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From science teacher to veterinarian, Dr. Bret Peterson shares how he switched to treating pets | Community Voices

By Beatrice Bonner

Published March 29, 2022 at 1:51 PM CDT

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Dr. Bret Peterson is the owner of Laketown Animal Hospital

Dr. Peterson is the owner and a veterinarian at Laketown Animal Hospital. He spoke to Community Voices about changing careers as a teacher into the veterinarian profession. He also gave tips for how to best take care of your dog or cat and shared several of the services Laketown Animal Hospital provides.

Originally aired March 29, 2022.