Ed Schroeder is a retired veterinarian. He received his Veterinary degree from Michigan State University and Masters degree in Toxicology from the University of Florida. His extensive veterinary career ranged from a rural practice in dairy, beef and swine in Illinois and Michigan, pet animal practice in suburban Detroit, to the University of Tennessee where he taught small mammal medicine and served as the Director of the Office of Laboratory Animal Care. Dr. Schroeder and his wife retired to Tallahassee where he pursues his passion for gardening.