Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Brett Duke is a lifelong resident of Minnesota, attended Gustavus Adolphus College, and then graduated in 1996 from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Duke and his wife Lauri love to travel, yet have long enjoyed all that the Midwest and Northwoods have to offer. This includes camping, biking, snowshoeing, and attending MN professional and college sporting events. They enjoy hiking with their Border Collies, 4-year-old Trek and 3-year-old Punch. "We love the North Shore and any little towns that are off the beaten path." They also keep very busy training and competing in the sport of canine agility, which has taken them all over the country to regional and national events. He has also been instructing agility students and their dogs for over 20 years. Dr. Duke's professional career has led to special interests in sports medicine, dentistry, soft-tissue surgery, and small mammal medicine. He has undergone additional training in laser surgery, which he has been utilizing in practice for 15 years. He emphasizes the importance of the bond owners have with their pets, and strives to educated clients on all options available to provide the best care possible
