Katherine Fertig, DVM

Dr. Fertig (“Kat”) grew up in Connecticut and competed in the northeast hunter/jumper circuit. As an active member of the United States Pony Club, she received her “B rating” at the age of 16. After graduating from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, she attended the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine (Kansas State). Upon graduation from Kansas State, she moved to California with her husband, Eric, and dog, Chloe, for an internship at Chino Valley Equine Hospital. There, she received additional training in lameness, medicine, surgery and critical care. Kat and Eric both fell in love with Southern California and subsequently moved to Orange County. Dr. Fertig purchased the OCEVS practice in June of 2014.

With a strong interest in providing excellent care for our equine athletes, Dr. Fertig is pursuing advanced training in lameness and diagnostic imaging with the International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology. She has also completed training in equine chiropractic and acupuncture and is certified by both the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association and International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. Dr. Fertig is also a Permitted Treating Veterinarian (PTV) for FEI events.

In her spare time, she rides and competes in the jumpers with her horses Carlot and Salsa. (Source)