About the Center

Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center is a premier, full-service equine hospital located in Leesburg, Virginia, and one of three hospitals of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. We offer advanced specialty care, 24-hour emergency treatment, and diagnostic services for all ages and breeds of horses. Our team of equine specialists is training today's and tomorrow’s veterinarians in the latest medical technologies and procedures, and advancing new knowledge through innovative scholarship and clinical discovery.

Mission

To be a premier, full-service equine hospital that

• Provides exceptional, comprehensive, and compassionate veterinary care for the region;
• Is a valuable educational resource for referring veterinarians, future veterinarians, and clients; and
  
• Contributes to the advancement of new knowledge through innovative scholarship and clinical discovery.

Culture Statement

These values guide our mission and the actions of our faculty, staff, and students:

• We work to foster a workplace that values our employees and promotes collegiality, innovation, collaboration, and pride in our hospital.
• We are friendly, flexible, caring, and professional.
• We treat every person with respect, courtesy, and compassion. 
• We support and are accountable to one another.
• We value different opinions and ideas that enhance the quality and efficiency of our patient care.
• We work together as a team to provide the best patient care and client experience.