03/05/2026
Means a lot to be honoured by my colleagues 😊
🌟 EVA Member of the Month – Dr Tamara McElroy (Dr Tamara McDougall)🌟
This month, we are shining a well-deserved spotlight on Dr Tamara McElroy (Dr Tamara McDougall)- a truly remarkable equine veterinarian whose dedication and resilience embody the very best of our profession.
Dr McElroy’s journey began with excellence, winning the equine prize at Murdoch University before undertaking an internship at Randwick Equine Specialists. She then made the move to regional practice in Tamworth, where she has become an indispensable part of her local equine community.
Now the driving force behind Equine Vet Care New England, Tamara provides a high level of care across all aspects of equine practice. While she has particular interests in foal medicine and reproduction, her skillset extends well beyond these areas, reflecting the breadth required of a true all-rounder in regional practice.
As many of us know, regional and sole practitioners often carry an extraordinary load and Tamara does so with unwavering professionalism and grit. She delivers exceptional care to her patients, all while managing the intense demands of the breeding season (and saying “yes” far more often than most of us would!).
She is the definition of dedication, balancing a formidable clinical workload with being a loving wife and mother to three young children. Tough, compassionate, and endlessly committed, Tamara represents the quiet strength that keeps equine practice thriving beyond the city limits.
Regional vets are the backbone of our industry and Tamara is one of the toughest and most admirable among them 💪🐴
👏 Thank you, Tamara, for everything you do for your clients, their horses, and our profession.
If you would like to nominate a colleague for EVA Member of the Month - please contact Dr Paula Williams.
