Jim Maxwell, DVM

Born and raised in Williamsburg, Virginia, Dr. Jim Maxwell first became interested in equine medicine as a teenager, after a visit to Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent, Virginia. After having earned his Bachelors in Biology from Virginia Tech, he spent time working at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital as a barn technician and participating in the Keeneland Sales with Three Chimneys Farm in Kentucky.

Dr. Maxwell received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and completed an internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital before settling here in North Carolina. He purchased Summit Equine Hospital in 2016 and is the sole practice owner. He enjoys general practice with an emphasis on sports medicine and lameness, while keeping an unwavering enthusiasm for horse racing. (Source)

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