Our Doctors
Dr. Bruce McDavitt graduated from the Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine in 1992 following two years of undergraduate studies at Purdue. He developed an interest in equine veterinary medicine at an early age by following his father on veterinary calls and to horse shows. As a youth he competed in AQHA shows in western disciplines, showing throughout the midwest. Following graduation from veterinary school Dr. McDavitt received advanced training in arthroscopy. He has also completed continuing education courses in orthopedics and advanced fracture repair through AO ASIF, a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of orthopedic veterinary care.
Dr. McDavitt is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, The American Association of Equine Practitioners, The Indiana Veterinary Medical Association, and has served as president of the Indiana Association of Equine Practitioners. He was the equine representative to the Indiana Board of Animal Health for ten years, serving as chairman for three years.
Dr. McDavitt’s primary areas of interest include lameness, surgery, and reproduction. His hobbies include riding reining horses and spending time with family.
Dr. Donna graduated from the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1992 following two years of undergraduate study at Purdue. She developed an interest in veterinary medicine while growing up on a grain and cattle farm in Northwest Indiana. Her areas of practice interest are canine and feline medicine and surgery. Other interests include spending time with family, and gardening.
Dr. Duane is a 1965 graduate of the University of Illinois School of Veterinary Medicine. He has practiced equine medicine in the Carmel/Westfield area for over 45 years, and established Maplecrest Equine Clinic in 1974. Dr. Duane has been an active member of the veterinary profession and equine industry for many years. He was a founding member of the Indiana Association of Equine Practitioners, and served on the Indiana Board of Animal Health for nearly 10 years, acting as chairman for 3 years. He was elected to the position of National Director of the American Quarter Horse Association in 1995, and was named an Honorary Vice President in 2008. He is also a past president of the Indiana Quarter Horse Association. He is a lifetime owner and breeder of Quarter Horses. He bred and raised the stallion Stepahead, who acheived an AQHA championship as well as superior halter and pleasure status. In 2007, he was selected as a member of the Indiana Livestock Breeders Hall of Fame. In 2009, the equine practice at Maplecrest Equine Clinic joined McDavitt Veterinary Clinic, where Dr. Duane continues to practice equine medicine part time. His special practice interests include lameness and reproduction.
Dr. Kosta is a graduate of Purdue University, where she received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree with highest honors in 2008 and Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science in 2004. She is originally from a farm in Fair Oaks, IN and is a lifetime horse owner. She has ridden and shown Quarter Horses in a variety of events since childhood. Dr. Kosta specialized extensively in equine medicine and surgery while at Purdue, and was awarded the Indiana Association of Equine Practitioners Award for exhibiting the highest proficiency and professionalism in equine practice. She also gained valuable practice experience while working at several specialized equine hospitals in Indiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and Florida. She joined the McDavitt team as an associate veterinarian in 2008. Her special practice interests include performance horse medicine and lameness, internal medicine, and anesthesia.
Sarah Maggert, DVM
Dr. Maggert is a 2017 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She has completed a one year, extensive rotating internship at Weatherford Equine Medical Center in Weatherford, Texas. During her internship she learned from board-certified clinicians in the areas of lameness, internal medicine, reproduction, podiatry, and alternative medicine (acupuncture and chiropractic). Her professional interests include internal medicine, alternative medicine, reproduction and lameness. When she is not working she enjoys showing American Quarter Horses, spending time with her Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Murphy, and cooking. She is an active member of AQHA and competes nationally in western all around events with a specific emphasis on trail.