Luke Bass
Equine Field Service, Associate Professor Clinical SciencesAbout Luke
Dr. Luke Bass works on the Equine Field Service team and manages the equine podiatry educational and clinical program. He grew up in southwestern Louisiana, where he competed in team and calf roping as well as national 4-H competitions. He continued his love for horses by completing his bachelor’s degree at Louisiana State University, followed by his master’s degree and D.V.M. at Colorado State University.
After graduation, Dr. Bass worked at Pioneer Equine Hospital in Oakdale, California, for five years before returning to CSU in 2013. He has played a key role in growing the equine field service into a thriving general practice at CSU. The equine podiatry program he leads is the only four-year equine podiatry curriculum in the world for veterinary students.
Dr. Bass has been actively involved with the American Association of Equine Practitioners for the past 20 years, serving on the board of directors from 2019 to 2021 and as co-chair and chair of the Educational Programs Committee from 2022 to 2025. Outside of CSU, he enjoys spending time with his family – Lindsay, Colby, and Jaida – playing sports, relaxing at the beach, and skiing with his kids.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, 2007Master of Science, Equine Reproduction, Colorado State University, 2003Bachelor of Science, Louisiana State University, 2001Certifications
Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) , 2015Equine Certificate of Medical Veterinary Acupuncture, 2018