Our Veterinarians

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Dr. Liz Scott grew up in western Washington and while working on a horse ranch she developed a taste for hard work and an admiration for horses that has guided the direction of her life. 

Dr. Scott attended the University of Washington, graduating in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and chemistry. She then attended veterinary school at Washington State University where she assisted with research in metabolic and muscle changes which occur during long-distance training in endurance horses while doing her veterinary studies. Dr. Scott graduated from WSU in 1984 with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. 

Her early work history includes one-year positions in Salmon, Idaho and Sicily, Italy before settling in Idaho in 1987. She worked for 10 years at Intermountain Veterinary Hospital where she established her reputation in equine reproduction and camelid care. In 1997, she made the decision to become a part of Idaho Equine Hospital becoming a part owner in the practice. Her strong work ethic and caring disposition have made her a vital part of the organization. 

Her passions include internal medicine, neonatal care as well as equine reproduction and camelid medicine. 

Dr. Scott is a member of the AAEP, AVMA and IVMA. Dr. Scott is a world traveler and a national Ride and Tie champion (a vigorous sport which utilizes two humans and a horse combining trail running, endurance riding, and a 20-100 mile cross-country course). 

Dr. Scott contributes to her local community in Ironside, Oregon as a volunteer fire fighter. She and her husband Bob have a cattle ranch in Ironside, Oregon and they enjoy hiking, fishing, running and riding. 

 Dr. Pete Knox was born into the horse industry, which has remained a central part of his life. He grew up in southeastern Idaho on his family’s horse breeding and training farm alongside his brothers. An active member of Pony Club, he earned his A rating and competed in tetrathlon. He later coached the U.S. Pony Clubs Tetrathlon Team, accompanying its members to international competitions in Ireland and England.

Dr. Knox attended Colorado State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1995 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. He began his career at Idaho Equine Hospital as an intern shortly after graduation. He then continued his training at Texas A&M University, completing a three-year large animal surgery residency in 2005.

Following his residency, Dr. Knox returned to Idaho Equine Hospital as a member of the lameness and surgery team. In 2007, he became board-certified in large animal surgery by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Dr. Knox became a partner in Idaho Equine Hospital in 2010.

His professional interests include lameness, sports medicine, laparoscopic surgery, fracture repair, and equine dentistry. Dr. Knox is a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, and the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Knox is married to fellow equine veterinarian Dr. Robin Knight, and they have two active sons. Outside of veterinary medicine, he enjoys skiing, tackling home-improvement projects, spending time with his family, and competing in ultramarathons.

 Dr. Kevin Wahl grew up in Fairview, Oklahoma. He attended Tabor College on a football scholarship. He attended veterinary school at Oklahoma State University receiving his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2008 during which he served 2 years as his class president. 

He began his time with Idaho Equine Hospital in June of 2008 spending one year as an intern. In July of 2009 he began his large animal surgery residency at Purdue University, but he jumped at the opportunity to finish his residency in private practice returning to Idaho Equine Hospital in 2011 for the last year of his residency. Dr. Wahl joined the partnership at Idaho Equine in 2017.

Dr. Wahl published an article on orthopedic injections in Veterinary Surgery and was recognized by the ACVS with a first place Outstanding Surgical Resident Award. 

Dr. Wahl is a member of AAEP and ACVS. In 2014, Dr. Wahl successfully completed all of the requirements and received his board certification through the American College of Veterinary Surgeons .

His professional interests include sports medicine, orthopedic infection, injection technique, orthopedic surgery and wound healing. 

 Outside of work Dr. Wahl enjoys camping, fishing, hunting, skiing and anything that gets him out into the mountains. He married his wife Jackie in 2016 and have two beautiful daughters. 

 Dr. Shane Smith grew up on his family’s cattle ranch in Jordan Valley. He began competing in rodeo at an early age, and his love for the sport continued through college, where he competed for the University of Idaho rodeo team.

Dr. Smith earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University in 2013. His connection with Idaho Equine Hospital began well before graduation, when he spent three summers working as a veterinary technician. After veterinary school, he returned to complete a year-long internship and officially joined the practice as an associate veterinarian in 2014. Dr. Smith became a partner in Idaho Equine in 2018.

From the beginning, Dr. Smith’s down-to-earth personality, compassion, and dedication to veterinary medicine made him a natural fit for the Idaho Equine team. He is committed to providing exceptional care while building trusted relationships with his patients and their owners.

His professional interests include equine medicine, dentistry, and reproduction.

Outside of veterinary medicine, Shane enjoys team roping, hunting, camping, and spending time outdoors with his wife, Katrina—who is also a veterinarian—and their two sons.

Dr. Robin Knight lives in Nampa with her husband, Dr. Pete Knox, and their two children. 

She completed both her undergraduate studies and veterinary degree at Colorado State University before completing a large animal internal medicine residency at Texas A&M University.

At Idaho Equine Hospital, Dr. Knight works alongside Dr. Jamie Higgins, who is board-certified in internal medicine and emergency and critical care. Together, they expand access to specialized medical care and provide valuable consultation for Idaho Equine’s hospital team and referring veterinarians.

Dr. Knight’s advanced training in internal medicine is a tremendous asset to our practice and the well-being of our patients. Her professional interests include neonatal care, respiratory disease, neurologic conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, and infectious diseases.

She provides guidance on diagnostic testing, advanced procedures, and individualized treatment plans for horses with a wide range of complex medical conditions.

Outside of veterinary medicine, Robin enjoys being outdoors, hiking and rock climbing. 

 Dr. Jamie Higgins was raised in Chester, California, and knew from an early age that she wanted to become a veterinarian. She attended the University of California, Davis, where she majored in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior before graduating at the top of her veterinary class in 2004.

Following graduation, Dr. Higgins completed a one-year internship at Arizona Equine Medical and Surgical Centre in Gilbert, Arizona. She then returned to UC Davis for a three-year residency in large animal internal medicine and became board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

Dr. Higgins continued her advanced training with an additional two-year residency and fellowship in equine emergency and critical care. She earned board certification from the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, making her one of only a small number of veterinarians in the country with this combination of specialized training.

After completing her residencies, Dr. Higgins spent two years as a faculty clinician with the UC Davis Equine Internal Medicine and Critical Care Service. She also worked as a consulting specialist and relief hospital veterinarian at Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center in Northern California.

Dr. Higgins joined Idaho Equine Hospital in 2013. 

Her professional interests include neonatal medicine, emergency and critical care, diagnostic ultrasound, neurologic and respiratory diseases, infectious diseases, and chronic medical conditions. 

She is a member of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, and the American Association of Equine Practitioners.

Dr. Higgins and her husband, Dr. Marcus Skacel, have made their home in the Treasure Valley with their three daughters. Dr. Skacel is a partner in Herd Health, a bovine veterinary practice based in Caldwell. 

Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Higgins enjoys spending time with her daughters, camping, traveling, horseback riding, and caring for the family’s many four-legged companions.

Dr. Alexis Hall grew up in a small town in Central New York and has since lived across the U.S. and the Caribbean. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Equine Science from SUNY Morrisville in 2016 and spent several years working as a veterinary assistant before pursuing her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. She graduated from Ross University and completed her clinical training at the University of California, Davis.

After earning her DVM, Dr. Hall completed a one-year rotating internship at Idaho Equine Hospital and later joined the team as an associate veterinarian in 2025. 

As part of the hospital’s medicine and ambulatory team, she is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care both in the field and at the hospital. She enjoys all aspects of equine medicine, with interests in internal medicine, emergency and critical care, reproduction, and alternative therapies. She is especially passionate about neonatal and geriatric care and has a soft spot for donkeys.

Dr. Hall is a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. She is also certified in acupuncture and chiropractic care.

Outside of veterinary medicine, she is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys exploring with her husband, Matt, and their two dogs, Rogue and Haven.

 Dr. Juli Hicks was born and raised in Amarillo Texas. She completed her undergraduate studies at Tarleton State University and then attended Texas A&M for veterinary school, graduating in 2024. She completed an equine focused internship at Signature Equine Hospital in Stephenville, TX in the summer of 2025 prior to joining the team at Idaho Equine,

Her interest in sports medicine came from being a former collegiate athlete and experiencing first hand the importance of proper prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries as well as the maintenance care needed to continue performing at high levels. She strives to provide that kind of care for our clients and equine athletes. 

Her professional interests include: sports medicine, rehabilitation, imaging, and general medicine. 

She is a member of the AAEP, ISLEP (International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology), AVMA and SFT (Society for Theriogenology).

Outside of veterinary medicine Dr Hicks enjoys traveling, fishing, hiking and spending as much time as possible with her dogs Gus and Mack.