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Tara Doherty

@taradoherty

Equine veterinarian specializing in ambulatory emergency care, integrative sports medicine, and performance horse health.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role providing ambulatory and emergency equine care that emphasizes performance medicine, integrative therapies, mentorship opportunities, and continuing clinical research.

I am an Associate Veterinarian with focused expertise in ambulatory equine medicine, emergency response, and integrative sports medicine including veterinary medical manipulation and acupuncture. Since 2022 I have provided routine and 24/7 on-call emergency care across a 40-mile ambulatory practice, supervise veterinary assistants, and hold USDA, DEA, and state veterinary board accreditation.

My background includes doctoral training from UC Davis, research on equine orthopedic biomechanics with peer-reviewed publication and conference presentations, and multiple externships at leading equine centers. I am committed to injury prevention and performance optimization in equine athletes and continually expand my skills through advanced certifications and continuing education.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Associate Veterinarian

Current

West Coast Equine Medicine

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Provides routine and emergency ambulatory equine veterinary care across a 40-mile radius, delivering 24/7 on-call emergency coverage for 33% of the practice and implementing integrative sports medicine (acupuncture and veterinary manipulation).

Equine Emergency Medicine Ambulatory Care Veterinary Acupuncture Veterinary Manipulation USDA DEA Compliance

Veterinary Researcher

J.D. Wheat Veterinary Orthopedic Laboratory

May 2019 - Sep 2021 (2 years 4 months)

Evaluated effects of horseshoe characteristics and surface materials on shear load of the equine digit, conducted shear testing trials, and co-drafted a manuscript to prevent musculoskeletal injuries in equine athletes.

Biomechanical Testing Experimental Design Data Analysis Equine Orthopedics Shear Testing

Honors Research Student

Boston University Marine Program

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)

Led investigation into American lobster use of vision and olfaction for opponent evaluation, conducted behavioral trials and data analysis, and contributed to a peer-reviewed publication on lobster behavior.

Behavioral Ecology Data Analysis Marine Biology Animal Handling

Veterinary Assistant

Candlewood Equine

May 2017 - Aug 2017 (3 months)

Assisted ambulatory equine procedures including radiographs, laceration repairs, colic and foal exams, supported breeding shed operations for AI and embryo flushes, and maintained patient records and administrative duties.

Foal Exams Reproductive Handling Artificial Insemination Support Clinical Prep Administrative Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine

2018 - 2022

Activities and societies: Researcher at J.D. Wheat Veterinary Orthopedic Laboratory; member of UC Davis Equine Medicine Club, Theriogenology Club, SAVMA, VMBA; student emergency response team (sVERT).

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree completed at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine from August 2018 to May 2022.

Boston University College of Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of Arts, Biology

2014 - 2018

Grade: Magna cum laude

Activities and societies: Honors research in Boston University Marine Program; student researcher in Belize; co-author on a peer-reviewed publication.

Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a Minor in Marine Science, graduated magna cum laude with Honors in Biology.