Welcome To Mandarin Equine
Here at Mandarin Equine, we are proud to treat equine patients. Horses and other equine patients require veterinarians who specialize in treating them so we are pleased to offer this service in Saint Augustine, FL and the surrounding communities.
Here at Mandarin Equine, our veterinarians are able to take care of your prized horses and other equines, whether you show them, breed them, or just love them as pets. Our entire staff is dedicated to our equine patients so that they can have the very best life possible.
We treat each animal as if they were our own and have great compassion and skill when it comes to treating our equine patients. We understand how much you love your horse and want him or her to be healthy so it is our goal to give your beloved equine the veterinary care that he or she deserves.
If you have any questions about our services or to schedule an appointment, don’t hesitate to contact us today at (904) 292-4744.
Lameness Examination
Microchipping
Pre-Purchase Examinations
Reproduction Services
MEET OUR DOCTOR
Dr. Taylor McLendon, DVM
Dr. Taylor McLendon grew up in the Saint Augustine area and always knew she wanted to settle down in the area. From a young age, she spent everyday riding and almost every weekend competing in western performance events across the country.
Dr. McLendon received her veterinary degree from the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She graduated with high honors as Salutatorian of her class in May of 2019. She also served as president of her class for four years, president of the student chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA), was very active with the student chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (SCAAEP) and completed her certificate in Veterinary Business Management!
Dr. McLendon has always had a passion for lameness and sports medicine and has emphasized this as the primary focus of her practice. She was mentored by the incredibly talented Dr. Peggy Fuller for 3.5 years before purchasing the practice in July 0f 2022.
When not in school or around horses, she enjoys spending time on the water, vacationing in Walt Disney World, and running marathons! More than anything else, Dr. McLendon enjoys spending time with her husband, Josh, her son, Grady, and is preparing to welcome a baby girl in March of 2023!
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At Mandarin Equine we strive to provide complete and compassionate total care for your horse. Our well-rounded team of veterinarians are capable of handling a variety of equine medical conditions and concerns and are proud to provide our equine patients and owners with the care they need.
Our general and preventative health services include annual physical examinations, routine vaccinations, dental exams, deworming programs, hoof care consults, basic blood work, feeding consultations, and fecal exams. We will work with you to determine which services are ideal and necessary for your horse throughout the year so that we can continue to monitor your horse’s health and wellbeing.
