Dr. Jennifer Rice

Jennifer Rice, DVM, CVSMT

Jennifer Rice, DVM, CVSMT

VETERINARIAN

Education & Trainings

Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2017

Professional Memberships

AVMA, IVMA, AAEP

Dr. Jennifer Rice is a 2017 graduate from Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine where she specialized in Equine medicine. Since graduating she has worked in both mixed animal practice as well as equine specifically. In her free time, she can be found at horse shows competing with her quarter horse or at an agility ring having fun with her Australian shepherd. She also loves to go hiking and exploring the outdoors.

Recent Articles

Hives in Horses
by
Jennifer Rice, DVM, CVSMT

If you’ve been around horses long enough, sooner or later you will likely notice a horse that has developed raised bumps along their skin called horse hives, indicating they may be sensitive to something...

Vitiligo in Horses
by
Jennifer Rice, DVM, CVSMT

What Is Vitiligo in Horses? Horses that develop a lack of skin pigmentation, commonly around the eyes, may have a skin condition called vitiligo. This condition is also referred to as Arabian fading syndrome...

Shivers in Horses
by
Jennifer Rice, DVM, CVSMT

What Is Shivers in Horses? Shivers is a chronic and progressive neurologic disease characterized by an abnormal, trembling gait when the horse backs up. Essentially, the horse’s legs looks like they’re...

Horse Lice
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Jennifer Rice, DVM, CVSMT

What Is Horse Lice? In horses, lice infestation, also called pediculosis, is common. Lice are small, flightless insects with flat segmented bodies. They can vary in color from yellow to brown or gray....

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Horses
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Jennifer Rice, DVM, CVSMT

What Is Eastern Equine Encephalitis? Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in horses, also called sleeping sickness, is a viral disease caused by infected mosquitoes that most often leads to neurological problems...

The 3 Best Joint Supplements for Horses
by
Jennifer Rice, DVM, CVSMT

A horse's ability to move is essential to their everyday life. One of the best ways we can help keep a horse moving freely and comfortably is by supporting their joints with a dietary supplement. Joint...