Dr. Burwash graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1969 and from there interned in Equine Medicine and Surgery at Kansas State University from 1969 to 1970. Wayne came back to Calgary and joined a mixed large animal practice until 1977. He then set up his own practiceand limited it to only horses. Wayne enjoysall aspects of equine veterinary medicine and in particular, reproduction involving embryo transfers. In the year 2000, Dr. Burwash was honored by the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association by being named as "Veterinarian of the Year". He has been a member of and served on committees of many Veterinary Associations throughout his years of veterinary medicine. Currently, Wayne is serving as a director of the Canadian Quarter Horse Association and the American Quarter Horse Association, the Chairman of the Equine Studies Advisory Committee for Olds College and a member of Equine Canada Medication Control Committee. Dr. Burwash has retired from general practice, but remains active in the horse world and is still up for a good visit with our valued clientele at the practice.
Dr. Wayne Burwash, DVM