Rachel Coustan - EAST PROVIDENCE, RI

Medical Director
Veterinary School: Purdue University

Dr. Rachel Coustan attended Dartmouth College and graduated in 1993 Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, with a BA in psychology. After working with teenagers for several years, she decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Dr. Coustan attended Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. She was a member of Phi Zeta, the veterinary honor society. During her fourth year, Dr. Coustan received the AAHA senior student award for outstanding achievement in small animal medicine and surgery and the Hill’s Buddy award for excellence in small animal nutrition. She served as Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association president in 2009 and currently serves as Companion Animal Federation Board member and Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association immediate past president.
Dr. Coustan has been practicing at Povar Animal Hospital since her graduation in 2002. A Rhode Island native, she lives in Providence with her two sons, Noah and Jacob.