Kylee Laverty, DVM
Kylee Laverty
Dr. Kylee Laverty joined Saginaw Valley Equine Clinic after earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois. Originally from Illinois, Kylee spent much of her childhood in Weatherford, Texas, an area known for its deep horse culture and strong Western performance horse community.
Horses have been part of Kylee’s life for as long as she can remember. She was on a horse before she could walk, grew up barrel racing, and always knew she wanted to become a veterinarian. As she got older, her love for horses and her interest in medicine continued to come together, especially as she spent time around large equine clinics in Texas.
Kylee completed her undergraduate degree in Integrative Biology at Michigan State University before attending veterinary school at the University of Illinois. During school, she gained experience with a wide variety of horses, including ranch horses in West Texas, Western performance horses in Weatherford, racehorses in Lexington, Kentucky, and companion horses through mixed animal practice.
At SVEC, Kylee is especially interested in reproduction and sports medicine. She was drawn to the clinic’s strong mentorship, collaborative team approach, and the opportunity to work within the new breeding center.
I am an associate veterinarian, and I work with the SVEC team to care for horses through general practice, reproduction, sports medicine, emergency care, and the many different needs that come with equine medicine.
Horses have always been a huge part of my life. I grew up with them, rodeoed with my family, and spent a lot of time around different kinds of animals. I have wanted to be a veterinarian since I was about five years old, but once I realized you could focus fully on equine medicine, it felt like the right path for me.
I really enjoy building relationships with clients. I grew up with horses, so I understand the bond people have with them. I like working closely with owners to help them reach their goals, whether that is getting a horse back to competition, helping with breeding, or simply keeping a much-loved horse healthy and comfortable.
I think communication and collaboration are two of my greatest strengths. I enjoy working as part of a team, talking through ideas, and learning from the people around me. I also bring a broad perspective from living and working in different horse communities across the country.
One of the biggest turning points for me involved one of my own mares. She stepped on a roofing nail that went into her navicular bursa, and we were not sure if she would fully recover. I worked closely with our veterinarian, wrapped her for more than six months, and watched her slowly heal. She eventually returned to competition and was even bred afterward. That experience had a big impact on me and helped confirm that I wanted to become a veterinarian.
