Jeff Young is a TV star and veterinary officer who has about three decades of experience in the field. Dr. Young is the founder of Planned Pethood Plus, which is an animal clinic he set up along the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. He came into limelight after starring the TV show, Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet.
Some of the most notable cases his team has handled include treating a stray dog that had been hit by a car and caring for a beagle injured by another dog. Journey through Dr. Young’s biography as we take a look at some interesting facts about his life.
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Dr. Jeff Young Wikipedia.
It is fair to say that he has led a fascinating life. As a child, he spent most of his time with his mother, Esther Stevens, and her second husband, who was a military man. Because of his step-father’s job in the military, Dr. Jeff and the rest of the family moved quite frequently. This is because military men are re-assigned different posts regularly.
In some rare instances, they even took their families abroad with them. When school was out for summer, Jeff Young would visit his biological father at their family’s dairy ranch. Here, Jeff got the chance to interact with several domesticated animals. The country setting meant that he joined the rest of the clan as they churned butter and tended to their crops.
At just eight years old, Jeff had decided that he was going to be a vet. It came after the tragic death of his beloved pet dog. From then on, he tried to help as many injured animals as he could. Sometimes he even took them home! Jeff is a former student at Rantoul High School.
After graduating, he pursued a degree in veterinary medicine at Colorado State University. Once he was done with school, Dr. Jeff Young took on a new challenge as an animal welfare officer in Colorado. A year after he finished college, Jeff finally set up Planned Pethood Plus. At its core, the clinic functioned to help animals rather than make money.
He also strived to promote the spaying and neutering of pets to manage the population of cats and dogs. This helps to reduce the number of dogs and cats sent to shelters. Dr. Jeff Young’s Wikipedia page doesn’t exist.
Age and DOB.
Dr. Jeff Young was born on the 14th of April 1956 in Indiana. Presently, he is 64-years old. Being an Aries, Jeff’s caring and warm personality shine through in work he does at his clinic. He offers pet care services even to those who are not able to afford it.
His first wife, marriage, and divorce.
Dr. Jeff Young’s first wife was a woman named Deb Burns. She is a native of Fort Collins, Colorado. She graduated from Rantoul High around the same time her ex-husband did. They met while they were both students at the institution. Deb and Jeff tied the knot sometime after they were both done with school.
They stayed married for several years, having three children in the process. One of their oldest children is daughter Melody Obuobisa, who works Planned Pethood as a practice manager. After Dr. Young and Deb split up, both of them moved on with life. Deb remarried again on the 19th of April 2018. Presently, Deb works at Anheuser-Busch. Her company is one of America’s best breweries.
Dr. Jeff Young is now married to wife Petra Young Mickova.
Dr. Young met his second wife, Petra, while the latter was at veterinary school back in 2010. Petra had moved to the USA from her native Slovakia. After she finished school, Petra found herself working at Planned Pethood. At the time, Petra was a rookie who did not have a lot of experience. Gradually, however, Petra’s prowess and calm demeanor shone through.
Over time, she also grew much closer to Dr. Jeff. They started dated shortly after. It was a match made in heaven as the two shared a lot of common interest. The most obvious being the love for animals and the desire to provide affordable pet care services.
By 2014, Petra and Jeff were walking down the aisle. Six years later and they are still husband and wife. Their partnership extends to their professional life as they continue to manage their clinic together.
Dr. Jeff Young’s Death rumor because of His cancer.
Two years after remarriage, Dr. Jeff Young faced a life-threatening diagnosis. His doctor told him that he had B-cell Lymphoma. Upon further examination, they found a cancerous 8cm lump in his body. To save his life, Jeff had to endure several rounds of chemotherapy to eradicate cancer completely.
The treatment also meant that he lost his signature long hair. Though that was a small price to pay for a clean bill of health. A lot of people thought that he had died of cancer. However, we can confirm that he is still very much alive.
Dr. Jeff Young’s Net Worth is $2 Million.
Dr. Jeff is still one of the favorite tv personalities for millions of vet show lovers. At present, Dr. Jeff Young’s primary income source may be the salary he receives from the show, but, he has had a good-paying career long before he started working in showbiz. Adding up different income sources his net worth is estimated to be $2 Million as of 2020.
I hope I can meet Dr Jeff when I go visit my brother in CO! He and his staff are so wonderful to do what they do for animals!! I love their shows too! Love hearing Petra too!
Just was wondering if you have ever worked with Thunder the horse from the Denver Broncos
I record the shows daily as I am at work during the time they are on. TV. I love the way he treats the animals and the way he feels about puppy mills. He also does so much free service to people who are sincere in their treating of rescued animals. He travels to other states and other countries to help wherever he can.
I am really impressed with him, his wife, Petra, and the whole staff. They do wonderful work.
I love Dr. Jeff and his practice!! I watch his show every day and just love the compassion they all have for their patients!!!!
My daughter and I never miss a show. You are truly a wonderful human being. I love that you explain what you are doing and how you would rather not give up on any animal. You and your staff are just the greatest. Wish there was a you in Canada for 3 cats and 2 dogs. ❤️ ????
Love Dr Jeff. Excellent job helping animals. Good to know someone cares so much. Keep up great job. ☺️☺️
Dr peart and Dr jeff
I’m moveing to Colorado I am moving my whole dog kennel and my two horses and I am going to establish Dr Jeff of being my veterinarian I hope he’ll take me in my dogs are going to need him and so are my old horses
Dr Jeff is the best of the best…this world is a much better place because of all that he does..we so need more like him and there is not enough said that can show him the appreciation and love….thank you
I think he’s sent from God to save and watch over the animals he is totally badass????????????????
Love the show. Wouldn’t miss it. Thanks Dr Jeff for all you and your staff do.
Dr Jeff is a wonderful human being I love his show it would be a fantastic privilege to meet him in person
I Love the show. Watch it almost all the time. He is such a great advocate for the people who can’t afford good to pay for their pets health. Keep up the great work Dr. Jeff and your great crew of workers.
An amazing human being……
Hi everyone !!! I’ve been watching for about 10 months and really has been the BEST show, I’ve ever watched. Hey Dr. Jeff, I feel like we are Bros. I’ve had 10 cats and 3 dogs all rescued.I guess I would have to say I’m an old Hippie and loving every day. I admire your work ethics and your love for all animals. Keep up the fantastic work that you do !!!
I simply am in Awe of both Dr. Jeff & Dr. Petra. Their LOVE of animals is a Bright shining Star! With their marriage, I pray they will be together for Many More Happy Years. I send extra comfort to Dr. Petra, as @ this moment in time. Many Ukraine citizen are crossing the border to Slovakia. This is ONLY 1 safe way for the Ukraine people to flee the Persecution in their country. Thank You Slovakia for helping those in war torn Ukraine. Bless You All.
I have a love for animals and have always had cats as my medical companions. Love watching Jeff, Petra and his staff so compassionate about any animal and doing their best to not overcharge pet parents and saving the pets life in any way they can.
Keep up the great work and get some new episodes on Animal Planet. Still love watching the reruns too.
Love you
I just love what he and his whole staff do. He is such an excellent example of compassion is❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️!
I think Dr Heff is a facinating man and by all accounts a brilliant vet he oozes confidence and altho I have never met him I feel that u know him through the program I would really love to meet him but not much chance of that as u an in England x
Love your show. Love how you treat animals and people. Why can’t there be more people like you.
Love Love watching Dr Jeff please put more shows on. I really enjoy it
Love watching Dr Jeff please put on more shows.
I love watching Dr.Jeff.. I wish we had a vet with his ethics here in Ottertail Co. in Minnesota. Right now I’m taking care of ten healthy cats and kittens. I also have one very special kitten named Siggy. He was born this last June. He has had disabilities since he was a couple weeks old. He hasn’t grown in size. Lately he has trouble swallowing anything. His body is stiff like and he walks funny. Can you tell me anything about his condition I greatly appreciate you taking time for me.
My boyfriend and I love your program. You are all such wonderful caring people. The way that you are with all animals is fabulous. I hope you will continue making new programs. I record all of your shows & watched them more then once. If I ever get to Denver CO I would definitely look you up.
Love his show and the concern each of the vets at the clinic demonstrates. Wide variety of animals makes the show even more interesting. I like that he neuters all the animals to prevent overpopulation.
I love his shows watch every morning and record when I can’t watch. He is one good man. And I think him and Petra are perfect together. ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Very generous and cat. My kinda man.
Love the show, but please explain one thing. I’ve seen animals ready on the surgical table and sometimes the surgeon is not wearing mask and head garb. Other times I see it. Both instances, animal is ” opened ” and why the difference? Same with hand gloves. Surgery but hands covered sometimes and sometimes not. Thank you. ( Keep filming ) PJ
Love him keep up the good work .. I want a puppy
I have learned so much about animal care from your show. When I look at all the animals you have gone the extra mile for to give them the best quality of life possible I just wish you had been my vet for the many animals I have shared my life with… if you do respond to these posts I would like to know how I can make donations .
I do not see any new episodes of Dr Jeff, Rocky Mtn Vet. Love his show and continue to watch OnDemand. Will there be anymore added? I find the show very enjoyable and entertaining, not to mention learning a few things about dogs. Please put his show back on for some new episodes. Thanks.
Our whole family loves Dr. Jeff and are fans of the show.
We watch together. 4 generations of family.
I hope the show has new series.
I really hope they film a new season as well. I’ve seen some episodes several times. My whole family watches as well. The world needs more Dr Jeff’s for sure.
Dr. Jeff and his crew are fantastic. One if the best shows in TV. Such a compassionate group of people. Love Love the shiw
Yes, we in UK really enjoy the show
He is a beautiful humanitarian I love his show and try not to miss it, I wish I lived in Denver to have him and his staff for my pets
So fascinated with this series!! Dr Jeff is so caring with the animals. I am smitten !!
Dr Jeff is a marvellous man we love him and watch his shows every day wouldn’t believe his age so active and young lookingxx❤❤
If only we could clone this beautiful human being ???? Vet care would be so much easier to afford and animals would have more accurate diagnostics! He is one thorough vet which is everything! We love you Dr Vet! We all wish we had someone with your beautiful heart! Be proud because the world needs more Vets just like you????❤️ Please stay healthy because there are so many animals who need you and the rest of us to we love your show! ????????
Hi dr Jeff my name is Judy & I’m from Melbourne Australia I watch your show every day and to watch you go out and beyond is astounding. You and your wonderful team have helped so many people who love there pets and helped so many pets that the owners don’t want anymore. You truly are a wonderful man God Bless You Doc
I can’t get enough of watching him n his staff on how much they truly care for all animals!! They touch my heart in sooo many ways. Yours truly Debi
I love to watch Dr. Jeff and all the cast. I should have went all the way through my vet tech class and would be able to help animals. I do want to know where I can adopt a older animal. So if you can let me know I would appreciate it.
I am English Born. I watch Dr Jeff And the team I like them all. He is a good hearted man. Has a lovely daughter. And hus wife pettra I like aswell. A heard working gentle person I like Jeff Bain As an animal lover. My heart goes out to Dr Jeff for what he dies expecially not charging to much. I lovevthr part when he goes to Mexico and helps the people with there animals who cannot pay. It brings tears to my eyes. I thank God that Dr Jeff got over his cancer. And God Bless the people who saved him. He also does not charge much in Denvor I watch him most days. I bless all who are hus family and also his wife pertra. Keep the good work up. Jeff his a great kind loving person. And the animals do know that he is helping them. May our lord watch over you Jeff And all the good people who work with you. God Bless..
Love from Maria in UK. ????????????????????????
Love watching Dr.Jeff. I wish dr. Jeff was closer to me. I live in Pennsylvania,Pa., I have a chichucha who one day just fell over on his side, next day couldn’t walk at all. Rush to vet and vet said he’s heart and everything is ok. Just don’t know what’s going on with him. Might of had a stroke and some times they bounce back. He’s on meds. He won’t eat some times he does. He is a diabetic and going blind. His left paw will not move its like stiff. Back legs ,can’t walk. They want to do an MRI which I can’t afford 3000.00 dollars. What should I do? I don’t want him to suffer. I was going to put him down but was told to wait a couple of weeks to see if there’s any change.
My Husband & I watch Dr. Jeff every time he is on , We love him & his Show , very interesting & we love Dogs especially , great Show !!
Absolutely love Dr .Jeff watching all his episodes .amazing vet.Thank you saving so many animals life .
I ❤️ Dr Jeff and all his staff. They all are great. Praying for his health and well being. GOD bless him greatly!!!
We lover the dr Jeff show . He and Petra are great people and do aamazing work thanks
I Love Dr Jeff @ Petra.!! I watch a every day. I’m 80yrs old and Love All animals. His “well rounded” clinic personnel is perfect. I can’t help but smile and giggle and shed a tear or two throughout the program.
Thank you for being such a Wonderful, Kind Man
I’m a CNA & my clients & I watch Dr. Jeff alot,we love his show & what he does for animals in his area & further on. We would love to his series continue,I think people need to see his show,as much as the animals need him. It’s also something we can all still watch as a family,that’s needed these days.If the networks work smart,they would keep these shows on air.Pit Bulls and Parolees already was taken off,that was also a proactive program for animals,please don’t take off another.
I looked everywhere for a photo of Deb Burns Jeff’s first wife. If you have one could you please send t to me. Thank you in advance
Love the show I love Dr. Jeff I just wish we had a vet in Niagara Falls Canada like this lovely man the very best to him and his wife Petra hoping all is well with your health. Love to you sandy
I love Dr. Jeff and Dr. Petra. They have wonderful hearts and compassion for all animals. We are so thankful for the work you do to help our fur babies. I wish you weren’t so far away. I am in Winston-Salem, NC and would love to see you and Petra one day. Keep us posted if you come this way!
Thank you to Dr. Jeff and his wonderful staff! Wish he had at least one in every city just like him. So many people can’t afford to get their pets care because most vets charge so much. Some are in it for a paycheck and then there are people like Dr. Jeff who are more interested in helping animals. I pray I win big money one day so I can send this wonderful man a huge check to support all the freebies he does. I pray God will send him millions to keep his passion going. God bless Dr. Jeff and his staff. Please keep making more episodes! Love it.