Originally from Pasadena, California, Dr. Judy attended the University of California at San Diego for his undergraduate work in Animal Physiology and Neurosciences. He then attended the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California at Davis. After achieving his veterinary degree, he completed an internship in large animal medicine and surgery at Texas A&M University and a residency in equine surgery and performance evaluation at UC Davis. Carter joined the practice at Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center focusing on the integration of advanced imaging to equine surgical problems. Carter has recently joined UC Davis as a faculty surgeon.