Amelie McAndrews, DVM, DAVDC – EQ DVM, DAVDC – Equine
Board Certified Equine Dentist™
Dr. Amelie McAndrews is a Board Certified Equine Dentist™ and Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC), a distinction held by only a select few equine dental specialists worldwide. She is the sole practicing equine dental specialist serving Eastern Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region. In addition to leading Garden State Equine Veterinary Dentistry, Dr. McAndrews is a Clinical Associate at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, where she manages a busy referral dentistry caseload.
Dr. McAndrews’ passion for horses began early in life, growing up as an eventer and later managing and training horses for a Thoroughbred racehorse rescue organization. A proud graduate of the United States Pony Club, she combined her love of horses and her drive to make a difference by pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. After earning her bachelor’s degree, she graduated from Michigan State University with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2009.
She began her career with an equine internship in Arizona before returning to New Jersey as a general practitioner. During this time, Dr. McAndrews’ growing focus on equine dentistry revealed its transformative impact on horses’ health and well-being. Motivated to specialize in this area, she founded Garden State Equine Veterinary Dentistry in 2015 to bring advanced dental care to more horses across the region.
From 2016 to 2020, Dr. McAndrews completed an intensive equine dentistry residency, traveling across the country to train under pioneering veterinary dentists and master the latest techniques. Her professional interests include minimally invasive approaches to equine oral surgery, which deliver better outcomes for her patients. She is also passionate about advancing the field of equine dentistry and regularly lectures to equine veterinarians and teaches veterinary students.
When she’s not caring for her equine patients, Dr. McAndrews enjoys spending time with her husband, their three young children, a cat, a dog, and a lively flock of chickens.