Dr. Alison Gardner, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA, DACVECC-LA

Dr. Alison Gardner is a veterinarian specialist in equine surgery and critical care, as well as a life-long horse owner. She currently works as an emergency surgeon for horses and an associate professor for veterinary students. She is passionate about educating students and owners about the best care and medical practices for horses.

Highlights

Over 10 years of experience as a clinician in an equine hospital and as a veterinary educator
Author or co-author to over 10 scientific journal articles and six book chapters
Contributor to horse health podcasts, webinars, and magazines such as "The Horse" and "Equimanagement"

Experience

Dr. Alison Gardner is a Colorado native and current Ohio resident who never grew out of wanting to be a pony doctor. While she is passionate about providing the best care to her hospitalized patients, Dr. Gardner is also an award-winning teacher of veterinary medicine with an emphasis on life-long learning. She has authored or co-authored articles that have appeared in Veterinary Surgery, Equine Veterinary Education, and The Veterinary Journal.

Education

Colorado State University Bachelors of Science, Biology 2006
Colorado State University Masters of Science, Biomedical Sciences 2007
Colorado State University Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2011
The Ohio State University Masters of Science, Veterinary Medicine 2015
American College of Veterinary Surgeons-Large Animal 2016
American College of Emergency and Critical Care-Large Animal 2017

Expertise: Equine Care, Equine Veterinary Medicine

Education: Colorado State University, The Ohio State University

Location: Columbus, OH

Title: Equine Surgeon and Criticalist

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