Rotan veterinarian celebrates 40th-anniversary

  • Rotan Veterinarian Dr. Vick Burk has been providing care for patients just like Bo for the last four decades with assistant Deana Bailey working along side him for near 30 years.
    Rotan Veterinarian Dr. Vick Burk has been providing care for patients just like Bo for the last four decades with assistant Deana Bailey working along side him for near 30 years.
  • His love for animals began early on. In junior high is when he decided one day to become a veterinarian (photo submitted by daughter Melissa Ali)
    His love for animals began early on. In junior high is when he decided one day to become a veterinarian (photo submitted by daughter Melissa Ali)
    In October 1981 this week, Dr. Barry Allen announced his retirement from the Rotan Veterinary Animal Hospital and introduced his successor, Dr. Vick Burk, and for 40 years, Burk has been the caregiver to its animals, while also being a dedicated father, loving husband, civil servant, public official, counselor, and friend. “It seems like he has always been here,” said former Roby ...

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