ALBERTO J. RULLAN-MAYOL VMD, CO-OWNER
VETERINARIAN
Dr. Alberto Rullan founded Performance Equine Veterinary Services in 2009. This practice focuses mainly on treating performance-related problems in horses. Dr. Rullan’s goal is to provide an accurate diagnosis in order to provide recovery with the best available treatment for horses that are not performing to their full potential.
Dr. Rullan graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. In 2002, he received his Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Rullan was assigned a one-year equine Alberto in school internship at Louisiana State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Clinic where he obtained advanced training in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in equine medicine and surgery.
Dr. Rullan frequently travels to broaden his veterinary knowledge and consulting around the world. He continues his studies in equine rehabilitation, lameness diagnostics and treatment methods, and the use of stem cells and regenerative therapy in equine injury treatment and recovery. He is also active in volunteering with the Equitarian Initiative, a non-profit international organization that is dedicated to providing veterinary care to horses in less fortunate, communities and teaching basic veterinary care to the people in these communities.
ALFREDO LICHOA, DVM
VETERINARIAN
Bio Coming Soon!
DR COLTON RAMSTROM
VETERINARIAN
Bio Coming Soon!
WILLIAM “WILLIE” RULLAN
Director of Medical Services
Willie has been working alongside his brother, Alberto J. Rullan VMD, for many years.
PAULINA NOWIK
Customer Care Representative
Hi! My name is Paulina. I am originally from Poland, where I first got interested in horses as a little girl. Since getting my first horse at 15 years old, it’s been a whirlwind of events that got me to where I am today. I am very passionate about the general topic of horse’s wellbeing as well as rehab. I have been through some tough times with my horses and it made me so much more interested in the injury diagnosis and rehabilitation part of horse ownership. I am excited to learn more about those topics and share my knowledge with others.
Sara Booton
Customer Care Representative
Hello! My name is Sara Booton. I am honored to be a Customer Care Representative for Performance Equine. I am initially from Orlando and I am fairly new to Ocala to pursue my horse lovin’ dreams. 2 feet carry my body, and 4 feet will forever carry my soul! I was born into a family of horse enthusiasts and it has stuck with me since. Landing this position with Performance Equine is an absolute dream and I am looking forward to being surrounded by people who share the same love and passion as I do and the never ending learning journey that comes with it. Its been one heck of a ride so far connecting with all the working hands that make up this inspirational team. Here’s to new opportunities, new beginnings and delivering miracles to the equine community!
Yazmin Rivera
Veterinary Technician
My name is Yazmin A. Rivera Torres and I was born and raised in Caguas, Puerto Rico. I moved to the United States in August 11, 2017 accompanied by my mom. I didn’t speak or understand any English at the time and neither did my mother. That’s why I took it upon myself to learn the language while also attending school. It was a very hard task at the time, and had a lot of difficulty in the beginning adjusting. But with the help of God and family members, I was able to start understanding and speaking the language at only 3 months of having gotten here to the US. I then moved from Pace, Fl to Gainesville, Fl where I continued my last year of high school. I then graduated in 2019 and later started studying in a program that lasted 2 years, to become a Veterinary Technician in City College at Gainesville, FL. There I learned a lot and did one of my last Externships at Marion Veterinary Hospital. Finished the program and graduated in July 17, 2022. After graduation, I started working at Marion Veterinary Hospital and worked with small animals for almost 2 years. Today, I find myself working at PEVS and can’t wait to see what the future holds for me!