Emma Peterson

Compassionate and driven veterinarian seeking an associate position to refine and expand on a strong foundation in equine and livestock medicine. Committed to delivering high-quality care in a practice that values client relationships, medical advancement, and a positive team culture. Highly adaptable across species, case types, and client needs, with a strong work ethic and willingness to take on all aspects of care. Brings extensive experience working with difficult-to-handle horses and a special interest in equine sports medicine, lameness, and integrative approaches that combine nutrition, training, and alternative therapies to support optimal athletic performance. Strongly values client education, community outreach, and ongoing professional development through continuing education.

CSU- Equine Reproduction Elective- April 2024, Fort Collins, CO

• Completed specialized elective in equine reproduction, gaining hands-on experience with stallion collection, semen evaluation and processing, artificial insemination, reproductive cycle manipulation, breeding soundness exams, uterine diagnostics, and foaling/neonatal care for university and privately owned horses.

CSU- Lambing Elective- April 2024, Cheyenne, WY

• Completed specialized elective at a privately owned sheep operation in Wyoming, assisting with reproductive emergencies, neonatal care, and lameness evaluation and treatment.

Intermountain Veterinary Hospital- April 2024, Belgrade, MT

• Assisted during on-farm and in-clinic appointments, gaining hands-on exposure to diagnostic procedures, herd health management, reproductive exams, and emergency care for livestock and horses.

CSU- Equine Dentistry and Lameness Elective- October 2024, Fort Collins, CO

• Completed specialized elective with university-owned animals and local rescues, gaining hands-on experience in routine odontoplasty, dental radiography, lameness evaluations, nerve blocks, joint injections, and imaging of limbs, neck, and sacroiliac region; participated in labs focused on dental nerve blocks and extractions.

Crown Three Equine-September, 2023, Whitesboro, TX

• Assisted with lameness evaluations, neurological exams, joint injections, and therapeutic treatments; gained experience in developing individualized rehabilitation training programs to support equine recovery and performance.

Earthly Creatures Veterinary Services- September, 2023, Helena, MT

• Participated in ambulatory preventative and emergency calls for multiple species; assisted with routine small animal surgeries and emergency laceration repairs.

North East Performance Equine-September, 2023, Saratoga Springs, NY

• Assisted in developing comprehensive treatment and maintenance plans for performance horses, including lameness evaluations, diagnostics, and therapeutic modalities such as chiropractic care, body work, functional electrical stimulation, joint injections, and targeted strengthening exercises; identified metabolic and nutritional issues impacting health and performance.

Peak Performance Veterinary Care- October 2022, May 2023, Woodstock, IL

• Assisted with lameness evaluations, neurological exams, joint injections, and therapeutic treatments; gained experience in designing individualized rehabilitation training programs to support equine recovery and performance.

Cloud Peak Veterinary Services- Multiple weeks from 2022-2023, Worland, WY

• Developed preventative care plans for multiple species; assisted in diagnosing and treating a broad range of cases, including equine reproductive work. Participated in cattle procedures such as breeding soundness exams, pregnancy checks, and regulatory testing and vaccination. Contributed to clinic expansion discussions and facility planning proposals.

Park Equine Hospital- May 2017, Paris, KY

• Assisted with farm calls and in-hospital care; observed a variety of surgical procedures including orthopedic, abdominal, and standing surgeries.

VIDA Veterinary Volunteer Program- May, 2017, Nicaragua and Costa Rica

• Participated in a veterinary mission trip serving rural and underserved communities; communicated post-operative care instructions across a language barrier, assisted in all aspects of spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinated over 300 cattle, and performed swine castrations.

• Intermountain Veterinary Hospital- Intern and extern coordinator April 2025-present
• Colorado State University Christian Veterinary Fellowship - Vice President May 2022- May 2023
• Colorado Liberty Horse Club- ILHA - Club manager January 2021- October 2022
• AAEP, CVM, AVMA MVMA