VIN Consultants and Editors

Focus: Anesthesia/Analgesia

Associate Editor

Rachael Carpenter

Rachel Carpenter

Education

  • Residency in Anesthesia and Analgesia, Michigan State University, 2002
  • Internship in Equine Medicine, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital , 2000
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, 1999
  • Bachelor of Science, Franklin & Marshall, 1994

Current Professional Activities

  • Working part time for Vets@VIN
  • Clinical Instructor, Anesthesia, Virginia-Maryland Regional CVM

Past Professional Activities

  • Emergency Clinician, Animal Emergency of Kane County 2012–2014
  • Anesthesia Consulting, Greater Chicago Area 2011–2014
  • Anesthesiologist, Ruffian Equine Medical Center, Elmont, NY 2009–2011
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Anesthesia and Pain Management, University of Illinois 2002–2009

Marital Status

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

Children

  • Gracie
  • Kate

Pets (aka “Child Substitutes”)

  • Pickle, a rescued DSH who always gets in a pickle!
  • Neville (aka Griffyndor's Golden Hero), Russell Terrier
  • Magnolia and Louie (bunnies)

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!

Are you a specialist who loves helping (and learning from) colleagues?

Join the proud team of VIN Consultants and Associate Editors!
Call Paul D. Pion, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) at 530-757-6881 or email .

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