Dr. Guy Alexander

Dr Guy Alexander graduated from Massey University, New Zealand, in 1987.

After periods in mixed practice in New Zealand and the UK, a position at Liverpool University in the UK led to him being able to follow his calling and become an equine surgeon.  A surgical training position at Murdoch University, West Australia, followed by a position at Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital, Victoria, helped Dr Guy complete his Fellowship of the Australia and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (FANZCVS – Equine Surgery) in 2005.

Dr Guy’s Middle Eastern experience started in Dubai in 2005, with a 6 year stint based mainly at the Dubai Equine Hospital. 

Dr Guy returned to New Zealand after 20 years away and worked mainly as an independent consultant surgeon.  The Middle East came calling again and he was the founding veterinarian appointed to set up The Equine Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  He recruited and led the team there through the first two Saudi Cup meetings.

After a year working for the Hong Kong Jockey Club in both Hong Kong and China, Dr Guy has returned to the Middle East, starting as the Head Veterinarian at EVMC in early 2023.

Having worked in many different regions and populations of horses, Dr Guy has extensive experience and knowledge and has developed a huge range of skills to deal with a wide variety of surgeries.  He is also responsible for, and has special interest in, lameness and diagnostic imaging.

His presence at our Equine Veterinary Hospital assures our clients that their beloved equine companions will receive the finest care, backed by a wealth of knowledge and experience.

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