About the Author
K. Leann Kuebelbeck, DVM, DACVS, earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree in 1989 and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1991, both from Kansas State University. She completed an internship and surgical residency at Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital in Ocala, Florida. She then moved to Brandon, Florida to co-found Brandon Equine Medical Center, then known as Surgi-Care Center for Horses, in 1995. She became the sole-owner of the practice in March 2009. Dr. Kuebelbeck’s professional interests include both orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. She is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Dr. Kuebelbeck is a member of the Florida Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Equine Practitioners, American College of Veterinary Surgeons and North American Veterinary Community. She has been a former president of the Florida Association of Equine Practitioners. Dr. Kuebelbeck also served on the resident credentialing and symposium committees for the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS). She is a former president of the NAVC Board.