Department of Large Animal Medicine

Clinical Assistant Professor

Education

  • M.S., Auburn University, 2023 
  • D.V.M., Auburn University, 2019 
  • B.S., University of Florida, 2014 

Professional Certifications

  • Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine – Large Animal Internal Medicine 

Teaching

  • Large Animal Neurologic Disorders (Nervous, Sensing, Behavior Systems II course) 
  • Large Animal Colitis and Hepatobiliary Diseases (Gastrointestinal Systems II course) 
  • Equine Metabolic Syndrome (Integument and Endocrine Systems II course) 
  • Large Animal Myopathies, Recumbent Animals, Equine Poor Performance (Core Medicine and Surgery III course) 
  • Large Animal Clinical Skills (Clinical Skills courses) 
  • Communications and Giving/Receiving Feedback (Professional Skills courses) 
  • Large Animal Internal Medicine (Clinical Rotation course) 

Clinical Interests

In the clinic, Dr. Pfeifle enjoys all aspects of large animal internal medicine, but particularly cases related to large animal neuromuscular disorders, cardiology, lower respiratory tract disease, and neonatology. 

Research Interests

Dr. Pfeifle’s research interest primarily includes overlap between equine internal medicine and sports medicine, such as equine neuromuscular disorders, equine asthma, and gastric ulcer syndrome. 

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