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Todd Burdick, DVM​
Practice Owner

Dr. Burdick grew up dreaming of a life as a professional polo player in upstate New York. He graduated from Cornell University and realized his polo days were numbered and settled for a life in veterinary medicine. After answering the call of the Blue Ridge he received his doctorate of veterinary medicine from Virginia Tech and got his first job as a veterinarian in Warrenton, VA.  Dr. Burdick started Burdick Equine in 2008. When he is not out on the road helping his equine patients he spends time at his farm in the quiet countryside of Flint Hill playing polo, hunting, and farming.

Laurel Marley, DVM, CVA, VSMT
Contract Veterinarian

Dr. Marley is a Virginian, born and raised. She grew up in McLean when horses still lived inside of the Beltway. She graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in May of 2008 and returned to Northern Virginia to work at a mixed practice for six years. In 2011 Dr. Marley completed her training in veterinary acupuncture at the Chi Institute in Gainesville, Florida.  Dr. Marley is available for appointments on Tuesdays and Fridays for chiropractic and acupuncture services only.

Dr. Tyler Burdick, DVM
Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Tyler Burdick is the newest member of the Burdick Equine Veterinary Team.  After graduating from the University of Virginia in 2014, he attended Ross College of Veterinary Medicine and completed his clinical year at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.  After Auburn, Dr. Tyler completed an internship at a primarily equine reproduction practice in Iowa.  In his off time, he enjoys playing polo with his father, his wife Ali and friends.  Dr. Tyler is enjoying being an important part of the BEVS team and continuing the legacy of Burdick Equine.

Stephanie Jones
Head Technician

Stephanie joined the BEVS's team full-time in November 2014.  She first met Dr. Burdick when he was doing relief work at a mixed animal practice in Northern Virginia.  Prior to working at Burdick Equine, Stephanie worked for 7 years as a technician for the equine and farm animal division at a practice in Northern Virginia.  Stephanie enjoys the ability to live, work and play in Virginia's beautiful horse country.  She can regularly be found out in Warrenton riding her horse Tee in various disciplines.  During her free time away from horses and work she enjoys camping, hiking and exploring local cultures with her family and boyfriend.

Lisa Carney-Orlowsky
Practice Manager

​Lisa was born and raised in Virginia. She inherited her love of horses from her father and has been riding since she was 5 years old. Graduating from Virginia Tech in 1992, Lisa started her career as a school teacher, while also staying involved with horses by riding and teaching riding lessons in her spare time.  In 2011, she and her husband moved to their own horse farm where they became clients of Burdick Equine.  In 2021, Lisa resigned from teaching school and began working for BEVS.  In addition to her work with the practice, Lisa teaches riding lessons at her farm where she lives with her husband, son, horses, dogs, chickens, and even a couple goats and barn cats.

Terri VanSkiver
Accounts Manager

Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Terri and her family moved to Virginia 20 years ago for her husband's military assignment. She instantly fell in love with it.  Nothing better than living in horse country!  She was the first employee of Burdick Equine when she joined the practice in 2010.  Since then she has filled many roles including veterinary assistant, bookkeeper, practice manager and now accounts manager.  In her off time,
​Terri enjoys spending time with family, boating, waterskiing, and mountain biking.

Beth Owens
"The Voice on the Phone"

Beth is a born and raised Virginia girl whose love of horses started as a little girl. She got into equine care 20 years ago and her passion has only grown.  She is currently working on getting her Equine Science Certificate and looking to
further her knowledge of Equine Nutrition and Behavior. When Beth isn’t working or studying she is spending time with her husband, riding his motorcycle and going on adventures.  She can also be found at the barn pampering her own horse Cleo, who has been a cavalry horse, trail pony and cow pony. Her other favorite off time activity is being with her girls and grandbabies. Being a Nana is her favorite job!

Chrystal Mehl
Bookkeeper

Chrystal, who grew up in Virginia, has been assisting the BEVS family as the bookkeeper since 2012.  She skillfully juggles her time between work, farm and family.  She enjoys her life as a mom to a teenager, riding and training reining horses and spending time with her dogs and cat.