Dr. Baker first decided he wanted to be a veterinarian when he was 15. His older brother was a veterinarian and was a great influence on his decision to pursue veterinary medicine as a career. After graduation from high school, he attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology. From there, he went to Colorado State University, where he graduated, becoming a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine in 1987. After three years of private practice in Las Vegas, he returned to Colorado State to do a post-doctoral fellowship in the intensive care unit for four years. During that time, he was involved in clinical research studying the effects of diet on naturally occurring disease processes.
Dr. Baker started working at Baring Boulevard Animal Hospital in 1993 and has been here ever since. Dr. Baker is a co-medical director here at VCA Baring. He has a special interest in oncology, ultrasound diagnostics, and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Baker also enjoys mentoring the newer doctors at the practice. His goal is to provide the best care possible for his patients. Dr. Baker has found that he enjoys practicing veterinary medicine because he likes the problem-solving involved in patient care and helping people keep their pets healthy.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his kids, wife and pets. Dr. Baker has three dogs: Fitz, Bailey and Sprite. He also has a cat named Rainbow. If the weather is nice, you'll most likely find him outside as he enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, and exploring the American West. He also enjoys live music.
