Team

Kallie J. Hobbs, DVM, MBA, PhD, DACVIM-LAIM

Assistant Professor of Large Animal Internal Medicine
Email: khobbs05@tamu.edu

• PhD, North Carolina State University, Comparative Biomedical Sciences, 2024
• Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2021
• DVM, University of Illinois, 2017
• MBA, Davenport University, 2016
• Hemodialysis Academy Certification, pending

Dr. Hobbs is board-certified in large animal internal medicine service and is obtaining her Hemodialysis Academy certification. She cares for both equines and food animals through all stages of their stay at the Texas A&M Large Animal Teaching Hospital. She is dedicated to delivering the best possible care through the offering of novel treatments and collaboration with other hospital services. In addition to patient care, Dr. Hobbs has a firm commitment to the training of students, residents, and interns. Her primary research interests are sepsis, ischemia, reperfusion injury, and novel treatment strategies.

Annie Salakhov

Annie is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and is passionate about the therapeutic benefits of human–animal interactions, particularly through hippotherapy. She has gained hands-on experience as a student technician in the Texas A&M Large Animal Hospital under Equine Surgery, which strengthened her interest in animal care and veterinary medicine. After completing her bachelor’s degree, she hopes to attend graduate school to further her education. Her long-term interests include equine-assisted therapies, animal behavior, and innovative strategies to support both animal and human health.

Tatum Nelson – PhD Candidate

Tatum completed her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Tarleton State University, where she was on a rodeo scholarship and worked as a veterinary/laboratory technician at Signature Equine Hospital for more than four years. She went on to complete her Master’s degree in Equine Science at Sam Houston State University, where she investigated the intra-articular effects of Triamcinolone Acetonide on front limb symmetry in young horses. Her passion for research and horses has led her on the journey to pursue a PhD through the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Science at Texas A&M University, with a strong interest in joint sepsis and biologic therapies.

Megan Deterling – Master’s Candidate

Megan completed her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at Texas A&M University, where her passion for veterinary medicine grew after working as a veterinary assistant and completing a pre-veterinary wildlife internship in Costa Rica. To strengthen her scientific foundation and better prepare for veterinary school, she is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M. She is excited to gain hands-on research experience and expand her knowledge of large animal medicine. Her long-term goal is to become a general practice veterinarian, with a strong interest in promoting animal health and providing quality care across species.