Nareela Lupton, DVM

Dr. Lupton grew up riding horses from the age of nine years old, competing in the Hunter Jumper circuits throughout high school. She then spent 3 years starting colts for a horse trainer in Yarrow, BC, followed by several years working as a wrangler at a guest ranch and cowboying at the OK Ranch in Big Bar BC. In her final year of vet school, she finished externships at Moore Equine in Alberta and Paton & Martin Equine in Aldergrove BC.

She received her Bachelor of Science in Applied Animal Biology in 2015 from UBC. Nareela pursued her passion for large animal medicine and graduated from Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019.

Nareela has now lived on Vancouver Island for the past four years and is excited to continue to support fellow farmers and horse enthusiasts. She has a special interest in equine dentistry and equine reproduction & neonatology. During her spare time she enjoys team cattle penning and training her dogs for dog shows! (Source)​