Meet Dr. Lynn
Lynn Gomes, D.V.M., B.S. Animal Science, CEVMMP, is originally from Nova Scotia, Canada. She earned a B.S. in Animal Science at Dalhousie University in Truro Nova Scotia. Dr. Gomes graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. After graduating she completed a one year surgical and ambulatory internship at Ocala Equine Hospital and has been working in the Raleigh area ever since. She has been certified as an Equine Veterinary Medical Manipulation Practitioner from the Integrative Veterinary Medical Institute.
Dr. Gomes professional interests are preventative medicine, lameness and poor performance issues, vertebral manipulation (AKA “equine chiropractic”) and diagnostic imaging. In her free time she enjoys riding and competing with her horse Half Emilion and new mount Colero Z as well as spending time with her husband, two dogs, and gardening.
Dr. Jason Smith
Dr. Jason Smith graduated with honors from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, receiving multiple awards in equine medicine and surgery. Following graduation, he completed a year-long internship with Fairfield Equine Associates, where his training focused primarily on lameness diagnosis and treatment, diagnostic imaging, emergency management, and general medicine. Prior to joining Performance Equine, Dr. Smith worked as an associate veterinarian at Tryon Equine Hospital, where he focused on the management of sport horses and performance-related medicine.
Dr. Smith is passionate about helping equine athletes reach their full potential through advanced diagnostics and individualized treatment plans. He enjoys collaborating with owners, trainers, and farriers to develop comprehensive care strategies that support long-term health, soundness, and success. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with his daughter, wife, and dogs.
Dr. Anastasia Keyser
Dr. Anastasia Keyser is originally from Texas. Although she did not get the opportunity to grow up on a ranch, her family always had horses. She was riding before she could walk and continues to maintain that strong passion for horses. Dr. Keyser initially received a B.A. in Business Administration majoring in business management. Her decision to pursue veterinary medicine followed a few years later after realizing that she wanted to do even more to help horses besides training them and running a 501(c)3 horse rescue. She attended Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. During her time in College Station, she was employed in the large animal ICU at Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. After veterinary school, she completed an internship at Reata Equine Hospital in Weatherford, TX. Prior to joining Performance Equine, Dr Keyser worked for 10 years at Chaparral Veterinary Medical Center in Cave Creek, AZ.
Dr. Keyser enjoys many aspects of equine medicine with a special interest in dentistry and sports medicine. Dr Keyser has a strong belief that a successful performance horse requires attention to all aspects of their health and wellbeing, not just soundness. She currently owns 10 horses and 4 dogs. Dr. Keyser spends most of her free time riding and competing with several of her horses at eventing shows and some dressage shows. She also enjoys trail riding, hiking, camping, scuba diving, skiing, and traveling.
Deon Spencer
Deon joined the PEVC team in March of 2024. With many years of equine clinic management, Deon is excited to bring a wealth of knowledge along with a desire to provide each client with a personal experience. She promises that it’s not only the horses that receive top-notch care and loves to interact with the horse owners daily.
Deon grew up riding hunters before transitioning to high level competition on the Arabian circuit. While her competition days are behind her, she still enjoys riding for fun and relaxation. In her free time, Deon and her husband can be found tending to their small farm and enjoying nature adventures alongside their dogs Starr and Rigby.