Texas Equine Veterinary Association

42 | SPEAKERS Dr. Sciba graduated from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. He came to work at Weems and Stephens Equine Hospital that same year. In 2002, he became partner. His clinical interests are reproduction, embryo transfers, lameness, and ultrasound. COLE SCIBA, DVM Dr. Tanner graduated from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1986 and joined Elgin Veterinary Hospital in 1992. Became a partner in 1995–2000. He worked with Brazos Valley Equine Hospital 2000–2014. Rejoined Elgin Veterinary Hospital as a partner 2014–2017. In 2017, he started Tanner Equine in Brock, Texas. He was nominated as PRCA Veterinarian of the Year five times and in 2016 awarded PRCA Veterinarian of the year. Tanner enjoyed a practice that has a main focus in western performance with an emphasis on rodeo performance. Was a founding member of TEVA and in 2024 was honored to be elected to the TEVA Board of Directors. He enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife, Kelly, and their sons, Braxton, Tucker and Kayden. Kayden is currently attending TTU CVM in his second year. MARTY TANNER, DVM Raised on a working ranch in Animas, New Mexico, I developed a strong foundation in agriculture and animal care through active involvement in 4-H, FFA, NHS, and High School Rodeo, while also participating in basketball, volleyball, and track. My passion for veterinary medicine led me to earn rodeo and academic scholarships to Western Texas College and West Texas A&M University. I later completed the Veterinary Technology Program at Sul Ross State University. Over the years, I've gained extensive experience in mixed animal and equine referral practices across New Mexico and Texas. My journey includes two years as a lab instructor in the Veterinary Technology Program at Sul Ross and six years of clinical work at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in College Station. Currently, I serve as an adjunct professor in the Veterinary Technology Program at Weatherford College, where I teach equine clinical management and assist with various clinical labs. I also operate a nationwide relief technician business, specializing in equine anesthesia services. My combined teaching, clinical, and field experience fuels my commitment to advancing the practice and education of veterinary technology, particularly in equine medicine. LISA M. UPSHAW, LVT SPEAKERS

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