Veterinary
Medicine is
changing.
We are witnessing a never-before-seen
changing of the tide in equine medicine.
Previously, equine medicine had a
reputation for over-working and under-
paying new associates. The current
equine practitioner in the south-central
United States is making the highest
wages, categorically, in the nation —
both in internships and in their first years
of practice. This is an exciting time to be
entering equine veterinary medicine.
Our biggest
challenge?
Our biggest challenge is cultivating
a sustainable way to practice equine
medicine. But we believe that by
encouraging a network of fellow
veterinarians who are supportive,
encouraging, and helpful, we can make
the first years in practice easier and keep
our younger practitioners in the field.
equine medicine is a great
place to be.
In 2023 we
welcomed our
first board
member to the
TEVA Board of
Directors, who
once was a TEVA
Student Member! We
are excited to have
been a small part of Dr.
Ricci Karkula-Warnock's
journey in equine
medicine and are
looking forward to her
impact on our Board.
Networking
Events
Job Fair
A casual atmosphere organized by our Student
Representatives. These events encourage a
time of fellowship and conversation between
established practitioners and students.
These have been successful in encouraging
camaraderie between classes and networking
for post-veterinary school jobs and connections.
Texas Equine Foundation partners with the
student chapter of equine practitioners at
Texas A&M University to host a student job
fair in conjunction with their annual Wet Lab
at Texas A&M University. We believe the more
opportunities we can provide for students to
network with established veterinarians, the
better!
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