Nathaniel A. White II, DVM, MS, DACVS

MS, 1976
Kansas State University
Manhattan,  KS

DVM, 1971
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

BS, 1969
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

• Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons, 1981

2015-present
Founder and Director
Equine Disease Communication Center
Lexington, KY

2013-present
Professor Emeritus, Equine Surgery
Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Tech
Leesburg, VA

2021-2022
Equine Staff Surgeon
Unionville Equine Associates
Oxford, PA    

2004–2012
Jean Ellen Shehan Professor and Direcor
Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Tech
Leesburg, VA

2003-2004
Interim Director
Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Tech
Leesburg, VA

1997–2003
Adjunct Professor
University of Maryland
College Park, MD

1987-2003
Theodora Ayer Randolph Professor of Surgery
Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Tech
Leesburg, VA

1985-2013
Assistant Director for Clinical Services
Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Tech
Leesburg, VA

1985-2013
Professor of Surgery
Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Tech
Leesburg, VA

1981-1989
Co-Director
Bolshoi Colic Research Program
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Georgia
Athens, GA

1981-85
Associate Professor
Department of Large Animal Medicine
University of Georgia
Athens, GA

1976-1981
Assistant Professor
Department of Large Animal Medicine
University of Georgia
Athens, GA

1976
Assistant Professor, Equine Medicine and Surgery
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

1975-1976
Instructor, Equine Medicine and Surgery
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

1974-1975
Graduate Student Instructor
Veterinary Pathology
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 

1973-1974
Mixed Practice Practitioner
Arcata, CA

1972-1973
Surgery Resident
University of California
Davis, CA

1971-1972
Large Animal Intern
University of California
Davis, CA   

• American Veterinary Medical Association, 1971-present
• Veterinary Orthopedic Society 1979-1989; Board of Directors, 1986-1989
• American College of Veterinary Surgeons 1981-present; 1988-1991 Board of Regents; 1993-1994 President; 1994-95 Chair-Board of Regents; 1995-1997 President, ACVS Research and Educational Foundation; 1997-2013 Director, ACVS Veterinary Symposium; 2014-2019 Director of Continuing Education
• American Association of Equine Practitioners 1972-present; 1999-2002, Director at Large; 2010. President
• American Horse Council, Health and Regulatory Committee, 1972-present
• USDA Accreditation, 2019-2030        

• American Horse Publications-Zoetis, Equine Industry Vision Award, 2023
• AAEP Sage Kester Beyond the Call Award, 2022
• AAEP President’s Award, 2016
• ACVS Al and Carolyn Distinguished Service Award, 2016
• AAEP Distinguished Life Membership, 2015
• Virginia Tech, Professor Emeritus of Equine Surgery, 2013
• Virginia Horse Council, Special Recognition Award, April 2007
• Milne Lecture, AAEP Annual Meeting, December 2006
• Virginia Tech Scholar of the Week July 2006
• VVMA Distinguished Virginia Veterinarian 2005
• AAEP Distinguished Service Award, 2005
• Jean Ellen Shehan Professor and Director, Nov 2004-2012
• Pfizer Animal Health Award for Research Excellence, May 1999
• Theodora Ayer Randolph Professor of Equine Surgery, January 1987-2004
• Member, Phi Zeta, University of Georgia, 1980
• Member, Alpha Zeta Fraternity, Cornell Chapter, 1965

• Cross-Sectional Survey of Horse Owners to Assess Their Knowledge and Use of Biosecurity Practices for Equine Infectious Diseases in the United States. Nathaniel White, Angela Pelzel-McCluskey, Animals, 2023; 13: 3550: https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13223550
• Magnetic resonance imaging guided treatment of equine, distal interphalangeal joint collateral  ligaments: 2009-2014. White, NA, Barrett, JG, Front.Vet.Sci., September 2016: http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2016.00073
• Use of web-based data collection to evaluate analgesic administration and the decision for surgery in horses with colic, White NA, Elward A, Moga KS, Ward DL, Sampson DM. Equine Vet J, 2005;37: 347-350
• Evaluation of Carolina Rinse solution as a treatment for ischemia reperfusion of the equine jejunum. Dabareiner RM, White NA, Donaldson LL, Equine Vet J. 2003 Nov; 35(7): 642-6
• Treatments to promote colonic hydration: Enteral fluid therapy versus IV fluid therapy and magnesium sulfate, Lopes MAF, Walker BL, White NA, Ward DL, Equine Vet J, 2002; 34:505-509
• Study of equine colic risk factors. Tinker MK, White NA, Lessard P, Thatcher CD, Pelzer KD, Davis B, Carmel DK, Equine Vet J 1997; 29:454-458
• Morphology and quantitation of the myenteric plexuses and neurons in the normal and diseased equine large colon, Schusser GF, White NA, J Am Vet Med Assoc 1997; 210:928-934
• Change in triceps muscle intracompartmental pressure with change in positioning and padding during recumbency in the horse, White NA, Suarez M, Am J Vet Res 1986; 47:2257-2260
• Histologic findings in the gastrointestinal tract of horses with colic. Meschter CL, Tyler DE, White NA, Moore JN, Am J Vet Res 1986; 47(3): 598-606
• Mucosal alterations in experimental small intestinal strangulation obstruction in ponies, White NA, Moore JN, Trim CM, Am J Vet Res 1980; 41(2): 193-198