Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Carlin Jones began begging for riding lessons at the age of seven. Her parents gave in 6 months later, in November, in Minnesota, and she was hooked. As a military family, the Joness moved often but pets and horses remained constants. Becoming a member of the United States Pony Clubs allowed Carlin to follow her passion across several states, landing in Maine in high school. Carlin competed in 4 national championship rallies as she worked toward her HA rating. Pony Clubs focus on management and health care sparked an interest in keeping horses at their best, and at age 14 Carlin set her sights on becoming and equine veterinarian. While working towards her bachelors in biology at Lake Erie College she was introduced to equine reproduction. Following a pregnancy from insemination to birth inspired her and it became evident that equine reproduction would be an area of intense professional interest. As a veterinary student at the University of Pennsylvania, Carlin spent summers working with reproduction experts; both equine and companion animal. Carlin now splits her professional time between general and preventative care and equine reproduction. Maintaining her first horse Dotty through her 30s created a special interest in keeping geriatric horses feeling their best. Carlin feels very strongly that educating horse owners allows vets to practice better medicine. To that end, she often speaks at seminars for owners, and jumps at the chance to speak to 4H or Pony Club groups. When not doing any of this, she spends her time with her husband Jay, daughter Laurel, stepdaughter Lainey, two cats and one dog, Ralph. Laurels pony Duke Skywalker joined the family in 2013. Carlin is an avid reader, a pretty darn good cookie baker, and a so so gardener.
