DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS, Board Certified Equine Surgeon AREAS OF EXPERTISE Current equine surgical techniques: Orthopedic and soft tissue surgery Equine lameness exam Equine neurological exam Equine pre-purchase exam Equine diagnostic imaging- radiography, ultrasound, nuclear scintigraphy, MRI Equine sports medicine clinical interpretation of orthopedic radiographs Equine regenerative therapy- autologous stem cell therapy, platelet rich plasma, interleukin 1 receptor antagonist protein Equine colic- diagnosis, treatment and prognosis Equine gait analysis Video analysis of equine performance EDUCATION C O L O R A D O S T AT E U N I V E R S I T Y, V E T E R I N A RY M E D I C A L TEACHING HOSPITAL, Masters of Science, Large Animal Surgery Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons- Equine Surgery Fort Collins, Colorado, 1998-2001 ARIZONA EQUINE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CENTRE, Internship- Equine Medicine and Surgery Gilbert, Arizona, 1997-1998 LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY,
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1993-1997 CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY, Bachelors of Science, Biological Science San Luis Obispo, California, 1990-1993 CUESTA COLLEGE, Major: Biological Science San Luis Obispo, California, 1988-1990 SURGICAL EXPERIENCE S U R G E O N, C AV E C R E E K E Q U I N E S U R G I C A L A N D D I A G N O S T I C IMAGING CENTER, PHOENIX, ARIZONA, 2011 TO PRESENT Board certified equine surgeon specializing in orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. Cave Creek Equine is a surgical and diagnostic imaging center with equine MRI, nuclear scintigraphy, digital radiography, digital ultrasound and endoscopy. Progressive treatment of equine injuries using Stem Cell, IRAP and PRP. S U R G E O N, C H A P A R R A L V E T E R I N A RY M E D I C A L C E N T E R, C AV E C R E E K, ARIZONA, 2003-2010 One of two board certified equine surgeons at this equine primary and referral practice. Orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, Emergency surgery and lameness. SURGEON, PENINSULA EQUINE, MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA 2001-2003 Single board certified surgeon at this equine primary and referral practice. Orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, Emergency surgery and lameness. PUBLICATIONS Carpenter, E. M., Hendrickson, D. A., James, S., Franke, C., Frisbie, D., Trostle, S., & Wilson, D. A mechanical study of ligature security of commercially available pre-tied ligatures versus hand tied ligatures for use in equine laparoscopy. Veterinary Surgery, 35(1), 55-59. (2006) Schachtel J, Carpenter E.M.. What is your diagnosis? Sand enteropathy. J Am Vet Med Assoc., Feb 15;226(4):521-2. (2005) Carpenter, E.M., Hendrickson, D.A., Wagner, Caudal epidural using detomidine, technique and applications. (2001) Unpublished Page 2
Carpenter E.M., Hendrickson D.A., Anderson D.E.. Laparoscopic ovariectomy and ovariohysterectomy in llamas and alpacas. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. Aug;16(2):363-75. (2000) Carpenter E.M., Weight loss in adult horses, Arizona Horse Connection, October, 40-45 (1997) Carpenter E.M., What you need to know about rabies and your horse, Arizona Horse Connection, August, 83-84 (1997) Campbell E.M., Thermography, its uses in equine medicine, Intervet, vol 30, no 2: 48-50 (1994) Campbell, E.M., Sedrish S.A., Martin G.S., What is your diagnosis? Hypoplastic cuboidal bones. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. March 15; 212(6):815-6. (1998) CURRENT RESEARCH Carpenter E.M., Rich, R., Hypoxia during triple drip anesthesia in the equine, 10 cases- Currently undergoing statistical analysis. Targeted publication: Equine Vet Journal Carpenter E.M., Rich, R., Prognosis of proximal versus distal deep digital flexor tendonitis treated with autologous adipose derived Stem Cells in the horse, 30 cases. - Currently undergoing statistical analysis. E X P E R T W I T N E S S Lightfoot v. Peninsula Equine Medical and Surgery Group, Defense witness. In the court of appeal of the state of California, First appellate district, division two. May/June 2006 EQUINE EXPERIENCE Event Veterinarian: Modern Pentathlon World Championships (equine), Stanford University, CA, July 2002 Ride veterinarian: Man vs. Horse 50 mile endurance race, Prescott Valley, AZ. AERC Sanctioned, Sept 1997 Horseback riding instructor: BREC, Baton Rouge, LA, 1994 Wrangler: Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 1987 AWARDS AND HONORS A C V S L A R G E A N I M A L R E S I D E N T F O R U M P R E S E N T AT I O N AWARD Page 3
Presented to the surgical resident with the most outstanding presentation of their research project. A mechanical study of ligature security of commercially available pre-tied ligatures versus hand tied ligatures for use in equine laparoscopy (1999) EQUINE CLINICAL PROFICIENCY AWARD Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association. Based on clinical proficiency in equine surgery and medicine, and possession of communicative and leadership qualities. April 1997 MERCK VETERINARY MANUAL AWARD Presented to senior veterinary students with an accumulated GPA of 3.5 or better. April 1997 THE SOCIETY OF PHI ZETA, TAU CHAPTER Veterinary honor society. April 1997 DEAN S HONOR LIST Summer 1996 (4.0), Fall 1995, Spring 1995, Fall 1994, Spring 1993, Fall 1991 SALSBURY SCHOLARSHIP Scholastic ability, initiative, leadership potential, and financial need. April 1996 L O U I S I A N A S T AT E U N I V E R S I T Y S C AV M A A U X I L I A RY AWARD Outstanding student whom has made significant contributions to his/her class and the School of Veterinary Medicine. April 1996 PULLETZER PRIZE Thermography, its uses in equine medicine, Intervet 1994. July 1995 L O U I S I A N A V E T E R I N A RY M E D I C A L A S S O C I AT I O N OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD Selected by the faculty on the basis of scholastic achievement, demonstrated leadership ability, and professional attitude and acumen. April 1995 S T U D E N T C H A P T E R O F T H E A M E R I C A N A S S O C I AT I O N O F EQUINE PRACTITIONERS AWARD Based on participation in the organization, financial need and scholarship. April 1995 M A R G A R E T L U C I L L E T H O M A S T AY L O R M E M O R I A L SCHOLARSHIP Based on scholarship, financial need and participation in activities that develop responsibility, leadership, citizenship and professionalism. April 1995 Page 4
L O U I S I A N A S T AT E U N I V E R S I T Y S T U D E N T C H A P T E R AVMA/ SPOUSE AUXILIARY AWARD Outstanding student whom has made significant contributions to his/her class and the School of Veterinary Medicine, April 1995 PRESENTATIONS EQUINE DENTAL SURGERY: Special symposium, Cave Creek Equine Surgical and Diagnostic Imaging Center. April 2011 EQUINE BLOOD LACTATE AS A PROGNOSTIC INDICATOR IN COLIC: Arizona Veterinary Medical Association Equine Symposium, September 2010 CIPROFLOXACIN NUCLEAR SCINTIGRAPHY AS A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL IN THE EQUINE: Resident Seminar, Colorado State University, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, October 24, 2001 LAPAROSCOPIC OVARIOHYSTERECOTMY IN NEW WORLD CAMELIDS: Resident Seminar, Colorado State University, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, February 15, 2001 A BIOMECHANICAL STUDY OF THE KNOT SLIPPAGE OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE LIGATURES VERSUS HAND TIED LIGATURES USED IN LAPAROSCOPY. American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Resident Forum, San Francisco, CA. 1999 A BIOMECHANICAL STUDY OF THE KNOT SLIPPAGE OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE LIGATURES VERSUS HAND TIED LIGATURES USED IN LAPAROSCOPY: Resident Seminar, Colorado State University, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, April 1999 BASIC EQUINE NUTRITION: Lecture: Equine Science 120, Chandler/Gilbert community College, guest speaker. August 1997 EQUINE HIGH SPEED TREADMILL DEMONSTRATION: Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Presenter/Speaker, February, 1994, 1995, 1996 CAREER IN VETERINARY MEDICINE: Science Saturday- symposium for high school educators. Veterinary representative, September 1995 Page 5
OFFICES HELD INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR- Peninsula Equine, Menlo Park, CA 2001-2003 INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR- Chaparral Veterinary Medical Center, Cave Creek, AZ 2003-2010 CLASS PRESIDENT: Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 1997 VICE PRESIDENT: Louisiana State University, Student Chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. 1995-1996 CHAIRMAN: Equine High Speed Treadmill Demonstration, Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine, 1994-1995 PRESIDENT: Veterinary Science Club, California Polytechnic State University, 1992-1993 L I C E N S E S, C R E D E N T I A L S, A S S O C I AT I O N MEMBERSHIPS DIPLOMATE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE- since 2002 ARIZONA STATE VETERINARY LICENSE- Since 1997 CALIFORNIA STATE VETERINARY LICENSE- Since 1997 (inactive) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF EQUINE PRACTITIONERS- Since 1993 AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION - Since 1993 ARIZONA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION- Since 2003 AMERICAN ENDURANCE RIDE CONFERENCE- Since 1997 AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION- 1993-1994 SOCIETY OF THERIOGENOLOGY- 1993-1994 Page 6