Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Carter was raised in Morris, IL on a working farm. In 1986 she graduated "magna cum laude" with a Bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry from North Central College in Naperville, IL. She earned her veterinary degree, "with honors" from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Besides practicing veterinary medicine, she has bred, trained and exhibits her American Saddlebred horses, has been veterinary judge for competitive and endurance horse rides, and has judged academy shows. She loves to encourage young people to do anything with horses. Dr. Carter is the wife of Dr. Richard Silverstein (Heritage Animal Hospital, Maple Grove, MN) and mom to Sarah and Jacob. Her hobbies include showing and training her American Saddlebred horses, reading and keeping up with Dr. Silverstein and the kids.
