Dr. Baus is the son and grandson of large animal veterinarians in South Dakota. Although this experience shaped his decision to become a veterinarian, the desire and inspiration to provide care exclusively to horses occurred during veterinary school. Upon graduation from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1981, Dr. Baus joined a veterinary practice in Fairfield, Conn., with Drs. Howard Raven and Rick Mitchell. 

Dr. Baus and Dr. Mitchell founded Fairfield Equine Associates in 1989 where Dr. Baus practiced until he started Grand Prix Equine in 2009. He has provided care to horses in the same region and for many of the same clients for over 40 years. 

Dr. Baus has memberships in the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). He served on the board of directors for the AAEP and is a past member of the AAEP Ethics Committee and the Performance Horse Committee. Dr. Baus is a past president of the Northeast Alliance of Equine Practitioners. 

In his off time, Dr. Baus teaches a course in life skills at a local prison. He also enjoys auto racing as a fan and a driver.