Dr. Albert Torrent Joins King Animal Hospital

LV, Dipl. ACVS-LA, MS Candidate

Equine Surgeon

Dr. Albert Torrent is a board-certified equine surgeon (ACVS-LA, 2019) with extensive international experience and a passion for advancing surgical care for horses.

Originally from Catalonia, Spain, Dr. Torrent earned his veterinary degree (LV) from Universidad Cardenal Herrera – CEU in 2005 before completing advanced surgical training through a Large Animal Surgery Residency at the University of California, Davis. He later served as an equine surgeon at the Université de Montréal’s large animal hospital and most recently as an Assistant Professor in Large Animal Surgery at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph.

At King Animal Hospital, Dr. Torrent’s clinical interests include minimally invasive surgical techniques, upper airway procedures, complex abdominal surgeries, emergency cases, and podiatry. He is also pursuing a master’s degree focused on improving postoperative outcomes and advancing regenerative therapies in equine patients.