Ashley Martin, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) Regional Medical Director, Board-Certified Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Servicing Locations

MedVet New Orleans

MedVet Urgent Care – Richardson

MedVet Asheville

Ashley Martin, DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM (SAIM) is a Regional Medical Director providing guidance and leadership to the Medical Services teams at MedVet Dallas, MedVet Grapevine, MedVet Mandeville, MedVet Mobile, MedVet New Orleans, and MedVet Richardson. Dr. Martin has been part of the medical team since 2015. She attended Louisiana State University where she earned both her Bachelor of Science degree in 2002 and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2006. Following graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Martin completed a yearlong internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and a three-year residency in small animal internal medicine at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine.

After becoming a board-certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2010, Dr. Martin practiced at a busy North Carolina specialty hospital before joining MedVet. She is the author and co-author of articles published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. She is an active advocate of continuing education for veterinary professionals and has lectured on a variety of internal medicine topics.

Dr. Martin is experienced in all aspects of internal medicine with particular interests in endoscopy, bronchoscopy, rhinoscopy, cystoscopy, and interventional radiology procedures. She also has a strong interest and extensive experience in managing acute kidney disease. She is happy to be back home in the Gulf Coast and practicing with such a talented and collaborative team of doctors. When not treating patients, Dr. Martin enjoys traveling and spending time with her two children.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science: Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Internship: Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, Massachusetts
Residency: Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Specializations

Board Certification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)

Professional Affiliations

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
American Veterinary Medical Association
Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association

What is a Veterinary Specialist?

A veterinary specialist is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine who has completed extensive post-graduate education and clinical training in a focused area. After passing a certifying board examination in their chosen specialty field, they are called a diplomate of their specialty college and considered an expert in this area of veterinary medicine. There are over 20 veterinary specialties recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

This expertise is complementary to the care provided by your family veterinarian. You may be referred to a MedVet hospital if your pet needs specific equipment and/or expertise that your veterinarian does not have. Collaboration between you, your veterinarian, and your veterinary specialist is critical to providing the best outcome for your pet.

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What others are saying

Dr. Ashley Martin was so kind, reassuring, and explained everything in great detail. She took a great approach to the situation and could not have been any better. LOVED her! – Amanda B.

My dog has seen numerous specialists to assist with multiple life threatening problems. The expertise, professionalism and sincere love of their job is always evident and I always feel reassured that they’re as concerned over my pet’s welfare as I am. – David B.