Brookside Animal Hospital

In Ogden, Brookside Animal Hospital first opened its doors in the 1960s at the intersection of 12th Street and Wall Avenue. Drs. The first two vets at Brookside, Isaacson and Liljenquist, treated both large and small animals.

Dr. Frank Markos joined the practice in 1967 after earning his degree from Colorado State University, and he soon rose to the position of partner. He had a key role in establishing the first emergency referral facility in Northern Utah in 2000 thanks to his tireless efforts and dedication, which assisted Brookside in expanding. After working as a doctor for more than 50 years, Dr. Markos retired in October 2018.

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The focus of the profession eventually shifted entirely to tiny animals. In 2000, Dr. Kathryn Penrod joined the clinic, and in 2004, she took control of Brookside. Dr. Eleanor Jenson began working with the company in