K.C. Brooks, DVM, DAVBP of Lodi - 2013

K.C. Brooks, DVM, DAVBP of Lodi – WVMA President 2013

Personal Information

      I was born and raised in Ripon, Wis. and attended and obtained undergraduate degree from UW-Eau Claire. I graduated from the UW School of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. I practiced large animal, equine and small animal medicine at Lodi Veterinary Hospital for two years before becoming an owner in Lodi Veterinary Care.

      I have practiced companion animal medicine and surgery exclusively since 1990 and presently serves as the CEO and Managing Partner of Lodi Veterinary Care which has grown to an 18 doctor practice with livestock, equine and companion animal divisions. In 1995, I became board certified in canine and feline practice and have maintained that certification to this time.

      I am married to Cindy Brooks and we reside on a small farm in rural Lodi.

Involvement in the WVMA

      I served on numerous committees since shortly after graduation and was the District 5 representative to the Executive board prior to being elected President.

      Prior to serving as president elect, I served on the Grievance Committee, the Legislative Committee, Public Health and Food Safety Committee, Public Education and Marketing Committee and the Veterinary Technicians Advisory Committee.

Challenges/difficulties Faced Through Presidency

      The highlight of my term would be the successful repeal of the prescription drug monitoring requirement for veterinarians. That action will save Wisconsin veterinarians literally millions of dollars for years to come. It is an example of how an unintended consequence of government regulation can be extremely detrimental to small businesses. The repeal is also an outstanding example of what the WVMA can do to be a positive force for our profession.

       Legislative issues, unlicensed practice of veterinary medicine, education debt, a workforce surplus of veterinarians, changes in consumer buying habits and the downturn in our economy are all challenges that our profession faces.

Final Thoughts

I am proud to have been given the opportunity to serve as the WVMA president. I feel that the WVMA is the most relevant organization that Wisconsin veterinarians have. I also feel that the WVMA is the only organization that we have that has our interests as their primary focus.