
DVM, Medical Director
Dr. Emily Courville is an Associate Veterinarian and Medical Director at Carson Animal Hospital, where she leads the medical team in delivering high-quality, compassionate veterinary care. In her leadership role, she helps guide clinical standards, mentors veterinary staff, and ensures excellence across all aspects of patient care. Dr. Courville is originally from Rayne, Louisiana. She earned both her Bachelor's degree and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Louisiana State University. She went on to complete a small animal medicine and surgery internship at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, where she deepened her clinical and surgical expertise. Dr. Courville’s professional interests include neurology, ophthalmology, internal medicine, and surgery. She performs a wide range of soft tissue and orthopedic procedures and is passionate about delivering individualized, evidence-based care to every patient. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her three dogs: Luca the Border Collie, Florence the Golden Retriever, and Moses the Shih Tzu.