Mark Bergen, DVM

Dr. Mark Bergen grew up in a small town in Manitoba. He developed a love of animals from a young age, especially horses and dogs. He had an uncle who had draft horses that certainly helped foster his interest in horses. Growing up he played basketball, and enjoyed spending time outdoors and fishing at his family’s cabin.

Before starting college he canoed from The Pas, Manitoba to New Orleans in a 4 month journey. He also did some backpacking across Canada in his younger days.

He put himself through university by tree-planting in northern BC during the summers, and before becoming a veterinarian he also had jobs riding a community pasture in Saskatchewan, working on a grain farm, working at a cattle feedlot, and working for a horse trainer starting colts.

Mark studied at Medicine Hat College and the University of Saskatchewan prior to obtaining his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Saskatchewan.

He enjoys the variety and challenges of mixed practise – everything from surgery to dealing with itchy dogs to equine dental work to pregnancy testing cows and everything in between.

When not working, Mark enjoys riding and training horses and spending time with his family. He has volunteered with the board managing the local riding arena and volunteers coaching minor hockey.

He is married to Dr. Dana Bergen and they have two children. (Source)