Rebecca Gay Evans
Equestrian studies professor
Education
- D.M.V., veterinary medicine, The University of Georgia
- B.A., religion, Davidson College
Credentials
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Staff veterinarian and professor of equestrian studies, 2013–present
Provide routine and emergency veterinary care for the 65 horses at the facility, including SCAD-owned and student-owned horses. Travel with our horses to equestrian team competitions. Teach one equestrian studies class per quarter.
Director of equestrian programs and veterinarian, 2011–2013, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
Provide routine and emergency veterinary care for the 70 horses boarded at the facility, including privately owned and student-owned horses. Oversee the work of 20 facility employees. Create and maintain the program budget.
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Farm practice and theriogenology intern, June 2010–July 2011, University of Georgia CVM, Athens, GA
Worked alongside large-animal senior clinicians for all farm calls and emergencies. Entrusted with primary care of both routine and emergency patients. Gained extensive experience in equine dentistry, reproduction and lameness. Responsible for teaching third- and fourth-year veterinary students.
Awards, recognitions, and honors
- UGA 40 UNDER 40, University of Georgia, 2017
- Steve Lee Memorial Scholar, University of Georgia CVM, Athens, Ga., 2008
Organizations
- Student chapter of AAEP University of Georgia CVM, president, Athens, Ga., 2008–2009
Publications and presentations
Lectures
- Southern States Feed Master’s Conference, presented Equine Infectious Diseases and Vaccinations, Richmond, Va., 2014
- Southern States Feed Master’s Conference, presented Veterinary Essentials for the Horse Owner, Richmond, Va., 2013
Publications
- "A Sophisticated Palate: Examining the Depth of the Equine Hard Palate." Journal of Veterinary Dentistry, Winter 2012.