Bo Brock, DVM

The 2.5 miles from my house to the veterinary clinic was great. The equine birthing emergency when I got there I liked a lot less.

What do you get when you combine a senior citizen, a veterinarian, a mansion and a varmint? Chaos and conquest.

Lying awake in the wee hours of the morning, Bo Brock, DVM, considered the future of veterinary medicine. Luckily, he thinks the future is looking pretty bright.

A raging bull makes for an exciting Wednesday morning for a veterinary practice and its resourceful clients.

A veterinary student wearing a Ralph Lauren jacket can still muddy up and get the job done.

Its the time of year to reflect on those whove shaped our lives as veterinarians, Dr. Brock says.

Dr. Brocks daughter took a creative approach to combating her 4-year-olds fibs. If only the method worked on veterinary clients.

As a freshly minted veterinarian Dr. Brock learned a lot about bovine toxicology.

I cant make this stuff up, and I dont have to.

It takes years of blood, sweat and tears to get a veterinary degree, but it can take about five seconds in the real world to feel clinically incompetent.

The relationship between farrier and veterinarian doesnt have to be one of begrudging acceptance. Rather, it can blossom into respect and learning.

Watching a friendship form at an early age is one of the things I love best about my job as a veterinarian.

Dr. Dustin helps a mare recover from a retained placenta-and solves a decade-old mystery in the process.

Dr. Bo Brock shares the harrowing tale of a veterinarian who battled a cows prolapsed uterus and wonbut not without a little mud, sweat and swears.

Housesitting gone awry finds Dr. Brock in an awkward situation at his veterinary practice.

You'd like to think every surgery can be a success, but thats not reality. Here's how Dr. Bo Brock tries to learn from the not-so-great moments of veterinary practice.

As a teenager, Dr. Bo Brock heard tell of a giant in the equine lameness field. Decades later, he got to work with him for a week.

Ive always spoken to others about the importance of the human-animal bond. Until Hank, I hadnt realized just how incredible it really, truly is.

Dr. Bo Brock credits his capabilities in the surgical suite to his junior high school woodworking teacher.

Just because youre the veterinarian doesnt mean you can get away with everything, Dr. Brock realizes.

The significance of a smile is not lost on Dr. Bo Brock.

Aaaaah! Ma'am! Put your panties back on!

Dr. Bo Brock's local old man contingency intervenes shockingly in the case of an obstructed horse with negligent owners.

This is one prolapse case Dr. Brock wont soon forget.

Dr. Brocks patients have a run-in with a tormentor of an unusual nature.

Dr. Brock reflects on how life goes full circle-but a nasogastric tube shouldn't.

When it comes to bargaining be careful what you wish for, as Dr. Brock's friend finds out.

Just what does a dog funeral entail? Dr. Brock finds out.

Practice personality is in the hands of the practice owner, and Ive embraced my approach: prosperous inefficiency.

Technology is great tool for connecting with clients. Just use it carefully to avoid Dr. Brocks embarrassing mistake.