Alicia Benson, DVM

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About Alicia Benson, DVM

Raised in the East Bay Area, Alicia grew up riding Arabians and was an avid rider in the show ring, on the trail for endurance competitions and on a drill team (and performed in the 2010 Rose Bowl Parade!) She also gave horseback riding lessons to clients of all ages and was a camp instructor and director.

Alicia graduated from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. She was the President of the Student Chapter of American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), organizing meetings and hands-on labs for students on various equine related topics. She was the President of the Theriogeneology Club, which focused on animal reproduction and advanced reproductive techniques of all species. She completed her undergraduate degree in Animal Science, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Alicia’s interests include lameness, reproduction and internal medicine. She is certified in Veterinary Acupuncture through the Chi Institute. (Source)

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1415 Fulton Rd, Santa Rosa, California, 95403, United States

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Alicia Benson, DVM has been recommended 3 time(s).

3 Recommendation(s)

Barbara Blaser August 21, 2022 at 11:35 am - Reply

I met Dr. Benson at On the Bit, a riding academy in Clayton, CA. She was so kind to the horses. She worked well with the families and trainers. It was awesome to see her take X-rays, read them, and treat the horses.

I highly recommend her.
Barbara Blaser August 22, 2022 at 9:15 am - Reply

I love Alicia Benson, DVM. Dr. Benson is one of the Equine Veterinarians who make “barn calls” at On the Bit.

She grew up in the East Bay where she rode and showed Arabians. She graduated from the Virgina-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine where she played a leadership role in several student organizations including the American Association of Equine Practitioners.

You see her leadership skills demonstrated as she moves through several appointments during her visits. On any visit, she may do wellness checks, examine a horse for possible lameness, take X-rays and draw labs. She is kind and gentle with the horses as well as families and staff.

Watching her quickly go from the stable to the riding ring to evaluate gait, pain and movement is exciting.

Among other specialities, Dr. Benson is certified in Veterinary Acupuncture and provides on-site treatment.

I highly recommend her.
Elizabeth Galipault February 21, 2023 at 8:01 am - Reply

Alicia is so talented in so many areas. Her professionalism is a 10
Kindness a 10
Gift in seeing what my horse needed another 10
My horse 20 yrs old had gone lame. A vet came out week before and gave the leg the wrong diagnosis she didn’t even have the right leg. Alicia came out. It was amazing to meet her. I am so grateful because I didn’t think there’s any hope for my horse , She gave my horse, a wellness test that was accurate She gave her chiropractic care which I was surprised at how well it worked, then I had this magical shot I know it was $800, but wow my horse is new horse without pain. See you soon thank you so much Alicia you’re awesome.

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