Rachelle graduated from UW-River Falls in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in Animal Science, equine emphasis.  Then in 2004, she graduated from MATC's veterinary technology program.  She started working at Country View in the Fall of 2004 and is primarily working with equine patients.  She grew up in Stoughton and now lives there with her husband, Tom, on their produce farm.  They own 2 horses, 2 dogs, and 5 cats.  She enjoys many outdoor activities, her family, and helping people and horses through riding instruction and training.