Maureen Kelleher, DVM, CVA, DACVS

DVM, 2006
University of California at Davis
Davis, CA

BS (cum laude), 2001
California State Polytechnic University
Pomona, CA

• American College of Veterinary Surgeons, 2013

• Performance horse diagnostics
• Imaging techniques (positron emission tomography, magnetic resonance imaging)
• Equine rehabilitation

2017–present
Clinical Professor, Sports Medicine and Surgery
Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Tech
Leesburg, VA

2012–2017
Associate Veterinarian and Staff Surgeon
San Dieguito Equine Group
San Marcos, CA

2009-2012
Resident, Equine Surgery
University of California at Davis
Davis, CA

2007-2009
Associate
San Dieguito Equine Group
San Marcos, CA

2006-2007
Intern
Pioneer Equine Hospital
Oakdale, CA

• American College of Veterinary Surgeons
• American Association of Equine Practitioners
• American Veterinary Medical Association
• American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture
• American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians
• International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology

1. Kelleher ME, Kilcoyne I, Dechant JE, Hummer E, Kass PK, Snyder JR. A preliminary study of silver sodium zirconium phosphate polyurethane foam wound dressing on wounds of the distal aspect of the forelimb in horses. Veterinary Surgery, April 2015: 44(3):359-365
2. Kelleher ME, Puchalski SP, le Jeune SS. Use of digital abdominal radiography for diagnosis of enterolithiasis in equids: 238 cases (2008-2011). Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association, July 2014; 245(1):126-129
3. Kelleher ME, Brosnan RJ, Kass PK, le Jeune SS. Use of physiologic and arterial blood gas variables to predict short-term survival in horses with large colon volvulus. Veterinary Surgery, January 2013;  42: 107-113
4. Kelleher ME, Charles EM, Werpy NW. What's your diagnosis? (Tarsal fracture diagnosed with low-field MRI) Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association, April 2011; 238(8): 977-978
5. Kelleher ME, MacDonald DG. Cortical osteitis of the humerus caused by Rhodococcus equi. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, July 2007; 27: 317-319
6. Crosa AT, Katzman SA, Kelleher ME, Nieto JE, Kilcoyne I, Dechant JE. Incidence of incisional complications after exploratory celiotomy in equids affected with enterolithiasis. Canadian Veterinary Journal, October 2020; 61:1085-1091