Outstanding Veterinary Impact Award Honoree
Dr. Rachel Cezar-Martinez is the President at Louisiana Equine Council and Veterinarian at Double Z Cowboy Corral. Get to know Dr. Rachel through this Honoree Q&A:
What inspired you to pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine? Since I was six years old, I have never envisioned myself as anything other than a veterinarian.
What does a typical day entail for you? My day is filled with a variety of activities, including checking on our horses at the farm, serving as president of the Louisiana Equine Council, teaching as an adjunct professor at LSU Eunice, and engaging with the local community to educate youth about the greatness and significance of horses.
What are some common misconceptions about your profession? That you won’t make any money, school is too hard, school is too expensive, and you won’t be able to have a family because you will be working all the time.
Quote you live by:“Pick a career you love and you will never work a day in your life.” and “You can have everything just not all at once.”
If you could change one aspect of your field or industry, what would it be? I would like our field to look like the country. In order to help all people with animals we need to be all people as well!
Where did you receive your education? Michigan State University
Favorite Animal/ Pet? A Horse of Course
