Surgical Resident
Bridger Veterinary Specialists
Bozeman, Montana
Erik Kleeman DVM, MPH is a first year surgical resident at Bridger Veterinary Specialists, in Bozeman, Montana. Dr. Kleeman graduated from the University Of Missouri College Of Veterinary Medicine with an additional degree in Masters of Public Health. He completed his undergraduate studies at Boston University and the State University of New York at Binghamton and was a student athlete in their Division 1 wrestling program at both schools. During his veterinary studies, he picked up a particular interest in small animal surgery and wildlife medicine. He continued his training with a small animal medicine rotating internship at Tufts University. In addition, he completed a surgical internship at BluePearl Specialty Animal Hospital - Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Kleeman then entered into private practice at VCA Deer Creek Animal Hospital in Denver, CO. Dr. Kleeman worked for two years as a general practice and emergency veterinarian. Dr. Kleeman then took a one year position as a surgical associate veterinarian at Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center. Following this position, Dr. Kleeman has since started a surgical residency program at Bridger Veterinary Specialists, in July 2023.
Dr. Kleeman is from a small town on Long Island, (Mount Sinai), New York and in his spare time, he enjoys running, skiing, hiking, weight training, fostering rescue dogs, travel, breweries and spending time with his family: his fiancee, Ruthie and three dogs (Grant, Goose and Gimli).
Biomaterial For Canine Cruciate Disease
Thursday, October 12, 2023
5:30 PM – 5:50 PM