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Rachel Tan

Rachel Tan, BVSc

Resident & MS Candidate, Large Animal Internal Medicine
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Graduate Advisor: Dr. Kent Scarratt
 
e-mail: tanr@vt.edu

Education

2002 Diploma in Veterinary Clinical Studies
Sydney University
Sydney, Australia
2002 Member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists (Equine Medicine)
Australian College of Veterinary Scientists
Australia
1997 Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Sydney University
Sydney, Australia

Board Certification

2008 Candidate for certification examination in Large Animal Internal Medicine American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

Brief Bio

Originating from Australia and undertaking veterinary school at Sydney University, Rachel Tan has moved to Blacksburg to pursue Diplomate certification in Large Animal Internal Medicine with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. With a primary focus on horses and small ruminants, other interests include equine respiratory disease, integrative veterinary medicine and veterinary medical acupuncture.

Research Project Involvement

  • Recurrent Airway Obstruction
  • Comparison of pulmonary indices of oxidative stress between exhaled breath condensate (EBC) and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) collected from healthy and recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) affected horses

Professional Experience

2005-2008 Veterinarian - Residency in Large Animal Internal Medicine
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
2004-2005 Veterinarian - Mixed Animal Practice
NSW, Australia
2002-2004 Veterinarian - Residency in Equine Medicine
Sydney University
Sydney, Australia
2001-2002 Veterinarian - Internship in Equine Medicine and Surgery
Sydney University
Sydney, Australia
1997-2001 Veterinarian - Mixed Animal Practice
Albion Park Rail
NSW, Australia

Professional Memberships

  • Australian Veterinary Association
  • Australian Equine Veterinary Association
  • Australian Jockey Club