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Thor Hyyppa

Sedona,AZ

Summary

Results-driven equine veterinarian with a strong background in creating impactful veterinary practices. Skilled in managing teams and adapting to fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards of care for diverse equine patients.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Equine Veterinarian

Self-employeed
Ashford, CT
05.1990 - 11.2025
  • Created a Extensive Equine Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Clinic.
  • Employed Two Veterinarians and 3-4 Veterinary Technicians.
  • Worked Effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working Independently and Collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Over saw the Health and Welfare of over 1,000 Horses.

Owner

Burlington Equine Veterinary Services
Shelburne, VT
01.1988 - 04.1990
  • Managed daily operations of veterinary practice, ensuring high standards of animal care and client satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategic marketing initiatives to enhance service visibility and attract new clients.
  • Oversaw financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and expense control for sustainable business growth.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.

Associate Veterinarian

Carolina Equine Clinic
Southern Pines, NC
07.1985 - 07.1988

Carolina Equine Clinic serviced a wide range of horses. Patients included; Olympic Horses, National Champions, High-End Proformance Horses and much loved Companion Horses of all breeds and sizes.

Equine Intern

University of Illinois, Veterinary College
Urbana, IL
07.1984 - 06.1985
  • Responsible for Diagnosing Patients Conditions, Creating a Treatment Protocol and Preforming the Indicated Treatments and Surgery.
  • Assisted in research projects, supporting data collection and analysis for veterinary studies.
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop educational materials for student training programs.
  • Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research initiatives.
  • Teaching Clinical aspects of Equine Medicine and Surgery to Senior Veterinary Students.

Education

Master of Science -

Equine Internship - Equine Medicine And Surgery

University of Illinois, School of Veterinary Medicine
Champaign, IL
05-1985

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Equine Medicine And Surgery

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine At Tufts University
Worcester, MA
05-1990

Bachelor of Science - Applied Biology

Massachusetts Institue of Technology
Cambridge, MA
05-1980

High School Diploma -

Watkinson School
Hartford, CT
05-1976

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving

Accomplishments

    First to use Stem Cell Therapy in any species on the East Coast.

    Veterinarian for the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. The oldest National Finals Horse Show in the US.

    Veterinarian for the HITs Horse Shows in Saugerties, NY. 14 weeks of Equine Competition. The largest Horse Show in the Northeast.

    Provided Veterinary Care for over 325 Horses seized due to neglect in Connecticut.

Certification

Certified Veterinarian for International FEI Competition

Certified by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society

Certified for Equine Embryo Transfer

Certified by the AO Foundation for Surgical Facture Fixation

Timeline

Equine Veterinarian

Self-employeed
05.1990 - 11.2025

Owner

Burlington Equine Veterinary Services
01.1988 - 04.1990

Associate Veterinarian

Carolina Equine Clinic
07.1985 - 07.1988

Equine Intern

University of Illinois, Veterinary College
07.1984 - 06.1985

Master of Science -

Equine Internship - Equine Medicine And Surgery

University of Illinois, School of Veterinary Medicine

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Equine Medicine And Surgery

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine At Tufts University

Bachelor of Science - Applied Biology

Massachusetts Institue of Technology

High School Diploma -

Watkinson School
Thor Hyyppa