Candelaria Chunco Azcoitia, MV         

Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dr. Candelaria Chunco knew from a young age that she would dedicate her life to horses. She felt that the best way to do so would be by guaranteeing their welfare as a veterinarian. Inspired by her father, Dr. Chunco grew up riding horses and in close contact with nature. 

Dr. Chunco pursued her degree in veterinary medicine at ‘Universidad de Buenos Aires’ in Argentina. Throughout her studies, she completed many externships at FEI sanctioned eventing, endurance, and show jumping events. She also shadowed elder veterinarians specialized in reproduction, dentistry, imaging and sports medicine.  

Dr. Chunco worked at the Argentine army veterinary service for three years where took on the role of assistant to the primary Colonel veterinarian. Dr. Chunco was eager to work in a busier clinic setting with more exposure to different doctors of varying specialties. She decided to pursue an opportunity with Palm Beach Equine Clinic and relocated to Wellington, Florida in 2018. 

Dr. Chunco takes a lead role managing cases in the hospital and you can find her weekly at the show grounds and polo games. Dr. Chunco is a FEI Permitted Treating Veterinarian and a FEI Level one Official veterinarian. She is most interested in sports medicine, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine and ophthalmology. When not at the clinic, Dr. Chunco can be found spending her time outside by traveling to different parks and hiking destinations, running, skiing, fishing, and in the saddle.