Dr. Carla Aguirre Pascasio

Academic Background

Degrees

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Murcia
  • Thesis: “Doppler in Digital Ultrasonography in Horses with Laminitis”
  • Grade: Outstanding Cum Laude
• Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela
• Diploma in Equine Internal Medicine, European College of Equine Internal Medicine (ECEIM), 2023

Postgraduate Education & Certifications

• Postgraduate in Physiotherapy in Horses (2001–2002), University of Barcelona
• Master in Business Administration (MBA), ENAE Business School, Murcia (2010)
• CertAVP EM (Equine Medicine), Royal College Veterinary of London, University of Liverpool (2012)
• CertAVP ESST (Equine Soft Tissue Surgery), Royal College Veterinary of London, University of 
Liverpool (2015)
• Spanish Certification in Equine Practice (CertEspCEqu), Spanish Council of Veterinarians (2019)

Professional Experience

Current Roles

• Freelance Specialist in Internal Medicine & Equine Sports, Animalicos Hospital (Oct 2019–present)
  • Second opinions, telemedicine, and competition team veterinarian
• Partner, Manager & Executive Director, Animalicos Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Center, Murcia (2013–present)

Previous Roles

• Equine Internal Medicine Veterinarian, University of Murcia Veterinary Clinical Hospital 
(2007–Oct 2019)
  • Currently on voluntary leave
• Partner and Field Veterinarian, Ekisur Veterinary Team (2005–2012)
• Fellowships and Internships, University of Murcia Veterinary Clinical Hospital (2002–2007)
• Fellowship, Casal do Rio Equine Hospital (2002)
• Senior Specialist Inspector (Animals & Farms), TRAGSA Company (June 2000–Jan 2002)

Teaching Experience

• Associate Professor, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, University of Murcia (2018–2019)
• Course Director, Official Veterinary Training (Accredited by Public State Employment Service) (2018–2019)
• Undergraduate and Postgraduate Lecturer
• Supervisor for doctoral theses and undergraduate final projects
• Reviewer for scientific journals indexed in the Journal Citation Report (JCR)
• Member of the Scientific Committee, Spanish Association of Equine Veterinarians (AVEE) Congress (2019, 2020, 2021)

Research & Scientific Contributions

• Research Areas

  • Endocrine diseases in equids
  • Imaging diagnostics for distal vascular pathologies
  • Technological validation in athletic horse performance

• Publications

  • Theses, peer-reviewed articles, and editorial contributions in international journals

Professional Internships & Conferences

• International Internships at Equine Hospitals

  • Liphook Equine Hospital (UK)
  • Rood & Riddle, Hagyard, Blue Ridge, Álamo Pintado, San Luis Rey (USA)
  • University of Liverpool (UK), University of Ghent (Belgium), University of Edinburgh (UK), University 
of London (UK)

• Conferences

  • Presenter and attendee at national and international equine veterinary congresses