Lynsey D. Makkreel, DVM

Dr. Lynsey Makkreel was born and raised in Ontario, Canada to a family that had nothing to do with animals and not a single pet. Dr. Makkreel’s first career choice was to be the queen of England, but once she realized at the age of 4 this was not going to be possible, she somehow decided that she would become a veterinarian. At the age of 6 she went to her first week at horse camp and from then on, she did everything in her ability to be around horses.

Dr. Makkreel graduated high school with every intention of going on to a career in veterinary medicine. Completing the prerequisite college courses within two years, Dr. Makkreel was admitted to the Ontario Veterinary College at the age of 20. Dr. Makkreel completed all four years of her veterinary education at the top of her class, winning numerous scholarships along the way. In her final year, she was nominated to apply for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship.

Having decided that she would pursue a career in equine medicine, Dr. Makkreel elected to complete an equine internship at Fairfield Equine Associates in Connecticut under the tutelage of Dr. Richard Mitchell, 7 time Olympic team veterinarian. It was during this year-long internship that Dr. Makkreel gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and expertise in lameness and performance medicine. Dr. Makkreel was then offered the opportunity to spend the winter season practicing her veterinary skills on top-notch show horses at the world class show grounds in Wellington, Florida.

Dr. Makkreel is certified as an FEI Permitted Treating Veterinarian, and has completed The International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology (I.S.E.L.P.) certification course.

Dr. Makkreel joined Foundation Equine in 2006 as an associate veterinarian and became a partner in the practice in 2012. She quickly made New Jersey her home, and along with her wonderful husband Gerry, are enjoying their two beautiful daughters, Emily and Mia. Her family is complete with 3 horses and 2 cats.

Music has always been an important part of Dr. Makkreel’s life having taken piano and singing lessons as a child. Before leaving Canada, she was part of a professional choral ensemble. Dr. Makkreel is currently a member of the NJ Chamber Singers, a small audition only ensemble that performs 8 concerts a year. Outside of music, horses and family, Dr. Makkreel spends most of her free time gardening. (Source)

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