Equine Surgeon:

Board Certification -American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Education:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -Kansas State University

Equine Surgery Resident -Michigan State University

Dr. Jeff Brakenhoff comes from an agricultural background and is originally from Nebraska. He completed his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2003 from Kansas State University. After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. B. started working as part of the first intern group at Oakridge.

Following his internship, he attended Michigan State University where he completed his large animal surgery residency and became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2008.

With his residency completed, he returned to Oakridge as an emergency surgeon. He still serves a vital role in the day and night time emergency caseload; however, he is skilled to work with all case types and is excited to be working with elective cases during the day. His professional interests include all aspects of orthopedic and soft tissue surgery and a diverse caseload of emergency conditions.

In his spare time, Dr. B cherishes the time he spends with his wife raising their two children. He is an avid sport fan, particularly when it comes to Husker football. Go Big Red!