Alyson Ainsworth, D.V.M. came to the College from her private practice, Afton Mountain Equine. She received her B.A. in foreign languages from the University of Virginia — where she also joined the polo club and varsity team — and her D.V.M. from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Va. Prior to opening her private practice in 2021, Alyson served as associate veterinarian at Banfield Pet Hospital in locations throughout Virginia, Valley Equine Associates in Charles Town, W.Va., Yergey, Stewart & Vallance in Laurel, Md., and held an internship at Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island in Canada.
In addition to her veterinary work, Alyson serves as president of Aftercare Charles Town, a nonprofit that rehomes racehorses after they retire from racing, and also rides her two former Virginia Polo ponies.