Dr. Lori Bidwell
From The Integrative Veterinarian by College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies
December 1, 2025 · 40 min · Episode 150
About this episode
Dr. Lori Bidwell discusses her journey in veterinary medicine, focusing on anesthesia and holistic practices.
Dr. Lori Bidwell was raised on a farm in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She earned a BFA in Art History, then returned home and started working at a veterinary clinic and decided to pursue veterinary medicine as a career. She earned her DVM from Michigan State University in 2001, then did an Internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, followed by a Residency in Anesthesia at Michigan State University, becoming Board Certified in Anesthesia and Analgesia in 2008. She then returned to Rood and Riddle to become Head of Anesthesia. Afterwards, she was on faculty at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. She returned to Kentucky to work in anesthesia in both equine and small animal practice. At this time she became certified in Acupuncture and Tui Na from Chi University. After returning to Michigan State University to work in Anesthesia and Equine Lameness and Sports Medicine, she Co-Founded her current business, East West Equine Sports Medicine, where she provides sports medicine services and equine anesthesia consultation and training for equine surgical facilities. Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Lori Bidwell as we discuss her education, clinical practice, holistic…
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Lori Bidwell
Topics covered
- veterinary medicine
- anesthesia
- holistic training
- equine sports medicine
- clinical practice
Keywords
- veterinary
- anesthesia
- equine
- holistic
- sports medicine
- acupuncture
- Tui Na
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Michigan State University, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, East West Equine Sports Medicine
Places: Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kentucky
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