Burleson Equine Hospital
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Harold D. Putnam,  B.S., D.V.M


Dr. Putnam received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science in 1958 and his
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree in 1960, both   from Texas A&M University.  He is a native of
Fort Worth, Texas and a veteran of the United States Navy, having spent four years in military service.  
Dr. Putnam realized his life-long ambition of becoming an equine practitioner when he established the
Burleson Equine Hospital in October 1961.  Since that time, Dr. Putnam has practiced his profession,
continuously.  He has simultaneously enjoyed an active role in community and professional organizations.
For several years, he served as president of the Burleson Independent School District and as president of the
Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce.  In 1992, Dr. Putnam was honored by the Texas Veterinary Medical
Association (TVMA) as Equine Practitioner of the Year.  He also served as a member of the TVMA Executive
Board for seven years, and as president of TVMA in 1997.  
Dr. Putnam and his wife Janie enjoy trail riding with friends in their spare time.
 
Meet the Doctors
at
Burleson Equine Hospital

Dustin Pulliam, D. V. M.
Associate

Dr. Pulliam joined the staff of Burleson Equine Hospital June 16, 2008. He received his
Bachelors of Science degree in Animal Science / Science and Technology from the
University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He received his doctorate of veterinary medicine from
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. He is a native of Southeast
Tennessee where he grew up a third generation farrier working on the family farm raising
cattle, hay, and tobacco. His background consists of training and showing Tennessee
Walking and Racking horses. Dr. Pulliam’s primary interests include equine podiatry,
lameness, and surgery.  Dr. Pulliam is also a Certified Equine Massage Therapist.

Misty C. Jordan, B.S.,M.S., D.V.M.
Associate

Dr. Jordan received her Bachelors of Science degree in Microbiology, and her Masters of Science
degree in Veterinary Microbiology both from Texas A&M University.  She received her Doctorate of
Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006.  After graduation, she
pursued a medical and surgical internship at Weatherford Equine Medical Center in Weatherford,
Texas.  Dr. Jordan's primary  interests include neonatology, lameness, and reproduction.  
Her background includes working primarily with western performance horses in the
cutting, showing, and rodeo arena.
 
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