Dr. Michelle Maguire

Originally from Long Island, New York, Dr. Michelle Maguire developed a passion for equine veterinary medicine through years of competing on the Hunter-Jumper circuit. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in Florida. While home during summer breaks, she began working at Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists, cultivating a strong interest in equine surgery. 

Dr. Maguire received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Western University of Health Sciences in 2021. During veterinary school, she also pursued training in traditional Chinese veterinary medicine and became a certified veterinary acupuncturist (CVA). 

Following graduation, Dr. Maguire completed a hospital internship at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She then went on to complete a surgical residency at Palm Beach Equine Clinic, finishing in July 2025. She currently serves as an associate veterinarian and board-eligible surgeon at Palm Beach Equine Clinic and is preparing to sit for Phase II of the ACVS board certification process in February 2026. 

Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Maguire enjoys riding her own horses, weightlifting, and spending time outdoors with her boyfriend and their golden retriever, Murphy.