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