Meet Your Doctors

At McCleery Equine, our veterinarians bring a blend of advanced training, real-world experience,
​and a passion for helping horse owners feel confident in their animal’s care.

Amanda McCleery, DVM

Owner & Founder​

​Dr. McCleery started McCleery Equine in 2014 to bring dependable, on-the-farm care to horse owners. She has a special interest in emergencies, eye cases, and solving challenging problems in the field.

Amanda McCleery, DVM, MS, grew up in the Midwest riding her Quarter Horse Katie and competing in 4-H shows and junior rodeos. After earning her bachelor’s degree in biology at Kansas State University — where she was a two-time NCAA Division I All-American in track and field — she went on to complete a master’s in genetics and her veterinary degree at Texas A&M, graduating with top honors.
Dr. McCleery founded McCleery Equine in 2014 with a simple goal: to give horse owners clear answers and reliable care right in their own barns. She has a special interest in emergencies, ophthalmology, and complex cases that require quick thinking and practical solutions.
Amanda lives in Archer with her husband, their son Jack, and their donkeys Mr. White and Buck. When she’s not on the road caring for horses, she enjoys traveling with her family — especially to southern Africa, where her husband conducts wildlife research.

Pamela Velarde, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Velarde combines advanced training in internal medicine with a practical, hands-on approach to everyday horse care. She has special interests in respiratory disease, gastrointestinal medicine, and preventive care.

Pamela Velarde, DVM, DACVIM, brings advanced training in internal medicine along with a lifelong passion for horses. She completed an internship at Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital in Ocala, followed by a fellowship in internal medicine at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Kentucky. She then pursued a residency at Cornell University, where she focused on complex medical cases and advanced diagnostic approaches.
At McCleery Equine, Dr. Velarde enjoys blending her specialty training with the day-to-day realities of ambulatory practice — helping horse owners make confident decisions about their animals’ health. She has particular interests in respiratory disease, gastrointestinal medicine, and preventive care.
Originally from Peru, Dr. Velarde has worked in the heart of horse country from Ocala to Lexington to Ithaca. Outside of practice, she enjoys Latin music (and is known to sing along in the barn if it’s playing), and she has a soft spot for Thoroughbreds thanks to her past work co-owning a breeding operation in Kentucky.