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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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Success Stories
LATEST News
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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.
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This cardiac technology gives Virginia horse owners answers , articleA specialized cardiac testing called exercising electrocardiography, purchased through philanthropy at the new arena in Virginia Tech's equine center at Leesburg, enables clinicians to more precisely diagnose heart problems in horses.
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Orphaned foal, mourning mare brought together with help of a Virginia Tech equine clinician , articleThanks to the thoughtfulness of two breeders, the insight of a dedicated veterinarian, and the nurturing instincts of a remarkable mare, a tragic beginning was rewritten into a story of resilience, connection, and a new bright future for a special foal.
