Dr. Jake Van Dyke

After graduating, Dr. Jake Van Dyke opened his own veterinary practice in rural Utah. It started small and obscure in a log building that was previously a wood shop. He took appointments in the lobby and acted as the veterinarian, vet tech, and receptionist until the back of the building was fixed to better accommodate veterinary medicine. Even so, the community embraced him, and he is now known as Dr. Jake. Fremont River Veterinary Clinic is now fully staffed and also offers cremation services on site.

A few years after Fremont River Veterinary Clinic opened up, Dr. Jake decided to purchase an already operating clinic now named Mt. Pleasant Animal Hospital. He enjoys working in both areas and has learned a lot from expanding and taking risks. •

By: Lynnette Harris