Suzanne Pratt, DVM

Suzanne M Pratt DVM

Dr. Pratt earned her veterinary degree from the University of California, Davis (UCD) in 2000. She completed an equine internship at Harris Farms Horse Division and returned to UCD for a residency in Equine Medicine and Surgery. Pivoting towards clinical pathology, Dr. Pratt completed a research fellowship at UCD, exploring the underlying mechanisms of a novel, heritable bleeding disorder in a Thoroughbred horse. Venturing east, to Purdue University, she completed a 3-year residency in clinical pathology. Returning to the west coast, Dr. Pratt worked as a clinical pathologist for Antech Diagnostics in Portland, Oregon for 7 years before expanding launching her independent consulting business in 2015. Dr. Pratt joined the team of independent contractors for Lacuna Diagnostics in 2018 and has continued on with Heska. Dr. Pratt is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists in clinical pathology. 

 

Education

University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) 2000

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine (MS) 2008

 

Internship

Harris Farms Horse Division, Coalinga, CA 2000-2001

 

Post graduate training

University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Resident, Equine Medicine and Surgery 2001-2004
  • Research Fellow, Comparative Pathology Graduate Group 2004-2005

 

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

  • Resident, Clinical Pathology 2005-2008

 

Certifications         

American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Diplomate ABVP (Equine Practice) 2003-2013

American College of Veterinary Pathologists, Diplomate ACVP (Clinical Pathology) 2010

Board of Editors in the Life Sciences (ELS) 2015