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Residency, Equine Medicine & Surgery - University of Sydney (Australia), 1991-1993. A residency is an intensive program of advanced training and study in a particular field or discipline. The emphasis of this residency was equine internal medicine and equine sports medicine. MVetClinStud - University of Sydney (Australia), 1993. This degree, Master of Veterinary Clinical Studies, is equivalent to MS (Master of Science) here in the US. My Master's degree was conferred for original research in equine exercise physiology and publication of the thesis "Clinical Exercise Testing of Racehorses." Residency, Equine Internal Medicine - North Carolina State University, 1993-1994. The emphasis of this residency was colic, other medical emergencies, lameness, and foal medicine. AVMA Education Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates, Accreditation Program, 2003-2004. This 4-step program validated my Australian credentials and clinical experience in veterinary medicine, a necessary requirement for veterinary licensure in the US for veterinarians who graduated from vet schools outside of North America. | ||
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Over the years I have given numerous talks to horse owners, including some at large national events such as EquitanaUSA, Carolina Classic Horse Expo, and the Tufts Animal Expo. I have written the following books for horse owners and trainers: Equine Lameness (Equine Research, Inc., 1997) Preventing Colic in Horses (Paper Horse, 1999) Preventing Laminitis in Horses (Paper Horse, 2000) I have also written numerous articles for equestrian magazines and web sites, including Equus, Practical Horseman, Horses Inc., The Holistic Horse, Flying Changes, Northwest Horse Source, and Equine Wellness. Click on Articles (above, left) to read some of my more recent articles. In addition to the books and articles written for horse owners, I have authored, co-authored, or edited over 60 scientific papers for veterinary journals and conference proceedings. And I have given several scientific presentations at veterinary conferences in Australia and the US. I am also the principal editor of the following textbooks for veterinarians (all published by Elsevier Health Sciences): Manual of Equine Medicine and Surgery Manual of Small Animal Internal Medicine, editions 1 & 2 Manual of Large Animal Internal Medicine Manual of Equine Dentistry Equine Podiatry | ||
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Christine King BVSc, MACVSc, MVetClinStud
Licensed Veterinarian
Hi, I'm Dr. Chris King. I graduated from vet school in 1985 and have been following this, my passion, ever since. Horses are my primary interest, but I love working with dogs and cats, too.
I am a fully credentialled and licensed veterinarian with experience in private practice, university teaching hospitals, veterinary research, publishing, and public speaking, in Australia and the US.
A variety of complementary and alternative medicine tools round out my conventional veterinary skills. My aim is to provide integrative and individualized health care which meets all of the animal's needs - body, mind, and spirit.
Click on Vet Services (above, left) for more on my practice. Scroll down for more on my veterinary training and experience.
EDUCATION
BVSc - University of Queensland (Australia), 1985. This degree, Bachelor of Veterinary Science, is the veterinary degree awarded on completion of veterinary school in Australia. It is equivalent to DVM or VMD here in the US.
MACVSc - Australian College of Veterinary Scientists, Equine Chapter, 1991. This degree (Member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists) is similar to Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (DipABVP) here in the US. It is based on written and oral examinations, once the applicant has at least 5 years of practice experience in her chosen field (in my case, equine medicine).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
I spent the first 6 years of my career in private practice in Australia, most of that time at a specialty equine hospital. For the next 3 years I worked at Veterinary Teaching Hospitals as a resident veterinarian, first in Australia (University of Sydney Equine Hospital) and then in the US (North Carolina State University Large Animal Hospital).
Those were intense years, so after leaving NCSU I took a break from active practice and worked as a veterinary medical writer and editor for several years. During that time I maintained an active interest in equine medicine and I also pursued an emerging interest in complementary and alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM). In 2002 I finally felt ready to return to veterinary practice, and thus was Anima born.
My interest in CAVM began many years ago, but I have been actively pursuing knowledge and skills in this diverse area of veterinary medicine since 1999. I am most drawn to manual and movement therapies, nutritional and herbal therapies, homeopathy, flower and herbal essences, medical intuitive evaluation, and distance healing.
Click on Vet Services (above, left) for more info.
My Aussie Credentials
My veterinary degrees were all earned in Australia, where I was born and educated, and where I practiced for several years before coming to the US. Comparable degrees in the US are as follows:
BVSc: DVM or VMD
MACVSc: DipABVP
MVetClinStud: MS
I hold active veterinary licenses in the following states:
* Washington state
* Oregon
I am a member of the following veterinary organizations:
* American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA)
* Washington State Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (WSHVMA)
* Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association (VBMA)
* American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)
* Australian College of Veterinary Scientists, Equine Chapter (ACVSc)
* Equine Clinicians' Network (ECN)
* Complementary & Alternative Veterinary Medicine (CAVM) network