Meet the Team

Daniel Sweet, D.V.M.

Veterinarian, Owner

Dr. Daniel Sweet attended California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obisbo for his Bachelor’s Degree. He then went on to graduate from the University of California of Davis in 1986 with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. In March of 1995 Dr. Sweet opened the practice with his wife, Carole Sweet.

Dr. Sweet has been an active member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners for 35 years. He has a special interest in podiatry, reproduction, and sports medicine.

Dr. Sweet loves spending time with his family and riding his cutting horses, Sydney and Cooper. He hopes to continue trail riding and horse-camping with his horses.

Carol Van Hoogmoed, D.V.M.

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Carol Van Hoogmoed grew up in the Central Valley. She attended Fresno State, where she got her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science. She then went on to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

While she has over 20 years of experience as a licensed veterinarian, she has also been a licensed veterinary chiropractor since 2015.

Dr. Carol is training in disaster medicine. She also has experience in veterinary research and has published many articles. She belongs to: AVMA, CVMA, NSJVMA, CoAc, AAEP

When she is not working, Dr. Carol enjoys spending time with her family and their dog Harla. When she is not working, Dr. Carol enjoys spending time with her family and their two cats, Kiwi and Percy.

Carole Sweet

Practice Manager

Carole grew up in Fresno county with her three sisters. She was out riding horses with the cowboys before she could even walk. Carole graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Management. In 1995 she helped her husband, Dr. Dan Sweet, open Sweet River Equine Clinic, Inc. She has remained at the clinic as the Business Manager.

Carole enjoys fun days out carriage driving with her horse John. She also likes to go horse-camping with her trail horse, Nauttman. If she is not with her horses, Carole is oftentaking classes in crafting arts.

Brianna Sweet

Office Manager

Brianna grew up here in the Modesto area and has had horses her entire life.. Brianna grew up right here at the Clinic and has had a lot of experience assisting her dad, Dr. Sweet. Brianna currently works in the office and assists the vets when needed. She has been working at Sweet River in the office since 2019. You might even catch her riding one of her horses in the arena!

When Brianna is not working or riding her horses, Katie and Derby, she enjoys spending time with her dog Belle.

Barbara Riner

Assistant Office Manager
Barbara grew up in Escalon, California. She grew up surrounded by lots of animals, family and love. She went to school at Modesto Junior College and graduated with an AS in Business. While she was at MJC she took some Equine Veterinary classes and took a special interest in Equine Reproduction.
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Barbara has been working with us since May 2022, and she has been a wonderful addition to our team. She is the first face you see when you enter our office and will help you with all of your needs.

In her spare time she is spending time with her husband and two boys, Brantley and Austin. She also enjoys riding her horse, Frosty, playing with her two dogs, Maggie and Ruger, and her cat, Ariel.

Paige Janich

Veterinary Assistant

Paige grew up in Hughson, California, and is now living in Oakdale, California.

Her Grandpa and Grandma introduced her to horses when she was a kid. Her Papa was an auctioneer, team roper, and was always around cattle and horses. He passed his passion of horses and livestock on to Paige. After that she was doing jackpots, gymkhanas, rodeos, and more. She also grew up doing FFA which had an influence on her love for animals. After Highs School Paige went to Feather River College in Quincy, California to further her education on horses.

She enjoys riding her two horses, Sonny and Ziggy, and spending time outdoors with her two dogs Bandi and Bodhi. She also loves fishing and soaking up the outdoors.

Chelsea Rouse

Receptionist
Chelsea has been working at Sweet River Equine Clinic since June 2023 and we are so happy to have her in the office. Chelsea has a long history of animal loving. She has worked at a few animal facilities before coming to Sweet River Equine Clinic and we are happy to have her. She has 6 dogs that take up all her time and enjoys taking them hiking or to the dog parks.

Everardo Lopez

Facilities Maintenance

Everardo started at Sweet River Equine Clinic in November 2019. He enjoys taking care of the horses and maintaining our yard and facilities. He is always around to give us an extra helping hand.

When he is not working he enjoys spending time at home with his girlfriend Leti. His favorite drink is the Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino's.

Avery Bray,

Veterinary Assistant

Bio coming soon!