07/31/2026
Get to know Dr. Amy Bennett š“āØ
Q: When did you know you wanted to become a veterinarian?
A: I spent a lot of my childhood in hospitals with my mom, who was terminally ill, and Iād often pretend I was a doctor. I knew early on I wanted to work in medicine. At the same time, I fell completely in love with horses ā and watching my own vet, Dr. Chris Gaul, I remember thinking almost immediately, This is what I want to do. From that point on, becoming an equine vet became my dream, and I built my whole life around making it happen.
Q: Favourite part of being an equine vet?
A: Working with clients and their horses to solve a problem and get them back to what they love. Thereās nothing better than seeing a rider smile when their horse is finally feeling better. The icing on the cake is the photos afterwards ā horse shows, trail rides, or just another adventure together.
Q: Least favourite part?
A: The cases where, despite everyoneās best efforts, we simply canāt save a horse. Even with caring owners and every possible resource, some conditions are beyond our ability to treat. Those are the ones that stay with you.
Q: One snack you canāt live without on the road?
A: Timbits. No explanation needed.
Q: First day off after an onācall weekend?
A: When Monday at 8am hits after being on call since Friday at 4pm, Iām the happiest person alive ā freedom. I usually end up working anyway, but at least I can take a shower without worrying about being pulled away halfway through. Mostly, that first day off is about catching up, getting organized, and enjoying the little things.
