinary initiatives such as Operation Catnip and Tiny Paws Kitten Rescue.