Dr. Nina Mouledous joined the AVMA Trust as a Trust Representative on June 23,
2008. Dr. Mouledous speaks to AVMA members insured through the PLIT-sponsored
programs, answering questions related to malpractice allegations and practice
situations. She reviews professional liability claims, assists in the defense
by identifying experts and appraisers, and advises the insurance broker and
underwriters about new developments in veterinary medicine. Additionally, Dr.
Mouledous visits several colleges of veterinary medicine in the United States,
represents the AVMA Trust at various veterinary conventions and speaking engagements
each year, and contributes to AVMA Trust publications.
Before joining the
AVMA Trust, Dr. Mouledous was the owner and sole practitioner for nineteen years of
Equine Veterinary Services, Ltd, a mobile equine practice that specialized in Thoroughbred racehorses at Hawthorne Race Course (Chicago, Illinois) and
Arlington Park (Arlington Heights, Illinois). In addition to her practice, Dr.
Mouledous developed a trap-neuter-release program at the race tracks to help
control the feral cat population. She also mentored pre-veterinary students
during the summer.
Dr. Mouledous is a 1985 graduate of Louisiana State
University, School of Veterinary Medicine. Born and raised in New Orleans, Dr.
Mouledous secured her first job as an associate veterinarian at a unique small
animal, exotic, and equine practice in the French Quarter. Four years later,
she relocated to Chicago and started her equine practice in 1989. During her
career, Dr. Mouledous has served as a consulting veterinarian for the Illinois
Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Foundation as well as a board member for the
Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protection Association.
“I am very excited to
begin my new career with the AVMA Trust,” said Dr. Mouledous. “I am proud to help my
fellow veterinarians protect their reputations and to enhance the image of the
veterinary profession.”
Dr. Mouledous and her family reside in Downers
Grove, Illinois.