Dr. Megan Burke is originally from San Francisco, California. She graduated from the UC Davis – School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. Following graduation, she completed a Large Animal Surgery Internship at University Pennsylvania – New Bolton Center. She stayed on at New Bolton Center to complete a Comparative Orthopedics Fellowship at PENN Vet CORL, followed by a 3 year residency in Large Animal Surgery, achieving board certification in 2016. She came to NC State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015 as a Clinical Instructor in Equine Emergency. While working at NC State she also completed a collaborative Fellowship in Large Animal Emergency and Critical Care at The Ohio State University, achieving board certification in 2021. She has been an Assistant Clinical Professor of Equine Emergency at NC State since 2018. Her research interests center around reducing morbidity and mortality in critically ill equids, especially those undergoing surgery for colic.

Dr. Ham is an associate professor of small animal surgery at the University of Florida. She received her undergraduate and veterinary degrees at Michigan State University and a master of science degree from the University of Illinois. Dr. Ham completed an internship and surgery residency while at the University of Illinois and became a Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2009. She worked at a specialty practice in Michigan for three years, at The Ohio State University for almost eight years, and Michigan State for two years. Dr. Ham's expertise lies in soft tissue and oncologic surgery. She has published on her professional interests, which include primary hyperparathyroidism, minimally invasive surgery, wounds, brachycephalic airway disease, and surgical oncology. She is active in clinical trials and collaborative research projects. Dr. Ham has interests in resident education, student teaching, and continuing education.

Dr. Thieman is a soft tissue surgeon at Texas A&M University. She attended the University of Missouri for veterinary school, the University of Tennessee for a rotating internship, and the University of Florida for residency. She has interests in surgical site infections, respiratory diseases, wounds, and all aspects of soft tissue surgery.

Dr. Boone received her DVM from the University of Georgia in 2008, completed an internship in large animal medicine and surgery at Texas A&M University in 2009, and then completed a large animal surgery residency at the University of Georgia in 2012. Dr. Boone served as a large animal clinical instructor in equine surgery at the University of Georgia from 2012–2013 while completing her PhD in physiology and pharmacology from the University of Georgia in 2013. From 2013–2016, she gained valuable experience as an associate surgeon in an equine sports medicine and surgery referral practice in Tryon, NC. She became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2015. In 2016, she joined the faculty at Auburn University as an assistant professor of equine surgery.

Dr. Schnabel is an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at NC State University and has over 20 years of equine clinical experience and over 15 years of both equine and human research experience in the fields of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Her main interests are in the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and advancing equine rehabilitation. She has published over 60 peer-reviewed publications, given invited presentations nationally and internationally for both her clinical and research expertise, and has received both external and internal funding for her research work. In 2019, Dr. Schnabel was appointed an Associate Director of the Comparative Medicine Institute at NC State University and was also named as an NC State University Faculty Scholar for her success in clinical work, research, teaching, mentorship, and community outreach efforts. In 2020, she was awarded the Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence. Dr. Schnabel has served on both the Morris Animal Foundation Large Animal Scientific Advisory Board and the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, Inc. Research Advisory Committee. She is also an Associate Editor for the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Medicine (Regenerative Medicine Section) and is on the Editorial Review Board of the Journal of Orthopedic Research.

Dr. Sarah Gray is a 2015 graduate of Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, she completed an internship at the Retama Equine Hospital in Selma Texas and a surgical and sports medicine internship at Tufts University. Dr. Gray went on the complete an equine surgery residency at the University of Illinois in 2020. During her residency, she focused her research on conditions and surgical procedures of the equine airway including standing arytenoidectomy and a novel tie-back procedure. After completion of her residency, Dr. Gray worked as a long term locum surgeon at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. During this time, Dr. Gray passed her boards and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Following her time in Virginia, Dr. Gray served as a Clinical Instructor in Large Animal Emergency and Large Animal Surgery at Purdue University. In 2022, Dr. Gray re-joined the University of Illinois as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Equine Surgery.

Joe Lozier received his DVM from The Ohio State University in 2014. He went on to complete an internship and residency in farm animal medicine and surgery at OSU. He received a master of science degree in comparative and veterinary medicine along with the completion of his residency in 2018. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Large Animal) and is an assistant professor of farm animal medicine and surgery at the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. McOnie is an Assistant Professor of Equine & Farm Animal Surgery at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. She received her veterinary degree from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Canada, and subsequently completed a rotating, equine internship at Arizona Equine Medical & Surgical Centre outside of Phoenix in Gilbert, Arizona. Following her residency in large animal surgery at Cornell University, she stayed on in the role of Clinical Instructor and completed Fellowship training in Minimally Invasive Surgery (large animal soft tissue).

DVM obtained from the University of Montréal in 2001. Internship in food animal medicine and surgery performed at the University of Montréal in 2001. Private practice in a dairy intensive area of Québec for 2 years. Residency in food animal surgery. Two years completed at The Ohio State University and one 1 year at Kansas State University. Master’s degree obtained in 2007 from The Ohio State University. Boarded from the American College of Veterinary Surgery in 2008. Since 2007, Professor in food animal medicine and surgery at the University of Montréal. Area of interest: orthopedic surgery and teat surgery.

Dr. Niehaus is a professor of farm animal surgery at The Ohio State University (OSU). Currently, he serves as the service head of the Hospital for Farm Animals at OSU. He grew up in West Virginia on his family’s beef farm and graduated from West Virginia University in 1999 with a degree in chemical engineering. He attended The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine and received his DVM in 2003. Following graduation, he remained at OSU and completed an internship and residency in farm animal surgery, and attained a master's degree in 2007. He has remained at OSU as faculty in the same service since completing his residency, becoming a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Large Animal) in 2010. He is a member of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, and he is faculty advisor to the OSU chapters of the Food Animal Club, the pre-vet club, and the Christian Veterinary Fellowship. He has received several teaching awards during his time at OSU and has a passion for teaching students to “think like clinicians.”

Trevor Bebchuk is a mobile small animal surgeon in Winnipeg, Canada. He earned his DVM at Western College of Veterinary Medicine before undertaking an internship at Washington State University followed by a surgical internship at Affiliated Veterinary Specialists. He went on to a  surgery residency at Michigan State University where he was involved in several research projects and won the Resident Publication Award from Veterinary Surgery. Post residency, Dr. Bebchuk accepted a position as Associate Professor at Western College of Veterinary Medicine and achieved ACVS Diplomate status in 2000. At WCVM Dr. Bebchuk enjoyed teaching, especially training and mentoring residents. It was with great pride that he saw house officers he worked with joining him as Diplomates of the ACVS. In 2003 he accepted a position at a multi-specialty practice in Ottawa before moving home to Winnipeg in 2006 as the first veterinary surgeon in that city. He has served in leadership roles on several boards, including roles in the Veterinary Orthopedic Society as Scientific Program Chair and President. Dr. Bebchuk is committed to the training of residents and thoroughly enjoyed his duties with the Resident Credentialing Committee (2009-2014). He became the Director of the RCC in 2015, a position he held for 5 years. He has participated in ACVS strategic planning sessions, helping to guide the future of the college and is chair of the Advisory Council of Diplomates and Primary Care Veterinarians. When not working or spending time with family he enjoys time on the water, both fresh and frozen.

Dr. Buback became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1997. She provides orthopedic, soft tissue and minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopy and thoracoscopy procedures.

Dr. Wan graduated from the University of Georgia in 1989 and later completed his surgical residency at the University of Tennessee. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He is well versed in all major fields of surgery: soft tissue, orthopedics, laparoscopic, and laser. Along with his surgical interests, he has spent many years honing his skills as a lameness expert.

Dr. Wan is well versed in diagnosing and treating all types of lameness problems. He has continually sought to learn from the best in the country as well as around the world. This has given him a highly respected reputation among his peers and clients. Dr. Wan is an active member of AVMA, ACVS, AAEP, CVMA, and ISLEP.

Kara Brown, VMD, DACVSMR, is currently a lecturer in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center. Dr. Brown graduated from veterinary school in 2014, after which she completed a one year private practice internship at Woodside Equine Clinic in Ashland, Virginia, and a one year in-hospital rotating internship at New Bolton Center. Dr. Brown then completed a one year clinical fellowship in Cardiology and Ultrasound in addition to a residency in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, both at New Bolton Center. Dr. Brown’s clinical interests include recognition and treatment of neck and back pain in the sport horse.

Dr. Melissa King is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and is currently an Associate Professor in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado.

 Dr. Ursini graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine.  After graduation she completed two rotating internships at Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery in Weatherford Tx, and Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, KY.  After internships, she completed a sports medicine and rehabilitation residency and became board certified in the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.  Dr. Ursini is currently an assistant professor at the University of Tennessee.  Her research focus is on biomechanics and electromyography of all animal athletes as well as validating rehabilitation protocols and modalities. 

Dr. Vargas is a graduate of the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed a hospital and an ambulatory internship at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, KY and subsequently worked for a sport horse practice in Wellington, FL. She holds certificates in equine acupuncture and equine veterinary spinal manipulation from the Chi University in Reddick, FL. Dr. Vargas currently works at Spy Coast Farm in Lexington, KY where she oversees the rehabilitation and fitness center as well as provides sport horse care for the young horse training division. Dr. Vargas has a passion for equine sport horse medicine and strives to find the best outcome for her patients combining years of conventional veterinary medical practice with alternative and regenerative therapies.