Dr. Courtnee Morton

Courtnee Morton, DVM, CVA, CVC

Courtnee Morton, DVM, CVA, CVC

VETERINARIAN

Education & Trainings

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine 2017
Chi University 2021

Professional Memberships

AVMA, AAEP

Dr. Courtnee Morton is a 2017 Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine graduate. Since graduation, she completed an equine internship and has been solely an equine practitioner. In 2021, Dr. Morton decided to follow her lifelong dream of starting her own mobile equine veterinary practice in a place her heart has always called “home,” close to her family. In her free time, Dr. Morton enjoys hiking, kayaking, and spending time with her three dogs Mr. Feeny, Ellie, and Maverick. She has a love for her long-eared patients, and hopes to someday have a whole herd of donkeys!

Recent Articles

Heart Murmurs in Horses
by
Courtnee Morton, DVM, CVA, CVC

A horse heart murmur is an abnormal heart sound produced by turbulent blood flow. Heart murmurs are a symptom of an underlying health issue in a horse—typically heart disease. Some horse heart murmurs...

What Is a Horse Health Certificate?
by
Courtnee Morton, DVM, CVA, CVC

When it comes to enrolling in a new school or traveling abroad, many of us are required to present vaccination certificates or other health documents. Most recently we experienced this when we were required...

Coggins Test for Horses
by
Courtnee Morton, DVM, CVA, CVC

If you have ever taken your horse across state lines, to a boarding facility, or to a competition or event, you’ve had to have a negative Coggins test with you. Think of a Coggins test for horses like...

Pigeon Fever in Horses
by
Courtnee Morton, DVM, CVA, CVC

What Is Pigeon Fever in Horses? Pigeon fever in horses, also called false strangles or dryland distemper, is an infection caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis bacteria that occurs most often in...

How To Prepare Your Horse Trailer for Travel
by
Courtnee Morton, DVM, CVA, CVC

Whether you’re planning on hauling your horse 10 minutes down the road for a trail ride or leaving for a cross-country haul for an event, it’s important to prepare your horse trailer so your horses stay...

Facial Nerve Paralysis in Horses
by
Courtnee Morton, DVM, CVA, CVC

What Is Facial Nerve Paralysis in Horses? Facial nerve paralysis (FNP) in horses occurs when the function of the facial nerve is decreased or completely absent. This can be a unilateral (one-sided) or...