The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) announced that Dr. Janet Johnston has joined its Board of Trustees. She joins a board of dedicated individuals committed to supporting Thoroughbred health and welfare by funding scholarships, educational programs, and equine research with a priority to make racing safer.

“I am deeply honored to join the TERF Board of Trustees,” Johnston said. “Horses have been a core part of my life since childhood, and my career has been shaped by a commitment to improving their health and well-being. I look forward to contributing to an organization that shares this mission.”

“Janet is just a wonderful addition to our Board of Trustees, and we are grateful she has accepted our invitation to further the goals of TERF,” said Dr. Kathleen Anderson, DVM, co-chair of TERF.  Dr. Anderson’s board co-chair, Dr. James Orsini, DVM said, “Janet has over 35 years of equine expertise encompassing emergency and critical care innovation, advanced surgical practice, and extensive leadership roles in veterinary education and community organizations.”

Janet graduated from The Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine before moving to Kennett Square to complete a rotating internship in large animal medicine and surgery at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center. She went on to complete dual residencies in large animal internal medicine and large animal surgery, becoming board certified in both specialties. In 1989, she founded the Center’s large animal emergency and critical care service, the first stand-alone large animal emergency service in the nation.

Janet also serves on the Philanthropic Engagement Council at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, where she helps engage alumni and donors and advocates for advancing veterinary care—particularly in areas that support the health and welfare of horses and other large animals.