Texas Equine Veterinary Association

www.teva-online.org • Page 30 Platinum Practice feature lA MESA EquINE lAMENESS CENTER La Mesa Veterinary Associates in Pilot Point, Texas, was founded in 1989 by Dr. Alan Donnell as a general equine practice. In 1998, Dr. Donnell redirected the focus of the practice to specialize in sports medicine, in the process renaming the practice La Mesa Equine Lameness Center. In 2002, in order to expand the practice nationwide, the first Equine Sports Medicine semi-trailer was built. Owing to its success, additional semi-trailers were added to the Equine Sports Medicine fleet in 2004 and 2006. Committed to staying abreast of the constantly evolving technologies for the equine veterinary practice, the state-of-the- art La Mesa facility utilizes the most current diagnostic and therapeutic tools for the equine athlete. Initially receiving a business degree at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Alan Donnell went on to pursue his Veterinary degree at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, from which he graduated in 1984. The newly minted Dr. Donnell moved to Pilot Point, Texas, in June of 1984, where he became an associate veterinarian to the renowned Dr. David McCarroll. When Dr. McCarroll left the area in 1985, Dr. Donnell joined Equine Medical Associates, also of Pilot Point, where he remained until 1989 when he established La Mesa Clinic, a facility designed by and built to Dr. Donnell's specifications. While remaining actively involved with the La Mesa practice, and travelling with the Equine Sports Medicine trailers, Dr. Donnell also finds time to act as a Veterinary Delegate and a treating veterinarian for the FEI. He attended the 2002, 2006, and 2010 World Equestrian Games as a team veterinarian. Furthermore, as a Veterinary Delegate, Dr. Donnell officiates at numerous FEI events throughout the year. La Mesa Equine Lameness Center is also home to veterinary associates. Dr. Josh Donnell and Dr. Amanda Ramseyer. Dr. Ramseyer works closely with Dr. Donnell in the day-to-day practice, while Josh is currently in the final year of the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at Colorado State University. Once completed, Josh will be rejoining the staff full time in 2015.

• Cover