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A premier, full-service equine hospital located at Morven Park in Leesburg, Virginia, the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center is one of three animal healthcare facilities of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Offering advanced specialty care, 24-hour emergency treatment, and diagnostic services for all ages and breeds of horses, the center's team of equine specialists in internal medicine, sports medicine, and surgery is committed to providing exceptional treatment for patients; superior service to clients; education for referring veterinarians, future veterinarians, and clients; and cutting-edge research to the equine industry.
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Off the track: Retired Racehorse Project launches Thoroughbred Wellness Expo at Equine Medical Center , articleWhen a former racehorse steps off the track, the question isn't whether he has an athletic future; it's how to help him find one. Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center and the Retired Racehorse Project partnered to answer that question at the inaugural Thoroughbred Wellness Expo, bringing together veterinarians, farriers, and equestrian professionals for a day of education built around one of sport's most capable and accessible horses.
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Virginia Tech-developed H-FIRE treatment now offered at Equine Medical Center , articleThe Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg now offers H-FIRE, a revolutionary non-thermal tumor ablation procedure originally developed through Virginia Tech’s collaboration between veterinary medicine and engineering.
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Virginia Buechner-Maxwell honored with emerita status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 30 years, Buechner-Maxwell made significant contributions to the study of the health and welfare of animals through her work in the Large Animal Internal Medicine clinical service and as director of the Center for Animal Human Relationships.
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Yoga ball guides a warmblood foal's first steps , articleFollow the extraordinary journey of Squirt, a fragile foal born two weeks premature and facing life-threatening complications from her first moments. Through her owner's dedication, the expertise of the Equine Medical Center’s neonatal team, and innovative interventions, Squirt overcame her challenging start in life.
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VMCVM Staff Spotlight: Alex Ambelang , articleMeet Alexandra (Alex) Ambelang, clinical veterinary assistant at the Equine Medical Center since 2021. A lifelong horsewoman and former professional groom, she brings skill and calm to every case. Passionate about patient care and student mentorship, Alex also serves as an international FEI steward and loves ending the day with her rescue pup, Mona.
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Dental surgery helps retired draft horse King breathe easy again , articleOnce a breeding stallion, now a beloved rescue ambassador, King faced a painful sinus infection that required complex dental surgery. Thanks to expert care at the Equine Medical Center, this gentle giant is once again greeting fans and enjoying retirement with his partner, Ada.
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Oldenburg mare beats the odds after scary neurologic diagnosis , articleBelle’s recovery is the result of a dedicated owner, a first response veterinarian, a team of specialists at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, and aftercare at a rehabilitation facility.
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Elsa Ludwig joins the Equine Medical Center faculty team as a clinical assistant professor of equine surgery , articleEquine surgeon brings extensive expertise in soft tissue surgery, emergency and critical care, and advanced dental and sinus surgery to the elite surgical team at Virginia Tech's equine hospital in Leesburg.
