MacKenzie Kilbourn, DVM is a Veterinary Neurologist at our to our Jupiter, Florida location.
Dr. Kilbourn earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020, following her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Michigan State University in 2014. After graduation, she pursued advanced training through multiple internships and residency programs at some of the nation’s top veterinary institutions.
Her post-graduate training includes a Small Animal Rotating Internship at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, a Neurology/Neurosurgery Internship at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital in San Diego, and a three-year Neurology/Neurosurgery Residency at Cornell University Hospital for Animals. During her residency, Dr. Kilbourn served as Chief Resident, contributed to teaching future veterinarians, and presented on topics ranging from neurological emergencies to neuropharmacology of micturition.
In September 2025, Dr. Kilbourn joined Southeast Veterinary Neurology to bring her expertise and passion for neurological care to pets and their families in South Florida. Her professional interests include advanced neurodiagnostics, neurosurgery, and emergency neurological care. She has also authored and presented several case studies and lectures, sharing her knowledge with colleagues and advancing the field of veterinary neurology.
Dr. Kilbourn is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and has been recognized with multiple scholarships for her leadership and academic excellence, including the Salsbury Endowment Fund Award and the Vulcan Scholarship. She has also participated in specialized continuing education, including Brain Camp and SEVN’s Advanced Neurodiagnostics Course.
Outside of her clinical work, Dr. Kilbourn is passionate about teaching, community outreach, and mentoring. She has volunteered with organizations such as Camp Kesem and the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association’s Rural Area Veterinary Services, demonstrating her commitment to both animal and human communities.
With her strong foundation in medicine, dedication to her patients, and compassionate approach, Dr. Kilbourn is excited to help pets with neurological conditions live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
