Dr. Deb Piepgras

A Brainerd native, Dr. Deb Piepgras is the proud owner of Lakeland Veterinary Hospital. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota in 2000 and began her career at Lakeland the same year. Since then, she has dedicated her work to caring for animals, with a special passion for the challenge of diagnosing and treating sick or injured pets who cannot tell us what’s wrong.

At home, Dr. Piepgras shares life with her husband, their English Setter, Denali, their spirited cat, Soul and recently added a very confident English Cocker Spaniel puppy, Emperor Augustus. With their children grown, she and her husband are embracing the joys of being empty nesters.

Outside the hospital, Dr. Piepgras can often be found tending her many gardens, quilting, reading, camping, fishing, and taking full advantage of the lakes and trails the Brainerd area has to offer. Looking ahead, she is excited to spend more time traveling and exploring new places.