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Dr. Fairfield T. Bain
Dr. Fairfield T. Bain is a native of Wakefield, Virginia. He received his BS in Animal Science at North Carolina State University (1979), a DVM from Auburn University (1983), and an MBA from New York Institute of Technololgy (2005). He did an Internship in Large Animal Medicine & Surgery at NC State (1983-1984), a residency in Large Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Florida (1984-1986), and a residency in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology at Kansas State University (1988-1991). He has worked as an internist at Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital in Ocala, Florida (1986-1988) and at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Kentucky (1995-2006) before coming home to Virginia to work at Woodside Equine Clinic in Ashland, Virginia. His interests include hyperbaric oxygen therapy, equine perinatology, ultrasound, equine cardiology, hematology and cytology of the horse, and skin diseases.He is board-certified in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (1990), the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (1994), and the American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care (1996).
He also is actively involved in hyperbaric medicine, serving as Vice-President and Medical Advisor of Equine Oxygen Therapy, a manufacturer and distributor of hyperbaric chambers for animals, and is a member of the Veterinary Hyperbaric Medicine Society and the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (human).
Shelena Hoberg CHT, EqCTPM
Shelena is an Australian native who served as a Veterinary Nurse and Certified Equine and Canine Physical Therapist in her homeland before moving to the US in 2001.
Shelena has been with Equine Oxygen Therapy and KESMARC since 2003 after working for 2 years at Hagyard Davidson and McGee Equine Clinic in Lexington, KY. With more than 20 years service in the equine industry Shelena now puts her experience as the world’s first Certified Hyperbaric Technologist for Equine Hyperbarics to use for EOT.
By combining her certification and knowledge after treating thousands of horses, Shelena has been responsible for the development of treatment protocols. In addition, she acts as a consultant to our clients worldwide, offering advice and the most up to date industry information.
Shelena is also a Certified Safety Director for EOT hyperbaric facilities and is our representative responsible for chamber operation and safety training.
We are proud to share that the Undersea Hyperbaric Medical Society has asked Shelena to assist with the development of the equine and small animal educational curriculum. Shelena will play an integral role in the development of an animal-specific hyperbaric certification program.