Veterinarians

  • Michael D. Major, D.V.M., M.S., DACVS
    Michael D. Major, D.V.M., M.S., DACVS

    Equine Surgeon

    Board Certification
    American College of Veterinary Surgeons.

    Education

    College of Veterinary Medicine
    Oklahoma State University

    Equine Surgery Resident
    Washington State University

    Licensure

    Oklahoma, California, Washington, Federal

    Dr. Major grew up working cattle in his father's practice in Watonga, Oklahoma. When he wasn't working at the vet clinic, he was running a hay hauling business, or working on the family farms. While a pre-vet student, he worked in a racetrack practice in New Mexico, which started his passions for a career as an equine veterinarian. He has been in a private practice as an equine surgeon for nearly 30 years.  His special interests include upper respiratory, orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine. He has enjoyed working with cutting edge technology for diagnosis and treatment of challenging lameness cases.

    Dr. Major has been raising and racing thoroughbreds for 15 years. This has given him a personal appreciation for all the highs and lows his clients experience with their horses. If operating and owning horses isn't enough to keep him tired and humble, he also has six children, and likes to play a little golf when he gets time.  


    If you would like to send x-ray images to Dr. Major click and download the application at the link below.

    Keystone Community Link for Dr. Mike Major

     

  • Chad J. Zubrod, D.V.M., M.S., DACVS
    Chad J. Zubrod, D.V.M., M.S., DACVS

    Equine Surgeon

    Board Certification

    American College of Veterinary Surgeons.

    Education

    College of Veterinary Medicine

    Iowa State University

    Equine Surgery Resident

    Washington State University

    Dr. Zubrod graduated with honors from Iowa State University in 2000 and performed an equine surgery and medicine internship with Dr. Major and Dr. Hague, which was completed in 2001.

    In May of 2004, Dr. Zubrod received a Master’s of Science in Veterinary Science from Washington State University. Dr. Zubrod completed an Equine Surgery Residency at Washington State University in June of 2004 and is now a Board Certified Equine Surgeon.

    Dr. Zubrod has a special interest in orthopedic sports medicine and surgery, with particular emphasis on lameness diagnosis, imaging and treatment. Dr. Zubrod has been a speaker at several local, state, and national meetings, on subjects ranging from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the equine distal limb to osteoarthritis of the distal hock joints. Washington State University was the first location in the world to utilize MRI to diagnose lameness problems in horses, and Dr. Zubrod adds this valuable experience to Oakridge Equine Hospital.

    He is also a faculty member of AOVET, the global network of surgeons and scientists dedicated to advancing the practice of fracture repair, research and education.

    Originally from Iowa, Dr. Zubrod now resides on acreage near Guthrie with his wife and two children. Together they breed and raise percheron horses, having 6 to 8 foals each spring. In his spare time during the spring and summer, he enjoys training and competing with a 6 horse hitch of black percheron mares, at shows throughout the US.

  • Jeff Brakenhoff, D.V.M., DACVS
    Jeff Brakenhoff, D.V.M., DACVS

    Equine Surgeon

    Board Certification

    American College of Veterinary Surgeons.

    Education

    College of Veterinary Medicine

    Kansas State University

    Equine Surgery Resident

    Michigan State University

    Dr. Jeff Brakenhoff comes from an agricultural background and is originally from Nebraska. He completed his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2003 from Kansas State University. After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. B. teamed up with Dr. Hague and Dr. Major to work at Oakridge as part of the original internship program.

    Later he attended Michigan State University where he completed his large animal surgery residency in 2007. That is also where he met his wife Katie, who was completing her veterinary technician bachelor’s degree program. On special occasions, he teams up with his wife to work with small animals. Dr. Brakenhoff enjoys spending his free-time with his wife and their two young children. He is an avid sports fan, particularly when it comes to Husker football. Go Big Red!

    Dr. B. is a board certified equine surgeon who you are most likely to meet at an emergency visit, but is also available for daytime appointments. His professional interests include fracture repair, upper airway disease, and colic.

    If you would like to send x-ray images to Dr. Brakenhoff click and download the application at the link below.

    Keystone Community Link Dr. Jeff Brakenhoff


  • Lauren Lamb, D.V.M.,DACVS
    Lauren Lamb, D.V.M.,DACVS

    Equine Surgeon

    Education

    College of Veterinary Medicine

    Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science

    Equine Surgery Resident

    Oakridge Equine Hospital

    Licensure

    Oklahoma, Texas, Federal


    Dr. Lauren Lamb is a native of North Dakota and graduated from veterinary school at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science in 2007. Following graduation, Dr. Lamb did an internship and surgery residency at Oakridge Equine Hospital. He became a board certified diplomat of the American College of Veterinarian Surgeons in 2012. In 2012 Dr. Lamb accepted a position as an assistant clinical professor of large animal soft tissue surgery at Texas A&M University. He held this position until 2015, at which time Dr. Lamb moved back to Oklahoma to accept an associate surgeon position at Oakridge Equine Hospital.

    Dr. Lamb’s professional interest include minimally invasive surgery, respiratory surgery, sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. He enjoys the opportunity to participate in clinical research and speak at national, state and local meetings

    Dr. Lamb resides in Edmond, OK with his wife and three young kids. He enjoys spending time with family and friends. He is an avid hunter and spends most of his free time in the fall sitting in a duck blind or deer stand.


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    Devon England DVM, MS, LAIM residency trained
    Internal Specialist

    Dr. Devon England will be joining Oakridge in September 2023.

    Dr. England went to veterinary school at Oregon State University. She completed her residency in Large Animal Internal Medicine at Oregon State University. Originally from Wyoming, she developed a love for horses, riding from a young age and spent several summers as a ranch hand on a working cattle ranch. In her free time, she enjoys running, hiking, and exploring the outdoors.

  • Intern 2023
    Abbigail Novotny D.V.M.
    Intern 2023-2024

    Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine - 2023

    University of Iowa, College of Public Health - 2022

    Dr. Abbigail Novotny, DVM, MPH

    Dr. Abbigail Novotny is a native Minnesotan who started as a certified equine ambulatory technician for the University of Minnesota. She finished a Bachelor’s degree majoring in Biology from Crown College with minors in Chemistry and Environmental Sciences. She enrolled in a dual degree program focusing on One Health and completed a Masters in Public Health from the University of Iowa in 2022 and her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in 2023. Dr. Novotny’s professional interests include dentistry, soft tissue surgery, emergency and education.  

    Dr. Novotny is currently living in Edmond, OK with her husband. When not in the hospital, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as time outdoors hunting, fishing, riding her horse, down hill skiing, playing pick-up hockey and skijoring. 

  • Intern 2023
    Sara Wist D.V.M., MS
    Intern 2023-2024

    Dr. Sara Wist, DVM, MS

    Colorado State University, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - 2018 & 2023

    Dr. Sara Wist is a native Arizonan, her interest in equine medicine started at a very young age. She completed a Bachelor’s degree majoring in Science with an equine emphasis at the University of Arizona with a minor in Business. She has completed a Master’s degree in Microbiology at Colorado State University in 2018, she remained at Colorado State to complete her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2023. Dr. Wist’s professional interests include, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery and emergency medicine. 

    Dr. Wist is currently living in Edmond, OK, while her husband and two pitties hold the fort down back in Colorado. When not in the hospital, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, hiking and crocheting.

  • Intern 2023
    Hannah Fain D.V.M.
    Intern 2023-2024

    Dr. Fain is originally from Dallas, TX where she grew up three-day eventing. She graduated from veterinary school in 2023 from Colorado State University where she was heavily involved in the school’s equine practitioners club. Her and her corgi, Kevin, love to spend time hiking and being outdoors. She hopes to pursue a surgical residency in the future. 

  • Intern 2023
    Hannah Evans D.V.M.
    Intern 2023-2024

    University of Nebraska-Lincoln Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine/Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine - 2023

    Dr. Hannah Evans is from Firth, Nebraska. With two veterinarians as parents, her interest in veterinary medicine started at a young age. She completed a bachelors of science majoring in biochemistry with a minor in Spanish at South Dakota State University where she competed on the Division 1 women’s soccer team. She obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the combined University of Nebraska-Lincoln Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine and Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023. Dr. Evans’ professional interests include lameness, sports medicine and rehabilitation, and orthopedic surgery. 

    Dr. Evans is currently living in Arcadia, OK with her fiancé, two golden retrievers, and horses. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé, friends and family as well as riding her horses, hiking and the occasional pick up soccer game. 

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