Lara Kay Shreve
- Assistant Professor of Practice
- Herd Veterinarian
- (512) 661-8690
- Oro Valley Veterinary Medicine, Rm. 512
- Tucson, AZ 85721
- lshreve@arizona.edu
Biography
Dr. Lara Shreve graduated from U of A with a bachelor’s degree in veterinary science and attended veterinary school at Colorado State University. Dr. Shreve also completed a veterinary acupuncture certification course designed for graduate veterinarians and senior veterinary students offered through CSU. After graduation from veterinary school, she completed an equine internship at Elgin Veterinary Hospital, an equine referral hospital in Elgin Texas. After completion of her internship Dr. Shreve stayed on at EVH for 12 years. During her time at EVH Dr. Shreve assisted managing interns and became proficient in many facets of equine general practice, surgery, and emergency care. Dr. Shreve is a seasoned veterinary acupuncture practitioner treating primarily bucking bulls and horses and the occasional canine patient. After leaving EVH she joined a mixed animal practice in rural Arizona where she practiced for four years. In 2021 she joined the faculty of the U of A CVM in the clinical skills department. Dr Shreve is also the herd veterinarian for the CVM owed animals at the campus agricultural center where she cares for the horses, cattle and sheep used for teaching in the CVM curriculum. Dr Shreve is a member of American Association of Equine Practitioners and American Veterinary Medical Association.
Degrees
- D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine
- Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
- Other Veterinary Acupuncture
- Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians/Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
- B.S. Veterinary Science
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States
Work Experience
- Hassayampa Veterinary Services (2017 - 2021)
- HSUS/Self (2011 - 2012)
- Elgin Veterinary Hospital (2005 - 2017)
Licensure & Certification
- Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Arizona, Az State Board of Veterinary Medicine (2017)
- Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Colorado State University (2005)
Interests
Teaching
Equine general practice especially ophthalmology, emergency medicine and sports medicine.
Courses
2024-25 Courses
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Advanced Clinical Management A
VETM 816 (Spring 2025) -
Clinical Skills
VETM 803B (Spring 2025) -
Musculoskeletal
VETM 807 (Spring 2025) -
Clinical Skills
VETM 803A (Fall 2024) -
Clinical Skills
VETM 803D (Fall 2024) -
Foundations
VETM 801 (Fall 2024) -
The Sum of the Parts
VETM 812 (Fall 2024)
2023-24 Courses
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Clinical Skills
VETM 803C (Summer I 2024) -
Selectives
VETM 817 (Summer I 2024) -
Advanced Clinical Management A
VETM 816 (Spring 2024) -
Clinical Skills
VETM 803B (Spring 2024) -
Musculoskeletal
VETM 807 (Spring 2024) -
Clinical Skills
VETM 803A (Fall 2023) -
Clinical Skills
VETM 803D (Fall 2023)
2022-23 Courses
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Clinical Skills
VETM 803B (Spring 2023) -
Musculoskeletal
VETM 807 (Spring 2023) -
The Sum of the Parts
VETM 812 (Fall 2022)
2021-22 Courses
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Clinical Skills
VETM 803B (Spring 2022)
Scholarly Contributions
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