Dr. Tim Phillips

A 26-year career in the Portland area practicing equine medicine and surgery was followed by a move to a quieter, sunny central Oregon in 2000.

Dr. Phillips has a strong interest and background in lameness diagnosis and treatment. Numerous clients bring him horses for care as well as for pre-purchase evaluations. He has flown to many locations in the West to examine horses for purchase over the years. Reproduction, as well as routine dentistry, are also integral areas of his practice expertise.

Continuing education and training in the latest methods are a large part of Dr. Phillips professional interests. He is a career-long member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) as well as the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Dr. Phillips currently serves on the Board of Ethics for the AAEP. He was a founding member of a small group of veterinarians that started the Northwest Equine Practitioners Association (NEPA). He is a past president of NEPA and currently serves on its Board of Directors.

A lifelong horseman, Dr. Phillips team ropes for recreation. A Gold Card member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association he served as a team roping director of the Columbia River Circuit for a number of years. While no longer competing in rodeos he is still very involved with rodeo, having been the attending veterinarian for the Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo for many years and is currently the veterinarian for the Sisters Rodeo.