Dr. Anderson was born and raised in Montana. He attended Utah State University for undergraduate training and veterinary school at Oklahoma State University. He stayed at OSU for specialty training in Theriogenology (animal reproduction) where he studied mare follicular pharmacodynamics and mare contraceptive mechanisms in wild horses.
“During my residency program I had two of the best mentors for equine theriogenology, Dr. Candace Lyman (now at Auburn University) and Dr. Reed Holyoak (Oklahoma State University-CVM). They taught me the science behind advanced equine reproduction, specifically the process of Transvaginal Aspiration (TVA) for Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI). They made the science become real to me and helped me realize the excitement that comes with participating in the miracle of reproduction. The process of TVA for ICSI allows you to see every step, from oocyte to embryo and on to a live foal; it is so fun. I decided to focus on TVAs and ICSI because I love the challenge. Not everyone wants to palpate mares all day and even fewer want to take on the task of aspirating a mare. The challenge drives my competitive nature and makes me excited to continually improve the process. I love it!”
After leaving Oklahoma, he worked at Countryside Veterinary Clinic in St. Anthony, Idaho. Where he practiced for 2 years. He then moved to Utah to practice at South Valley Equine where he has been since 2022
He and his wife Whitney are now enjoying raising their 3 children (Cruiz, Tenley, and Joey) in Utah. Dr. Anderson spends his free time team roping, hunting and fishing, and he loves football (GO POKES!) and basketball.
