Dr. Walker Brown assumes leadership at Pine Cone Pet Hospital

Sartell Minnesota, August 28, 2014:  Dr. Bea Winkler, founder of Pine Cone Pet Hospital, has sold her business to Dr. Walker Brown, who joined the practice as an associate veterinarian in 2009. Pine Cone Pet Hospital provides general wellness, medical, surgical, dental and dermatologic services for dogs, cats and small mammals (“pocket pets”). Dr. Brown is certified in TPLO knee surgery, a common injury in dogs; Dr. Winkler has advanced training in Comparative Veterinary Dermatology and general dentistry. Pine Cone Pet Hospital was chosen 2011 Sartell Business of the Year.  Dr. Winkler currently serves on the Board of Directors of the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce and is a past-chair of the Chamber Connection.  Dr. Brown currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Sartell Chamber of Commerce and was the President in 2013.

Pine Cone Pet Hospital prides itself on building relationships with clients, providing client education and quality care at a reasonable price. “It’s been an honor and a privilege to have such wonderful clients who have entrusted me with the care of their pets over the past thirteen years,” said Dr. Winkler. “I am very fortunate to have practiced in such a vibrant community as Sartell.”  Dr. Winkler will continue to receive patients Monday through Thursday during regular business hours.

“Our Family is blessed to have such a wonderful community to invest our lives in,” said Dr. Brown.  “With our great clients and staff, we are excited for the future of Pine Cone Pet Hospital.”. Dr. Brown lives with his wife Amy, their four children, two dogs and one cat.

Pine Cone Pet Hospital, located in the Sundance Business Plaza in Sartell, opened for business August 28, 2001 and is celebrating thirteen years in business. For additional information please visit the website: www.pineconepethospital.com