Dr. Rachel Mapes

Dr. Rachel Mapes an associate veterinarian with us at Edinburgh Animal Hospital. She joined the Edinburgh family in August 2009. Dr. Mapes grew up in Norwich, NY, but moved to Johnsonville, SC with her family at age 16. She graduated from Johnsonville High School and then pursued a B.S. in Animal Science at Clemson University [GO TIGERS!] She graduated from Clemson in 2001, followed by veterinary school at the University of Georgia. She graduated from vet school in 2005 and practiced as a mixed animal veterinarian in Cornelia, GA. Dr. Mapes moved to Virginia Beach in September of 2006 and worked at various animal hospitals in the Hampton Roads area as a relief vet. She is now very excited about working at Edinburgh Animal Hospital! In her free time, Dr. Mapes enjoys going to the beach, listening to local bands, and attending local high school football games. She also plays in an adult kickball league in the spring and fall with an organization called WAAR. Dr. Mapes has 1 dog Ceasar, and 1 cat Nala.