Staff

Veterinarians

	Dr. Jim Schulze Dr. Schulze received his D.V.M. degree from Texas A&M University in 1980. Upon graduation, Dr. Schulze moved to Conroe, Texas, and joined a mixed animal practice. Dr. Schulze and a partner established Equine Veterinary Associates in 1982. Reproductive medicine, lameness and sports medicine, and preventative medicine are among Dr. Schulze’s primary interests. Dr. Schulze achieved recognition as a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) with certification in Equine medicine in 1990. Dr. Schulze is involved in many charitable, professional, and community organizations. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Equine Practitioners, and the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. He is a member of the Willis Independent School District Board of Trustees, currently serving his second term. He is a past member of the Texas Racing Commission. He and his wife, Patty, have five children. The family enjoys an “extended family” of pleasure horses, two dogs, and several cats.
	Dr. Melissa Hubble Dr. Hubble is a native Texan, raised in the hill country, whose interest in horses started with the 4-H club and competing in local rodeos. She earned her Animal Science degree and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University, graduating in 2000 and joining E.V.A. in June of that year. Dr. Hubble’s specialty is dentistry, including floating of sharp points, equilibration of the bite, extractions, and minor periodontal procedures, and she plans to continue expanding her knowledge and expertise in this area. She also enjoys foaling and breeding season, preventative medicine, and the occasional challenging internal medicine case. Dr. Hubble is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Texas Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Association of Equine Practitioners. She is dedicated to the long-term sucess of the equine professional and promoting the horse industry. In addition, she welcomes young women and men who are interested in becoming equine veterinarians to shadow her, either by completing externships through their school or on a volunteer basis.
	Dr. Rickie Christensen Dr. Christensen is originally from a small town in south Texas. She has had an interest in horses ever since she was young and has wanted to be a veterinarian since she was ten years old. She graduated from veterinary school at Texas A&M University in May, 2007. Afterwards, she pursued an internship at a private equine practice in Northern Virginia. Her main areas of interest include internal medicine, reproduction, lameness, emergency medicine and preventative care. Dr. Christensen has been with EVA since June of 2008. She is a member of AVMA, TVMA and AAEP. Horses have been her passion all of her life and she is enthusiastic about joining the practice here at Equine Veterinary Associates.
	Our Staff Our staff is dedicated to giving quality care to our equine friends. With experience ranging from foaling to racing to trail riding, our staff has the background and skills needed to care for your horse.