Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Jennifer R. Groon graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine in 2006 and went on to complete a two-year course of study under the guidance of Dr. Stuart Brown investigating the use of anabolic steroids at Keeneland Sales Grounds. Dr. Groon began working at the Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center in 2013. Prior to joining our team, she was a member of the Hagyard Equine Medical group in Lexington, KY for seven years.During her time at Hagyard, Dr. Groon gained extensive experience in Thoroughbred reproductive management, field medicine and sales of Thoroughbred yearlings and 2-year-olds in training. She also served as the in-flight veterinarian for horses traveling overseas.Dr. Groon's primary focus is equine sports medicine. She served as the Head of Quarantine and as a USEF/FEI Veterinary Apprentice for Eventing at the 2007 Beijing Welcome Games Test Event and the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Dr. Groon was also actively involved with the Area II and Area VIII Eventing Teams during the 2009 FEI Adequan North American Junior and Young Rider Championships. In 2010, Dr. Groon, along with the USDA and the Office of the State Veterinarian, headed up the Quarantine as well as the Quarantine Facility located at the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati Airport for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.Dr. Groon enjoys taking part in the entire equine life process, from oocyte to athlete. She is passionate about the challenge of breaking young Thoroughbreds and taking them to the track or taking racehorses that have been retired and giving them a new career as three-day event horses. In her free time she actively competes her horses through Intermediate level, runs marathons and is involved in the local Pony Clubs.