Dr. Rapp grew up in Montgomery County, MD and returned after graduating from the Universty of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. He has been in the veterinary field in one way or another since 2005.
He believes preventative medicine is extremely important – As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Regular wellness exams and annual screening lab work for all patients are key for preventative medicine. Oral health is also important and Dr. Rapp loves dental work, known as COHAT procedures (Complete Oral Health Assessment and Treatment). He is also passionate about dermatology and surgery.
Dr. Rapp likes both dogs and cats, but is a cat-lover at heart. He loves challenging cases with geriatric cats that have multiple issues. He currently lives in Columbia with his wife Gwen and their 4 cats: Ivy, Claire, Floyd, and Juniper.
Dr. Rapp is a member of the AVMA, MDVMA, Feline VMA, and American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology. He became a member of the Phi Zeta Veterinary Medical Honor Society in 2017. He is a USDA APHIS Accredited Veterinarian and can write domestic and international health certificates for dogs and cats. He is currently working on ABVP certification in Canine & Feline Practice.
Outside of work, Dr. Rapp enjoys exercising, playing the piano, hiking, writing computer programs, playing video games, and watching anime. He also enjoys writing computer programs that make his life or his coworkers’ lives easier.