Richard M. DeBowes, Jr.

Rick was a dynamic and fun mentor. During my residency, we spent countless hours making sure that we knew how to recognize problems, see cases from every angle, and chose treatment wisely. His passion and fervor for equine surgery filled up the room. He has a tremendous dedication to the art and science of surgery, and he spread his knowledge and expertise to all of those who he could reach.

- David E. Anderson, DVM, MS, DACVS

Rick was my mentor during my surgical residency at Kansas State University. His mentorship went beyond my surgical training to also develop many other positive habits that have contributed to my success throughout my career.

- Michael F. Clem, DVM, MS, DACVS