Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center

What Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center does

The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center is a premier, full-service equine specialty hospital located at Morven Park in Leesburg, Virginia, operating as one of three animal healthcare facilities of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. Founded in 1984 through a $4 million gift from philanthropist and thoroughbred breeder Marion duPont Scott and a 200-acre land donation, the center provides advanced specialty veterinary care across 11 clinical service departments: Dentistry, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency and Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Laboratory Services, Neonatal Services, Ophthalmology, Regenerative Medicine, Sports Medicine, Surgery, and Therapeutic Farrier Services. Its technology stack includes standing CT imaging, echocardiography with specialty cardiac packages, a biosecurity level 2 neuro stall with overhead sling system, an on-site blood donor herd, and an indoor arena for lameness evaluation. In January 2026, the center introduced H-FIRE non-thermal tumor ablation, a novel procedure developed through Virginia Tech's veterinary-engineering collaboration.

The center generates revenue through case-based professional veterinary services billed to horse owners, with pricing not publicly disclosed and handled via direct consultation (703-771-6800) and online payment channels including CareCredit financing. Its go-to-market is a referral-led model: primary equine veterinarians across the mid-Atlantic region (Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and surrounding states) refer complex cases, supplemented by direct client appointments and 24-hour emergency walk-in services. The center reinforces its referral network through Tuesday Talks, continuing education seminars, residency and internship programs, and community events. Success stories spanning 55+ documented cases demonstrate capabilities across cardiac, orthopedic, neonatal, ophthalmology, respiratory, and emergency specialties, with patient outcomes ranging from arrhythmia survival to complex facial reconstructive surgery.

Name

Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center

Legal name

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Website

https://emc.vetmed.vt.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center is a Virginia Tech-affiliated specialty equine hospital in Leesburg, Virginia, offering advanced diagnostics, surgery, 24-hour emergency care, and specialty services to horse owners and referring veterinarians across the mid-Atlantic region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equine Veterinary Hospital Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Equine Hospital & Surgical Services (HLAMABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Large Animal & Equine Emergency/Critical Care & Referral (HLAMABAI), Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC), Sports Medicine, Lameness & Performance (Equine) (HLAMABAJ), Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD)

Keywords

• Equine veterinary services
• Veterinary hospital services
• Equine diagnostic imaging
• Equine surgical services
• Emergency equine care

Headquarters

HQ city

Leesburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services: Professional veterinary medical services including consultations, diagnostic imaging, surgeries, emergency care, and hospitalization. Fees are case-based depending on services rendered.
2. Online Bill Payment: Patients can pay bills online via credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) or CareCredit financing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center is a premier, full-service equine hospital providing advanced specialty veterinary care for horses of all ages and breeds. Services span 11 clinical departments including dentistry, diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI, ultrasonography, echocardiography), 24-hour emergency and critical care, internal medicine, laboratory services, neonatal care, ophthalmology, regenerative medicine, sports medicine, surgery, and therapeutic farrier services, plus the Virginia Tech-developed H-FIRE non-thermal tumor ablation procedure.

Product overview

The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center is a premier, full-service equine hospital offering advanced specialty care across 11 clinical service departments: Dentistry, Diagnostic Imaging (including CT, radiography, ultrasonography, echocardiography), Emergency and Critical Care (24-hour), Internal Medicine, Laboratory Services, Neonatal Services, Ophthalmology, Regenerative Medicine, Sports Medicine, Surgery, and Therapeutic Farrier Services. The center also offers H-FIRE (Hyperthermic Insoluble Fractionated Radiofrequency Energy), a Virginia Tech-developed non-thermal tumor ablation procedure. As one of three animal healthcare facilities of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, the center provides a comprehensive range of equine veterinary services from routine care to complex surgical interventions, supported by teaching hospital resources and cutting-edge research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dentistry Dental services for horses including routine care, extractions, and specialized equine dental procedures for horse owners needing advanced oral health treatment.
• Diagnostic Imaging Advanced imaging modalities including standing CT scanning, radiography, ultrasonography, and echocardiography for comprehensive diagnostic evaluation of equine patients.
• Emergency and Critical Care 24-hour emergency veterinary services for horses including trauma care, colic surgery, and critical care monitoring with round-the-clock availability.
• Internal Medicine Specialized internal medicine services for diagnosis and treatment of complex equine diseases including cardiac conditions, respiratory issues, and metabolic disorders.
• Laboratory Services In-house and referral laboratory services for bloodwork, tissue analysis, microbial DNA diagnostics, and comprehensive equine health testing.
• Neonatal Services Specialized care for newborn foals including intensive care for premature foals, neonatal maladjustment syndrome treatment, and mare-foal care.
• Ophthalmology Equine eye care services including treatment of uveitis, corneal injuries, facial reconstructive surgery, and eye enucleation.
• Regenerative Medicine Advanced regenerative therapies including stem cell therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments, and other cutting-edge equine treatments.
• Sports Medicine Lameness evaluation, performance assessment, and sports medicine services for equine athletes including diagnostic imaging, nerve blocks, and treatment of athletic injuries.
• Surgery Comprehensive equine surgical services including orthopedic surgery, colic surgery, sinus surgery, tenotomy, and advanced surgical procedures with state-of-the-art facilities.
• Therapeutic Farrier Services On-site farrier services including corrective shoeing, therapeutic plate application, and hoof care for horses with lameness issues.
• H-FIRE Treatment Virginia Tech-developed H-FIRE (Hyperthermic Insoluble Fractionated Radiofrequency Energy) - a revolutionary non-thermal tumor ablation procedure offered at the Equine Medical Center for equine cancer treatment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Longest-known survivor of arrhythmia unifocal ventricular tachycardia (Kody, age 32)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Retired Racehorse ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Partnered with Retired Racehorse Project to launch the inaugural Thoroughbred Wellness Expo at the Equine Medical Center, bringing together veterinarians, farriers, and equestrian professionals for education around retired racehorse welfare.
• Virginia Equine Imaging (VEI)coreTechnology or IntegrationCT imaging services provider. VEI performed computed tomography imaging of Leroy's facial injury, revealing significant crushing injury to the area surrounding the eye. Essential diagnostic partner for complex imaging cases.
• The LifeCentre (Leesburg, VA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmall animal veterinary hospital that provided small bone plates designed for dog and cat bone repair during Leroy's facial reconstruction surgery when equine-sized plates were unavailable. Showcases inter-clinic collaboration for complex cases.
• To Win Again Farm (Woodbine, MD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRehabilitation center that provided post-operative care for Leroy following facial reconstructive surgery, continuing monitoring and recovery support.
• Green Glen Equine Hospital (Glen Rock, PA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferred Forrest's complicated birth case to EMC and continued remote consultations during the foal's rehabilitation at home. Part of ongoing referral network collaboration.
• Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent academic institution. EMC is one of three animal healthcare facilities of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, based at Virginia Tech's main campus in Blacksburg. Provides academic oversight, residency programs, and research collaboration.
• Full Circle Equine Services (Amissville, VA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferred Kody's case to EMC for CT evaluation and cardiac workup. Dr. Jana Froeling initially evaluated Kody on the farm before referral.
• O'Sullivan Farms (Charles Town, WV)minorOthersThoroughbred breeding farm whose mare lost a foal, connected with EMC clinician Megan Marchitello's coordination to pair orphaned foal with grieving surrogate mare.
• The Stables at Mezza Luna (Damascus, MD)minorOthersHorse farm owned by Keith Harpster and Sarah Wingfield, partnered with O'Sullivan Farms through EMC clinician's coordination to provide surrogate mare for orphaned foal.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (Equine): Academic equine referral hospital at Colorado State University with strong sports medicine and orthopedic surgery programs. Comparable academic teaching hospital model with specialty referral services and integration with veterinary college research capabilities.
• Hagyard Equine Medical Institute: Lexington, Kentucky-based equine specialty practice with deep roots in Thoroughbred racing and breeding. Comparable multi-specialty equine referral model with surgery, internal medicine, sports medicine, and reproductive services, serving a similar referral-driven customer base of performance horse owners.
• Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital: Full-service equine hospital in Ocala, Florida, the heart of North American Thoroughbred breeding. Comparable multi-specialty equine referral practice offering surgery, internal medicine, sports medicine, and reproduction services to performance horse and breeding clients.
• Chino Valley Equine Hospital: Equine specialty hospital in Ontario, California, serving the western performance horse industry. Comparable as a multi-specialty equine referral practice with surgery, internal medicine, sports medicine, and emergency services targeting show, performance, and breeding horse owners.
• Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital: Premier equine specialty hospital based in Lexington, Kentucky, serving the Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry. Directly comparable as a full-service equine referral hospital offering surgery, internal medicine, sports medicine, emergency care, and advanced diagnostic imaging, with a similar multi-specialty clinical model to EMC.
• Cornell Ruffian Equine Hospital: Academic equine specialty hospital at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Comparable as an academic teaching hospital offering specialty referral services, residency training, and clinical research, with overlapping capability in surgery, internal medicine, and sports medicine.
• New Bolton Center (University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine): Academic equine hospital at Penn Vet's New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Most directly comparable peer given shared academic veterinary medicine structure, specialty referral model, and integration with veterinary college research and residency programs.
• Tufts Equine Center at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine: Academic equine hospital at Tufts University serving the Northeast. Directly comparable as a veterinary teaching hospital equine specialty referral center with surgery, internal medicine, sports medicine, and emergency care, integrated with veterinary college research and training programs.

Broad incumbents

• BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital: Large specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain owned by Mars. Comparable as a specialty referral hospital operator with emergency/critical care and advanced diagnostic capabilities, though focused on companion animals rather than the equine specialty served by EMC.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Largest network of animal hospitals in North America, owned by Mars. Operates broadly across companion animal and specialty veterinary services; overlapping specialty referral capabilities but does not focus on the equine niche that defines EMC's value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/equinemedicalcenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/vtemc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marion-dupont-scott-equine-medical-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center