Rachael Carpenter

Education

• Residency in Anesthesiology, Michigan State University, 2002
• Internship in Large Animal Medicine, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, 2000
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), University of Tennessee, 1999
• Bachelor of Science (BS), Franklin & Marshall, 1994

Current Professional Activities

• Anesthesiologist, Ruffian Equine Medical Center, Elmont NY 2009-present

Past Professional Activities

• Clinical Assistant Professor, Anesthesia and Pain Management, University of Illinois

Marital Status

• Married to Chris Byron (DVM, MS, DACVS, Equine Surgery)

Children

• Rebecca Grace (aka Gracie) born 5/1/06
• Katherine Anne ("Kate) Byron born 10/9/08

Pets (aka "Child Substitutes")

• Southern Belle, our wonderful rescued Jack Russell Terrier
• Persuaggle (aka Charlie), an OTTB, adopted when he was done with racing
• Pea Pod, a very opinionated rescued DSH
• Blanche, a rescued DSH

Hobbies

• Golf, horseback riding, foxhunting, cooking

Favorite Quote

• "It is a man's sympathy with all creatures that truly makes him a man. Until he extends his circle of compassion to all living things, he will not himself find peace."
  ---Albert Schweitzer

What I like Most About VIN

• Challenging others to think, and being challenged to think myself by all the questions!