Carolyn E. Arnold

Carolyn E. Arnold serves as Professor of Equine Surgery and Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs at Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine. She earned her DVM from Michigan State University (1994-1998), completed an internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, and finished a Large Animal Surgical Residency at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center in 2003.

Her educational background includes:

• DVM: Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine (1994-1998)
• Large Animal Surgical Residency: University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center (2003)
• PhD: Texas A&M University (2020), focusing on antimicrobial effects on equine hindgut microbiome

Dr. Arnold's research examines equine hindgut microbiome alterations during gastrointestinal diseases like colitis and colic, while simultaneously developing innovative surgical training methodologies for veterinary students. Her dual focus bridges clinical pathology with educational advancement in veterinary medicine.

As an educator, she leads surgical training for veterinary students and provides surgical support services to regional equine practices. Her professional service includes committee roles in the American Association of Equine Practitioners (Membership and Development, Ethics, Educational Programs) and the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Educational Programs Committee).