Dr. Jessica Johnson

Dr Jessica Johnson graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (MVB) in Veterinary Medicine from University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland, in 2011. 

Dr. Jessica’s special areas of research include ultrasound-guided injection techniques in the horse, and pre-surgical disinfection of the equine hoof. 

In 2014, Dr. Jessica completed a 3-year residency at UCD VH to become a European Specialist in Large Animal Surgery. She also completed a Doctorate of Veterinary Medical Specialization (DVMS). Her special areas of research include ultrasound-guided injection techniques in the horse, and pre-surgical disinfection of the equine hoof. 

Dr. Tiago J. Fernandes

Dr. Fernandes began his internal medicine residency accredited from the European College of Equine Internal Medicine at EVMC in July 2021. He has special interests in neonatology, ultrasonographic evaluation, juvenile idiopathic epilepsy (JIE) in neonatal foals and the identification and monitoring of high-risk pregnant mares.

Dr Tiago Fernandes graduated from the University of Porto (Portugal) in 2018. He found his passion for horses when studying them in his final year of university. As a young student, he started his career exploration at the Royal Veterinary College in London, where he got to work alongside their residents, igniting his passion for internal medicine and the desire to pursue a residency. He has since been traveling around Europe, Brazil, and EAU to explore a variety of work environments (university, private practice and ambulatory), different cultures and different clinical approaches of board certificated veterinarian’s work. This early interest prompted him to pursue a competitive rotating internship at EVMC.

Dr. Muneera Al-Fadala

After working in various capacities within the Department of Animal Resources, she transferred as Manager of the Pet's Clinic & Cats Control Unit with the Animal Resource Department for 2 years. She has served as the designated Focal Point for the World Organisation for Animal Health – OIE, for Animal Welfare in Qatar, for 3 years and is an FEI* Permitted Treatment Veterinarian.

Dr. Al-Fadala joined Equine Veterinary Medical Center in 2015. Her interest has focused on equine veterinary medicine, specifically equine surgery. Her professional goal is to become board certified in equine surgery, and through her training to help advance the quality and standards of veterinary medicine in Qatar.

She hopes that by bringing specialized expertise back to the Middle East, she will serve as a role model for women in the region to pursue higher education and a professional career in veterinary medicine.

* FEI - Federation Equestre Internationale